Chartered as a village in 1803 and settled as a city in 1829, Cincinnati became the sixth most populous city in the US by 1840. It has gone by many names and is famous for a number of things including the nickname Porkopolis in 1835 for its hog packing center, “Queen of the West” in […]
Better Know a Cincinnati Neighborhood: OTR (Over the Rhine)
Overview Over the Rhine (OTR) is a small neighborhood just north of downtown Cincinnati. Famous for its architecture (featured in several movies), artisan shops, restaurants, and bars, it is widely considered one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Cincinnati. Areavibes gives OTR an A+ rating both for amenities and housing. Education OTR is adjacent to […]
Better Know a Cincinnati Neighborhood: Downtown
Overview Downtown Cincinnati has a lot to offer everyone. Home to Fortune 500 companies, such as Procter & Gamble, General Electric Aviation, Kroger, 5th/3rd Bank, Western & Southern Financial, American Financial Group, AK Steel, and Cintas, as well as professional sports with Cincinnati Reds, Bengals, FC Cincinnati. Areavibes.com gives the amenities an A+ rating in […]
Better Know a Cincinnati Neighborhood: Walnut Hills
Overview Walnut Hills is an urban hilltop neighborhood just northeast of downtown. It is one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods and has been undergoing redevelopment for the last few years. Niche’s neighborhood guide gives it a B+ overall emphasizing its nightlife with an A+ rating. Niche also notes that it is in the top 25% […]
36 Hours in Cincinnati: Over-the-Rhine
The historic Over-the-Rhine district in Cincinnati, Ohio has undergone a transformation since 2009. These investments in the area have brought new things to Cincinnati tourists and locals and explore and find. Transportation to Over-the-Rhine (OTR) Over-The-Rhine is located just a short mile from downtown Cincinnati. It is easily accessible from Cincinnati Streetcar with four stops […]
Top Ten Best Cincinnati Restaurants 2017
Cincinnati is not new to the food scene, hosting a mixture of fine dining to casual and eclectic restaurants. A mixture of contemporary and traditional foods focusing on the flavors of the midwest region can be found throughout the city. TripAdvisor has ranked the best Cincinnati restaurants of 2017 and we are taking a deeper […]