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: 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 […]
5 Neighborhoods to Rent in if You Attend the University of Cincinnati
One might think this list will be the same as our article for where to rent if you attend Xavier. The schools are separated by just 2.5 miles, but with traffic and high population density, this can make all the difference. The University of Cincinnati (UC) has the advantage of being less than five minutes […]
5 Neighborhoods to Rent in if You Attend Xavier University
Whether you’re in grad school or the later years of undergraduate studies, off-campus housing has become the norm. Xavier University is located in Norwood, Ohio. Norwood is the largest city in the country that is entirely surrounded by another city, namely, Cincinnati. Xavier University has a very reasonable commute from many of the Cincinnati […]
Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati, Ohio
The Western and Southern Open has officially begun here in Cincinnati! The 2017 Western and Southern Open is taking place August 12th thru 20th at The Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio. The tennis tournament was first played in 1899 on what today is Xavier University. The best tennis players from around the country, […]
May Cincinnati Festivals and Events
Spring has sprung here in Cincinnati and along with the flowers and warmer weather comes a schedule full of festivals and events. View the list below and get out there and enjoy your city! Lebanon BrewHAHa Craft Beer Tasting Festival April 29th from 4PM-9PM The third annual Lebanon BrewHAHa celebrates all things spring and BEER […]
2017 Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Date, Tickets, and Festivities
The Great American Ball Park will be welcoming baseball fans through its doors once again on Monday, April 3, 2017 for the 2017 Cincinnati Reds Opening Day against the Philadelphia Phillies at 4:10pm. If you remember back to last year, the Reds also opened the 2016 season against the Phillies winning a three-game sweep. After […]
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 […]
Holiday Things To Do in Cincinnati
From Christmas light shows to live nativity scenes Cincy Rents has compiled the best list of holiday events in the Cincinnati area. Bundle up with your family to ice skate with Santa or to visit a LEGO® holiday display. Gather your friends together for a Pub Crawl on Pedal Wagon’s Polar Express or to see […]
A Quick Guide to the Cincinnati Streetcar: Route, Tickets, and Hours
The new Cincinnati streetcar, the “Cincinnati Bell Connector,” is the latest development in the city’s public transit. Since its opening on September 9th, 2016, and for several years prior, it has been a popular topic of discussion. The route runs a 3.6-mile loop, which could save considerable walking if you have multiple stops to make […]