I absolutely love Cincinnati Music Hall. My husband surprised me with tickets to The Nutcracker,…read moreand it was such a magical experience. The ballet is beautiful--the dancing and performances are simply stunning, and the dancers are incredible. Being able to take a drink into the hall is a big plus. The lobby has two concession stands with snacks and beverages, including alcoholic options, and there's usually a merchandise booth as well. During The Nutcracker, they had the most beautiful ballerina ornaments for sale--such a lovely touch. Parking is easy, too. There's a public garage right across the street, plus street parking nearby. Overall, an elegant venue and a wonderful night out. Highly recommend.

The Studio Ghibli Concert was superb! Bravo Wilbur Lin (conductor). Spirited Away definitely…read morespirited us away. Excellent!!!

Fairytale-like house [Cincinnati OH]…read more We couldn't just drive-by this whimsical house without stopping and doing a double take... and staring. This is the Mushroom House in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Cincinnati. The amount of detail is really breathtaking: circular steel steps, deck rails of wood shingles, stained glass windows, tiled ceilings... of course, I had to snap some pics. How often do we come to Cin City. The original owner/builder by the name of Terry Brown has passed away in 2008. The house is currently not on the market and occupied as a private residence as of 2021. Here are the deets in Zillow: 1 beds, 1 baths, 1,260 sq-ft. If you are curious about the inside of the home you can click on this link and watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pVUFwH9Q6fk Review #3885

A cute spot for a quick stop and to admire! There's no indoor access, but seeing the outside…read moredetails was an experience in itself (plus the garden).

Fountain Square is my most favorite space in Downtown Cincinnati. The Fountain itself is a great…read morepiece of history and the fact that it transforms for the holiday season is just stellar. We recently had an opportunity to eat dinner at Winterhaus on Fountain Square and it was the most delicious collaboration of chefs. The food was Asian inspired and the drink pairings were splendid. We enjoyed the event a lot , the culinary students really provided excellent service. I can't wait for future events on Fountain Square.

Located on a prominent city square since 1871, nestled in between Vine/Walnut Streets and…read moreFifth/Sixth Streets in the heart of downtown Cincinnati, Fountain Square is considered the epicenter of downtown. This 43-foot-tall, bronze-cast fountain was designed to look like the beautiful fountains found across Europe, made up of a nine-foot-tall woman, who is referred to as "The Lady" by locals, with human figures both big and small below and around her. Around the fountain were several different restaurants that were either on the square or bordered the square. I probably wouldn't have known what this place was if it weren't for the opening credits from "WKRP in Cincinnati," but my partner, his family, and I were glad to stop by.

We arrived on Wed 5/19/21 during regular business hours and no one was…read more there to help us. We struggled to finally find a parking space around the block.We also tried calling the phone number listed on the board at the entrance to no avail ,window shades were drawn. If they were possibly closed due to Covid there was no indication of notice. It was a great disappointment ,especially with the hassel of finally parking. Hopefully not to many people have to go thru what we did!!

The Betts House is a small museum tucked away in the West End, just off of Central Avenue. Clark…read moreStreet looks like it is miles away from Downtown Cincinnati, with its Italianate houses and gigantic canopy of oak trees. This part of town looks like it's straight out of a New England movie, with historic houses to boot. The Betts House is the oldest house in Cincinnati and Ohio, erected in 1804, just one year after Ohio became a state. The Betts family originally owned several blocks of land on the West End, but as generations passed, Cincinnati expanded and plots of land were split. Surprisingly, when the Betts lived here, the West End was considered rural. Just two stories tall and consisting of eight rooms, the house chronicles the history of the Betts family and the evolution of the West End in the permanent upstairs exhibit. Downstairs features a rotating exhibit, currently which is about the New Madrid Earthquake in 1811. The earthquake was felt here in Cincinnati and caused extensive damage to the Betts' kitchen. Sounds pretty cool, so why only three stars? During my visit, a mother brought her toddler to visit one of the docents. Their conversation could be heard loudly throughout the house, even when I was on the second floor and they were downstairs. The toddler was screaming and crawling all over the place. The docent didn't seem to mind that she was getting weird looks from myself and a few of the other guests. That being said, please do not bring children to the Betts House. It's a museum for adults or mature youth. Most of the exhibit features text and diagrams which are much too complex for anyone under age 10. Also, since there is a lot of reading, excessive noise and talking disturbs other patrons. Lastly, when I went upstairs to view the Betts Family exhibit, the room featured a few posterboards propped up on the floor. They weren't on stands or affixed to the wall like a normal museum. I actually had to kneel to read the end of the paragraphs. As a historical landmark, the Betts House is worth a look. The presentation at the museum, on the other hand, I could go either way. Cost per person: $2.00 Viewing Time: 1 hour Tips: - Ample, free street parking - Not handicapped accessible, as it is preserved as a historic house. - Check out the neighboring house with a placard, where the Gamble Family once resided.

Pretty. Nothing spectacular but neat. I was looking for things to do local in Cincinnati that are…read morefree and this came up as a option.

Commonly known as the Channel 9 castle, you won't find armored knights protecting our local news…read morestation. Elsinore Castle was erected in 1883 by the Cincinnati Waterworks to house a valve for water to be transported to Eden Park. The company was interested in enhancing the view of the park, and this location was the former main entrance. The castle was built be renown architect Samuel Hanneford, modeled after Kronberg Castle, which was featured in a local play of Hamlet. The real Kronberg Castle can be found in Denmark. When the Cincinnati Art Museum opened in 1886, stairs were placed at the base of Elsinore Castle. The steps were too steep to ever become popular and the Elsinore Castle soon lost its appeal as an entrance to Eden Park. A mere 100 years later, it was integrated into the landscaping of Channel 9 and is seen more as a landmark of the news station than of the park. Set alongside Gilbert Avenue, the public can still stop and photograph the castle, however it was sadly never used for anything magical, like kings and armored battle. Viewing Time: 15 minutes

Beautiful views of the river and the city. It was clean and close to everything. No matter what…read moretime of the day it is amazing.

What a beautiful area…read more There's a gorgeous walk about the area, not far from the bridge, and a greenspace with a little lending library and a collection of bronze statues that over look the Ohio River.

I love and appreciate the Ohio River and the great/beautiful views, however I was also a rower in…read morecollege and it can be a bit gross too. I've also had the pleasure of taking one of the little boat cruises in the evening and it really is gorgeous, especially when you can take in views of the city and the lights. It's also really cool that Cincinnati and Kentucky share this border and that there are so many great restaurants and tourism options along it. While I only occasionally visit Ohio now, this area and the nature will always be appreciated.

Our mighty Ohio has recovered well from the recent rise and flood... Thanks for always being…read morethere, high or low! Cruise on down to Cincinnati and enjoy all the great spots along the mighty Ohio! From dining overlooking the riverfront, to riverboats and floating restaurants, downtown Cincinnat, Covington, Newport, Bellview, and Ludlow all offer great adventures in dining, drinks and music!

Amazing place to go see fall colors or a short hike. Nearby Krohn Conservatory and museum make it…read moreawesome for a day out!

Beautiful city park!! So much to see/do here that I really only saw a fraction of it, leaving…read moreplenty for "next time!!" I started out near Mirror Lake, then hiked along the short, paved Hinkle Trail to get to the upper half of the park, my goal being the Eden Park Overlook. Passed the Conservatory, old abandoned (?) water towers, a beautiful Butterfly Garden, a couple of gazebos, and lots of other scenic spots. It's hilly but walkable throughout the park. I might suggest driving around to see what's what, but then ditching your car to get an up close and "personal" look at all you'd miss just driving quickly through. Be sure to make your way up to the Overlook, where you'll find a "natural" playground, picnic benches, Twin Lakes, and a GORGEOUS view of the river and distant Cincy skyline. A wonderful gem in the Cincy area!! DEFINITELY worth a visit, any time of year!!

Attended a candlelight concert here the other weekend. Such a cute space and a fun event! Will…read moregladly attend future events here!

What a beautiful venue for the Carol King & James Taylor Story. Phoebe Katis and Dan Clews put on…read morean amazing show!! It's a smaller venue and our box seats were perfect. I really don't think there's a bad seat in the house. Great acoustics also. We'll be looking for more of their shows to see! There was a bar to pick up a drink before the show, and the service was great! They were personable and efficient.

I was in an Uber/Lyft when I noticed this bridge and thought how beautiful. Asked my driver and he…read moresaid it's the prototype for the Brooklyn Bridge. Walked it the next day. Easily short walk and many pedestrians appreciated this walk too.

Beautiful bridge and an iconic symbol of Cincinnati. I had always wanted to see this bridge up…read moreclose. In Eastern PA, we have the Riegelsville Bridge which spans the Delaware River built in 1904 by the wire rope and engineering firm of John A. Roebling's Sons Co., based in Trenton, New Jersey. Pretty cool to have that connection now that I've been to Cincinnati! The riverfront on the Cincy side is set up nicely, the park areas, stadiums, view of the skyline, serpentine wall, Carol Ann's Carousel, Statue of Cincinnatus, etc. All of those areas are in close proximity to the bridge. I took my son on a drive across the bridge to Covington and the following day we walked half way across before the Eagles-Bengals game. The bridge offers perfect views of the skyline and river! We are so glad we got to see this historic engineering landmark! Make sure the Roebling Bridge is on your trip itinerary when you're in this area! https://roeblingbridge.org/ is a neat interactive website if you want to learn facts about the bridge.