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.

Just wanted to write up a quick review to remind myself in the future just how gorgeous I found…read morethis art deco statue when I happened upon it in May 2026. Located right smack dab in the middle of The Taste of Cincinnati festival/Findlay Market, this stunning statue is an art deco beauty that is clean of bird poop and appears well-maintained. It doesn't really mean anything though - it's a sponsored statue "graciously" donated by the P&G headquarters building across the street. It is 48 feet tall with a 6 foot spire on top and was built in 2021. To quote Sister Michael in the tv show, Derry Girls, "I do enjoy a good statue, it has to be said."

With a curve in the road and the I-71 whizzing by underneath, I think most people don't give this…read morefountain a second glance. That's a shame as it's quite pretty. The fountain is sponsored by Procter & Gamble, which of course makes sense as it stands right next to their corporate headquarters building. And other than a plaque giving them credit for their "generous support," there is little information. The fountain looks a little Art Deco. It stands about 30 feet tall and is visible from the highway below. [Review 20485 overall - 212 in Ohio - 1465 of 2023.]

Rabbit hash early settlers is a public art display located in the historic and quaint town of…read morerabbit hash Kentucky. Located right across the street from the famed rabbit hash general store right in front of rabbit hash art works building. My family and some family friends stopped in the small town or rabbit hash while coming back to Lousiville from the Newport aquarium and discovered this cool little town. This cool little honor to the early settlers is a really cool addition and the rustic wood sign fits in perfect for their small river town. Overall really cool piece and a nice addition to a quirky cool Little town of rabbit hash that has canines for the cities mayor.

A monument to the early settlers of the Rabbit Hash area. Directly across the road from the Rabbit…read moreHash General Store. If you're sitting on the front wood walk/platform outside the store, you're looking right at it.

A bit less pretty but a lot more functional than its neighbor, the Roebling bridge, this bridge…read morecarries an actual interstate river across the Ohio River. Interstate 471 joins Cincinnati Ohio with Newport Kentucky and is colloquially known as the "Golden Arches" or the "Big Mac" bridge as the twin yellow arches kind of look like the McDonald's logo. The bridge is named in honor of Daniel Carter Beard who was one of the founders of the Boy Scouts of America. It was completed in 1976 and is four lanes in each direction. A "twin bowstring arch" bridge, it has no toll to cross in either direction. [Review 20471 overall - 242 in Kentucky - 1451 of 2023.]

named for Daniel Carter Beard: social reformer, busy body, and early promoter of youth scouting in…read morethe United States. these 2100 foot long tied arch bridges carry I-471 across the Ohio River 75 feet below. an extra traffic lane on each span appeared in time for Christmas in 2000 at about the same time as when the breakdown lanes mysteriously vanished... I couldn't tell what color the bridge was in passing for the dazzling rays of golden sunshine burning through my retinae on a cool crisp autumn morning but further research indicates yellow, a bright yellow, so bright in fact that they almost nearly appear to bear a vague resemblance to the Golden Archie's® Burger Joint logo in the eyes of the locals giving rise to a tired moniker that insults pretty much everyone involved: the Big Mac Bridge (and now that includes you)

Did you know Cincinnati is home to the World's Largest Unfinished Subway System?…read more In 1916, Cincinnatians had a dream: to relieve traffic congestion and improve health concerns by creating a rapid transit system underneath present day Central Parkway. Originally part of the Miami-Erie Canal, the unused waterway was drained, dug out by horse-and-plow, then filled in with concrete. The plan was to create a 16-mile loop of mass transit around the city, stretching from Race Street at Central Parkway, to Clifton, Norwood, Oakley, then back Downtown. The project progressed for ten years then came to a halt after a change in political leaders and financial troubles. The completed portion included six stations along a route spanning from Downtown to Norwood. In 1928, the Cincinnati Subway project was officially abandoned. Over the years, people tried to revive the subway system as well as proposing other uses for it, such as: a wine cellar, a mushroom farm, an aeronautic wind tunnel, and an entertainment venue similar to Underground Atlanta. The Cincinnati Subway is still in tact today. Two miles of tunnels are located underneath Central Parkway between Race Street to just north of the Western Hills Viaduct. Three of the stations remain; the other three were demolished in the 1950s to make way for I-75. While the concrete structure is complete, no rails, electricity, or trains were ever installed. The structure itself is in good condition, especially for being almost 100 years old. While it is off-limits to the public, Cincinnati Museum Center gives an annual tour of the subway in May; an excellent opportunity to go exploring in our city's deepest secret. The tunnels have the potential to be used for modern-day rail transit, with a few improvements, of course.

The Pete Rose Statue is one of the highlights outside Great American Ball Park and an absolute must…read morevisit for any baseball fan. The sculpture does an incredible job capturing the hustle, determination, and intensity that earned Pete Rose the nickname "Charlie Hustle." The level of detail is outstanding, making it feel like you're witnessing one of his legendary moments on the field. It's a perfect place to stop for photos and to reflect on the remarkable career of baseball's all time hits leader. Whether you're a lifelong Reds fan or simply appreciate the history of the game, this statue is a powerful tribute to one of Cincinnati's greatest baseball icons and adds so much to the ballpark experience.

Statue of baseball and Cincinnati reds legend Pete rose located outside his former team home…read moreStadium great American ballpark in Cincinnati Ohio. Pete rose is a should hall of famer who played on what many consider the greatest baseball dynasty ever of the big red machine in the mid 1970's. He is major leauge baseball all time hit leader and he captured the game with his relentless approach and hustle as the statue here depicts him sliding into a base. He was nicknamed Charlie hustle for reasons like this statue portray. Due to gambling rules Pete rose is still banned from being in the mlb hall of fame. However his old team still found ways to honor him like this statue. The mans accolades include being baseballs all time hit leader, 17 time all star and 3 time World Series champion. Truly deserving of this honor and much more. It's time baseball allow the hit king into the hall of fame. Several players have been forgiven for doing much worse things then gambling.

I am a presidential history "nerd". I've read a biography on each president in order (currently…read morereading F.D.R.), and my bucket list includes visiting all their birth and burial places. I also make it a point to visit presidential libraries, national historic sites, etc. I've visited DOZENS of locations spanning multiple states. WHH's burial place is impressive. It sits atop a small hill overlooking the Ohio River. I was impressed with well-maintained grounds. I'm always impressed when I go to a location like this and it's not totally covered with graffiti. I am also really impressed the tomb is open to the public; you can literally walk inside, sign a guestbook, and see WHH's resting place. It is a remarkable monument and I visited on a beautiful day. It's definitely worth your time. My only issue: I thought the information board "The death of a president" (or whatever it was) on the wall inside the tomb was unnecessary and borderline cheesy.

William Henry Harrison has the distinction of not only being the 9th president of the United…read moreStates, and grandfather to the 23nd President Benjamin Harrison, but also the President with the shortest term. Harrison passed away from pneumonia only 31 days into his Presidency. His final resting place is located in Cleves, Ohio. Between reading the signs, looking at the monument, and going on a small hike, we spent maybe 45 minutes at the location. Ample signage near the parking lot gives some history about William Henry Harrison. Hiking is permitted in the wooded area. There is a stream that snakes through part of the woods. This isn't one of those places one frequents for the monument. Maybe if looking for a place to go on short hikes. Or if one has out of town guests, who are interested in history. It is a real field trip sort of spot. That being said, it was interesting to see. I am glad we had the opportunity to check it out. The gate to the tomb is locked during winter months. We may return during the Spring/Summer to take a look inside.

The East Row Historic District in Newport is the second largest historic district in Kentucky!…read moreIt is a peaceful area lined with wonderful historic mansions and lots of trees, greenery and small parks. The best kept secret in the area: it is where a lot of Fairies and Elves cohabitate with humans. Some amazing artist started the tradition of placing Tiny Doors in the neighborhood. The idea got so popular, that now the population of Fairies and Elves increased and it is a pure JOY to walk around and notice the cute little doors everywhere. A wonderful idea for the little ones to go for a Tiny Doors hunt. I highly recommend for both adults and the kids. It is an amazing local initiative that brings a smile to Everyone's face!