Happy Monday! Or should I say, Happy President’s Day! So happy to take this day to honor them…. and actually getting reading and writing in too. In order to bring back my weekly Monday posts, this one hits closer to home.
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Monday on the Map: Cincinnati, Ohio
Somewhere in the heart of it all Ohio, I grew up. Cincinnati, or the Queen City, is home to sports teams, colleges, and even a few famous people. Myself included, haha just kidding.
Where on the map? Southwest Ohio in the good ole USA. Just across the Ohio River from Kentucky. The airport is in Covington, KY– just a fun fact.
What’s going on there? It’s a midwestern gem. It is home to the Bengals and the Reds. It is recognized for its famous chili. The Carew tower is a landmark equivalent to the Empire State building in NYC. It also has a suspension bridge designed by Charles Roebling, like the famous Brooklyn Bridge. There is a flying pig marathon in the spring- and flying pigs were designed by local schools and businesses and placed around the city. It is also home to a the P&G headquarters.
Without a car? It’s going to be tougher. While Cincinnati is trying to get a street car system, it only has city buses right now. Also a lot of what is going on in the city, isn’t all centered in the same area, because the suburbs as well as the 7 hills are a big part of the city. Growing up in th
e suburbs, you didn’t find yourself in the city as much.
What to eat? Graeter’s Ice Cream, UDF ice cream, Skyline Chili, Montgomery Inn ribs, and M
io’s or Larosa’s pizza. All local favorites.
What else? The fountain square area is home to the center of the city. There’s a Tiffany’s as well as some of those famous restaurants mentioned. Nearby, is the open-air Findlay Market. Also if you venture from the center, head to the Cincinnati Zoo (which has a Festival of Lights in the winter) or venture farther to Mason to Kings Island and ride some of the best wooden rollercoasters in the area. Further out on 275, is Jungle Jim’s, an international marketplace. Also just across the river is Kentucky, so visit the Newport Aquarium and the shops and restaurants at Newport on the Levee.
What’s the worst that could happen? You don’t figure out what to do or you don’t have a car. It’s a complicated city, and not easy to navigate like NYC. And don’t skip out on Kentucky, the Newport area is popular among the younger crowds.
Journeys Through the City 