About the Cincinnati Area
The City of Cincinnati sits on the Southwest border of Ohio, tucked in the Ohio River Valley, with a population of close to 2 million in the tri-state area. Located just minutes away from Indiana and Northern Kentucky, Cincinnati allows quick access to other cities.
Culture and Diversity
Rich with culture and tradition, Cincinnati is full of charm and life. Famous for its chili and flying pigs, the city hosts a multitude of festivals and community events throughout the city. The diversity of people and communities allows for variety throughout the city.
Home to several large business companies, such as Proctor and Gamble and the Kroger Company, Cincinnati is a center for world-class business. Cincinnati is also home of the Reds and the Bengals professional teams, as well as the Mighty Ducks hockey team and Cincinnati Stuff basketball team.
In addition, Cincinnati is the proud new home of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, which has earned national attention.
Attractions and Recreation
- A vibrant arts scene, designated one of the top 5 top arts destinations in the country according to American Style Magazine
- A sleek Contemporary Arts Center with award-winning architecture that has been hailed by the New York Times as "the most important American building to be completed since the end of the cold war"
- The No. 1 Art Museum in the Nation according to the Zagat Survey and the 'Top Art Museum for Families' according to Parenting magazine
- Taft Museum of Art is known as one of the finest small art museums in America. A National Historic Landmark built in about 1820, the Taft is home to an extensive art collection that includes European and American master paintings; Chinese porcelains; and European decorative arts.
- Cincinnati is home to many stage productions, listed by date at CinStages.com
- Cincinnati is also home to the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
- A nightlife ranked no. 1 in the country and cost of living in the top 10 according to the 2006 Forbes Magazine best cities for singles report
- An active sports scene, including professional football and baseball, as well as nationally competitive college teams
- Newport on the Levee, the No. 1 Mall / Shopping Attraction for Families in the United States according to the Zagat Survey
- Newport Aquarium, the No. 1 Aquarium in the Midwest in the Zagat Survey's U.S. Family Travel Guide
- Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, one of the top five zoos in the nation according to the Zagat Survey, and one of the top 10 zoos for kids according to Child Magazine
- The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, an independent facility on the river whose mission is to reveal stories about freedom's heroes, from the era of the Underground Railroad to contemporary times, challenging and inspiring everyone to take courageous steps for freedom today
- A popular Museum Center, which houses a children's museum, natural history museum, local history museum, and Imax theater all under one historic landmark roof
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is second in the nation among all pediatric centers in research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). In 2008, we were ranked third in general pediatrics by US News and World Report , and in 2009 we hold top 10 rankings in 12 different specialties. We were recently ranked in the top 5 children's hospitals according to the February 2009 magazine issue of Parents magazine
If you're still looking for more to do, a major online weekly entertainment clearinghouse is CinWeekly. Updated daily, it provides links to major upcoming events, concert and arts venues, and restaurant reviews.
Finally, Cincinnati is a city of neighborhoods. Historically, many of the neighborhoods were suburbs until about a century ago, when they were incorporated into the city. Many retain their unique character, and several have neighborhood web sites that guide you to excellent shopping and restaurants:
Just across the river, you'll find Newport on the Levee, and Mainstrasse Village
For more information and highlights about Cincinnati, visit the Regional Tourism Network.
