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Food scene
Bacalls Cafe is a fun restaurant and bar within walking distance. It is one of many fun stops in the walkable business district of College Hill.
Bacalls Cafe
6118 Hamilton AveBacalls Cafe is a fun restaurant and bar within walking distance. It is one of many fun stops in the walkable business district of College Hill.
Marty's offers a real flavor of the neighborhood, located in the heart of the College Hill business district. Sit and enjoy a cheese board and fine wines while chatting with the locals. Classy and comfortable. There is also a tremendous beer selection. Free parking in the rear lot.
8 locals recommend
Martys Hops and Vines
6110 Hamilton AveMarty's offers a real flavor of the neighborhood, located in the heart of the College Hill business district. Sit and enjoy a cheese board and fine wines while chatting with the locals. Classy and comfortable. There is also a tremendous beer selection. Free parking in the rear lot.
This new and hip Japanese fusion restaurant offers home made Ramen and a fun menu of yummy treats. Located in the heart of the College Hill business district.
7 locals recommend
Kiki College Hill
5932 Hamilton AveThis new and hip Japanese fusion restaurant offers home made Ramen and a fun menu of yummy treats. Located in the heart of the College Hill business district.
Located in the heart of Northside (just south of College Hill) Ruth's offers a diverse farm to table menu for meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans. The atmosphere is artistic, relaxing and welcoming. Easy free parking and generally short waits.
7 locals recommend
Ruth's Parkside Cafe
1550 Blue Rock StLocated in the heart of Northside (just south of College Hill) Ruth's offers a diverse farm to table menu for meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans. The atmosphere is artistic, relaxing and welcoming. Easy free parking and generally short waits.
College Hill Coffee shop is the place to go for a cup of joe. On the corner of the business district, parking is free, the service is great and the atmosphere is warm and charming. Great coffee and a fun menu.
9 locals recommend
College Hill Coffee Co. and Casual Gourmet
6128 Hamilton AveCollege Hill Coffee shop is the place to go for a cup of joe. On the corner of the business district, parking is free, the service is great and the atmosphere is warm and charming. Great coffee and a fun menu.
Skyline Chili is a staple of Cincinnati. You have to dine at this fun restaurant at least once if nothing else than for the bragging rights.
177 locals recommend
Skyline Chili
290 Ludlow AveSkyline Chili is a staple of Cincinnati. You have to dine at this fun restaurant at least once if nothing else than for the bragging rights.
Graeter's Ice Cream is a Cincinnati original and it deserves its fame. This ice cream is hand made and like no other. It is a must sample on the list of what makes Cincinnati original.
140 locals recommend
Graeter's Ice Cream
1401 Vine StGraeter's Ice Cream is a Cincinnati original and it deserves its fame. This ice cream is hand made and like no other. It is a must sample on the list of what makes Cincinnati original.
Neighborhoods
Northside (south of College Hill) is one of Cincinnati's hip neighborhoods with local eateries and bars, craft breweries, live music, hair salons, boutiques, tattoo parlors and the like. Fun!
23 locals recommend
Northside
Northside (south of College Hill) is one of Cincinnati's hip neighborhoods with local eateries and bars, craft breweries, live music, hair salons, boutiques, tattoo parlors and the like. Fun!
Clifton is filled with every type of cuisine imaginable, Ludlow avenue offers a variety of fantastic Indian restaurants. The University of Cincinnati is at the heart of this neighborhood attracting folks of all ages. Visit the Conservatory of Music or the Ludlow garage for a show. Hike through Clifton park. Catch a movie at the classic Esquire Theater. Visit Cincinnati's famous Graeter's Ice Cream shop for a real treat.
15 locals recommend
Clifton
Clifton is filled with every type of cuisine imaginable, Ludlow avenue offers a variety of fantastic Indian restaurants. The University of Cincinnati is at the heart of this neighborhood attracting folks of all ages. Visit the Conservatory of Music or the Ludlow garage for a show. Hike through Clifton park. Catch a movie at the classic Esquire Theater. Visit Cincinnati's famous Graeter's Ice Cream shop for a real treat.
Newport
Sightseeing
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
1301 Western AveKrohn Conservatory
1501 Eden Park DrCincinnati Art Museum
953 Eden Park DrCincinnati Observatory
3489 Observatory PlContemporary Arts Center
44 E 6th StSmale Riverfront Park
West Mehring WayNewport Aquarium
1 Levee WayCincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
3400 Vine StDowntown Cincinnati
Taft Museum of Art
316 Pike StNational Underground Railroad Freedom Center
50 E Freedom WayMt. Airy Forest
5083 Colerain AveWashington Park
1230 Elm StFountain Square
520 Vine StCincinnati Music Hall
1241 Elm StAronoff Center for the Arts
650 Walnut St