Diane’s guidebook
Food scene
Best chinese in town! The place is fun and quirky with great food and huge beer list.
34 locals recommend
Amerasia
521 Madison AveBest chinese in town! The place is fun and quirky with great food and huge beer list.
Good stuff, love the Bi Bim Bab.
https://www.riversidekoreanrestaurant.com
25 locals recommend
Riverside Korean Restaurant
512 Madison AveGood stuff, love the Bi Bim Bab.
https://www.riversidekoreanrestaurant.com
This place is fantastic!! Lots of amazing beers to choose from-- even a gluten free option!..
https://www.braxtonbrewing.com
77 locals recommend
Braxton Brewing Company
27 W 7th StThis place is fantastic!! Lots of amazing beers to choose from-- even a gluten free option!..
https://www.braxtonbrewing.com
Taco Tuesday is great! You can get a couple $2 tacos and a margarita for around $10.
https://www.fridaonmain.com
42 locals recommend
Frida 602
602 Main StTaco Tuesday is great! You can get a couple $2 tacos and a margarita for around $10.
https://www.fridaonmain.com
Otto's
521 Main StCozy and fun atmosphere! YUM!!
The bartenders here mix a good cocktail! Lots of kentucky bourbon to sample.
23 locals recommend
Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar LLC
629 Main StThe bartenders here mix a good cocktail! Lots of kentucky bourbon to sample.
Hotel Covington
638 Madison AveGreat place to grab a cocktail! Brunch isn't bad either!
Just one block from the apartment. They make the best lattes!
16 locals recommend
Left Bank Coffeehouse
701 Greenup StJust one block from the apartment. They make the best lattes!
Just blocks from the house. They have a great bookshop as well as coffee.
16 locals recommend
Roebling Point Books & Coffee
306 Greenup StJust blocks from the house. They have a great bookshop as well as coffee.
Anchor Grill
438 W Pike StOld timey diner. They may dose but they never close.
Fun scene with house made wurst and plenty of veggie options! They have some good music too.
28 locals recommend
Wunderbar!
1132 Lee StFun scene with house made wurst and plenty of veggie options! They have some good music too.
If you're looking for some good pizza, here it is. Get it by the slice or a whole pie.
37 locals recommend
Goodfellas Mainstrasse
603 Main StIf you're looking for some good pizza, here it is. Get it by the slice or a whole pie.
Neighborhoods
Over-the-Rhine, encompassing the Brewery District and Washington Park, which hosts festivals and markets surrounded by Greek revival and Victorian architecture. Cincinnati’s premiere entertainment district, overflowing with fabulous restaurants, hip bars, breweries, fashionable shops, theatres, and a gorgeous park. But what I especially love about the area is the architecture. OTR is believed to have the largest intact historical architecture in the U.S and is home to a National Historic Landmark, Cincinnati Music Hall, where the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Opera, and Ballet perform.
Across the street from gorgeous Music Hall is Washington Park, which is the perfect place to chill out for a day. I love to just people-watch here as locals come to walk their dogs, play sports like kickball, and let their kids run around in the waterpark.
The Findlay Market, founded in 1852, is still held in OTR. You can pick up all the deli and ethnic foods your heart desires at the market, as well as flowers and produce. There are plenty of specialty shops featuring unique arts and crafts. Findlay Market is fun for everyone — and especially foodies. As you’re strolling by the absolutely gorgeous Italianate architecture, street performers serenade you, and the market’s aromas tempt you.
When you explore OTR, you feel like you have one foot in the past and one in the present.
https://www.urbanadventures.com/blog/neighbourhood-locals-guide-rhine-cincinnati/
226 locals recommend
Over-The-Rhine
Over-the-Rhine, encompassing the Brewery District and Washington Park, which hosts festivals and markets surrounded by Greek revival and Victorian architecture. Cincinnati’s premiere entertainment district, overflowing with fabulous restaurants, hip bars, breweries, fashionable shops, theatres, and a gorgeous park. But what I especially love about the area is the architecture. OTR is believed to have the largest intact historical architecture in the U.S and is home to a National Historic Landmark, Cincinnati Music Hall, where the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Opera, and Ballet perform.
Across the street from gorgeous Music Hall is Washington Park, which is the perfect place to chill out for a day. I love to just people-watch here as locals come to walk their dogs, play sports like kickball, and let their kids run around in the waterpark.
The Findlay Market, founded in 1852, is still held in OTR. You can pick up all the deli and ethnic foods your heart desires at the market, as well as flowers and produce. There are plenty of specialty shops featuring unique arts and crafts. Findlay Market is fun for everyone — and especially foodies. As you’re strolling by the absolutely gorgeous Italianate architecture, street performers serenade you, and the market’s aromas tempt you.
When you explore OTR, you feel like you have one foot in the past and one in the present.
https://www.urbanadventures.com/blog/neighbourhood-locals-guide-rhine-cincinnati/
You can stroll across the gorgeous Roebling Bridge any time of day or night and go from Covington to hip Cincinnati Ohio
From bar hopping to dining to exploring Cincy’s great fountains and architecture, you will not be bored downtown.
Smale Riverfront Park is an awesome place to hang out, catch a sunset on the Ohio River, or frolic like a kid around fountains, giant swings, and yes, a playground. The park is full of roses, hosts outdoor events, and even has a carousel. Best part, it’s free and easy to access.
28 locals recommend
Downtown Cincinnati
You can stroll across the gorgeous Roebling Bridge any time of day or night and go from Covington to hip Cincinnati Ohio
From bar hopping to dining to exploring Cincy’s great fountains and architecture, you will not be bored downtown.
Smale Riverfront Park is an awesome place to hang out, catch a sunset on the Ohio River, or frolic like a kid around fountains, giant swings, and yes, a playground. The park is full of roses, hosts outdoor events, and even has a carousel. Best part, it’s free and easy to access.
What makes Covington great?
We have amazing independent eateries and coffee shops and places to get a nice cocktail.”
While here visit MainStrasse Village, it is a quaint old neighborhood with bars, restaurants, and shops.
35 locals recommend
Covington
What makes Covington great?
We have amazing independent eateries and coffee shops and places to get a nice cocktail.”
While here visit MainStrasse Village, it is a quaint old neighborhood with bars, restaurants, and shops.
Sightseeing
One of the most prestigious art museums in the country, with over 100,000 works of art, this grandiose building atop an Eden Park hill, is well-known for its 19th-century European and American paintings, but also contains numerous other works including an outstanding pottery gallery.
High lights -free admission
263 locals recommend
Cincinnati Art Museum
953 Eden Park DrOne of the most prestigious art museums in the country, with over 100,000 works of art, this grandiose building atop an Eden Park hill, is well-known for its 19th-century European and American paintings, but also contains numerous other works including an outstanding pottery gallery.
High lights -free admission
The Taft Museum of Art is one of the finest small art museums in America. A National Historic Landmark built in 1820
86 locals recommend
Taft Museum of Art
316 Pike StThe Taft Museum of Art is one of the finest small art museums in America. A National Historic Landmark built in 1820
Newport Aquarium in Newport, KY showcases thousands of animals from around the world in a million gallons of water.
290 locals recommend
Newport Aquarium
1 Levee WayNewport Aquarium in Newport, KY showcases thousands of animals from around the world in a million gallons of water.
Cincinnati's Contemporary Arts Center provides experiences to engage and interact with .
118 locals recommend
Contemporary Arts Center
44 E 6th StCincinnati's Contemporary Arts Center provides experiences to engage and interact with .
Findlay Market is Ohio's oldest continuously operated public market and one of Cincinnati's most cherished institutions.
292 locals recommend
Findlay Market
1801 Race StFindlay Market is Ohio's oldest continuously operated public market and one of Cincinnati's most cherished institutions.
This second oldest zoo in the U.S., considered one of the best in the country, is most renowned for its endangered species and birthing programs, particularly for gorillas and white tigers, and has a wonderful collection of felines and a delightful manatees exhibit.
374 locals recommend
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
3400 Vine StThis second oldest zoo in the U.S., considered one of the best in the country, is most renowned for its endangered species and birthing programs, particularly for gorillas and white tigers, and has a wonderful collection of felines and a delightful manatees exhibit.
Krohn Conservatory is classified as an indoor botanical garden. It is an experience. Often hosting shows like the 'Butterfly Show'.
137 locals recommend
Krohn Conservatory
1501 Eden Park DrKrohn Conservatory is classified as an indoor botanical garden. It is an experience. Often hosting shows like the 'Butterfly Show'.
We are home to a visual history of American Signage from 1870 through 1970. Hand carved wooden signs, gold leaf, electric light bulbs, and neon all grace our walls. Definitely a fun and quirky stop to add to your trip.
46 locals recommend
American Sign Museum
1330 Monmouth AveWe are home to a visual history of American Signage from 1870 through 1970. Hand carved wooden signs, gold leaf, electric light bulbs, and neon all grace our walls. Definitely a fun and quirky stop to add to your trip.
This park runs along the river. There are sculptures, playgrounds and other interesting things to see along the river.
211 locals recommend
Smale Riverfront Park
West Mehring WayThis park runs along the river. There are sculptures, playgrounds and other interesting things to see along the river.
The building itself is worth the trip.
247 locals recommend
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
1301 Western AveThe building itself is worth the trip.