I am visiting Cincinnati next weekend, just for to go; no specific reason. Anyway, I have only been down there a couple of times, and am looking to do/see something different. I have been to Paul Brown Stadium (to see the Colts knock Carson Palmer around) and I have been to the area by UCincy. Oh, and Mt. Adams.

 

So anyway, I am hoping to look poke around and see something new. I live in the Fountain Square neighborhood of Indianapolis, and am hoping to visit something similar in Cincy.

 

I also plan to eat at Camp Washington Chili.

 

Anything else going on in Cincinnati next weekend?

 

Oh, and how is the street parking downtown? Is it free?

You could find some free/cheap parking!  And you won't go wrong with Camp Washington.  Outside of Bockfest this weekend, Jan to April may be the dullest time to visit although that really depends on your interests. 

 

Are you looking for bars, the arts, sports, etc.?

 

http://downtowncincinnati.com/

http://www.cincinnatiusa.com/

 

If you've never been to Union Terminal, I highly recommend it! 

 

Some events for next weekend.  St Patty's day parade is one.  Just plug in the dates you will be here.

http://www.cincinnatiusa.com/DTCALENDAR/calendar.asp

Make sure you stop by the Mt Adams neighborhood. At night if you're looking for a bar scene, or during the day if you just want to appreciate a great urban hill-top neighborhood.

St. Patrick's Day in Downtown Cincinnati (live music 3/13 starts @ 5pm on Fountain Square)

http://www.urbancincy.com/2009/03/st-patricks-day-in-downtown-cincinnati.html

 

Self-Guided Walking Tours of Downtown Cincinnati

http://www.urbancincy.com/2008/11/self-guided-downtown-walking-tour.html

http://downtowncincinnati.com/cgi-bin/tourMap.cgi

 

You should also take a stroll up to the Gateway Quarter in historic Over-the-Rhine.  The renovated buildings are amazing and the unique independent stores are even cooler.  Get more information on that here - http://www.gatewayquarter.com/.

 

Also get up and check out the Carew Tower Observation Deck ($2) for breathtaking open-air views of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.  More information here - http://www.cincinnatiusa.com/attractions/detail.asp?AttractionID=83.

Thanks so much! Last time I was in Cincinnati they had your Fountain Square all ripped up, I am looking forward to checking that out.

 

 

 

Amateur boxing matches at the 1903-era Cincinnati Athletic Club Friday night.

Institutions worth visting:

Cincinnati Art Museum (free)

The Zoo

Taft Museum of Art

Union Terminal (Natural History Museum, Cincinnati History Museum, Childrens Museum, and Omnimax Theatre)

Contemporary Arts Center

National Undergroun Railroad Freedom Center

Reds Hall of Fame and Museum

Newport Aquarium

Various Theatres if you want to take in a show (Know Theatre, Playhouse in the Park, Aronoff Center, Ensemble Theatre)

 

Cool Neighborhoods to check out:

Mt. Adams

Hyde Park

Northside

Clifton

Clifton Hts

Covington, KY

Over the Rhine

Mt. Lookout

Columbia Tuculum