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Cincinnati [4] is Ohio's third largest city and second largest metro region, and lies on the north bank of the Ohio River in Southwest Ohio in the United States of America.
Cincinnati is a distinctly Midwestern city, and it has been wrapped up in every phase of American history. It was the United States' first boomtown, and the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood is the largest National Historic District in the country. Today, it's part of a fast-growing metro area, and home to a remarkable blend of industry and architecture. Downtown Cincinnati is surrounded by picturesque foothills that add a beautiful backdrop to the Queen City and its legendary skyline – celebrated in the opening credits of every episode of television show WKRP in Cincinnati.
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- Carew Tower & Observation Deck, 441 Vine Street (Downtown), ? +1-513-579-9735, [16]. M-Sa 10AM-5:30PM, Su 11AM-5PM. The Carew Tower served as the basis for the design of the later Empire State Building. During the mid- to late-1980s, a giant inflatable gorilla was attached to the upper floors! The 49th floor of Cincinnati's tallest building provides a breathtaking (and gorilla-less) view of the city.
- Cincinnati Observatory Center, 3489 Observatory Place (Mount Lookout,), ? +1-513-321-5186., [17]. The Cincinnati Observatory was the first professional observatory in America, and is now operated by volunteers. Hosts star gazing events, which, are remarkable considering light pollution has nearly surrounded the observatory.
- Fountain Square, Fifth and Vine Streets (Downtown; sandwiched between the Westin Hotel, Macy's, Carew Tower, and the Fifth Third building), [18]. The newly renovated Fountain Square holds the Tyler Davidson Fountain, newly added and renovated restaurants, an ice skating rink, a big screen video board, free Wi-Fi, and a hands-on water wall!
- John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge (Riverfront), [19]. The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge was was the longest suspension bridge in the world at 1,057 feet (322 m) when the first pedestrians crossed on December 1, 1866 — a status it maintained until 1883. It served as the prototype for Roebling's design of the Brooklyn Bridge in New York.
- Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum, 4521 Spring Grove Avenue, [20]. This sprawling cemetery dates back over 160 years, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2007. The unique layout, designed by Adolph Strauch, makes it feel less like a cemetery and more like a park that just happens to have people buried in it. The arboretum features many National Champion trees. To find the graves of the many famous people buried here, stop by the office on your way in for a free map.
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- Playhouse in the Park, 962 Mt. Adams Circle (Mt. Adams), ? +1-(513)-421-3888, [45]. Box office hours: M.: 10AM-5PM. Tu-F.: 10AM-9PM. Sa: 10AM-10PM. Su: Noon-8PM. Box office hours may vary on days when performances are held. The Playhouse in the Park is a Tony Award winning playhouse, housing two theaters in Eden Park, not far from the Cincinnati Art Museum. The playhouse hosts performances ten months out of the year.
- Cincinnati Music Hall, 1243 Elm Street (Over-the-Rhine), ? +1-513-744-3344 (fax: +1-513-744-3345), [46]. The Music Hall is the beautiful home to the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Opera, and Cincinnati Ballet. The building was built in 1878 and funded by what's believed to be the first matching grant fund drive in the United States. In 1880, the building hosted the Democratic National Convention. Tours can be arranged through the Society for the Preservation of Music Hall [47].
- Bogart's Concert Hall, 2621 Vine Street (Corryville), ? +1-(513)-562-4949, [48]. Small venue that attracts some well-known acts. Crowds can get rough with mosh pits growing annoyingly large.
- Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Avenue (California/Anderson Township), ? +1-(513)-232-6220, [49]. Box office hours: M-F 11AM-5PM, Sa 11AM-2PM. Located on the Ohio river and draws big name artists like John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews Band, and Jimmy Buffet.
- TimberWolf Amphitheatre (TimberWolf Amphitheatre is located at the Kings Island amusement park). This arena also draws some big name artists, usually teen heartthrobs like Aaron Carter.
- Esquire Theatre, 320 Ludlow Avenue, ? +1-(513)-281-8750 (info@esquiretheatre.com), [50]. The Esquire Theatre is a movie theater that generally runs indie/foreign films along with some other mainstream films. It is on Ludlow Ave, which is close to great coffee shops, restaurants, and specialty stores. $5.50-$8.50.
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- Aglamesis Bros, 3046 Madison Road (Oakley), ? +1-(513)-531-5196, [85]. A long-time competitor of Graeter's in the gourmet ice cream category. Take a step back in time as this parlor is largely unchanged since it was opened in 1913!
- Arthur's Cafe, 3516 Edwards Rd (Hyde Park), ? +1-(513)-871-5543. M-Sa 11AM-2:30AM, Su 11AM-9:30PM.. Great bar and cafe in trendy Hyde Park neighborhood. Excellent burgers that are borderline amazing. On Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays, Arthur's has "burger madness" where burgers are $5.50 with unlimited toppings.
- The Echo, 3510 Edwards Road (Hyde Park), ? +1-(513)-321-2816, [86]. Great diner located just off of Hyde Park Square. Try the fish special on Fridays (closed after lunch except Th-Sa). Roughly $10 or less.
- Graeter's Ice Cream, 322 Ludlow Avenue (Clifton), ? +1-(513)-281-4749, [87]. Hours: M-Sa 7AM-10:45PM. Su 9AM-10:45PM. Quite possibly Cincinnati's greatest gift to humanity. No drive through Cincinnati is complete without Graeter's ice cream or another one of their delicious desserts. There are other locations throughout Cincinnati, including one store directly on the Hyde Park Plaza. About $4 per person, unless you opt for more expensive treats. In that case you could spend upwards of $20.
- Ingredients, 21 E. 5th St (Downtown, inside Westin Hotel Atrium), ? 513-852-2740, [88]. Ingredients is restaurant with a unique concept and motto: "(some assembly required)". Ingredients serves salads, paninis, sandwiches, and pizzas all made to order. The ingredients used are all gourmet and very tasty!
- Izzy's, 800 Elm Street (Downtown), ? +1-(513)-241-6246, [89]. Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 8am-5pm. Izzy's is well known for its reubens and other corned beef sandwiches. This deli has other delicious sandwiches and its corned beef is available to purchase at any Kroger's grocery store. Served with your sandwich is a big potato pancake. There are multiple locations in the Cincinnati area.
- Jim Dandy's Family BBQ, 2343 E Sharon Rd., ? +1-(513)-771-4888, [90]. Jim Dandy's, although rather new, is considered by many as one of the best traditional barbecue restaurants. Jim Dandy himself is usually on hand to handle the customers, oversee the smoking, and just hang out with whatever crowd is eating.
- Quatman Cafe, 2434 Quatman Ave (Norwood),
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