Where to stay in Cincinnati
21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati
69 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202
Located in Downtown, a short hop from Aronoff Center and close to Taft Museum of Art, this boasts its own contemporary gallery as well as a rooftop bar, spa and hot tub.
The Lytle Park Hotel, Autograph Collection
311 Pike Street, Cincinnati, 45202
Blending classical and creative styles, the Lytle Park prides itself on being an ‘urban oasis’ for guests. It’s located in one of the city’s oldest districts, and you can enjoy views of the Ohio River and the park from the rooftop.
Symphony Hotel & Restaurant
210 W. 14th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
This music-themed boutique hotel is located minutes from Cincinnati Music Hall. The rooms, which are themed around composers, reside in a restored townhouse that dates back to 1871.
Where to eat in Cincinnati
Sotto
Sotto serves up inventive, rustic Italian cuisine in a cozy basement location. On the menu you’ll find the likes of fusilli con ragu, risotto and breaded pork loin. For dessert, you won’t want to miss the ricotta doughnuts.
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Choose from either the a la carte or the five-course menu and experience innovative flavor combinations and unique ingredients, beautifully prepared and displayed.
Mita’s
Nestled in Downtown Cincinnati, this award-winning restaurant is named after Chef Jose Salazar’s grandmother. The menu features dishes including paella, tapas and ceviche – as well as cheese and salt-cured meats.
What to see and do in Cincinnati
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens
The second-oldest zoo in America is home to gorillas, snow leopards, cheetahs and bears. You’ll wander alongside peacocks as you head to the reptile house – the oldest zoo building in the nation. Be sure to watch out for giraffes feeding, and elephants taking a bath.
Newport Southbank Bridge
Park up your Cincinnati rental car and head for the Purple People Bridge, where you can walk from Ohio across the border to Kentucky. Spanning the Ohio River and stretching for a remarkable 2,670 feet, you’ll have plenty of time to take in the impressive views.
Great American Ball Park
As well as watching a Major League Baseball game at the grand home of the Cincinnati Reds, you can also visit the Hall of Fame and Museum to take a trip back through this venue’s rich sporting story.
Best day trips from Cincinnati
Indianapolis
‘Indy’ is just under two hours’ drive away, and home to the world’s largest auto racetrack – as well as the White River State Park. There, among other attractions, you’ll find the city’s zoo.
Yellow Springs
Pull on your hiking boots, because Yellow Springs is where you’ll get chance to explore a trio of state parks and nature reserves. It’s around an hour and 15 minutes away by road.
Columbus
Head to the state capital to visit the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, as well as the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Don’t miss theScioto Mile, a pretty strip of parkland either side of theScioto River.
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