The East Row Historic District in Newport is the second largest historic district in Kentucky!…read moreIt is a peaceful area lined with wonderful historic mansions and lots of trees, greenery and small parks. The best kept secret in the area: it is where a lot of Fairies and Elves cohabitate with humans. Some amazing artist started the tradition of placing Tiny Doors in the neighborhood. The idea got so popular, that now the population of Fairies and Elves increased and it is a pure JOY to walk around and notice the cute little doors everywhere. A wonderful idea for the little ones to go for a Tiny Doors hunt. I highly recommend for both adults and the kids. It is an amazing local initiative that brings a smile to Everyone's face!

Fairytale-like house [Cincinnati OH]…read more We couldn't just drive-by this whimsical house without stopping and doing a double take... and staring. This is the Mushroom House in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Cincinnati. The amount of detail is really breathtaking: circular steel steps, deck rails of wood shingles, stained glass windows, tiled ceilings... of course, I had to snap some pics. How often do we come to Cin City. The original owner/builder by the name of Terry Brown has passed away in 2008. The house is currently not on the market and occupied as a private residence as of 2021. Here are the deets in Zillow: 1 beds, 1 baths, 1,260 sq-ft. If you are curious about the inside of the home you can click on this link and watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pVUFwH9Q6fk Review #3885

If you're passing through Cincinnati you have to stop by the Mushroom House. This is the most…read moreunique real house I have ever seen. It is a relatively young house, when it comes to house age. It was started to get built by architect Terry Brown in 1992 and completed in 2006. Terry Brown him self resided in it until his passing in 2008. This house looks like a mushroom from a certain angle, and like an owl from another. It is a fairytale house in the real world. There's so much fine detail, there's no wonder it had taken this genius man 14 years to complete this artistic masterpiece of a home. The spiral orange stair case was chained off not allowing access to the public. There was a car parked in the driveway as well as a surveillance camera. They also had a "no trespassing" sign. The land around, although very minimal is very well groomed and well kept. Something tells me there are people who currently reside here. I don't know how I would feel about living in a home that gets so much attention and that is always being photographed. The Mushroom House is a must see in Cincinnati. Use your fairytale imagination to guide you inside. Happy travels!

What a beautiful area…read more There's a gorgeous walk about the area, not far from the bridge, and a greenspace with a little lending library and a collection of bronze statues that over look the Ohio River.

Beautiful views of the river and the city. It was clean and close to everything. No matter what…read moretime of the day it is amazing.

Located on a prominent city square since 1871, nestled in between Vine/Walnut Streets and…read moreFifth/Sixth Streets in the heart of downtown Cincinnati, Fountain Square is considered the epicenter of downtown. This 43-foot-tall, bronze-cast fountain was designed to look like the beautiful fountains found across Europe, made up of a nine-foot-tall woman, who is referred to as "The Lady" by locals, with human figures both big and small below and around her. Around the fountain were several different restaurants that were either on the square or bordered the square. I probably wouldn't have known what this place was if it weren't for the opening credits from "WKRP in Cincinnati," but my partner, his family, and I were glad to stop by.

Fountain Square is my most favorite space in Downtown Cincinnati. The Fountain itself is a great…read morepiece of history and the fact that it transforms for the holiday season is just stellar. We recently had an opportunity to eat dinner at Winterhaus on Fountain Square and it was the most delicious collaboration of chefs. The food was Asian inspired and the drink pairings were splendid. We enjoyed the event a lot , the culinary students really provided excellent service. I can't wait for future events on Fountain Square.

Commonly known as the Channel 9 castle, you won't find armored knights protecting our local news…read morestation. Elsinore Castle was erected in 1883 by the Cincinnati Waterworks to house a valve for water to be transported to Eden Park. The company was interested in enhancing the view of the park, and this location was the former main entrance. The castle was built be renown architect Samuel Hanneford, modeled after Kronberg Castle, which was featured in a local play of Hamlet. The real Kronberg Castle can be found in Denmark. When the Cincinnati Art Museum opened in 1886, stairs were placed at the base of Elsinore Castle. The steps were too steep to ever become popular and the Elsinore Castle soon lost its appeal as an entrance to Eden Park. A mere 100 years later, it was integrated into the landscaping of Channel 9 and is seen more as a landmark of the news station than of the park. Set alongside Gilbert Avenue, the public can still stop and photograph the castle, however it was sadly never used for anything magical, like kings and armored battle. Viewing Time: 15 minutes

Pretty. Nothing spectacular but neat. I was looking for things to do local in Cincinnati that are…read morefree and this came up as a option.

I love and appreciate the Ohio River and the great/beautiful views, however I was also a rower in…read morecollege and it can be a bit gross too. I've also had the pleasure of taking one of the little boat cruises in the evening and it really is gorgeous, especially when you can take in views of the city and the lights. It's also really cool that Cincinnati and Kentucky share this border and that there are so many great restaurants and tourism options along it. While I only occasionally visit Ohio now, this area and the nature will always be appreciated.

Our mighty Ohio has recovered well from the recent rise and flood... Thanks for always being…read morethere, high or low! Cruise on down to Cincinnati and enjoy all the great spots along the mighty Ohio! From dining overlooking the riverfront, to riverboats and floating restaurants, downtown Cincinnat, Covington, Newport, Bellview, and Ludlow all offer great adventures in dining, drinks and music!

We visited the conservatory at the park during a recent weekend visit to Cincy. This was my first…read moretime to Eden Park. It's a little nature oasis just a stone's throw from the heart of the city. You'll find the conservatory, great landscaping, a large fountain, natural wetland spaces and views overlooking the city. We also appreciated some of the historic structures found here. It appears to be a popular spot for prom photos and rightly so!

Amazing place to go see fall colors or a short hike. Nearby Krohn Conservatory and museum make it…read moreawesome for a day out!

Bringing people together for nearly ninety years. Whether you go to the Taft, the Scottish Rite…read moreAuditorium or Ballroom at the Taft, Founder's Hall or any other place in the building's 350,000 square feet, you will be transported to a bygone era of beauty and architecture. Are parts of it dated? Absolutely: just adds to the building's endearing charm! Parts of the building are available for rental for that special occasion.

What a beautiful old building. I have had a chance to attend a couple of meeting in the Masonic…read moreTemple and taken a tour afterward. It has seem to be such a secretive place for so long it is nice that it is opening up more for outside events. There are a variety of rooms for meetings and receptions. There is even a chapel. There are also 2 auditoriums, which will be used for the world choir games. It has such a historical old world feel inside the place, older than the building is. For the world choir games, besides some of the newer theatre's it is great that we do have some older (although still young by most of the world standards) auditoriums to show off. If you get a chance to visit the masonic temple, try to see if you can get a tour, it is well worth the visit and an option for a special event or a work meeting, it you want something that is different and full of history.

A bit less pretty but a lot more functional than its neighbor, the Roebling bridge, this bridge…read morecarries an actual interstate river across the Ohio River. Interstate 471 joins Cincinnati Ohio with Newport Kentucky and is colloquially known as the "Golden Arches" or the "Big Mac" bridge as the twin yellow arches kind of look like the McDonald's logo. The bridge is named in honor of Daniel Carter Beard who was one of the founders of the Boy Scouts of America. It was completed in 1976 and is four lanes in each direction. A "twin bowstring arch" bridge, it has no toll to cross in either direction. [Review 20471 overall - 242 in Kentucky - 1451 of 2023.]

named for Daniel Carter Beard: social reformer, busy body, and early promoter of youth scouting in…read morethe United States. these 2100 foot long tied arch bridges carry I-471 across the Ohio River 75 feet below. an extra traffic lane on each span appeared in time for Christmas in 2000 at about the same time as when the breakdown lanes mysteriously vanished... I couldn't tell what color the bridge was in passing for the dazzling rays of golden sunshine burning through my retinae on a cool crisp autumn morning but further research indicates yellow, a bright yellow, so bright in fact that they almost nearly appear to bear a vague resemblance to the Golden Archie's® Burger Joint logo in the eyes of the locals giving rise to a tired moniker that insults pretty much everyone involved: the Big Mac Bridge (and now that includes you)

The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge is one of my favorite spots in Cincinnati. Whether you're…read morewalking across it or just stopping for a few pictures, the views of the skyline and the Ohio River are incredible. It's amazing to stand on a piece of history that still feels just as impressive today. Definitely worth checking out if you're visiting the area or just looking for a great place for a walk.

I was in an Uber/Lyft when I noticed this bridge and thought how beautiful. Asked my driver and he…read moresaid it's the prototype for the Brooklyn Bridge. Walked it the next day. Easily short walk and many pedestrians appreciated this walk too.