I have been here a few times and I always enjoy it! I went a few days ago when the weather was…read moreperfect. The parking garage is super easy to figure out and paying for parking is even easier. Thank god for the under hour no parking fee, it was great for my quick 45 minute stop. I sat along the riverwalk by the aquarium and it was beautiful. The views are amazing of the city. Newport was very lively with people and families walking all around, enjoying the weather. If I had more time I would have stopped by the food trucks/stations but that'll be for next time!

We go to the levee about 3 times a year and every time we go, there is something new or different…read more So I cannot say it's a boring place but a few things keep me wanting to return more often. The festivals are always a hit. A couple summers ago the Louis Prima band was there, which was excellent! Very entertaining. The levee mall area lacks foot traffic fluidity. The feng shui is so off, even outside of it. We haven't gone to bowl (can you access it from inside the mall?) and it's been forever that we've gone to the theater to catch a movie. The aquarium is for families, which you see a lot of in this area. There are a couple restaurants around the area that we like but AT the levee we can pass pretty much all them. Missing Mitchell's Fish Market.

Such a great spot that I didn't even know existed! Came on a road trip with my nephew and we had a…read moregreat time exploring the grounds. Every employee we talked to was friendly and informative. We enjoyed the QR codes which explained some of the pieces and just taking our time walking around seeing everything. Exceeded our expectations for sure.

Oh what a night, the lights are brightly shining! A beautiful night to enjoy a smooth drive through…read morea light show. This was my first experience coming through Pyramid Hill, the show was nice! My family and I ended up here after a dinner out, we had no plans to visit, just came in a whim, and it quite a nice, mild night to do so. Traffic was light, cost was, well, not that low (though I felt the cost didn't match the experience...$25 a car, for a drive that took less than 30 minutes). The lights were beautiful, yet a bit on the minimal side. Held every year, still a nice thing to do with your family, or significant other to "put the cherry on top" of the Christmas holiday. If able to attend, check it out.

I checked out the Northside 4th of July Parade this year for the first time, and was completely…read moreblown away by it. It's fairly low-tech -- there aren't any elaborate floats or grandiose displays. It's amazingly inclusive -- every Northside business, politician, organization, spokesperson for any political position, and average person with something to say or flaunt -- was represented here. It's participatory -- the spectators were as fun to watch as those in the parade. It's colorful, liberal, LGBTQ pride-boosting and liberating. And there were the parade favorites: the women's lawnchair brigade, for example, the horses and -- most celebrated -- the man who walked behind the horses, cleaning up. The local dance troupe always ends the parade, and at the end, when any spectator who wants gets in the middle of the road and joins the parade in a joyful conclusion. It was such a wonderful celebration of this community that I left there completely proud to be a North-sider -- even though I'm not.

I grew up in Northside and my family still lives there today. It will always be home to me and this…read moreparade always equals July 4th. Expect big crowds, arrive early to claim a spot and find parking, pack plenty of water and sunscreen and snacks, expect closed roads and expect quite a politicaly liberal parade. Lol. My boy loved the fire trucks and the horses the most at this year's parade. But every year is different and fun. Once the parade is over, head to Hoffner Park for live music, drinks and food.

Great little area for a art gallery . Catering service was laid back yet on top of their game . The…read moregarden ambiance at back is neat as well for a spot to avoid potential crowd clutter while admiring the landscaping . High value of time spent here. Parking was rather easy for me but it can be a challenge if a crowded event .

In town and enjoy artwork... stop in and check out the Taft museum. You'll find your collection of…read morecanvas creations, various eras of pottery. Talk with the docents as they give you more facts about the artwork and the historical former home of Charles Taft... President William Howard Tafts brother. Free entry on Sundays and Mondays and free parking on Sundays and Mondays too. Parking on site but limited.

The Taft Museum is the home of former President Taft and was built in the 1820's. It became a…read morepublic museum in the 1930's. There are both permanent exhibits and periodic special exhibits plus a small restaurant and gift shop. During this visit the special exhibit was quilts, and more specifically, quilts made with indigo dyed cloth. Indigo was a prized dye years ago many tears ago and entire plantations all over the world were growing and processing the plants. German scientists eventually developed a synthetic indigo dye that replaced the labor-intensive farming process that had been used for centuries. The Taft is a great place to spend some time. Free parking in their garage under the museum. Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors. Sundays and Mondays are free! Closed Tuesdays.

A neat bit of Ohio River Valley history nestled in Anderson Township. Anderson Township Historical…read moreSociety does a nice job of preserving this piece of architectural history. It is one of only a handful of structures that still stand from when the area was originally settled in the 1700's. An interesting fact is that the house was continuously lived in for 170 years. It wasn't until 1971, when the Anderson Township Historical Society purchased the property that that record came to an end. Miller-Leuser House is named after the 1st and last family who occupied the home. The house has been on the National Register of Historic Homes since 1974. If in the are, or looking to visit a historic site for school/Scouts this is an easy site to tour quickly. Our visit was less than 30 minutes. The site makes for a nice educational detour if you will. A bonus is that there is no fee for visiting the site. Donations are always welcome. Pre COVID, the home was open for tours the 1st and 3rd Sunday, May-October, 1-4pm, and by appointment. They also ran plant sales, and a country store the last weeked in September to raise funds for restoration and upkeep. During COVID the location is open to school and family groups by appointment only.

The first settler in the Clough-Newtown area was Ichabod Benton Miller. He lived in this log cabin…read moreon what is now Clough Pike. This house is now a well known historical landmark of Cincinnati's first settlements. This house was built in 1796 a few years before the state of Ohio became an official state! This house is the area's oldest continually occupied house having been lived in until 1968! Could you imagine that?! After that family moved out, the cabin was placed on the National Registry of Historic Places. The Anderson Township Historical Society has events here during the holidays and you can go inside and visit the home most weekends. Call first to check!

This museum is so freaking cool. It has so many interesting exhibits including built in caves. The…read morechildren's museum is also large with many different activities for kids. The food is also surprisingly good. We love coming here.

A really nice science museum, pretty well aimed at kids though interesting to adults too. And less…read morecrowded, and far less chaotic, than the Children's Museum in the complex. A display on seasons with plants, animals, habitats. Dino skeletons. Space exhibit downstairs. A glacial tunnel. Loads to explore. Definitely get to Union Station and check out this and the local history museum.

Best oldest Fair in town, just has to be. Between the parade Thursday, carnival, 4H and food all…read moreweekend, it's the place to be on the West side Best side all fall!! Still time to come out!!

Who doesn't like the fair? What!? You don't, well stop reading this…read more.. OK, so now that I have all the fair lovers, lets get into it. The Harvest Home Fair is a downright ancient tradition here on the West Side of Cincinnati. Every year on the weekend after Labor Day a little fair pops up to take over Harvest Home Park in Cheviot. It has all the fair essentials; rides, animals, and of course the wonderful fair food. They even manage to fit a little rodeo area in, too. The one downside was the expense. It was $5 just to get in! And then you had to pay for everything else, too. Well, the rodeo was free actually. But the rides and food were not cheap! All in all we spent $31 for my wife and me, and I can imagine a family would seriously spend some dough. But there's no point trying to deny your child the joys of a fair once they know it's there. Hey that rhymed. Awesome.