The living mural located in downtown Covington Kentucky is created by the artist group called "the…read moreLondon police". The mural is massive and features a dog with a space helmet and stick looking people with numbers counting up to 15. Kinds reminds me of the old highlights magazine games I would play as a child. While I'm not sure exactly what is happening in this mural or the meaning of it I do enjoy it. It's massive and fun. Also it is right across the street from another cool mural that features the plant from the movie little shop of horrors saying "feed me more". So a pretty cool area to check out for public art lovers.

The Feed Me Mural in Covington is such a fun and unique piece of public art. The giant Venus…read moreflytrap design is a great tribute to the classic Little Shop of Horrors and makes for a really cool photo opportunity. I enjoyed stopping by and seeing how this mural adds personality and creativity to downtown Covington. It's colorful, memorable, and a perfect example of how public art can turn an ordinary building into something that makes people smile. A must-see quick stop if you're exploring Covington and enjoy unique murals, movies, and hidden gems around the city.

Feed me is a downtown Covington Kentucky mural featuring the iconic Venus fly trap plant from…read morecult classic movie and play "Little shop of horrors". When I was nearby Covington visiting the Newport aquarium and seen that they had this mural I had to stop in and see this. Loved the movie little shop of horrors (1986 version) growing up. The mural is well done and boasts the classic "Feed me" demands of the carnivorous Venus fly trap. The mural brought back heart nostalgia for me. I could practically here Levi Stubbs voice yelling out "feed me Seymour!" When visiting. Overall very fun and cool public art mural. I always enjoy checking out towns murals and this is a fun one for sure and one of my favorites I've seen.

Absolutely beautiful mural on the corner of Walnut and 5th St. depicting Niel Armstrong taking a…read morephotograph of Earth with the famous silhouette of Elliot from the movie E.T. on his bike flying across it. Neil Armstrong and his camera are painted in black and white but the rest of it is an explosion of color. It certainly catches your attention while you're walking or driving down the street and I love it. A few fun facts... Niel Armstrong is from Ohio and he was also a professor of aeronautics at the University of Cincinnati. The mural was created by a Brazilian street artist named Eduardo Kobra who painted it right after doing a huge mural in Rio for the 2016 Olympics. It's located on the giant Fifth Third Bank headquarters building, which is who funded it. Cincinnati is known for its many murals and this one definitely stands out for its vibrant colors and downtown location. If you ever get the chance to explore, I highly suggest doing a mural tour and checking this one out.

I love this mural. It is an explosion of color.This mural was funded by Fifth Third Bank, with the…read moremural being painted on the side of its headquarters. This mural is the work of Brazilian street artist Eduardo Kobra, who is know for his larger than life colorful murals. He painted it in 2016. The mural takes up the entire side of the building, covering 7,600 square feet. The mural depicts Armstrong, an Ohio native, behind a camera. Armstrong's face is in black and white, while everything else is rainbow. I love the contrast they make. You will see a small 3D image of Earth in the upper right corner. Nice touch! If you look closely, you will see, a silhouette of Elliot and his floating bike from the Steven Spielberg hit movie, E.T. Spielberg happens to also be an Ohio native. Construction in the area has really limited metered street parking to get a closer look of this mural. There is still some in a reasonable waking distance. I parked about a quarter mile away. There are also commercial garages and lots you can park in, but they are pretty pricy. I love this mural and Kobra is one of my favorite artists. It is definitely worth a peak and will surely grab your attention. Anyway, as with most murals that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a very long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. You may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other murals in the area or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip. I just did a mural tour. There are a ton within about a half mile of each other.

Stopped by the Statue of James A. Garfield while walking through Piatt Park and was really…read moreimpressed. The statue is beautifully detailed and sits in a peaceful spot that makes it easy to stop and appreciate a little history. It's a great landmark in downtown Cincinnati and definitely worth checking out if you're exploring the area. A nice place to take a quick break, snap a few photos, and enjoy the park.

This statue of President James A. Garfield (20th POTUS, March to September 1881) stands in…read moreCincinnati's Piatt Park. An Ohio native, he served as a general in the Civil War and then nine terms in the US House of Representatives. He was the only sitting member of the House to be elected President. Garfield opposed the Confederate secession and was a major general in the Union Army, fighting in the battles of Middle Creek, Shiloh and Chickamauga. After taking office in March, he was shot in July 1881 but actually died two months later of the infection caused by the doctor's poor sanitation methods. I won't mention the assassinator's name. The oversize bronze statue shows Garfield wearing a knee length coat. He stands with his right foot forward and a stack of papers in his right hand with his left hand extended but palm down. It is by artist Charles Henry Niehaus and was unveiled in 1885. [Review 20501 overall - 228 in Ohio - 1482 of 2023.]

The Pete Rose Statue is one of the highlights outside Great American Ball Park and an absolute must…read morevisit for any baseball fan. The sculpture does an incredible job capturing the hustle, determination, and intensity that earned Pete Rose the nickname "Charlie Hustle." The level of detail is outstanding, making it feel like you're witnessing one of his legendary moments on the field. It's a perfect place to stop for photos and to reflect on the remarkable career of baseball's all time hits leader. Whether you're a lifelong Reds fan or simply appreciate the history of the game, this statue is a powerful tribute to one of Cincinnati's greatest baseball icons and adds so much to the ballpark experience.

Statue of baseball and Cincinnati reds legend Pete rose located outside his former team home…read moreStadium great American ballpark in Cincinnati Ohio. Pete rose is a should hall of famer who played on what many consider the greatest baseball dynasty ever of the big red machine in the mid 1970's. He is major leauge baseball all time hit leader and he captured the game with his relentless approach and hustle as the statue here depicts him sliding into a base. He was nicknamed Charlie hustle for reasons like this statue portray. Due to gambling rules Pete rose is still banned from being in the mlb hall of fame. However his old team still found ways to honor him like this statue. The mans accolades include being baseballs all time hit leader, 17 time all star and 3 time World Series champion. Truly deserving of this honor and much more. It's time baseball allow the hit king into the hall of fame. Several players have been forgiven for doing much worse things then gambling.

The city or rabbit hash is a small historic town located in Kentucky off the Ohio river a little…read morebit outside of Florence Kentucky and sits across the river from rising sun, Indiana. The town as of the most recent census has a population of 300 and is known for its string of canine mayors. Which is apparent on our visit to This town as the town was crawling with older country dogs who walked in and out of the business in town at will and was friendly with everyone. My family and some family friends was headed back to Lousiville from the Newport aquarium in northern Kentucky when realized rabbit hash wasn't too far off the path so we made the stop in. The original allure for us was a popular general store that the town is known for called rabbit hash general store. So you pull into town and it sits beautifully off the Ohio river and the whole town kinda sits on what I'd describe as residential neighborhood court that is filled with classic and rustic looking country businesses. The classic general store sits at the forefront it seems and is surrounded by some outdoor seating, a Mexican food stand setup called Chef Hip E's Cocina. There is also an art place, an iron works place, an air bnb called old hacienda, a early settlers memorial, a small museum and access down to the river. All the businesses proudly boast decor that's country river living and the unique name of rabbit hash. The town was lovely and everyone here was so friendly and kind. My kids loved the mayors or dogs that walked the whole town and played with them a bunch. Very cool and unique place that has a fun vibe with beautiful views of the Ohio river. On our little pit stop here we didn't carve out much time to spend here. However after checking this historic city out, we have plans to come back. The air bnb seems like a cool option to check out the town and it's surrounding areas more. So that may be our next small getaway.

Sorry, but I found the hype of visiting Rabbit Hash disappointing. The general store was by far not…read morewhat I thought it would be, parking was terrible, and there really wasn't nothing to do as the bbq place wasn't open, the people working there never as much spoke to us, waste of time and fuel, but marked off my bucket list.

No, no, no... it's not cannibalism of football players. Taste of the NFL is an annual event that…read moretakes place in hometown football stadiums across the country as a fundraiser for homelessness and hunger. The Cincinnati Bengals' Taste benefits one of my favorite charities: Freestore Foodbank. The event features 45 of the city's finest chefs and restaurants serving one or two delectable samples at each booth. The entire Bengals team and Ben-Gal Cheerleaders are in attendance at the event for guests to snap photos with and get autographs. There is also a gigantic silent auction, a live auction of event packages going for $2,000+, and of course, an open bar. There was more than enough food samples here to fill me up. Everything looked incredible; I wish I had room for more! Some of my favorites included: - Burnell's Restaurant: White bean hummus, shamander mutabal, and crispy flat bread. - Cincinnati Cooks! Catering: Cubano chicken, greens, bacon with fried cornbread. Spicy chicken cutlet on a sweet Hawaiian bun with paprika sauce. Key lime pie. - Sugar Cupcakery: Sweet corn cupcake with raspberry frosting. - Second Course: Seared shrimp & steak with lemon, cilantro and garlic. Gazpacho shots. - J. P. Chocolatier: Chocolate bacon truffle. - La Petite Pierre: Lobster ravioli with a saffron tomato sauce. - Aramark: Roasted garlic Dijon lamb with orange pepper risotto. - Jean Robert's Table: Spicy chicken confit salad with Mediterranean couscous. - Eat Well: Devils food whoopie pie. Pretty much everything was delicious. The only thing I didn't like was the martini from SkinnyGirl. The drink tasted watered down because they put ice in the mix to keep it cool. Bartending Basics 101: NEVER put ice in a martini! Price per person: $150.00 (Keep in mind, this is a fundraising event for charity. Every $150.00 provides 600 meals to those in need. And you definitely get your monies worth in unlimited fine food and free alcohol.)

I've had the pleasure of attending this event for the past 3 years in a row as a former Freestore…read moreFoodbank (FSFB) employee and loyal volunteer to the organization. Let me tell you this event does not disappoint. This event is one of the FSFB's most popular fundraisers for Cincy area foodies and football fanatics alike. The event is a great opportunity to get those Bengals autographs you've always wanted and the opportunity to eat and drink yourself into a food coma. At almost $200 for a ticket, you better believe that some of Cincy's best restaurants are showcasing what they've got. There are restaurants that I've seen represented every year, like my personal favorites Tom + Chee and Holtmans and of course Cincinnati classic Jeff Rubys. There are always new showings (or new to me showings) too. Some of the standouts to me this year: Taste of Belgium- They had a pulled pork and mango chutney topped waffle. Hello delicious. Alfio's Buon Cibo- The ravioli was spot on Nashville Hot- This was a new to me restaurant. It wasn't fancy or extravagent, just a tasty waffle with some tasty hot chicken. Jag's- I've sampled their food previous years and it's always tasty. Loved their creative smores dessert this year. Holtmans- You redeemed yourself from last year by not running out of donuts and from the previous years I've attended by providing FULL SIZED donuts (instead of donut holes) to us Tom + Chee- You'll have to wait in line for their delicious sandwiches but the owner is down to earth and keeps you entertained while you wait for your fresh and delicious DONUT GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH There were a bazillion other tasty bites but these are the ones I remember as standouts. PRO TIP if you come to this event- to make the most out of your ticket, definitely definitely have a "sharing buddy." This way you can try one of everything without having to toss half your tasting plate. Word of advice for the restaurants- While I love the larger portions this year, I felt like a lot of my bites got wasted because I only wanted a taste with over 20-30 other bites I needed to taste. It just seemed a bit silly to be wasting food at an event where the benefiting charity was a hunger relief organization. Can't wait to volunteer next year and all the years to come!

Since moving back to Cincinnati, I've hung out at Rhinegeist many times. Little did I know that one…read moreday I'd be doing yoga here! I haven't gone to a yoga class for probably a decade, and was feeling like a kid going to the first day of school ("everyone's going to laugh at me! do these leggings make my butt look weird?"). My fiance showed me a couple basic poses and off I went down the hill. I'm obviously no yoga expert, but Rhinegeist was a pretty cool place to have a class. It fit a lot of people, and although there were definitely some Very Serious Yoga People there, there were also a lot of obvious newbies like myself. I thought that was really cool. I really enjoyed what we did, and my body felt great afterward. I was towards the edge of the room, and the one bummer was it was really difficult to hear the teacher. The grandness of the main room means its also pretty echo-y. I'm not sure if a mic would have helped, but finding a way to deal with the sound issues would be important for future events. Great sponsors -- sounds weird, but the oranges that Green BEAN Delivery brought were some of the BEST I've ever had. And kudos to Yelp for the water bottle for checking in! This was such a cool event overall, and has definitely made me want to check out more yoga for the future. Cindy, thanks for putting this together!

While I was not in town for the actual "Yelp Quirks Out" event at Rhinegeist last year, I have been…read moreregularly attending Sunday morning yoga at Rhinegeist each week since pulling into the Queen City. I can honestly say that I thoroughly look forward to the 10:30 am session each Sunday. There is always an interesting mix of people and the instructors have always been very friendly and made the class very engaging, even with the size of the space and extraneous noises that come with holding any event in a brewery. Getting to stick around after for a post-yoga drink is just the icing on the cake! I definitely recommend the weekly sessions and I love that it has become part of my Sunday ritual. :) A little note about parking: Their lot fills up pretty quickly so be prepared to look for a spot on the street if you're coming anytime after 10:10/10:15. Luckily, there are lots of accessible spots and parking meters don't need to be paid on Sunday!