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!

I am a self proclaimed presidential history "nerd". I've read a biography on each president in…read moreorder (currently reading F.D.R.), and my bucket list includes visiting all their birth and burial places. I also make it a point to visit presidential libraries, national historic sites, etc. So, bottom line, I'm tough on these places. I arrived just as a tour started. Two very kind, older people were working as docents. Kaye and Bud, I believe. Very nice, but VERY TALKATIVE, which is ordinarily not a bad thing when it comes to history, but my schedule was tight. There were multiples times during the tour when I thought the explanations and information was tangential and obscure (and I'm a history guy!). When another couple had to leave due to their timeline - I rode their coattails. There just isn't enough information and/or background here for the tour to be that long. There are few items that actually belonged to the Grant family. Having said all this, I should say I was impressed by Bud's grasp on history. Impressive. I walked to the nearby schoolhouse (about 3 blocks away) and just looked in the windows. I couldn't wait for Bud or Kaye to drive over there and let me in... There was a small snafu where I was almost charged $2,020 for an entry fee and souvenir...and poor Kaye couldn't figure out how to fix it (hence the 30 min walk to the schoolhouse while she figured it out haha!). Damn electronics these youngins use! Overall I was glad I went!

i was dragged with my family. The house has a few rooms and you can be there for maybe an hour? the…read moreadmission is a few dollars.

A very random excursion that is sort of in the middle of nowhere. If you have time to kill and you…read morehave young kids interested in castles, this is a unique, short field trip. Admissions is $5 per person. It is free for children five and younger. There is a free and small parking lot. For approximately 45 minutes, we learned about the history of the castle and how a man persistently and willingly built everything by hand. The stairs are narrow and steep. Each room is uniquely designed. There is an impressive medieval collection of swords, shields, weapons, and armors. Furthermore, there are several picture-worthy spots such as the front of the castle, flower garden, and the room with the swords.

This is such a random castle lol.. but its definitely a place to check out if you're bored and want…read moreto kill an hour. Definitely a place to take kids to since they love this kind of stuff - the story of this castle is quite unique. Apparently you can rent this space for events.. which I think would be fun to do.. maybe a little corporate event? Although... maybe just in early spring time and during autumn since the inside can get HOT during the summer (no AC). Anywho.. quite random, but neat at the same time.

A nice little oasis within the city, lots packed into this park: trails, disc golf, an arboretum, a…read morepond, playgrounds, the treehouse, and picnic spots. The treehouse was pretty cool to see and near the treehouse was where we started our hike. Plenty of ups and downs on the trail that we went on. I'm not sure if I struggle at following the trail signs, but went the wrong way a couple times and think that the trail that we were trying to follow had multiple names. All was fine though, got to do a bit more exploring. The creek is pretty dried up. I would have liked more signage for hiking trailheads at the entrance of the park, so head to the left (as if you're going to the treehouse) at the entrance if you want to hike. Disc golf looks like it'd be really good here, I hope to come back and try it out.

This is the awesome Park Forest area that my family and I visited while we were in the area. It has…read moremany beautiful trees and walking past and sceneries and photo opportunities and just a bunch of fun beautiful nature sites. It is definitely worth checking out it is definitely worth taking your family if you like seeing nature going on trails and hikes and playing. I definitely recommend it

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!

Mariemont is super underrated! I'm definitely a city-dweller, but if I was going to move into a…read moreneighborhood that I considered to be part of the "burbs," it would definitely be Mariemont. The downtown area of Mariemont is super charming with the german architecture and cute businesses. National Exemplar is always a safe choice when you're in the neighborhood. No matter what strikes your fancy, you're probably within a five minute drive of what you're looking for. If you're in Mariemont you're also sitting in between 50 West Brewing and Karrikin Spirits, a tough choice with no wrong answer! Mariemont Theater is a great place to stop by if you're looking for some great independent and foreign films. The streets of Mariemont always feel safe and welcoming, and the locals kind and inviting. Mariemont is a great community full of awesome local businesses.

No place like home! Taxes are very expensive to live here, but I think it is well worth it. It's…read moresafe and love walking around town. The only complaint I have is that this place could use alittle more shops and restaurants.

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.

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.

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!

Awwwwww...Eden Park has been one of my favorite "go to" spots for many years. It's location in…read more(Walnut Hills) is easy to get to and offers exceptional views of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. You can just sit and relax in the sun or rest under trees while enjoying a breeze. The park offers 186 acres of lushness. The fountain adds a nice, cool mist and it sparkles in the sun. Of course there are signs of small animals/wildlife, but that's all part of enjoying the great outdoors! Take another look at Eden Park. Discover how the mello vibes can ease your mind. Walking through as the sun sets makes for a beautiful constitutional for the evening. Go on! Plan your next outing or just take a second to relax at Eden Park!

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.

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.

Florence y'all water tower is a massive water tower painted red and white with the words of the…read moreKentucky city name And popular Kentucky slang "Florence y'all" written across the top. Being from Lousiville and at the tip of Kentucky off you travel anywhere else you pretty much drive through the entire state of Kentucky. I can say this interstate 71 roadside attraction is my favorite one to see when driving through the state. Coming from Lousiville it lets me know I am getting very close to the Cincinnati Ohio border and also is a beacon for places to eat and shop as it is located at the foot of a mall entrance. Overall very cool and fun tower. I love how it plays on the southern charm by infiltrating the word "yall".

It's Florence y'all. Anybody that's passed through Cincinnati going to Louisville or going anywhere…read morebetween Ohio and Kentucky has passed this numerous times. And it's always a fun little thing to say hey look it's Florence y'all that's kind of a gimmick in the city of Florence. They even name their baseball team for y'all's . So that's cool I like how they really focus on that and this is in the water tower it's really big and you can see it throughout the whole city so I had to take pictures of it and create your page. It's right next to the mall and you know it's just to meet novelty thing to check out.