Cincinnati Visitor Guide

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2016
Cincinnati
Visitor Gu ide
Your insider's guide to local attractions
Presented by
at Medpace
Cover: Cincinnati skyline at night. Facing the P&G Towers. To the left of the image is the newest skyscraper, the
Great American Building at Queen City Square, adorned with a tiara.
Be sure to check these out!
Cincy Red Bike
Rent a bicycle to ride around downtown, OTR, Uptown, Northside, and northern Kentucky. It’s an
easy way to get around and the best way to see all Cincinnati has to offer. Find out how easy it
is at cincyredbike.org.
Cincinnati Brewery Tours
Cincinnati has a rich brewing history. Before Prohibition, OTR alone had 36 breweries within a 1
mile radius. Of those breweries, 25 were forced to close following Prohibition. Take one of the Cincy
Haus brewery tours to learn more about our current revival of local breweries; past, present, and future.
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
The nation’s second oldest zoo and a national historic landmark. Be sure to go see more than 580
animal species and 3,000 plant varieties at the Cincinnati Zoo.
Newport Aquarium
Explore 5 underwater tunnels and watch sharks swim around you, visit with the penguins, pet the
sharks, see the largest collection of shark rays in the world, and go to the Frog Bog and check out
over 20 rare species of frogs from around the world.
Segway Tours
A fun way to see the city!
Reds | Bengals | Cyclones
Baseball, football, or hockey?
OTR
OTR is the place to see and be seen. Unique restaurants, shopping, and architecture await you.
Many restaurants have been featured on the Food Network.
The Banks
The Banks will give you something to do for every mood you’re in. Smale Riverfront Park at the Banks
includes interactive water features, “porch swings” along the river banks to take in the expansive
views, food, games, music, and more.
Horseshoe Casino
Visit the casino and/or go to one of the many outdoor concerts. Get a bite to eat and relax!
Washington Park
A beautifully redone park in the center of OTR. It includes a large lawn for community movie nights,
a dog park, a water park, underground parking, indoor restrooms, and an open-air performance
stage.
Food Trucks
If you’re out and about and you see a food truck, immediately jump in line. Cincinnati’s food trucks
are delicious and unique. Your tastebuds are in for a culinary treat!
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welcome to Cincinnati!
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About Medpace
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All visitors should report to the receptionist.
About this Guide
This guide is intended to be as up-to-date as possible, but in some situations
a hotel, restaurant, or venue may change with little notice. Always check with
the vendor for the latest information. All area codes are 513 unless otherwise
noted. AAA 4 Diamond hotels and restaurants are denoted with a
symbol.
Restaurants that have been on the Food Network are denoted with a
symbol.
Because downtown is packed full of hotels, restaurants, and entertainment, we
have provided a detailed map with a legend to help you find what you’re looking
for. We’ve included a downtown transit map and other transportation options for
downtown and beyond.
We hope that this visitor guide helps you experience the best our great City of
Cincinnati has to offer. Comments? Email [email protected].
Medpace 2016 Visitor Guide
The Tyler Davidson fountain, titled
“Genius of Water” and located on
Fountain Square, is the backdrop
for movies, salsa dancing, flower
displays, numerous festivals, ice
skating, and innumerable pictures.
Contents
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Hotels
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Directions to Medpace
Our top recommended hotels.
Find your way from every direction.
10 Travel Info
Helpful info to get around by air, rail, and ground. Check out our local merchants
or enjoy the arts.
11 Markets & Groceries
Find everything you need to make your stay in Cincinnati comfortable.
13 Maps
Find your way around Cincinnati. Here you’ll find an attractions map, a transit
map, and a Medpace campus map.
19 Restaurants
An inside look at the best restaurants in the city.
27 Shopping & Entertainment
There’s plenty to do during your stay!
H otels
Courtyard at Rookwood*
Best Western Mariemont Inn*
marriott.com
mariemontinn.com
3813 Edwards Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45209
341.4055 (P)
Rookwood Exchange is located in central
Cincinnati at the intersection of Interstate 71
and Smith Road adjacent to one of Cincinnati’s
premier shopping destinations, Rookwood
Commons & Pavilion. It features their new-format
C-Bar, Bistro, and fire pit patio.
113 Rooms/4 Floors
6880 Wooster Pike
271.2100 (P) | 271.1057 (F)
This charming historic boutique hotel features
authentic Tudor architecture and provides a
peaceful atmosphere while still being close to a
variety of local amenities.
The Mariemont Inn is located just outside of
downtown Cincinnati in the heart of Mariemont’s
unforgettable historic district. The newly renovated
inn offers guests luxurious comfort and features
spaciously-appointed guest rooms with flat screen
HDTVs and complimentary high-speed internet
access. Guests staying at this Cincinnati hotel
will enjoy the hotel’s state-of-the-art fitness center,
business center, meeting/banquet facilities, and
onsite restaurant.
60 Rooms/2 Floors
Directions From CVG Airport
Take I-275 east to I-71/75 north. Exit at
Covington/Fifth Street exit (#192). Follow
the ramp to the sixth traffic light and turn left
onto Madison Road. Proceed through one
traffic light and two stop signs to Rivercenter
Boulevard.
*Recommended
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Take I-275 east to I-71/75 north. Take Exit 84
towards Cincinnati. Keep right and take Exit
I-B toward Columbus. Take US50 east toward
I-471/Columbia Parkway. Make a u-turn on
Wooster Pike. The Inn is on the right.
*Recommended
H otels
Hyatt Regency Cincinnati*
The Westin Cincinnati*
cincinnati.hyatt.com
westincincinnati.com
151 West Fifth Street
579.1234 (P) | 354.4299 (F)
A familiar landmark of the city skyline, Hyatt
Regency Cincinnati offers every possible
convenience under one roof. Whether you’re
visiting for business or leisure, there’s something
sure to spark your interest at our welcoming Hyatt
hotel in Cincinnati.
486 Rooms/22 Floors
21 East Fifth Street
621.7700 (P) | 852.5670 (F)
Revive, refresh, renew at the Westin Cincinnati.
Overlooking historic Fountain Square, the Westin
Cincinnati boasts a convenient and central
downtown location.
High-speed internet access and generous work
stations allow you to continue working in the
quiet calm of your own guest room. Recharge
at Westin WORKOUT® Gym, a state-of-the-art
facility featuring individual flat screen TVs on
each piece of cardio equipment. Business
travelers will also appreciate the 24-hour onsite
FedEx Office.
456 Rooms/17 Floors
Take I-275 east to I-71/75 north. Cross the
bridge from Kentucky into Ohio. Take the Fifth
Street exit; hotel is located two blocks ahead
on the right.
Mention “
*Recommended
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” for corporate rate.
bridge from Kentucky into Ohio and take I-71
north towards Columbus. Exit onto Second Street
and turn left onto Vine Street. The hotel is located
two blocks ahead on the right.
Mention “
*Recommended
” for corporate rate.
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H otels
21c Museum Hotel
609 Walnut Street
578.6600 (P) | 354.4299 (F)
21cmuseumhotels.com
Hilton Cincinnati
Netherland Plaza Hotel
421.9100 (P) | 421.4291 (F)
hilton.com
21c Museum Hotel is more than just a place to
rest your head for the night – it’s a 156-room
boutique hotel, contemporary art museum,
and home to Chef Michael Paley’s restaurant,
Metropole. Located across the street from the
Aronoff Center for the Arts and next to the
Contemporary Arts Center, 21c Cincinnati
features 8,000 square feet of exhibition, meeting
and event space presenting rotating curated
exhibitions, dynamic site-specific art installations,
and exciting cultural programs. Exhibition space
is open to the public free of charge, 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week. The building is listed on the
National Register of Historic Places and many of
its original features were preserved including a
sweeping staircase leading to the second floor
ballroom and the original mosaic tile floors in
the restaurant and elevator lobby.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places,
this Art Deco landmark is across from Fountain
Square in the heart of downtown Cincinnati.
The Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza offers
high-speed internet service, two-line telephones,
coffeemakers, iron and ironing boards, and
complimentary newspaper delivery. Enjoy
contemporary American cuisine in the revered
Palm Court Restaurant located just off the lobby.
561 Rooms/29 Floors
156 Rooms/11 Floors
bridge from Kentucky into Ohio. Stay in the
right lane. Take the Fifth Street exit. Take Fifth
Street to Vine Street. Turn left on Vine. Turn
right on Seventh Street. Turn right on Walnut.
21c is on the corner of Sixth and Walnut.
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Street exit. Follow Fifth Street approximately three
blocks to Race Street and turn right onto Race
Street. The hotel is on the left.
H otels
Residence Inn Cincinnati
Downtown
506 East Fourth Street
651.1234 (P) | 651.1004 (F) | 866.801.4076
Hampton Inn & Suites
617 Vine Street
354.2430 (P) | 354.2431(F)
hamptonInn.com
marriott.com
Housed in the historic Phelps Building in the
heart of downtown Cincinnati’s business district,
the all-new, all-suite Residence Inn Cincinnati
Downtown offers accommodations that blend
old-world splendor with modern amenities.
Within walking distance of Fountain Square,
the Taft Museum, theaters, cultural attractions,
and shopping. Enjoy breathtaking views of
downtown, Lytle Park, Mount Adams, the Ohio
River, Northern Kentucky, and Great American
Ball Park. Each of the hotel’s spacious suites
is equipped with separate living areas, fully
equipped kitchens, luxurious bedding, flat panel
HDTVs, and complimentary wireless high-speed
internet.
132 Rooms/1 Floors
The Phelps building was built in 1926 by Charles
Phelps Taft, brother of President William Howard
Taft, to encourage his business associates to live
downtown instead of the suburbs. Fort Washington,
built in 1789 to protect early settlements, and later,
General William H. Lytle’s mansion, were located
directly across from the Phelps Building in present
day Lytle Park.
Take I-275 east to I-71/I-75 north toward
Cincinnati. Take the Second Street West exit
toward Downtown/Riverfront. Turn left onto Elm
Street and then turn right onto west Fifth Street.
Turn right onto Pike Street. Immediately turn right
onto east Fourth Street. The hotel is on the right.
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Feel welcome the moment you arrive at Hampton
Inn/Homewood Suites by Hilton® Cincinnati
Downtown. Housed in the historic Enquirer
building whose front entrance was used in the
opening sequence to the hit TV show “WKRP in
Cincinnati.” An ideal base for business trips and
longer vacations, the hotel offers easy access
to local shops, restaurants, recreational areas
and numerous golf courses. Discover lots of
local attractions nearby offering something for
everyone, including U.S. Bank Arena, Fountain
Square, Horseshoe Casino, the Taft Theatre, the
University of Cincinnati and the Duke Energy
Convention Center. Wake up to a free full hot
breakfast every morning; and unwind over
included dinner and drinks* at the Evening
Reception (Monday - Thursday). Bright, stylish
and spacious, our suites offer all the comforts
and conveniences of home including HDTV’s,
complimentary WiFi access, work space, floorto-ceiling windows, and a full kitchen, equipped
with everything you will need for an extendedstay in Cincinnati. Maintain your exercise regime
with state-of-the-art equipment in the 24-hour
fitness center.
Street exit. Follow Fifth Street to Vine Street and
turn left onto Vine Street. The hotel is located
between Sixth and Seventh, on the left side of
Vine Street.
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D i r e c ti o n s To M e d pa c e
From Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
1. Take I-275 E (Cincinnati/Lexington) to I-71/75 N (Cincinnati/Columbus).
2. Follow I-71 N to the RED BANK EXIT (Exit #9, toward Fairfax).
3. Merge onto RED BANK EXPRESSWAY.
4. Turn LEFT onto MADISON ROAD.
5. Turn RIGHT onto MEDPACE WAY. Medpace is on your LEFT.
From Downtown Cincinnati
1. Travel EAST on 5TH STREET to the I-71 entrance ramp.
2. Follow I-71 N to the RED BANK EXIT (Exit #9, toward Fairfax).
From Dayton
1. Take I-75 S (Cincinnati).
2. Take I-275 E (Exit #16, toward Columbus).
3. Take I-71 S (Exit #49, toward Cincinnati).
4. Follow I-71 S to the RED BANK EXIT (Exit #9, toward Fairfax).
From Columbus
1. Take I-71 S (Cincinnati).
2. Follow I-71 S to the RED BANK EXIT (Exit #9, toward Fairfax).
From Indianapolis
1. Take I-74 E (Cincinnati) to I-75 N (Dayton).
2. Take I-75 N to Norwood (Exit #7, Route 562 E).
3. Take I-71 N (Columbus) to the RED BANK EXIT (Exit #9, toward Fairfax).
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Delta.................................................................................................... 800.221.1212
Frontier................................................................................................. 800.432.1359
United.................................................................................................. 800.241.6522
US Airways.��800.428.4322
Allegiant................................................................................................702.505.8888
Rail
Amtrak.................................................................................................... 800.USA.RAIL
Driving Services
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* $20 to downtown Cincinnati or Covington; $30 round-trip
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Taxicab Service**�� 859.767.3260
* * $30 fares to downtown Cincinnati
Bus
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Rentals
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Budget..................................................................................................800.527.0700
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Enterprise...............................................................................................800.325.8007
Hertz....................................................................................................800.654.3131
National................................................................................................800.328.4567
Thrifty....................................................................................................877.283.0898
Zip Car (Cincinnati)��866.494.7227
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M arkets & G roceries
Over-the-Rhine
Kenwood
Findlay Market
Trader Joe’s
665.4839 | findlaymarket.org
984.3452 | traderjoes.com
1801 Race Street
Historic Findlay Market is one of the oldest openair marketplaces in the nation, in continuous
operation since 1852. Famous for its fresh
produce and meats.
Directions from the apartment:
Leave Centennial Station apartments and drive
toward Red Bank Expressway. Turn right onto
Red Bank Expressway. Keep left at the fork
following signs to 71 south. Merge onto 71
south. Exit at Reading Road. Turn right on Liberty
Street. Turn right at Elm Street. Proceed two
blocks to Findlay Market.
Park + Vine
1202 Main Street
721.7275 | parkandvine.com
Offers a wide variety of eco-friendly merchandise
that minimizes the use of natural resources and
animal byproducts. Products include reusable
bottles, bags and food carriers, non-toxic
cleaning and paint supplies, natural baby and
parenting supplies, a growing selection of
foodstuff, and lots more.
Red Bank Expressway. Keep left at the fork
following signs to 71 south. Merge onto 71
south. Exit at Reading Road. Turn right on Main
Street. Proceed two blocks and Park + Vine will
be on the right.
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7788 Montgomery Road
Trader Joe’s has lots of unique items and many that
are vegetarian, Kosher, organic, etc. You can find it
at Trader Joe’s.
Red Bank Expressway. Keep right at the fork
following signs to 71 north. Merge onto 71
north. Take exit 11 for Kenwood Road. Take
the first left onto Montgomery Road. Trader Joe’s
will be on the left.
Madisonville
Walmart Supercenter
4000 Red Bank Road
351.9818 | walmart.com
toward Red Bank Expressway. Turn left onto Red
Bank Expressway. Walmart will be on the left.
M arkets & G roceries
Hyde Park
Oakley
Whole Foods Market
The Fresh Market
531.8015 | wholefoodsmarket.com
533.2600 | thefreshmarket.com
Whole Foods Market specializes in the highest
quality natural, organic, and humane products.
toward Red Bank Expressway. Turn right onto Red
Bank Expressway. Turn left onto Madison Road (just
in front of Medpace). The Fresh Market will be on
your right (just past Baba India on your right and St.
Cecilia Catholic Church on your left).
2693 Edmondson Road
toward Red Bank Expressway. Turn right onto Red
Bank Expressway. Turn left onto Madison Road
(just in front of Medpace). Turn right onto Edwards
Road. Turn left onto Edmondson. Turn left into
Rookwood Commons Pavilion. Follow the drive
past Max and Erma’s, past Buca di Beppo, and
head toward Old Navy. You should see Whole
Foods Market to the left of Old Navy.
Kroger
3760 Paxton Avenue
871.4142 | kroger.com
Leave Centennial Station apartments by the Erie
Avenue exit. Turn right onto Erie Avenue. Turn
right onto Marburg Avenue. Take the first left
onto Wasson Avenue. Turn right onto Paxton
Avenue. Kroger will be on the right.
Remke Markets
3872 Paxton Avenue
619.5454 | remkes.com
Leave Centennial Station apartments by the Erie
Avenue exit. Turn right onto Erie Avenue. Turn
right onto Marburg Avenue. Take the first left onto
Wasson Avenue. Turn right onto Paxton Avenue.
Remke Bigg’s will be on the right.
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3088 Madison Road
Fresh Thyme Farmer’s Market
3321 Alamo Avenue
258.0380 | freshthyme.com
Red Bank Expressway. Turn left onto Madison
Road (just in front of Medpace). Turn right onto
Ibsen Avenue. Turn left on Kennedy. Turn right
on Carthage and the Fresh Thyme parking lot
will be on your left.
Target
Meijer
631.5690 | target.com
458.2400 | meijer.com
4825A Marburg Avenue
4825B Marburg Avenue
Red Bank Expressway. Turn left onto Madison
Road (just in front of Medpace). Turn right onto
Ibsen Avenue. Turn left onto Kennedy. Turn right
onto Marburg Avenue. Target and Meijer will
be on the right.
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N eighborhood & P opul
Horseshoe Casino
Schmidlapp
Stage &
Event Lawn
Smale Riverfront Park
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Parking Lot
Parking Garage
Southbank Shuttle
Metro Route 1
connects the Museum Center to
Downtown, Mt. Adams to the Zoo
Streetcar
(Fall 2016)
Cincy Red Bike
Visitor Center
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Hetzell Avenue
Walking Path
Employee
Parking
Downtown
Over-The-Rhine
Mt. Adams
Newport, KY
Mariemont
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Medpace
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Mt. Lookout
Hyde Park
Norwood
Rookwood
Oakley
Madisonville
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R estaurants
Downtown
The Metropole
609 Walnut Street
Local, sustainable. Great rooftop bar. $$$$
578.6660 | metropoleonwalnut.com
Sotto
114 East Sixth Street
Italian, trattoria-style. Local breads, fruits,
veggies. Located below Boca. $$
578.6886 | sottocincinnati.com
Boca
Modern American. Many will tell you it is the best
restaurant in Cincinnati. Located above Sotto. $$$$
542.2022 | bocacincinnati.com
Arnold’s
210 East Eighth Street
Italian, American, pub food. Oldest bar in
Cincinnati (building erected: 1848; saloon
opened: 1861). Featured on the NBC show
“Harry’s Law.” $$
421.6234 | arnoldsbarandgrill.com
Boi Na Braza
441 Vine Street
Brazilian. Adjacent to Fountain Square. $$$$
421.7111 | boinabraza.com
Orchids at Palm Court
American, contemporary American. Weekend
brunch is expansive. $$$$
421.9100 | orchidsatpalmcourt.com
Palomino Rotisserie and Bar
505 Vine Street
A great view of Fountain Square with a happy
hour that lasts all day. Brick oven. $$$
381.1300 | palomino.com
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Jean Robert’s Table
713 Vine Street
French. $$$
621.4777 | jrcincy.com
Jeff Ruby’s
700 Walnut Street
American, steak, seafood. $$$$
784.1200 | jeffruby.com
McCormick & Schmick’s
American, steak, seafood. Great view of
Fountain Square. $$$
721.9339 | mccormickandschmicks.com
Nada
600 Walnut Street
Upscale Mexican. Amazing guac and tacos
you’ll crave. The vegetarian taco is the best. $$$
721.6232 | eatdrinknada.com
Montgomery Inn at the Boathouse
925 Riverside Drive
American. Nearly sits on top of the Ohio River. $$$
721.7427 | montgomeryinn.com
Nicholson’s
625 Walnut Street
Gastropub, Scottish. Local and sustainable. Many
beers on tap, rotating cask, expansive scotch
selection. Be sure to get the fish n’ chips. $$
564.9111 | nicholsonspub.com
The Palace
601 Vine Street
American, French, European. Housed in the
historic Cincinnatian Hotel and boasts a Forbes
Travel Guide 4 star rating for 20 consecutive
years, a AAA 4 diamond rating fo r25 consecutive
years, and “Best in Cincinnati” in the Zagat Survey
every year since 1998. $$$$
381.3000 | palacecincinnati.com
R estaurants
Graeter’s Ice Cream
511 Walnut Street
Ice creamery, bakery, kosher. A Cincinnati
tradition, multiple locations (Oakley, Hyde Park,
OTR). Trust me, get the Blueberry Pie ice cream. $
381.4191 | graeters.com
Sung Korean Bistro
700 Elm Street
Contemporary, authentic Korean cuisine. $$
721.7864 | sungkoreanbistro.com
Tom + Chee
133 East Court Street
Grilled cheese on a donut! Featured on “Shark
Tank” TV show. Daytime hours only. $
721.2433 | tomandchee.com
Abby Girl Sweets
From-scratch cupcakes you will come back for. I
know people who drive hours for these. $
335.0404 | abbygirlsweets.com
Mita’s
100 W. Fifth St.
Eclectic, farm-inspired menu focuses on foods
and beverages of Spain and Latin America,
with tapas, ceviches, cured hams, cheeses and
large plates. $$$
421.6482 | mitas.co
Over-The-Rhine
Eagle Food and Beer Hall
1338 Vine Street
Beer-centric food, burgers, fried chicken. The
kale and artichoke appetizer is ah-mazing. $
802.5007 | eagleotr.com
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Happy Belly on Vine
1344 Vine Street
Clean eating, on-the-go breakfast, lunch cafe. $
873.8619 | happybellyonvine.com
Pontiac Bourbon & BBQ
1403 Vine Street
Barbecue restaurant, offering Memphis-style ribs,
North Carolina pulled pork, and smoke meats,
with Southern-style sides (bacon fat grits, mac &
cheese) and vintage-style tiki glasses. $
579.8500 | pontiacbbq.com
Zula
1400 Race Street
Seafood, tapas, farm-to-table. Wine bar. $$
744.9852 | zulabistro.com
Kaze OTR
1400 Vine Street
Japanese gastropub. Dining, bar/lounge,
outdoor beer garden. $$
898.7991 | kazeotr.com
Anchor OTR
1401 Race Street
Urban fish shack and oyster bar. $$
421.8111 | theanchor-otr.com
Taft’s Ale House
1429 Race Street
Brewery, great food, awesome atmosphere,
beautiful reclaimed church. $
334.1393 | taftsalehouse.com
The Mercer OTR
1324 Vine Street
Italian-influenced menu with other European
classics, including short ribs, branzino, cassoulet,
pastas, and pork belly risotto. $$
421.5111 | themercerotr.com
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R estaurants
Quan Hapa
1335 Vine Street
Asian street food with a twist. $$
421.7826 | quanhapa.com
Bakersfield OTR
1213 Vine Street
Mexican-influenced street fare with a focus on
tacos, tequilas, and whiskeys. Try the chips with
chorizo and cheese and a shortrib taco. $
579.0446 | bakersfieldotr.com
Abigail Street
1214 Vine Street
Mediterranean tapas, modern, urban, wine taps. $$$
421.4040 | abigailstreet.com
Taste of Belgium
1801 Race Street
Waffles, crepes, Belgian dishes, Belgian beer,
desserts, pastries. Addictive. $
381.3280 | authenticwaffle.com
Symphony Hotel & Restaurant
210 West 14th Street
American. Delicious. A B&B and restaurant in a
restored 1872 mansion in OTR. Very close to Findlay
Market, Washington Park, and Music Hall. $$
721.3353 | symphonyhotel.com
1215 Wine Bar & Coffee Lab
Nicola’s Ristorante Italiano
1420 Sycamore Street
Italian. One of George Clooney’s favorites in
Cincinnati. Great Monday night special. $$$$
721.6200 | nicolasrestaurant.com
Senate
1212 Vine Street
American, gourmet street food. Gourmet hotdogs,
yummy poutine, and bacon fat fries are prevalent. $$
421.2020 | senatepub.com
A Tavola Bar & Trattoria
1220 Vine Street
Upscale, urban pizzeria. Plenty of wine. Riveting
meatball appetizer and pizza. $$
246.0192 | atavolapizza.com
Kreuger’s Tavern
1211 Vine Street
Modern American. Housed in an old laundromat.
Check out the rooftop patio. $
834.8670 | kruegerstavern.com
Lachey’s Bar
56 East Twelfth Street
Sports bar & restaurant owned by Drew and Nick
Lachey who host a live radio show at the bar on Friday
nights. Featured on “Lachey’s Bar” the A&E TV Show. $
275.0740 | lacheys.com
1215 Vine Street
Tazza Mia coffee, wine flights, lunch/brunch/dinner,
build-your-own bloody mary station (with slim jims). $
Graeter’s Ice Cream
Holtman’s Donuts
421.5300 | graeters.com
381.5800 | facebook.com/1215WineCoffee
1332 Vine Street
Rated Best Doughnut in Cincinnati (2012). $
381.0903 | holtmansdonutshop.com
1401 Vine Street
Ice creamery, bakery, kosher. A Cincinnati
tradition, multiple locations (Oakley, Hyde Park,
OTR). Trust me, get the Blueberry Pie ice cream. $
Salazar OTR
N1401 Republic Street
New American eatery serving refined plates in
an elegant yet relaxed dining room.
621.7000 | salazarcincinnati.com
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R estaurants
Pendleton
Nation Kitchen & Bar
1200 Broadway Street
Nation serves as a tribute to the rich history of
this city and neighborhood. Serving burgers,
specialty tater tots, and a full bar. $
381.3794 | nationkitchenandbar.com
Margaritaville
A tropical experience. Located inside Horseshoe
Casino. $$
Holy Grail Banks
161 Joe Nuxhall Way
Upscale sportsbar; delicious Holy Grail Ale and
reuben wontons; between Paul Brown Stadium
and Great American Ball Park. $
621.2222 | holygrailcincy.com
Moerlein Lager House
115 Main Street
Restaurant and microbrewery. The best pretzels
with bier cheese and house-made stone-ground
mustard in North America. $$
421.2337 | moerleinlagerhouse.com
250.3318 | margaritavillecincinnati.com
Bobby’s Burger Palace
Burgers by Bobby Flay. Located inside Horseshoe
Casino. $
Orange Leaf
160 Walnut Street
My current obsession. Pour your own low-fat
and non-fat yogurt (Froyo), add your toppings. $
421.5335 | orangeleafyogurt.com
250.3315 | bobbysburgerpalace.com
Jack Binion’s Steak
Steakhouse. Located inside Horseshoe Casino.
$$$$
250.3294 | jackbinionssteak.com
The Banks
Santo Graal
180 E. Freedom Way
A fresh take on traditional Italian dishes, with
housemade pasta and pizza dough, with all sauces
made from scratch. Extensive wine list, classic
cocktails and craft, imported, and domestic beer. $$
621.2222 | santograalbanks.com
Yard House
95 East Freedom Way
160 beers on tap. Great view of the river and
the Banks. Try the spicy tuna appetizer. $$
381.4071 | yardhouse.com
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Crave
175 Joe Nuxhall Way, Suite 125
American cuisine. Sushi bar. Locally-sourced foods. $$$
241.8600 | craveamerica.com
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
100 East Freedom Way
American, steak. $$$$
381.0491 | ruthschris.com
Tin Roof
160 Freedom Way
Live music; laid-back atmosphere. $
381.2176 | tinroofbars.com
Mt. Adams
Next Chapter
940 Pavilion Street
Upscale bar food, wine and beer on tap, live music,
huge outdoor patio. The fish tacos are dynamite. $$
721.2665 | mtadamschapter.com
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R estaurants
Celestial Restaurant
1071 Celestial Street
French, American. Great view. $$$
241.4455 | thecelestial.com
City View Tavern
403 Oregon Street
American, best burger in Cincinnati, best VIEW
in Cincinnati. $
241.8439 | cityviewtavern.com
Mariemont
Dilly Deli Cafe Wines & Gourmet
6818 Wooster Pike
Soups, sandwiches, wine shop, craft beers. $$
561.5233 | dillycafe.com
Quarter Bistro
6904 Wooster Pike
American, seasonal. Next to the movie theater. $$$
271.5400 | quarter-bistro.com
Mt. Adams Bar & Grill
938 Hatch Street
American. Extensive menu and plenty of seating.
Originally a speakeasy, it was the first bar in
Ohio to get a liquor license after the repeal of
Prohibition in 1933. $
621.3666 | mtadamsbarandgrill.com
Newport
BRIO Tuscan Grille
1 Levee Way, Newport, Kentucky
Italian. $$$
859.431.0900 | brioitalian.com
Madisonville
El Jinete
3972 Red Bank Road
Delicious Mexican food. Very friendly to
vegetarians. $
271.4080 | eljineterestaurants.com
Mazunte
5207 Madison Road Suite 100
Super close to Medpace. Fresh Mexican food. $
785.0000 | mazuntetacos.com
Cincinnati Dinner Train
4725 Madison Road
American, steak, seafood. Scenic views on the
ride to the banks of the Ohio River. $$$$
791.7245 | cincinnatirailway.com/dinnertrain
Chart House
405 Riverboat Row, Newport, Kentucky
Upscale. Great views of the Ohio River. $$$
859.261.0300 | charthouse.com/cincy
Bar Louie
1 Levee Way Suite 3118, Newport, Kentucky
New American. On the Ohio River.
859.291.4222 | barlouie.com/newport
Hofbrauhaus
200 East Third Street, Newport, Kentucky
German, steins, microbrewery. The most stunning
bier pretzels imported from Germany. $$
859.491.7200 | hofbrauhausnewport.com
Mitchell’s Fish Market
Seafood. Overlooks the Ohio River facing the
beautiful Cincinnati skyline. $$$$
859.291.7454 | mitchellsfishmarket.com
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R estaurants
Cold Stone Creamery
Rathai’s Thai Kitchen
859.291.5380 | coldstonecreamery.com
871.7687 | ruthaisthaikitchen.com
Ice creamery. $
Norwood
Betta’s Italian Oven
Italian, pizza, sandwiches, subs. Wood-fired oven.
My personal favorite. Voted best pizza in 2011. $
631.6836
Quatman Cafe
2434 Quatman Avenue
Pub grub. Voted best burger in Cincinnati. $
731.4370 | quatmancafe.com
Sorrento’s Pizzeria
Italian. $
531.5070 | sorrentoshof.com
3162 Linwood Avenue
Thai, sushi, Asian. $
Buona Terra
1028 Delta Avenue
Bakery, breakfast, brunch, gelato, crepes. $
386.9356 | facebook.com/BuonaTerraGelato
Wurst Bar in the Square
3204 Linwood Avenue
Gastropub, home-made sausages, beer. $$
321.0615 | facebook.com/wurstbarinthesq
Allyn’s Café
3538 Columbia Parkway
Mexican, cajun, creole. $$
871.5779 | allynscafe.net
Mount Lookout Tavern
3209 Linwood Avenue
American. $
871.9633 | mtlookouttavern.com
Mt. Lookout
Terry’s Turf Club
4618 Eastern Avenue
Featured on “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.“ Best
burger in Cincinnati multiple years. Mushroom
burgers in lieu of meat are terrific. An experience. $
The Precinct
311 Delta Avenue
American, steak. Formerly the Police Patrol House
Number 6. Historic landmark (1901). $$$$
321.5454 | jeffruby.com/precinct
533.4222
Zip’s Cafe
Nectar
871.9876 | zipscafe.com
1000 Delta Avenue
International, farm-to table. $$$
929.0525 | dineatnectar.com
Ichiban Japanese Cuisine
1020 Delta Avenue
Wine bar, sushi. $$$
321.8686 | ichibancinci.com
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1036 Delta Avenue
American. Local favorite with a miniature train. $
Hyde Park
Unwind Wine Bar
3435 Michigan Avenue
Wine bar with light fare. Nice atmosphere. $
321.9463 | unwindhydepark.com
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Arthur’s
3516 Edwards Road
American, pub food. Just off the square, it has the
most amazing fried cheese appetizer. $
871.5543 | arthurscincinnati.com
Dutch’s
3378 Erie Avenue
American, pub food, great selection of craft
beers and wine. $
871.1446 | dutchswine.com
Alfio’s Buon Cibo
2724 Erie Avenue
Joining the flavors of Italy and Argentina for
a taste of something unique to the Cincinnati
area. $$
321.0555 | alfios-cincy.com
Bonefish Grill
2737 Madison Road
American, seafood, great happy hour. $$
321.5222 | bonefishgrill.com
Cock & Bull Public House
2653 Erie Avenue
American, pub food, burgers. Many beers on
tap. $$
533.4253 | theenglishpub.com
Rookwood Commons & Pavilion
Taste of Belgium
3825 Edwards Road
Waffles, crepes, Belgian dishes, Belgian beer,
desserts, pastries. Addictive. $
396.5800 | authenticwaffle.com
Seasons 52
3819 Edwards Road
A chain that focuses on fresh food; menu
changes every 3 months; each dish is under
574 calories. $$$
631.5252 | seasons52.com
The Capital Grille
3821 Edwards Road
Seafood, steak, wine. A chain restaurant. $$$
thecapitalgrille.com
Buca di Beppo
2635 Edmondson Road
Family-style Italian. $$
396.7673 | bucadibeppo.com
J. Alexander’s
2629 Edmondson Road
American, steak. $$$
531.7495 | jalexanders.com
Forno Osteria+Bar
3514 Erie Avenue
Authentic Italian. $$$
818.8720 | fornoosteriabar.com
Max & Erma’s
2631 Edmondson Road
American. $
513.631.7888 | maxandermas.com
Teller’s of Hyde Park
2710 Erie Avenue
American. Inside an old bank and the vault still
works. $$$
321.4721 | tellersofhydepark.com
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P.F. Chang’s China Bistro
2633 Edmondson Road
Chinese, Asian. The calamari app is delectable. $$
531.4567 | pfchangs.com
R estaurants
Bronte Bistro
2692 Madison Road
American, inside a bookstore. The cookbooks
provide the recipes for the menu items. $
396.8970 | josephbeth.com/bronte
Kenwood
Cheesecake Factory
International, enormous menu, cheesecake. $$
984.6911 | thecheesecakefactory.com
Embers
American, steak, sushi. $$$$
984.8090 | embersrestaurant.com
Maggiano’s Little Italy
875 Montgomery Road
Italian. $$$
794.0670 | maggianos.com
Trio Bistro
7565 Kenwood Road
Contemporary American, steak, seafood. Casual
elegant. Reservations recommended. $$$$
984.1905 | triobistro.com
Oakley
Red Feather
3200 Madison Road
Contemporary American farm-to-table restaurant
offering an upscale casual dining experience
with an emphasis on classic culinary techniques
and slow, careful preparations. $$$$
407.3631 | redfeatherkitchen.com
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Aglamesis Brothers
3046 Madison Road
Step inside and be taken back to the ice cream
parlors of the old days (est. 1908). $
531.5196 | aglamesis.com
Oakley Pub & Grill
3924 Isabella Avenue
American, pub grub, burgers. $
531.2500 | oakleypubandgrill.com
Habit’s Cafe
3036 Madison Road
Classic American. Friendly, neighborhood bar. $
631.8367 | habitscafe.com
Maribelle’s Tavern
3235 Madison Road
Delicious. Casual elegance. $$
321.9111 | maribellestavern.com
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is a local favorite.
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S hopping & E ntertainment
Downtown
Fountain Square
520 Vine Street
The heart of downtown, the iconic Tyler Davidson
Fountain, dedicated to the people of Cincinnati
in 1871. A public space to gather, celebrate,
and connect as a city with over 200 free
programs year-round. Dining, shopping, art,
entertainment, nightlife, Graeter’s.
myfountainsquare.com
Carew Tower
28 West Fourth Street, Suite 100
The observation deck is only $2 and offers
panoramic views of Cincinnati.
241.7700 | facebook/carewtower.com
The Banks
Freedom Way
The Banks is the newest shopping, dining,
entertainment, sports, and parks development
downtown, on the riverbank of the Ohio River.
You can rent bicycles from the Cincinnati Bike
Center (convenient parking, secure bike parking,
showers, lockers, bike repairs, bike and segway
rentals, guided tours, and more!). Experience
the city and parks in a new way!
thebankscincy.com
bikeandpark.com/city/cincinnati/locations
Paul Brown Stadium
1 Paul Brown Stadium
Home of the Cincinnati Bengals.
621.8383 | bengals.com
Great American Ball Park
100 Joe Nuxhall Way
Home of the Cincinnati Reds and the Reds Hall
of Fame. Tickets available through Medpace.
765.7400 | cincinnatireds.com
Taft Theatre
Popular venue for music & comedy.
232.6220 | tafttheatre.org
US Bank Arena
100 Broadway Street
Home of the Cincinnati Cyclones. See the circus,
a concert, boxing, or many other events.
421.4111 | usbankarena.com
The Aronoff Center
650 Walnut Street
Enjoy theatre, ballet, and comedians to name a
few. The Aronoff Center for the Arts is located
in the heart of downtown.
721.3344 | cincinnatiarts.org
Contemporary Arts Center
Modern and contemporary art.
345.8400 | contemporaryartscenter.org
Cincinnati Ballet
1555 Central Parkway
Beauty, Power, Passion.
621.5219 | cballet.org
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union
Terminal
1301 Western Avenue
Cincinnati History Museum, Cinergy Children’s
Museum, Museum of Natural History & Science,
Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX® Theater,
Cincinnati Historical Society Library.
287.7000 | cincymuseum.org
Horseshoe Casino
Casino. Need we say more?
252.0777 | horseshoecincinnati.com
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Over-The-Rhine
Music Hall
41 Elm Street
Built in 1878, this Cincinnati showpiece has
been renovated and updated and includes
what is judged to be among the best and most
beautiful concert theaters in the world.
744.3344 | cincinnatiarts.org
Findlay Market
Race Street & Elder Street
One of the oldest open-air marketplaces in the
nation, in continuous operation since 1852.
Famous for its fresh produce and meats.
665.4839 | findlaymarket.org
16-Bit
1331 Walnut Street
Bar and expansive, free arcade. Great vibe.
381.1616 | 16-bitbar.com/cincy
Another Part of the Forest
1333 Main Street
Buys and sells great vinyl, pulp, and comics.
371.2455 | facebook.com/anotherpartoftheforest
Couture Couture
1315 Main Street
Contemporary women’s clothing.
421.8900 | facebook.com/couturecoutureboutique
Little Mahatma
1205 Vine Street
Exquisite jewelry, folk art, artifacts.
723.1287 | thelittlemahatma.com
Mannequin
1405 Vine Street
Women’s clothing and accessories gift boutique.
Upscale and vintage, proceeds go to charity.
421.3777 | mannequinboutique.org
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MiCA 12/v
1201 Vine Street
Indie design lines, fine craft, local art.
533.1974 | shopmica.com
Original Thought Required
1307 Main Street
Contemporary streetwear boutique.
otrfresh.com
Park + Vine
1202 Main Street
Eco-friendly merchandise, events. Awesome.
721.7275 | parkandvine.com
Segway of Cincinnati
1150 Vine Street
Rentals and tours of Cincinnati. A fun way to see
all the attractions!
255.1583 | segwayofcincinnati.com
Shadeau Breads
1336 Main Street
Fresh breads and pastries that hit the spot. Served
at many Cincinnati restaurants.
665.9270 | shadeaubreads.com
Sloane Boutique
1216 Vine Street
Edgy, urban, chic women’s boutique.
579.8111 | sloaneboutique.com
Switch
1207 Vine Street
Modern lighting trends from Europe. Neato.
721.8100 | switchcollection.com
Urban Eden
1313 Main Street
Local artists’ goods ranging from artwork to
sculpture. Finding something unique is easy here.
621.3336
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Iris Cafe
1331 Main Street
Used, rare, and collectible bookstore; coffee
shop; urban bistro.
381.2665 | sites.google.com/site/irisbookcafe
Hyde Park
Rookwood Pavilion/Commons
2699 Edmondson Road
Shopping, dining, nightlife.
241.5800 | shoprookwood.com
Cincy Haus
1218 Vine Street
Cincinnati memorabilia, gift shop. Sign up for
a very popular Queen City Underground tour.
Hyde Park Square
2643 Erie Avenue
Shopping, dining, nightlife, art galleries, and boutiques.
859.951.8560 | americanlegacytours.com
hydeparksquare.org
Mt. Adams
Near Medpace
Cincinnati Art Museum
953 Eden Park Drive
60,000 objects spanning 6,000 years.
721.ARTS | cincinnatiartmuseum.org
Krohn Conservatory
1501 Eden Park Drive
One of Cincinnati’s finest public resources, it features
an indoor rain forest, tropical house, floral display
house, desert garden, and orchid house.
421.5707 | cincinnatiparks.com/krohn-conservatory
Upper Eden
1120 Saint Gregory Street
Jewelry, handbags, art glass, original artwork.
421.1120 | uppereden.com
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens
3400 Vine Street
Rated by peer zoological parks as one of the
best zoos in the nation, it sets the standard for
conservation, education, and preservation of
wild animals and wild spaces and has the oldest
existing zoo building in the country.
281.4700 | cincyzoo.org
Kenwood Towne Centre
Indoor mall, specialty shops, and dining.
745.9100 | kenwoodtownecentre.com
Riverbend Music Center
6295 Kellogg Avenue
Popular venue for music, theatre, and comedy events.
232.6220 | riverbend.org
Coney Island
6201 Kellogg Avenue
Enjoy 12 adult rides and 8 kiddie rides plus
other attractions including: mini-golf; bumper and
pedal boats; and the Sunlite Pool, the world’s
largest recirculating pool.
232.8230 | coneyislandpark.com
Kentucky
B&B Riverboats
101 Riverboat Row, Newport, Kentucky
Dinner and sightseeing cruises along the Ohio
river, beautiful views of Cincinnati.
859.261.8500 | bbriverboats.com
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MainStrasse Village
Main Street, Covington, Kentucky
Shopping, dining, nightlife. 19th century German
neighborhood with shops and restaurants in
renovated buildings joined by cobblestone walkways.
At one end stands the glockenspiel Carroll Chimes Bell
Tower, which plays a 43-bell carillon hourly.
859.491.0458 | mainstrasse.org
Newport on the Levee
One Levee Way, Suite 113, Newport, Kentucky
Aquarium, shopping, dining, nightlife, “ride the
duck” tours, more. Features: restaurants, unique
shopping venues, comedy club, live blues club,
live cabaret, stadium-style AMC movie theaters, the
Newport Aquarium, street performers, live bands.
859.291.0550 | newportonthelevee.com
Newport Aquarium
One Aquarium Way, Newport, Kentucky
Pet the sharks, chill with the penguins, check out
thousands of animals from around the world.
859.491.3467 | newportaquarium.com
Harrodsburg
208 South Main Street, Harrodsburg, Kentucky
The first settlement in Kentucky, est. 1774.
859.355.9192 | harrodsburgcity.org
Shaker Village
3501 Lexington Road, Harrodsburg, Kentucky
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill is a landmark
destination. Discover inspiring legacies, fresh-air
adventures and spirited hospitality throughout.
800.734.5611 | shakervillageky.org
Near Cincinnati
Kings Island
6300 Kings Island Drive
Amusement and water park.
754.5700 | visitkingsisland.com
Great Wolf Lodge
2501 Great Wolf Drive
Indoor water park and interactive games.
800.913.9653 | greatwolf.com
Axis Alley
One Levee Way, Suite 1112, Newport, Kentucky
At Newport on the Levee. Upscale bowling,
billiards, bar/lounge, dinner.
859.652.7250 | axisalleylevee.com
Anderson Ferry
Anderson Ferry Road, Florence, Kentucky
In operation since 1817. Ride across the river
in your car on the ferry.
859.586.5007 | andersonferry.org
Cincinnati Premium Outlets
400 Premium Outlets Drive, Monroe, OH
100 outlet stores ~45 minutes from downtown.
539.0710 | premiumoutlets.com
Jungle Jim’s
5440 Dixie Highway
International food mecca: 10,000 wines, 1,000
beers, 1,600 cheeses, 1,000 kinds of hot sauce,
full acre of produce.
674.6000 | junglejims.com
Louisville Slugger Museum
800 West Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky
Museum with hands-on exhibits and memorabilia (you
can hold a bat used in an actual game from legends like
Mickey Mantle, David Ortiz, Cal Ripken Jr., and more).
877.775.8443 | sluggermuseum.com
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