1848 Cincinnati Daguerreotype Tour

1848 Daguerreotype exhibit at downtown branch of the Cincinnati Public Library

It’s Day 6 / Year 2 of  ”365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today we took a tour of the 1848 Cincinnati Daguerreotype display at the downtown library. What would you think if I told you the “Mona Lisa of photographs” is on display in our own downtown library?  That’s what the 1848 Cincinnati [...]

Day 4 – Glier’s Goettafest

gliers goettafest cincinnati

It’s Day 4 (Year 2) of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today we’re featuring Glier’s Goettafest. Last night we went out to “goetta” some fun at Glier’s Goettafest.  Goettafest 2011 is located right on the Ohio River on the Kentucky side (at Newport on the Levee).  As you may have guessed, this festival [...]

Day 3 – The World’s Longest Yard Sale

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It’s Day 3 of our second year of posts for “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today I headed south to partake in a little rummage rousing at Northern Kentucky’s portion of The World’s Largest Yard Sale. I’ve always wanted to wander down south and make a weekend out of The World’s Longest Yard [...]

Day 2 – Stratus Helicopter Lands at Fountain Square

stratus helicopter lands at Fountain Square downtown Cincinnati

It’s Day 2 / Year 2 of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today I headed downtown to see a helicopter land on Fountain Square. So, here’s something you’re not likely to see every day!  A helicopter landing ON Fountain Square!  Yep, the big bird landed right on the Square. The helicopter was flown [...]

Day 363 – City Flea

city flea downtown cincinnati

It’s Day 363 of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today I ventured downtown to the City Flea. What is the City Flea? It’s basically an outdoor flea market with an Indie twist.  You won’t find out bureaus or old tools here but you will find all kinds of awesome crafts, vintage finds, and [...]

Day 361 – Window Dressings at the Old Shillito’s Department Store

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It’s Day 361 of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today we’re featuring something that combines the modern with the classic – admiring the artistic displays currently in the windows at the old Shillito’s Department Store on Race Street. Have you walked past the Shillito building lately?  If so, you may have noticed the [...]

Day 360 – Explore the Covington side of the Ohio River

downtown cincinnati skyline from covington kentucky

It’s Day 360 of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today we’re featuring a view from the south side as we explore the Covington shore of the Ohio River. Over the last few weeks I’ve had the pleasure of seeing Cincinnati from the other side – the Kentucky side.  Numerous events (Brian Jorg’s Skyline [...]

Day 358 – Unique Houses

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It’s Day 358 of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today we’re going a bit off the beaten path… What exactly is that?! you might ask.  Well, on my way down Erie Avenue (Hyde Park area) I spotted this unique house at the corner of Erie and Tarpis.  I thought it might be something [...]

Day 357 – Alms Park

alms park pavilion cincinnati parks

It’s Day 357 of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today I went to Alms Park, a beautiful park with incredible views. In between raindrops I was able to get out and enjoy all that Alms Park has to offer.  The scattered rain that arrived this morning kept the sane people at home which [...]

Day 354 – Geochaching in Cincinnati

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It’s Day 354 of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today we’re featuring a great little “hide and seek”, treasure hunt kind of game you can do anywhere – Geocaching. I started my day’s activity by asking the 365Cincinnati Facebook page readers , “What should I do today?”  Facebook reader Elizabeth Hickerson said, “Go [...]

Day 348 – Bellevue Beach Park

bellevue beach park

It’s Day 348 of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today we enjoyed a Sunday down at Bellevue Beach Park. We originally noticed this riverfront park when we were out walking at Friendship Park on the Ohio side of the river.   We had our Sunday afternoon open today so we decided to take a [...]

Day 343 – Fish Toss at Fountain Square

fish toss at fountain square cincinnati

It’s Day 343 of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today I went down to Fountain Square to watch the annual Fish Toss. This was my first trip to see the Fish Toss… but it won’t be my last.  While I have no intention of ever being a participant, it was a blast to [...]