Day 262 – Bird Watching

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It’s Day 262 of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today we’re featuring a number of upcoming “birding” classes brought to us by the Hamilton County Park District. Looking for a hobby?  Something you can do all year round?  And free?  With the help of the Hamilton County Park District you can easily enjoy [...]

Day 254 – Niederman Family Farm

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It’s Day 254 of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today we went to visit the fine folks at the Niederman Family Farm. The Niederman Family Farm is a fourth generation working farm.  The Niedermans welcome the public to their farm all year long for tours, hayrides, to see the their livestock, etc.  They [...]

Day 229 – Ice Skating at Fountain Square

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It’s Day 229 of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today we headed downtown to see the opening of the Ice Rink at Fountain Square. When I arrived I was super surprised to see NO ONE there skating!  So my pictures are dreadfully empty.  There were a few news reporters there who were as [...]

Day 209 – Walk the Suspension Bridge

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It’s Day 209 of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today I took a walk over the Ohio River on the pedestrian path of the Roebling Bridge (aka the Suspension Bridge). The Suspension Bridge has been closed to traffic for months, undergoing a complete paint job.  It is set to re-open to traffic on [...]

Day 192 – Cincinnati Subway Stops Walking Tour

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It’s Day 192 of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today we are featuring the Cincinnati Subway Stops Walking Tour. This is a seasonal tour which takes place each Saturday in October (2010).  The tour starts at Findlay Market at 10:30am and 1pm.  The tour is led by tour guides Paige and Leland (seen [...]

Day 190 – Schappacher Farms

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It’s Day 190 of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today we were out at Schappacher Farms. Schappacher Farms is a great family farm located just north of Mason on Rt. 42.  We actually made an unplanned visit here and we’re so glad we found this place!  We were headed up to Marvin’s Organic [...]

Day 187 – Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park

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It’s Day 187  of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today I went to Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park for the very first time.  Folks over on the 365Cincinnati Facebook page recently mentioned this park as a great place to go to take in the Autumn beauty… and they were spot on! Pyramid Hill is [...]

Day 176 – Gorman Heritage Farm

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Today is Day 176 of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today we were at the Gorman Heritage Farm Sunflower Festival.  If you’re looking for a great fall outing for the family, this is it! Gorman Farm is a 120 acre working farm and outdoor education center located in the Evendale area of town.   [...]

Day 165 – Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati

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It’s Day 165 of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today we are visiting with the Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati.   Aptly named “an oasis in the city”, the Civic Garden Center is a non-profit horticulture center located on Reading Road just 2.5 miles from downtown. I did not know the Civic Garden [...]

Day 164 – Old West Festival

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Today is Day 164 of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today we’re featuring the Old West Festival. Leave your car parked in the lot and enter Dodge City 1878.  From the moment you walk up to the entrance you’ll be transported back in time.  Enter a town where your mode of transportation is [...]

Day 143 – Civil War Cincinnati Tour

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It’s our Day 143 of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today we’re featuring the Civil War Cincinnati Tour, a brand new tour from the guys who do the Queen City Underground Tours and the Newport Gangster Tours.  Being a big Civil War buff I was excited to go on the tour to see [...]

Day 136 – Stratus Helicopter Ride over Cincinnati

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It’s our day 136 of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today is one whopper of a thing to do – take a helicopter tour over the city! Saturday was my husband’s birthday and I bought him a helicopter tour of the city as a gift.  And I bought a ticket for me too [...]