Day 9 – ArtWorks Murals

the banks artworks mural

It’s Day 9 (Year 2) of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today we’re featuring a fabulous public art display – The ArtWorks Mural Project. ArtWorks is an award winning non-profit organization that employs local teens and artisits to create art that “has a lasting impact in the greater Cincinnati community” (quote from their [...]

Day 8 – The Cardboard Boat Regatta

new richmond ohio cardboard boat regatta

It’s Day 8 (Year 2) of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today we spent the afternoon in New Richmond watching the Cardboard Boat Regatta. In its 19th year, the Cardboard Boat Regatta is an annual event and is part of New Richmond’s RiverDays (August 19-21, 2011).  We stood along the New Richmond shore [...]

Day 3 – The World’s Longest Yard Sale

worlds longest yard sale kentucky

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 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 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 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

geocache cincinnati ohio

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 350 – Homearama

homearama cincinnati 2011

Today is Day 350 of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today I got a sneak peek at this year’s Homearama. 2011 marks the 49th year for Homearama.  Homearama, if you’re not familiar, is an event that allows you to go inside a number of newly constructed and designed luxury homes.  It allows you [...]

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 346 – The Summer Lager Tour

otr brewery district summer lager tour

It’s Day 346 of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today we’re featuring the Summer Lager Tour, a new walking tour of Cincinnati. Part history, part walking tour and  part “unusual experience”, this is a new tour for Cincinnati.  The tour is put on by the Over the Rhine Brewery District, a group of [...]

Day 345 – Taste of Cincinnati 2011

taste of cincinnati 2011

It’s Day 345 of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today we went downtown for the annual Memorial Day weekend event of the Queen City – The Taste of Cincinnati. I look forward to going to “The Taste” every year.  It’s a great way to spend a day taking in the city.  You can [...]

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 [...]