American Sign Museum neon signs

American Sign Museum, A Hidden Gem in Cincinnati

The American Sign Museum in Cincinnati is one of the city’s hidden treasures! From bright neon signs to iconic porcelain signs, this place is all about preserving and displaying signs from days gone by. The American Sign Museum is the largest public museum dedicated to signs in the United States. Take a trip down memory … Read more

Volunteer Opportunities in Cincinnati

Volunteer Opportunities in Cincinnati

We can all make a difference in our city! Whether you simply want to give back, are looking to start a new tradition with your family, or need a service project – here are a number of our “reader submitted” best volunteer opportunities for Cincinnati. Some of these opportunities to volunteer in Cincinnati are appropriate … Read more

12 of the Best Independent Bookstores in Cincinnati

Readers rejoice! We have a number of great independent bookstores in Cincinnati!  Going into a local bookstore has always been one of my favorite past times. There’s just something magical about walking down a bookstore aisle, browsing the pristine covers and looking for a great new read. Whether it’s a cookbook or a work of … Read more

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Prismatica Lights up Krohn Conservatory

Prismatica, an interactive light installation, is transforming the Krohn Conservatory into a world of amazing color! “The Science of Color featuring Prismatica” is one of Krohn Conservatory’s seasonal shows for 2022. The show opens July 2 and runs through October 16, 2022. You’ll be entranced by the giant spinning prisms that serve as interactive kaleidoscopes, … Read more

Heritage Village Museum

Must See Museums in Cincinnati

I hope you’ll agree with me when I say that Cincinnati has some of the best museums around. Our museum offerings include great art exhibitions plus displays of local history, sports memorabilia, fire engines, and even neon signs! Seriously, you could visit a new museum every month and still not see them all. Cincinnati Museum … Read more

Things to do in Cincinnati on a Rainy Day

Looking for something to do indoors on a rainy day? Check out our suggestions for family friendly ideas AND things to do for adults. Indoor Play for Cincinnati Families: Explore the Children’s Museum when you visit Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal. And don’t miss their new Science Interactives Gallery and Dinosaur Hall (located in the … Read more

Level Up Your Date Night Fun

We are always looking for new date night ideas so when the folks from Pins Mechanical Co. invited us to come experience their spaces, we were #ALLIN! Pins Mechanical Co. is located in Over the Rhine. You’ll find it on Main Street, close to where 12th Street dead-ends into Main Street. Pins Mechanical Co. – … Read more

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Diving into the Newport Aquarium

a note from Bridgett: I hope you’ll enjoy this post from our newest contributor, the mom behind “Ruby and Frances”. @rubyandfrances is one of my favorite Cincinnati-based Instagram feeds so I was thrilled when she (the mom of that crew) agreed to write for us! Here’s her first piece – a look at The Newport … Read more

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

Visit the Museum of Natural History and Science at Cincinnati Museum Center

Get up close and personal with a herd of Jurassic beasts. Get your fill of hands-on science fun. All of this is possible at the Museum of Natural History and Science at Cincinnati Museum Center! After undergoing a massive restoration period at Union Terminal, The Museum of Natural History and Science is back! Two exhibits … Read more