Bridgett Raffenberg 
Gilmore Metropark is likely to be one you haven’t heard of yet. Located in southeast Hamilton, this 268-acre park is sandwiched between all kinds of industry and commercial development. But the minute you start to walk the trails you’ll appreciate this park for all its beauty! I like to park in the lot that’s on … Read more
We ventured out to Winton Woods to walk the Kingfisher Trail today. I haven’t been on this trail for quite a while. In fact, the last time I hiked this trail was last January and it looked much different with a coating of snow on the ground! Kingfisher Trail is one of my favorites as … Read more
DORA has arrived in the city of Wyoming! That’s right – your favorite adult beverage can now be purchased in a DORA cup and you can walk around this charming city to enjoy it all! What is DORA? DORA stands for Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area. Boiling it down, it’s a section of a town where … Read more
Our local Cincinnati eateries would love to help you in making Mom feel extra special on Sunday. Here’s our list of all the spots that are selling a special carryout package just for Mother’s Day. Support our local businesses and treat Mom to a great meal! These local packages are offered for Mother’s Day which … Read more
It was shaping up to be a beautiful spring morning so I decided to head out to Caldwell Nature Preserve for a hike. I love this area as it’s not as well known and I’m usually one of just a handful of people on the trails. Caldwell Nature Preserve is a park managed by Cincinnati … Read more
Are you ready for some fun on the farm? Parky’s Farm is 100+ acres of farm, playgrounds, picnic shelters, gardens, and animals. Plan a day to wander around the barns, playground, and trails – or swing by for a quick picnic or visit to the giant kids playset. Kids can spend all day exploring a … Read more
Note: Some spots have updated their dog policies due to COVID-19. Please call your destination ahead of your visit to check on any rule changes. Laura Rue, a 365Cincinnati reader, recently asked, “Have you all ever done a list of restaurants or businesses in Cincinnati that allow dogs (other than the obvious like pet stores)? … Read more
While we love a good day (or weekend) of brewery-hopping, it’s going to take us awhile to hit all 290 of the great breweries in Ohio. But there’s another option: what better way to see (and taste!) all that the Ohio craft beer scene has to offer than visiting some Ohio beer fests? Hundreds of … Read more
When it comes to parks, there’s no denying that our city has some of the best parks around. No matter the season, there is always something to do… something to see… a great place to hike. With that in mind, I thought it would be fun to share a few of my favorite spots for … Read more
What do you do when you’re faced with a dreary winter day in Cincinnati? You create your own Hot Chocolate Tour! I started with a little research before we left home, making a list of all the downtown spots that serve some sort of “elevated” hot chocolate. And then we headed out to try them … Read more
Did you know that it takes upwards of 40 gallons of sap to make one gallon of maple syrup?! AND it can take up to 40 years for a maple tree to produce a decent amount of sap! When you consider that one tree produces 5-10 gallons of sap, you start to realize what a precious … Read more
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
There are a number of Cincinnati Christmas events that I look forward to each year and the Holiday Show at the Krohn Conservatory is one of them. They manage to blow me away each and every year and I’m happy to say that 2019 is no exception! In fact, this year’s “Zinzinnati Holiday” may be … Read more
It’s week 22 on our quest to visit and write about a Cincinnati brewery each week in 2019. We’re in early November and it’s not looking good… but there’s always 2020! Want to really explore more Cincinnati brewery info? Find our Ultimate Cincinnati Breweries List here. Breweries in Cincinnati Series Week 22: Visit to March … Read more
The season of all things pumpkin is upon us! We kicked off our fall season with a trip to Shaw Farms in Milford. Located in Milford, Shaw Farms is a great place for kids of all ages. There’s lots to see and do here including pumpkins, hayrides, corn mazes, a rope maze, animals, and more. … Read more
Want to have some free and cheap fall fun? Look no further than Great Parks! Experience all that Great Parks has to offer this fall! From soaking in the changing seasons to hikes with naturalists to getting crafty with the kids, there’s something for everyone. And as a special bonus, all of these events are … Read more
We’re back at it and continuing on with our quest to visit and write about a Cincinnati brewery each week in 2019. Want to really explore more Cincinnati brewery info? Find our Ultimate Cincinnati Breweries List here. Breweries in Cincinnati Series Week #21 – Visit to Big Ash Brewing Big Ash Brewing is Cincinnati’s newest … Read more
We’re back at it and continuing on with our quest to visit and write about a Cincinnati brewery each week in 2019. Want to really explore more Cincinnati brewery info? Find our Ultimate Cincinnati Breweries List here. Breweries in Cincinnati Series Week #20 – Visit to Fifty West Brewing Co. Fifty West Brewing Co. has … Read more