Bridgett Raffenberg 
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
I never knew how much I loved Nepali cuisine until I lunched at Bridges Nepali on Court Street! Wow, folks, this is one spot you need to try. Bridges Nepali Cuisine is a new-to-downtown spot (opened in late July, 2019) located on Court Street, just west of the court house. I met a few friends … Read more
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
1940s Day returns home! Turn back the clock and head to Union Terminal on August 10, 2019 to celebrate the 1940s, a time when Union Terminal served as a transit hub and friendly respite for thousands of soldiers and families. It’s a fitting time for to celebrate “returning home”. They’ll celebrate the first 1940s Day … Read more