Bridgett Raffenberg 
It’s week two on my quest to visit and write about a Cincinnati brewery each week in 2019. I’m hoping that I’ll be able to cover just about every one by year’s end! Want to really explore more Cincinnati brewery info? Find our Ultimate Cincinnati Breweries List here. Breweries in Cincinnati Series Week #2: Visit … Read more
It’s week one on my quest to visit and write about one Cincinnati brewery each week in 2019. I’m hoping that I’ll be able to cover just about every one by year’s end. Will I have the ability to cover them all in 52 weeks? I won’t actually get to all of them in a … Read more
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
This trip was sponsored by Biltmore Estate.Editor’s note: This article about Christmas at Biltmore first appeared on our site in 2017. I have added new info for 2022, including dates. Please keep in mind that pictures are from 2017. My husband and I recently checked something off on our bucket list – a visit to … Read more
Mother nature is about to put on a show for us so I thought it would be appropriate to share a few of our favorite places to catch autumn in all its glory. When will we see the peak of fall colors here in Cincinnati? This fall, according to ODNR Fall Color Forester Greg Smith, you … Read more
Let’s face it – some days it’s just too hot to play outside! For the days where you can’t take one more wet swimsuit, here are a few ideas for indoor play with kids in and around Cincinnati. Totter’s Otterville: Totter’s Otterville is a favorite in our family. The place has themed rooms and areas … Read more
This post is part of a sponsored partnership with Great Parks of Hamilton County. Lake Isabella is more than just a fishing destination. Yes, it’s known for being a great place to fish but there’s so much more! Gone Fishin’… The main attraction is Lake Isabella, a 28-acre pay lake on which you can fish … Read more
Do you have a favorite restaurant? One where you’d have anything on the menu and love it? Taste of Belgium is on my short list of places like that. Whether it’s their Waffles and Chicken or their Brussels Sprouts or their hamburger – put it in front of me and I’ll be a happy girl. … Read more
We taste-tested a number of Thai Restaurants in Cincinnati and found these to be our favorites: My pick for Best Thai Food in Cincinnati = Nittha Siam Kitchen, located just over the river in Alexandria (just 7 miles from the Aronoff Center). I had the Pad Med Mamung Himaphan with chicken. It was full of carrots, … Read more
There are 8 National Parks in Ohio. Have you been to any of them? President Woodrow Wilson signed the act creating the National Park Service in 1916. Tthe new Department of the Interior was responsible for protecting the 35 national parks and monuments. Today, The National Park System includes more than 400 parks… and 8 of those are in … Read more
Special thanks to Tricia Wade for telling us all about her visit to Scene 75. Want to read more from Tricia? Check out her site: Take 10 With Tricia If you’re looking for a great date night or something fun to do with the family, check out Scene 75. Scene 75 is a 90,000 square … Read more
If you’re on the hunt to find a cozy spot for a cup of coffee, look no further! Left Bank Coffeehouse has you covered. Located on Greenup Street in Covington, this little coffee shop is easy to spot with its purple front door. There is a wide variety of specialty coffees on their menu. For … Read more
We recently spent the afternoon hiking around the grounds at Rentschler Forest Preserve and I thought you all might like to see what we found at this park to our north. Rentschler Forest Preserve is part of the MetroParks of Butler County and is located in Fairfield Township. The park has over 400 acres and includes … Read more
We recently headed south to visit Devou Park in Covington and this is one park you don’t want to miss! With over 700 acres, Devou Park offers something for everyone. They have an overlook area that offers sweeping views of the Cincinnati skyline as well as a number of bridges spanning the Ohio River. The … Read more
Have you been out to Beech Acres Park yet? I was headed out to Newtown to visit the Hahn Field School (an archeological dig area) and thought Beech Acres might be a nice second stop … so let’s see what I found! Beech Acres Park is one of the wonderful Anderson Park District parks. This … Read more
Sitting high atop a hill overlooking the Ohio River you’ll find Alms Park. This 94-acre eastside park (part of the Cincinnati Parks) is on the land that was given to the Park Board in 1916 as a memorial to Frederick H. Alms by his wife. The park features a large stone pavilion, a playground, covered … Read more
I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve driven by the “Mt. Storm Park” sign on Clifton Avenue, leading me to wonder what lies down that road. For whatever reason, I’ve always been too busy to stop. But I did finally let my curiosity win and took the turn to see what kind of … Read more
Are you looking for some outdoor adventure? Head to Keehner Park, a 123-acre park located in West Chester. We went to the park for the West Chester Concert Series, a live music event held in their amphitheater. It was fun to get to explore the park AND listen to some live music that evening. If you … Read more