Bridgett Raffenberg 
I recently headed out to the Krohn Conservatory for the opening of the Butterfly Show and was quite surprised to see this beautiful spectacle at Eden Park… Yes, the magnolia trees are starting to bloom! It was a rainy day when I took these pics (April 3, 2015) so the skies were drab and gray. … Read more
Our Cincinnati Public Library is an award winning library system, recognized for their service to the community. Just when you think it can’t get any better they go and add something like this – MakerSpace. MakerSpace is a new addition, located at the main branch of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. It’s … Read more
The leaves are turning and many trees are showing their fall colors. I haven’t been out to walk at Spring Grove Cemetery in a while so I hopped on my chance to get over there and take in the color. And, of course, Spring Grove Cemetery did not disappoint. People often comment, “You CHOOSE to walk at … Read more
I spent my Saturday doing one of my favorite things – wandering around Findlay Market. It was a gorgeous day and the market was packed. When we moved back to Cincinnati in 1998, after living out of town for about ten years, I decided to do two things on my birthday – visit the Art Museum and … Read more
Spring has definitely arrived in Cincinnati! I had the pleasure of visiting the Krohn Conservatory today for a peek at the 2014 Butterfly Show. When I pulled into Eden Park I was surprised and amazed by all of the flowers and blooming trees. Not to be outdone by the trees, the daffodils were putting on … Read more
Last updated: December 10, 2020 (first appeared here in Oct., 2013) Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park may just be one of my favorite spots in which to spend the day. While it’s beautiful all year long, it’s especially pretty in the fall. I ventured out to Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park with my friend and fellow blogger, … Read more
The Changing LeavesThere’s something truly magical about walking through the forest in the fall. I love the colors of the trees, the cool air, the smells, and (oddly enough) the dead remnant of summer’s wildflowers. There’s no shortage of places to enjoy the fall views in Cincinnati. My favorites include Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati Nature … Read more
We recently led a photo walk through Over the Rhine (and surrounding vicinity). This photo walk was one of 1,000+ photo walks that happened that day as it was part of Scott Kelby’s World Wide Photo Walk. After I was chosen as a leader, I had to decide on a route for our walk. As … Read more
Here we are with another installment of 365 Things to do in Cincinnati and today we are highlighting a local gem – Lunken Airport. Looking for something free to do in Cincinnati? Lunken Airport would be a great way to spend the day. With an airstrip you can sit beside, playgrounds, picnic areas, a long … Read more
In an attempt to get a few more days out of this summer, I decided to take a detour yesterday and stopped to explore Harbin Park in Fairfield. Harbin Park sits at the end of Hunter Road in Fairfield. It’s a rather large park (Fairfield’s largest in fact), weighing in at 161 acres. Most … Read more
Here we are with another installment of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati”! I have to ask you…. have you discovered the Sprayground at Sawyer Point yet? ***** OF NOTE ***** This sprayground is not open in 2024 due to mechanical issues. I have an admission to make…. I have been to the Serpentine Wall … Read more
Here we are with a new installment of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today we are featuring a magical and wonderous event – LumenoCity. LumenoCity combines a spectacular light show with performances from our wonderful Music Hall stars including a unique musical combination of both the Cincinnati Symphony AND the Cincinnati Pops, The Cincinnati … Read more
Here we are with another installment of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today we are featuring one of my favorites places to walk – Sharon Woods. Sharon Woods is a 730 acre park with a HUGE lake. The park opened in 1932 and was Great Parks of Hamilton County’s first park. Sharon Woods … Read more
This post was originally written years ago. I should probably get rid of it. Heck, this tour no longer happens and even if it did, you can’t even go to most of the places I have in the pics. But I need to leave it here… if for no other reason than to serve as … Read more
Here we are for another installment of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati“. Today I am posting about a wonderful park that I recently visited – Heritage Park. Heritage Park is located in Colerain Township, right along the Great Miami River. The land the park sits on is reported to be the site of Fort … Read more
I don’t know why it’s taken me so very long to write this post. The World Choir Games have, sadly, come and gone. Somehow I just haven’t been able to sit down and process it all. I think I’m having withdrawal! Serious withdrawal. But this post has to be made. You see, my World Choir … Read more
I had the pleasure of spending my afternoon and evening downtown today – soaking in the start of the 2012 World Choir Games here in Cincinnati. It was an amazing experience and I can’t wait to see what the next ten days will bring! Cincinnati is the first city from the Western Hemisphere to host … Read more
Here we are with another installment of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today we are featuring The American Sign Museum. You may remember our previous visit to The American Sign Museum. But what you may not realize is that the American Sign Museum has a new home. The expansion and move to a … Read more