Today we’re taking you on a virtual tour of the murals in nearby Hamilton, Ohio! You all know that Cincinnati has an amazing set of murals (thanks to ArtWorks!) but did you know that Hamilton, Ohio has its own set of fabulous murals as well? Street Spark is Hamilton’s own public art program. The mural … Read more
Cincinnati Nature Center is a perennial favorite spot…. for myself and so many others. And for good reason! This place has loads of options when it comes to hiking and exploring nature. I used to visit the Nature Center at least once a week “back in the day” and actually lived right down the street … Read more
Pack the picnic basket, a big blanket, and head out to one of our great picnic spots in Cincinnati! From parks with a view to expansive fields of green, here are some of the best places to enjoy a meal in the great outdoors. Whether you’re looking for a family friendly outing, a new spot … Read more
Summer is all about the great outdoors! Cincinnati has always been a great place to be outside with plenty of parks, rooftop bars, and trails, and more to choose from. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite outdoor activities to help you plan the ultimate outdoor weekend in Cincinnati and its surrounding areas. Spend a … Read more
Ditch the gym and take your workout outside this summer! I’ve rounded up all the free summer exercise and fitness classes for Cincinnati and I’ve listed them by the day. Now get out there and move! Last updated: July 1, 2020 Do keep in mind that these classes are outside and weather dependent. Be sure … Read more
We will be exploring all things parks and outdoor recreation for the summer of 2020. If it’s outdoors and free, you can bet it will go on the list for this year. And if we can fit in a park AND a water activity? That’s something that checks all the boxes for us! We recently … Read more
It’s no secret that we are going to be spending a lot of time outside this summer! What better way to explore the great outdoors than trying out a new trail? Cincinnati has plenty of hikes to choose from, no matter your hiking ability: paved trails, dirt trails, < 1 mile, > 7 miles, shaded, … Read more
Cincinnati’s newest set of stairs, The Art Climb, provides a beautiful pedestrian connection between Gilbert Avenue and The Cincinnati Art Museum. Clocking in at around 450 feet, this stairway starts at the corner of Gilbert Avenue and Eden Park Drive. We visited around 7pm on a Saturday and had no problem finding street parking right … Read more
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
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
Cincinnati, once known as “Porkopolis”, had pigs roaming the streets and was the area’s leading hog packing center. Pork was put into sausages, salted for long term preservation, used to make goetta. And in true Cincinnati fashion, nothing was discarded. Pork byproducts gave rise to other businesses like soap and candles (hello, Proctor and Gamble!). … Read more
The Carew Tower has been a Cincinnati skyline landmark since the 1930’s and it is still as beautiful as ever! Go exploring downtown- take the elevators to the top and enjoy the panoramic views of Cincinnati from the Observation Deck. Please Note: As of our last update to this article (5-27-2022), The Carew Tower Observation … 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
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