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| As America spread west, Cincinnati became one of the first inland boomtowns. In 1790, the settlement’s original name of Losantiville was changed to Cincinnati in honor of the Society of Cincinnati’s role in the Revolutionary War. Known as the “City of Seven Hills,” downtown Cincinnati is surrounded by a crescent of hillside neighborhoods: Mount Adams, Walnut Hills, Mount Auburn, Vine Street Hill, College Hill, Fairmount and Price Hill. Recognized as an insurance and financial center, Cincinnati is home to many major corporations including: Great American Insurance Company, Western & Southern Financial Group, Fifth Third Bank, Kroger Company, Macy’s Inc, and Procter & Gamble. The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is one of the fastest growing U.S. airports, serving 120 cities with nearly 500 flights per day, including non-stop flights to Paris, London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Rome. Amtrak’s also provides rail service to the city. Cincinnati transportation is provided by taxis, major rental car agencies and two public bus routes. The Metro runs throughout the city and suburbs and The Tank provides service between Northern Kentucky communities and downtown Cincinnati.
Things to Do in Cincinnati
A Cincinnati travel guide helps visitors choose from an array of city attractions and activities. Stroll across the Purple People Bridge over the Ohio River for great views of Cincinnati and a quick stop in Northern Kentucky. Learn about the river’s history and see the city by water with a BB Riverboat cruise. Spend an entertaining evening at the “floating opera” aboard the Majestic Showboat. Visit four major attractions in one location at Museum Center, home of the OmniIMAX Theatre, Children’s Museum, Museum of Natural History and Cincinnati History Museum. Save money on Cincinnati attractions with a CincinnatiUSA ConnectCard.
Mention great sports cities and avid sports fans will name Cincinnati. It is recognized for the first professional baseball team in the America, the Cincinnati Red Stockings (now known as the Cincinnati Reds) and the it is the home of the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum. Other Cincinnati sports winners include: the NFL Cincinnati Bengals and minor league Kings soccer, Cyclones hockey and Jungle Kats arena football teams.
Cincinnati is also justifiably proud of its award-winning visual and performing venues. The Cincinnati Art Museum has been rated by Zagat as one of the best in the country. Attend a performance of the Cincinnati Opera, Cincinnati Symphony, or Cincinnati Ballet. Local theater groups and Broadway-style productions fill the events calendar.
On the more casual side of music, Cincinnati nightlife runs the gamut from country to classic, rock and roll, smooth jazz and hot salsa. And Cincinnati dining has won its share of accolades. Sample the city’s famous chili followed up by equally famous Graeter’s ice cream. Dig into an Izzy’s corned beef sandwich. Enjoy gourmet dining at one of the city’s Four Diamond award-winning restaurants.
Places to Stay in Cincinnati
Cincinnati offers 3,000 hotel rooms in the downtown center and over 22,000 rooms in the metropolitan area. Many visitors enjoy Cincinnati accommodations along the riverfront or in financial area of the city, close to major attractions, nightlife and dining. Four Cincinnati hotels recently earned the prestigious AAA Four-Diamond award for 2007. They include: The Cincinnatian Hotel, Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, Marriott River Center and Westin Cincinnati. Check out a myriad of Cincinnati Stay and Play lodging packages for savings and additional perks. And, for a weekend away from the busy city, head for a nearby casino resort with golf, spas or boating like Belterra Casino, Argosy Casino and Hotel or Grand Victoria Casino and Hotel.
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