Big Bone Lick State Park:
Ancient creatures like the mammoth, mastodon, ground sloth and
bison once roamed through mineral springs and swamps now grassy
plains covered with trees and shrubs. Visit this state park to
get an up close look at an American Buffalo herd.
Devou Park:
Western Avenue. This park includes the picnic grounds, golf
course, and a natural history museum.
John A. Roebling Bridge: Suspension bridge which is
the prototype for the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City.
Mainstrasse District:
Recreation of a German village. It is home to many specialty
shops and entertainment spots. It is also home to some large
festivals such as Maifest and Oktoberfest.
The Newport Aquarium:
Showcasing thousands of animals from around the world, in a
million gallons of fresh and saltwater.
Newport on the Levee: An eclectic collection of
restaurants, movie theater, comedy club, clothing shops, and
retail spaces.
Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau:
East Rivercenter Boulevard. This office provides information on
the Great Cincinnati area.
Turfway Park Race Course: Horse Racing track that is
open most of the year.
Across the River:
Fountain Square:
Located on Fifth Street between Vine and Walnut. It is
considered the hub of the downtown area. People eat lunch on
the square, take carriage rides, or just gather to find
entertainment. Some notable guests to the square in the past
several years have been President and Mrs. George Bush and
President Ronald Reagan.
Tyler Davidson Fountain:
Located in the center of Fountain Square is the centerpiece of
downtown Cincinnati. It is made of bronze. The main figure is
the genius of water. She represents the importance of water.
Carew Tower Complex: Located on
Fifth Street between Race and Vine. This tower was built in
1920. It is considered the tallest building in Cincinnati. To
see the best view of Cincinnati, visit the 48th floor of the
tower.
Cincinnati Bengals: They are
members of the National Football League in the American
Conference. Their popular mascot is Benzoo, one of the
Cincinnati Zoo's rare white bengal tigers.
Cincinnati Reds: First
professional baseball team. They were first called The Red
Stockings. They are the first team to open the baseball season
every year.
Contemporary Arts Center: Located on East Fifth
Street. Houses a variety of contemporary art. It is also used
for concerts, films, lectures, and other events.
Taft Museum: Pike and Fourth
Street. This has been home to many leading families of
Cincinnati. It was bestowed to the half brother of President
William Howard Taft. It now houses many paintings and other
forms of art.
Taft Theater:
Located on Fifth and Sycamore. This building is used for
concerts and drama productions.
Music Hall: Elm Street. Home
to many of Cincinnati's finest musical offerings: The May
Festival Choir, the opera, the ballet, the Symphony Orchestra
and Pops Orchestra, and others.
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center:
East Freedom Way. "National Underground Railroad Freedom Center:
Sobering, humbling, uplifting; if you see only one museum, this
should be it." Phil Marty, Chicago Tribune, August 6, 2006
Others:
Hamilton County Public
Library:
http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/
US Bank Arena:
http://www.usbankarena.com/
Cincinnati Gardens:
http://www.cincygardens.com/
Sawyer Point:
http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/crc/pages/-5708-/
Serpentine Wall:
http://www.cincinnati-transit.net/ln-2003photos3.html
Union Terminal:
http://www.cincymuseum.org/explore_our_sites/union_terminal/
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