April 4 is Opening Day and it’s truly a holiday here in Cincinnati. My office is downtown and I’m really not sure how anyone gets any work down on a day like this. Regardless, if you’re unable to attend Opening Day celebrations, it’s a given that you must make it to at least one Cincinnati Reds game every season. Whether or not baseball entertains you, it’s about the overall experience. Have a few drinks and kick back with thousands of fans.
#latergram view from the #PhelpsBar ? #Cincinnati
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Patio Drinking & Dining
You knew this one was making an appearance, right? There’s only one thing we Cincinnatian’s love more than drinking our local craft beer and that’s drinking our local craft beer outside during some nice weather. ? We are easy to please. There are endless opportunities to drink and dine outside in Cincinnati. I think this actually deserves a post of it’s own, so I’ll deliver soon. For now, a few of my favorites include Neon’s Unplugged (a total classic and for good reason), Kreuger’s Tavern (great burgers and I think the only rooftop dining space in OTR), Northside Yacht Club (huuuge outdoor space), The Deck at Washington Park and Top of The Park at the Marriott Residence Inn (the views are insane here).
Fountain Square – Strauss Troy Market
Starting in April, every Tuesday through September the Strauss Troy Market will be held at Fountain Square. The market includes LOCAL vendors selling fresh produce, sweet treats, handmade goodies, apparel and more. Plus, there will, of course, be a great selection of food trucks on site as well. If you work downtown, there’s no reason not to get some fresh air and enjoy the scene at Fountain Square some Tuesday soon. See all the Fountain Square events here.
Party in the Park
Party in the Park doesn’t kick off until May, but that gives you plenty of time to enjoy all these other spring opportunities first. The official lineup for PITP has not yet been released, but you can see the current schedule here. Party in the Park is held on Wednesday’s from May through August from 5-8 p.m. You’ll find the party at another lovely Cincinnati park, Yeatman’s Cove Park. Play some frisbee or just relax on the Serpentine wall while listening to live bands and enjoying the view of the Ohio river. Not bad for a Wednesday, right?
#WashingtonPark view from #MusicHall ????
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Washington Park – Workout on the Green
Fall in love with Washington Park while sweating it out. Washington Park offers five fitness classes per week(!!!) starting in April. Last year, they held fitness classes through the entire summer and into October/November. Super sweet, right? The lineup includes yoga, pilates, bootcamps and more. I typically attend the 6 pm classes which are yoga and pilates, but the bootcamp classes look so tempting I might have to stay for the 7:15 pm classes. Currently, classes are offered on Tuesday & Wednesday evenings, plus Saturday mornings. See the schedule here.
If you’re a flower fanatic like myself, there are even more opportunities to bask in their beauty in Cincinnati. In addition to Zoo Tunes and Blooms, you can visit Krohn Conservatory and the Cincinnati Flower Show.
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I am a Clevelander, but I love Cincinnati too. My son just graduated from Miami U. and I had a few opportunities to visit Cinci and had a great time…mostly shopping!
I haven’t been to Cincinnati except to fly through it. Thanks for sharing about this city!
Never been to Cincinnati but may go someday. Thanks for the fun list!
I’ve been to Cleveland, but not Cincinnati. The things to do are similar to what Chicago has to offer, but Chicago does have more. Thanks for the insight!!