Laura Dorwart

Cincinnati, Ohio, is a city of contradictions. The Queen City (or Queen of the West as it’s often called) has a unique spirit that matches Germanic Midwestern roots with Southern flair, small-town loyalty with cosmopolitan culture, and a river-view skyline with inland rent prices. With one proverbial foot in the industrial economy and another in the service industry, this Rust Belt-adjacent town is also one of the region’s most economically resilient. Looking for fun things to do at night? Just over the river, Newport, Kentucky, is home to some of the best nightlife in the region, while the ultra-trendy Over-the-Rhine neighborhood brims with cool breweries, inviting music venues, hip wineries and great restaurants. Add in a splash of bourbon, a backdrop of jazz, and several championship-winning sports teams, and that’s Cincy. With that in mind, we’ve gathered some of the best things to do in Cincinnati for a taste of the eclectic Queen City. RECOMMENDED: 🍴 The best restaurants in Cincinnati🏠 The best Airbnbs in Cincinnati

One of the greatest things about Cincinnati restaurants is the variety you’ll find across the small city. Its rich cultural history—including the German and Greek immigrants who’ve left an indelible mark on Cincy’s cuisine—Midwestern sensibility (read: comfort food capital) and proximity to the American South has led to quite a dining boom across the Queen of the West. You’ll find restaurants led by award-winning chefs and European-inspired menus pointing to Cincinnati’s deep Germanic roots, as well as dishes you won’t see anywhere else. Allspice-seasoned chili over spaghetti, anyone? Don’t knock it till you try it, along with the rest of the fantastic dishes you’ll find at the best restaurants in Cincinnati. RECOMMENDED: 🇺🇸 The best things to do in Cincinnati🏠 The best Airbnbs in Cincinnati