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Old 11-26-2019, 09:37 PM
 
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If you visit Cincinnati, I would strongly recommend staying in the city (not necessarily downtown) for the best experience. Cincinnati is on old city by midwestern standards and the most interesting areas are those with some history behind them versus being out in the suburbs, which have the look and feel of suburbs of any city. Nothing wrong with them, just generally not as unique and interesting as the inner-city neighborhoods (cincy has 45 of them). A good central location within the city is the University of Cincinnati area. I have stayed at the the Kingsgate Hotel and Conference Center which is part of the UC and adjacent hospital complex, which I thought was very nice. So long as there isn't a conference going in there or some big event at UC, you can get rooms there very inexpensively. It is just adjacent to a delightfully diverse neighborhood known as Clifton, which has a thriving neighborhood business district, and where many of the streets are still lite by gas street lanterns which were installed in the mid 1800's. Like other midwest cities, you will find people in Cincinnati to be generally very friendly and accepting of "outsiders" who choose to relocate to the area. Cincinnatians tend to be very proud of their city and their neighborhoods, and there are a lot of positive things happening. The locals tend to be very optimistic about its future, some self describing it as "Future City". Definitely, visit Lexington, which many say is the best kept secret in the country. It is in the heart of Bluegrass Country with something 500 working horse farms in the region, with 150 being in Lexington/Fayette County. Many of these farms are magnificent and its really worth diving around the countryside to see some of them or take a tour which will take you through several of these properties. If you go to Louisville, you may want to take the Bourbon Trail, which will take you many of the KY distilleries in the region that supply the world with bourbon. Each offers tours of their facilities and then a chance to sample their product. For obvious reasons, it may be smart to take a tour bus that will shuttle you from distillery to distillery. Enjoy!!
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Old 12-03-2019, 11:16 AM
 
Location: Clifton, Cincinnati
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If you visit Cincinnati, I would strongly recommend staying in the city (not necessarily downtown) for the best experience. Cincinnati is on old city by midwestern standards and the most interesting areas are those with some history behind them versus being out in the suburbs, which have the look and feel of suburbs of any city. Nothing wrong with them, just generally not as unique and interesting as the inner-city neighborhoods (cincy has 45 of them). A good central location within the city is the University of Cincinnati area. I have stayed at the the Kingsgate Hotel and Conference Center which is part of the UC and adjacent hospital complex, which I thought was very nice. So long as there isn't a conference going in there or some big event at UC, you can get rooms there very inexpensively. It is just adjacent to a delightfully diverse neighborhood known as Clifton, which has a thriving neighborhood business district, and where many of the streets are still lite by gas street lanterns which were installed in the mid 1800's. Like other midwest cities, you will find people in Cincinnati to be generally very friendly and accepting of "outsiders" who choose to relocate to the area. Cincinnatians tend to be very proud of their city and their neighborhoods, and there are a lot of positive things happening. The locals tend to be very optimistic about its future, some self describing it as "Future City". Definitely, visit Lexington, which many say is the best kept secret in the country. It is in the heart of Bluegrass Country with something 500 working horse farms in the region, with 150 being in Lexington/Fayette County. Many of these farms are magnificent and its really worth diving around the countryside to see some of them or take a tour which will take you through several of these properties. If you go to Louisville, you may want to take the Bourbon Trail, which will take you many of the KY distilleries in the region that supply the world with bourbon. Each offers tours of their facilities and then a chance to sample their product. For obvious reasons, it may be smart to take a tour bus that will shuttle you from distillery to distillery. Enjoy!!

Great comment. My bit of nit-picking would be that there are actually 52 city neighborhoods.
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Old 12-04-2019, 08:20 AM
 
Location: Butler County Ohio and Winters in Florida
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We moved to Metro Cincinnati back in 2016 from Tampa.
We live in the West Chester / Liberty Township area.
Family loves it here. Good schools , Lakota district.
Youngest daughter in Liberty Jr High .
Older daughter graduated from Butler Tech High and now goes to Sinclair CC.
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Old 12-05-2019, 08:09 PM
 
Location: Ohio
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pm72: If you are into History, reply yes or no. If no, no use for me to type out the many sites.
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Old 12-06-2019, 04:20 AM
 
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pm72: If you are into History, reply yes or no. If no, no use for me to type out the many sites.
Yes! I enjoy history very much. One of the reasons I liked liked Virginia a lot.
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Old 12-06-2019, 06:46 AM
 
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Yes! I enjoy history very much. One of the reasons I liked liked Virginia a lot.
As you enjoy history, and wish to visit neighboring cities, definitely put Dayton on your list. It's one of the best history destinations in U.S. See post 67 here.

https://www.city-data.com/forum/city...randing-7.html

You easily could spend 2-3 days exploring Dayton, so I would stay overnight in Dayton, especially as it's likely cheaper than staying in Cincinnati and commuting to Dayton. If interested in saving money, perhaps use TripAdvisor.com to find highly rated Red Roof Inns (they very in quality). TA offers a budget search option for hotels.

IMO, top history attractions in Cincinnati include the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and the very nearby Roebling Suspension Bridge, the ancestor of Roebling's Brooklyn Bridge.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_A...pension_Bridge

Perhaps check out Chillicothe for the Adena Mansion & Gardens, Hopewell Culture National Historical Park and the nearby Tecumseh Outdoor Drama (consider arriving early for the stunt tour) on Sugarloaf Mountain.

Tecumseh Drama

If a golfer, you would enjoy the Jack Nicklaus Museum at Ohio State. The Columbus zoo and Easton Town Center (for a retail mecca) are other top attractions in Columbus. Here's perhaps another one that I've never visited.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorcycle_Hall_of_Fame

A round trip could be Cincinnati to Dayton to Yellow Springs (check out U.S. National Natural Landmarks) to Columbus, then perhaps north to the Mohican Region (if you're a film history fan, the Big House at Malabar Farm State Park is fascinating) then to the Hocking Hills and Chillicothe and back to Cincinnati. See Mohican Region here.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g...Day.Trips.html

If you have time, you could head to Ohio Amish Country in western Holmes County (see discussion in above link) from the Mohican Region then go to the Wilds (avoid the heat of the day if you want to see animals) then to the Hocking Hills then to Chillicothe.

https://thewilds.columbuszoo.org/

See 7/10 here.

https://www.fodors.com/news/outdoors...st-state-parks

Perhaps visit during the Ohio State Fair, one of better ones, or during the All American Quarter Horse Congress. All Ohio State athletic events and venues are excellent, if interested in university sports, but nothing tops a game at Ohio Stadium, to see the TBDBITL as much as the football team (don't miss the pre-game Skull Session if you go to an Ohio State football game). Check out YouTube videos of TBDBITL, arguably the best marching band in the U.S.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohio_S..._Marching_Band

Please report back after your trip. Good luck!

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Old 12-06-2019, 09:41 AM
 
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Thank you all for your recommendations and feedback! I appreciate it!
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Old 12-06-2019, 05:29 PM
 
Location: Ohio
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Yes! I enjoy history very much. One of the reasons I liked liked Virginia a lot.
The William Howard Taft birth home is in Cincinnati. Toured that many years ago.

https://www.nps.gov/wiho/index.htm

William Henry Harrison is buried on Mt. Nebo in North Bend. Several family members, including the former First Lady.

https://www.ohiohistory.org/visit/mu...-harrison-tomb

The U.S. Grant birth home is in Point Pleasant. It is just a short walk to the Ohio River, beautiful scenery.

https://www.ohiohistory.org/visit/mu...me-schoolhouse

In nearby Georgetown are his boyhood home and old schoolhouse.

https://www.ohiohistory.org/visit/mu...me-schoolhouse

Over the River a short drive is where Zachary Taylor and wife are buried in Louisville, KY.

https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/zacharytaylor.asp

The Lincoln birth place is a short drive south then in Hodgenville.

https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/presid...irthplace.html

I have been to ALL of these sites, loved my tours.
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Old 12-06-2019, 05:47 PM
 
Location: Ohio
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Oh, forgot to add the Benjamin Harrison home in Indianapolis, IN.

https://bhpsite.org/learn/the-house/

Here is his voice on the MP3.

https://lib.msu.edu/vvl/presidents/harrison/

He is buried in Crown Hill cemetery in Indianapolis with his wife. Also buried there is, if you like poetry, James Whitcomb Riley. Did not get chance to tour his home though, but the graveside is beautiful.

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/...whitcomb-riley

If you have time, the Indianapolis Zoo is a must.
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Old 12-08-2019, 03:07 PM
 
Location: East Walnut Hills
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Also, the Harriet Beecher Stowe House in Walnut Hills, not far from Taft 's home.

https://www.stowehousecincy.org/index.html

And, if you are going to U.S. Grants birthplace and home, Ripley, OH is not far off. Very pivotal in the Underground Railroad.

https://www.ohiohistory.org/visit/mu...n-rankin-house
John Parker House
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