Ohio is becoming more accessible with the introduction of direct flights. Hannah Stephenson explores the retro neon, bourbon, and trademark chili found in Cincinnati. The American Sign Museum is a recreated main street USA filled with sign-related curiosities. The museum is currently undergoing an expansion to double its size by next spring. Although Ohio has been overlooked by transatlantic tourists in the past, it is now opening up. Aer Lingus and British Airways have launched direct flights to Ohio, making it easier for visitors to explore the state.
Cincinnati, affectionately known as “Cincy” or the Queen City, is home to numerous museums, over 50 breweries, and the largest Oktoberfest in the United States. It also serves as a gateway to Northern Kentucky with its famous bourbon trail, rolling hills, and bluegrass music. Much of Cincinnati is walkable, but the city also offers a free streetcar for those who prefer not to walk.
The city is nestled along the banks of the Ohio River and is connected to Northern Kentucky by the John A Roebling Suspension Bridge. The bridge, painted in a cheerful shade of blue, was the prototype for the Brooklyn Bridge in New York. Cincinnati is known for its beautiful architecture, including picturesque tree-lined avenues with 19th-century houses and Italianate architecture in various colors.
Accommodation in Cincinnati is available at North by Hotel Covington, a new extension of the original hotel located in the historic neighborhood of Covington. Covington is where the Ohio and Licking rivers meet and offers a quieter feel compared to downtown Cincinnati.
Kentucky is famous for its bourbon, with 95% of bourbon in the US being produced in the state. Visitors can enjoy a private bourbon tasting at New Riff Distilling in Newport. The tasting includes a tour of the rickhouses where the barrels are stored. Cincinnati is also known for its signature chili, which can be found at Skyline. The city’s trademark goetta, a meat and grain patty similar to haggis, is also worth a try.
Food enthusiasts should not miss a visit to Findlay Market, the oldest public market in Ohio. The market offers a variety of local food and hosts food tours where visitors can sample the different offerings. Cincinnati has a rich history tied to the Underground Railroad, which can be explored at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.
Street art is prevalent throughout the city, adding to its vibrant atmosphere. Cincinnati’s neon signs, Italianate architecture, museums, street art, bourbon, beer, and chili all contribute to putting the city on the map for visitors.
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