Findlay Market in OTR (1801 Race St) - a fantastic indoor/outdoor market. Lots of local vendors, some food options, and a coffee shop - among other things

Washington Park in OTR (1230 Elm St) - one of the prettiest parts of the city; there is an in-park outdoor bar, a great view of the iconic Cincinnati Music Hall, and you're in walking distance to tons of bars/restaurants

Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) Downtown (44 E 6th St)

Smale Riverfront Park Downtown (166 W Mehring Way)

Walk the Roebling Bridge from Cincy to Covington (from Smale Riverfront Park)

Great American Ballpark (100 Joe Nuxhall Wy)

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens (3400 Vine St)

The Bookery (3704 Eastern Ave - about a 15 minute drive from downtown) - JD & Anthony's favorite neighborhood bookshop

Krohn Conservatory in Eden Park (1501 Eden Park Dr)

Newport Aquarium in Kentucky (1 Levee Wy, Newport, KY)

Newport on the Levee in Kentucky (1 Levee Wy, Newport, KY) - houses a bowling alley, top golf, and a movie theater among other activities and food spots

Riverside Centre Antique Mall (3742 Kellogg Ave - about a 15 minute drive from downtown)

Jungle Jim's International Market (5440 Dixie Hwy, Fairfield, OH) - Popular site but far away; approx. 40-minute drive from downtown. Browse their huge international grocery selection with a draft beer in hand

Abigail Street (Mediterranean small plates) - Located in OTR. JD & Anthony's favorite dine-in restaurant!

Gomez Salsa OTR (Affordable, walk-up Mexican tacos/burritos) - highly recommend the "Turtle"

Taglio Bar & Pizzeria OTR - we like the Hot Honey Pepperoni + Jalapeños

Zundo Ramen & Donburi OTR (Japanese) - Great ramen and also located a few doors down from Queen City Radio, a bar with a great beer garden and German food truck

Bibibop Asian Grill Clifton (Affordable, fast casual - think Chipotle but Korean-inspired)

Bakersfield OTR (Tacos and Margs)

Pepp & Dolores (Italian)

The Eagle OTR (Fried chicken and southern fare)

Quan Hapa (Asian street food) - located in OTR

Delwood (American w/slight Latin twist) - located in Mt. Lookout, approx. 15 minutes from downtown. Great burger w/waffle fries and garlic aioli

The Hi-Mark (Classic bar food) - located in Columbia Tusculum, approx. 15 minutes from downtown. Great patty melt and chicken tenders

Hangover Easy, Corryville, or Hangover Easy Diner, Mt. Lookout (Brunch)

Brown Bear Bakery (Breakfast pastries)

Urban Artifact (Northside - 10 minutes from downtown) - a Brewery specializing in sours

Streetside Brewery (Columbia Tusculum - 15 minutes from downtown) - located in JD and Anthony's neighborhood; interesting beers and a food truck with tacos

Madtree Brewing (Oakley - 15 minutes from downtown) - huge space, great beer selection, and decent in-house pizza

Mellotone Beer Project (OTR) - a newer, upscale brewery and restaurant concept in Cincy

Esoteric Brewing (Walnut Hills - 10 minutes from downtown) - Cincy's first Black-owned brewery

Somerset Bar (OTR) - JD's favorite bar! Beautiful bohemian bar that feels like a terrarium with unique outdoor seating

Ghost Baby (OTR) - Nationally-lauded bar located four stories underground in a historic lagering tunnel

The Blind Lemon (Mt. Adams - 10 minutes from downtown) - cozy bar located in a beautiful historic neighborhood with unique architecture that overlooks the Ohio River

Homemakers Bar (OTR) - good drinks, nice vibes