Visiting Cincinnati

> Cincinnati: The Queen City
> Industry and Commerce
> Sports and Recreation
> Shopping Dining and Entertainment
> Education
> Culture and The Arts

Cincinnati: The Queen City

Named one of America’s most livable cities in 2004, Cincinnati’s designation as “The Queen City” is well deserved. Nestled on the banks of the Ohio River in the heart of the Midwest-river-city charm, big city attractions and small town friendliness characterize Ohio’s third largest city and the seat of Hamilton County.

A walking tour of downtown will reveal a unique ambiance that includes diverse architecture, outdoor sculptures and pocket parks. Scenic riverboat cruises, festivals and King’s Island-one of the nation’s top seasonal theme parks-also await. Love animals? The Cincinnati Zoo is rated one of the Top 5 in the U.S.

Industry and Commerce

Cincinnati is home to Fortune 500 companies such as Procter & Gamble and has built its diverse global economy on a variety of industries. In all, nearly 350 Fortune 500 companies maintain operations here.

Sports and Recreation

A major source of pride to Cincinnati sports fans is the city’s two major league teams-the Reds and the Bengals. Cincinnati also boasts an abundance of parks, woods, lakes, municipal tennis courts and golf courses. Huge basketball fan? The Greater Cincinnati area shares a proud college basketball “rivalry” between the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and the Xavier University Musketeers during the annual “Crosstown Shootout.”

Shopping Dining and Entertainment

Be prepared for a sparkling array of options! Upscale shopping including national favorites, such as Banana Republic, Tiffany’s and Saks Fifth Avenue, is plentiful in the Queen City. Also available is fine dining and an incredible variety of ethnic restaurants, art galleries, unique specialty shops, nightspots, concerts, coffeehouses and outdoor cafes.

Education

Cincinnati is a major learning center. Fourteen colleges and universities with an enrollment of at least 10,000 can be found within a 100-mile radius of Greater Cincinnati.

Culture and The Arts

Cultural options in Cincinnati rival those of larger cities. Residents and visitors alike look forward to performances by the Cincinnati Opera, Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Symphony, and Pops Orchestra. The Cincinnati Art Museum houses more than 100,000 works of art spanning 5,000 years, while the restored Union Terminal (old time Cincinnati train station) contains a variety of other museums and attractions and is one of the country’s most spectacular examples of Art Deco architecture.

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