Cincinnati Ohio Travel Information
Cincinnati is in the southwestern most region of Ohio, near the
border of Kentucky and not far from the Indiana state line. With a
population of over 315,000, Cincinnati is a fairly large city with a
great deal to offer from several museums, ballet and opera companies
and symphonies, to sports events, posh shopping, amusement parks and
numerous historic sites. Fountain Square, a landmark fountain
surrounded by a plaza, is at the heart of downtown Cincinnati, and
essentially divides the east and west sides of the city. The
neighborhoods of Cincinnati offer unique dining and recreational
activities, farmer’s markets, and shopping as well as a trendy
nightlife. Venture just east of the city, and stumble into quiet
state parks--a nice respite from the city. Just west of Cincinnati,
is East Fork State Park, one of the state’s largest parks covering
over 8,000 acres of land. Worth mentioning is the Cincinnati
Zoo, considered by some to be one of the best in the country, and even
more popular, is Paramount’s Kings Island, an amusement park aimed at
high adventures on a fast track. There are also water parks in the
area, and other amusements for the young set. Cincinnati is the home
of Bengals pro football, and Reds baseball both of who have riverfront
stadiums. I-75 runs north/south through Cincinnati from Dayton
and Toledo and U.S. 50 is a major road running east/west. Cincinnati
is located approximately 110 miles southwest of Columbus.
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