One Day in Cincinnati

A day in Cincinnati for me will include some baseball lore, some time on the river, and fun on the levee. This southern Ohio city is smaller than it seems but connected at the hip with neighboring Covington and Newport, Kentucky, it packs a punch when you put it all together.

1

Drury Inn & Suites

If I'm not able to get a good room by the river, I'm going to Drury where I'll get a great room with a lot of freebies. Hot breakfast, lite dinner, popcorn, soda, cocktails, beer, wine, long distance, wifi, ethernet...all free. Around $100 per night, upgrade to a nice suite for just a little more.

2

Roebling Suspension Bridge

Before he worked his magic on the Brooklyn Bridge, John A. Roebling built this masterpiece in 1866. Now a private bridge, the public can walk across when it is not booked for an event. The best way to walk across the river. Free.

Now a private bridge, the public can walk across when it is not booked for an event.

3

Bicentennial Commons at Sawyer Point

On the riverfront behind Great American Ballpark is this plaza with a giant steamboat paddlewheel mounted on two columns. The pipes underneath emit steam while speakers play scenes from the riverboats as pedestrians walk by. Free.

4

Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame & Museum

Adjacent to the Great American Ballpark, this museum highlights Reds history, including such controversial figures as Pete Rose and Marge Schott. If there's a day game, I'm buying a cheap ticket and enjoying the game with a great hot dog and beer. $10 for adults.

5

Newport Aquarium

If I have kids, I'm making a stop here. Sealife from around the world in millions of gallons of water. Conveniently located in the Levee center. $22 for adults, $15 for kids.

Hot breakfast, lite dinner, popcorn, soda, cocktails, beer, wine, long distance, wifi, ethernet...all free.

6

Claddagh Pubs of Newport LLC

And I'm finishing the day with bangers and mash. Kids will love it here, it's like being in a medieval castle. If it's cool, try to get a table near one of their big fireplaces. Have a Smithwick's or Guiness and just relax by the river. Around $20 per person. More

And I'm finishing the day with bangers and mash. Kids will love it here, it's like being in a medieval castle. If it's cool, try to get a table near one of their big fireplaces. Have a Smithwick's or Guiness and just relax by the river. Around $20 per person.

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