Neighborhoods
City Center
Downtown, Over-the-Rhine, Mount Adams, Pendleton
Once known mostly for Fortune 500 companies and business lunches, Cincinnati’s thriving urban core is a mecca for foodies, families and Midwestern libertines looking for a city-centric lifestyle. The Central Business District boasts riverfront entertainment, sports stadiums and historic skyscrapers; Over-the-Rhine (and nearby Pendleton) offer the hippest cuisine and cocktails in one of the nation’s largest collections of Italianate architecture; and Mount Adams offers major cultural destinations residing between cobblestone streets, steep hills and stunning city overlooks.
Somerset
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If you’re looking for an oasis in the middle of Cincinnati, Somerset is the place to be. Tucked into Over-the-Rhine in blink-and-miss-it fashion, the newly opened Somerset is a plant-filled wonderland that boasts a double-decker bus, a glass-roofed conservatory and a cozy lounge space, all with unique seating nooks and exotic art pieces. The restaurant and bar — which was one of Cincinnati’s most anticipated in 2021 — features a global flair in its dishes as well as its craft cocktails. Don’t miss the Instagram-worthy patio. 139 E. McMicken Ave., Over-the-Rhine, somersetotr.com.
Annual Manual 2021/2022
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