About the Region

Welcome to Cincinnati USA – a classic river city. At first glance, it is the city’s distinctive skyline rising up from the stately Ohio River that captures one’s attention. Beyond the beautiful landscape, however, the region boasts a rich history and cultural heritage and has struck a compelling balance between its storied past and resurgent present.
 
Let us be your travel guide as you explore the city that Esquire named in its top-10 list of “Cities That Rock.” It’s no wonder. Cincinnati was the first American city to have a professional baseball team. It is home to the world-class Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, which has been nicknamed “World’s Sexiest Zoo,” and it is where William Procter and James Gamble established the Procter & Gamble empire.

Whether you’re coming to town to see the Reds play at Great American Ball Park or to visit the world’s largest animatronic dinosaur park at the new Dinosaurs Alive! at Kings Island, you will find plenty of activities to fill your weekend getaway in 2011. The Queen City welcomes the Queen of the Nile at the Cincinnati Museum Center’s Cleopatra: The Exhibition open through Sept. 5. Take the kids to Newport Aquarium for the new Penguin Palooza exhibit, one of the most diverse collections of cold weather penguins on display in the country. For those with the need for speed, Kentucky Speedway hosts the NASCAR Sprint Series in July. Looking for a romantic date idea? Step aboard the Belle of Cincinnati or the River Queen for a BB Riverboats dining or sightseeing tour on the Ohio River. Cincinnati USA’s wide array of attractions and events – including the annual Macy’s Music Festival with performers like Chaka Khan and Keyshia Cole and North America’s largest Oktoberfest celebration – provide visitors with unique experiences and memories of this river city.

As you enjoy Cincinnati USA in 2011, you will undoubtedly witness that the region is ever-evolving and changing, with robust development, from Riverfront expansions to new buildings such as the Queen City Square. In 2012, the city will take the world stage when it hosts the 2012 World Choir Games, the largest choral competition in the world. Dubbed the “Olympics of Choral Music,” Cincinnati is the first North American city to ever host this major international event. The excitement is building in Cincinnati USA, and we are thrilled you want to be a part of it.

Looking forward to your visit,

Linda Antus
President & CEO
Cincinnati USA Regional Tourism Network