- Oktoberfest Zinzinnati
September 16-18
Fountain Square 520 Vine Street
- Chriskindlmarkt
November 18-20
3529 W. Kemper Road
- PNC Festival of Lights Cincinnati Zoo
November 25 – January 2 5-9 pm
3400 Vine Street
For more information visit:
Useful Links
Major City Events Expand
Cincinnati Neighborhoods Expand
- Clifton Gaslight District
Home to many independent shops, restaurants and a movie
theater specializing in independent and foreign films.
Bus 51 from Stratford Heights; 5 minutes
- Downtown
The center of Cincinnati were you can find a variety of arts and
entertainment, bars, nightclubs and restaurants anchored by
Fountain Square.
Bus 17; 5 minutes
- Mt. Adams
Home to Playhouse in the Park, Krohn Conservatory, Eden Park, Cincinnati Art Museum and many great restaurants and bars. Bus 31 to 11; 30 minutes.
- Hyde Park/ Mt Lookout
Nearby residential area where locals enjoy beautiful Ault Park as well as cafés and restaurants. Bus 31 to 11; 30 minutes
- Over-the-Rhine (OTR)
This historically German area is home to Findlay Market, Ohio’s Oldest continuously running public market, as well as many other great bars, restaurants, and shops. Bus 17; 8 minutes
- Newport on the Levee (Newport, KY)
Popular sport for great restaurants, live music, and shopping. Also
home to Newport Aquarium.
BTS Greater Cincinnati Route (evenings); 20 minutes
- Cincinnati Fountain Square
In the heart of Cincinnati, a public space for various events such as the summer concert series and movie nights
- Clifton (UC Neighborhood) information: www.cliftoncommunity.org/
Nearby Food Options Expand
- Skyline Chili
290 Ludlow Avenue
- Graeter’s Ice Cream
332 Ludlow Avenue
- LaRosa’s Pizza
2717 Vine Street
- Montgomery Inn Boathouse
925 Riverside Drive
- Woody’s Bar
339 Calhoun Street
- Mac’s Pizza Pub
205 W McMillan Street
- Toppers Pizza
345 Calhoun Street
- Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar
200 Calhoun Street
- Chipotle
2507 W. Clifton Avenue
- Panera
120 Calhoun Street
- Five Guys Burgers and Fries
210 Calhoun Street
- King Wok
203 West McMillan Street
Outdoor Public Parks Expand
- Party in the Park
- Eden Park (950 Eden Park Dr)
- Alms Park (710 Tusculum)
- Ault Park (3600 Observatory)
- Mt Storm (660 Lafayette Ave)
For more information, go to: http://www.cincinnatiparks.com/
Grocery Stores and Shopping Malls Expand
Grocery & Retail Hypermarkets
- Findlay Market
1801 Race St
- Clifton Natural Foods
169 W McMillan Ave
- Kroger Super Market
1 W. Corry St
- Trader Joes
7788 Montgomery Rd
- Jungle Jim’s International Market
5440 Dixie Hwy
- Target
4825 Marburg Ave # A
- Wal-Mart
4000 Red Bank Rd
Shopping Malls
- Rookwood Commons
3805 Edwards Rd
- Kenwood Towne Center
7875 Montgomery Rd
- Northgate Mall
9501 Colerain Ave, **on bus route 18
- Cincinnati Premium Outlets
400 Prem. Outlets Dr
Sports, Entertainment and Museums Expand
Sports/ Entertainment
- Cincinnati Reds Baseball
- Cincinnati Bengals Football
- Cincinnati Cyclones Hockey
- UC Athletics
- U.S. Bank Arena
Museums/ Culture
- Riverbend Music Center
- Kings island Amusement Park
- Esquire Movie Theater – 320 Ludlow Avenue
- Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
- Cincinnati Art Museum
- College Conservatory of Music
- National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
- Playhouse in the Park
- Music Hall
- Aronoff Center for the Performing Arts
- Taft Museum of Art
Online Local News Sources
- The Cincinnati Enquirer
- The News Record (UC paper)
Radio News Sources
- UC Radio
- Local, National and International News: National Public Radio:
91.7 WVXU FM
Transportation and Travel Information Expand
- Cincinnati Public Bus
- US Train Transportation
- Student Discounted Flights
- Foreign Embassies in the US
- University of Cincinnati facilities