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ONLY IN CINCYnFOR 24 HOURS?nYour quick-trip guidenWHERE TO STAYnFIDELITY HOTELnHistoric building turned beautiful boutiquenhotel with coffee + a restaurant on-site.nBEST FOR: Being in the middle ofndowntown + walking everywhere.nRENAISSANCE CINCINNATI DOWNTOWNnUpscale Marriott in a historic building.nBEST FOR: Marriott points + business travelers.nTHE LYTLE PARK HOTELnBeautiful, upscale + when you want a really special stay.nBEST FOR: Luxury in a quieter corner of downtown.nTHE SUMMIT HOTELnModern, easy parking + convenient to I-71.nEverything you need around it like Element Eatery!nBEST FOR: Work trips taking you outside downtownnand easy access to the highway.n@ThatCincinnatiCouplenWHERE TO GET COFFEEnCOFFEE EMPORIUMnA Cincinnati classic + easy downtown stop.nBROWN BEAR BAKERYnGreat coffee + even better pastries.nMOM 'N 'EMnCoffee, wine + effortlessly cool neighborhood vibes.nDEEPER ROOTSnExcellent local roaster with multiple locations.nPROUD HOUNDnGreat coffee + worth the drive if you have a car.nURBANA CAFEnTiny, charming + easy to work into an OTR morning.nSKIP A CHAIN. CHOOSE LOCAL!n@ThatCincinnatiCouplenWHERE TO GET BREAKFASTnSLEEPY BEEnLocal favorite with classicnbreakfast + healthier options.nPENNYFLOWER BISTROnA little more elevated + anbeautiful downtown space.nECHOnClassic Cincinnati diner vibes.nCEDARSnCute brunch spot if younwant to visit Covington.nBETTER BLENDnSmoothies + bowls when younneed something quick.n@ThatCincinnatiCouplenHAVE AN HOURnTO BURN?nWALK THE ROEBLING BRIDGEnWalk from Ohio to Kentucky + get one of the best skylinenviews of Cincinnati.nGRAB A ROOFTOP BEER AT RHINEGEISTnMassive historic brewery + rooftop in the heart of OTR.nRIDE THE FREE STREETCARnCruise through downtown + OTR and hop offnwherever looks interesting. Love WashingtonnPark and Findlay Market!nVINTAGE SHOP MAIN STREETnPop into OTR's vintage + independent shops and bringnsomething cool home.nWALK (OR BIKE) SMALE RIVERFRONT PARKnRiver views, swings + some of the best skylinenscenery downtown.nTIP: Staying downtown? You can do all ofnthese without moving your car.n@ThatCincinnatiCouplenHAVE A FEW HOURSnTO EXPLORE?nAMERICAN SIGN MUSEUMnWalk through a glowing wonderland of vintage neon.nOne of the most unexpectedly cool museums in the city.nCINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTERnInside the incredible Art Deco Union Terminal.nThe building alone is worth the trip.nCINCINNATI ART MUSEUM + EDEN PARKnThousands of works of art + FREE general admission, surroundednby one of Cincinnati's prettiest parks.nAn amazing free afternoon.nCINCINNATI ZOOnOne of the oldest zoos in the home of Cincinnati celebrity Fiona.nGive yourself 2-3+ hours.nJUNGLE JIM'S INTERNATIONAL MARKETnYes, we're telling you to visit a grocery store. TRUST US.nAcres of international food, wild displays + things you didn't know existed.nBest if you have a car.nGET LAST MINUTE TIX TO A GAMEnAll the stadium's are downtown making it super easy!nThere are multiple college sports teams toon@ThatCincinnatiCouplenWHERE TO GET LUNCHnALLEZ CAFEnNeighborhood cafe with seriously good sandwiches.nCAFE ALMAnFresh, Mediterranean-inspired brunch + lunch.nBRASSICAnFast-casual Mediterranean, worth the drive and line.nALADDIN'S EATERYnMediterranean + plenty of lighter options.nSKYLINE CHILInYou're in Cincinnati. You have to experience it at least once.nYOUNG BUCK DELInCreative sandwiches + great casual lunch to go.nNORTHSIDE YACHT CLUBnDivey in the best way + creative bar food. Get the wings.n@ThatCincinnatiCouplenSAVE ROOM FORnSOMETHING SWEETnGRAETER'SnThe Cincinnati classic.nFirst timer? Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip.nBROWN BEAR BAKERYnBeautiful pastries + one of our favorite OTR stops.nSEBASTIAN BAKEHOUSEnThe kind of pastry case that makes choosing onenimpossible.nAGLAMESIS BROS.nOld-school Cincinnati ice cream parlor that feels likenstepping back in time.n@ThatCincinnatiCouplenTOP SIT DOWN DINNERnRECOMMENDATIONSnSOTTO - ItaliannUnderground, moody + one of Cincinnati's quintessentialndinner experiences.nJEFF RUBY'S STEAKHOUSE - SteakhousenOld-school glamour + an iconic Cincinnati name.nABIGAIL STREET - MediterraneannShareable plates + consistently one of our favorites.nMITA'S - TapasnBeautiful space + great downtown special-occasion spot.nCOLETTE - FrenchnIntimate + seriously good French food.nWILDWEED - Chef-drivennCreative, interesting + one for the food people.nNOLIA - New Orleans-inspirednBig flavors + something a little different.nLOSANTI - SteakhousenModern steakhouse in the heart of OTR.nMIDCITY - Creative Shared platesnUpscale supper club vibe and always on point.n@ThatCincinnatiCouplenNEED A QUICKnDINNER OR TO GO?nTAGLIO - PizzanMILKMAN - BurgersnAL-MADINA - MediterraneannNEKO - Sushi + ThainSAGO - MalaysiannAGAVE & RYE - TacosnTHESE PLACES DELIVER!!n@ThatCincinnatiCouplenWHERE TO GET A DRINKnGHOST BABYnUnderground cocktail bar + live music.nOne of the coolest spaces in the city. Reserve ahead.nTHE BLIND LEMONnCozy, quirky + hidden-away Mt. Adams vibes.nLONGFELLOWnNeighborhood cocktail bar that feels effortlessly cool.nANJOUnStylish cocktails + great date-night energy.nWISEGUY LOUNGEnCocktails above Goodfellas + an easy OTR stop.nJUNIPER'SnGin-forward cocktail bar across the river in Covington.n@ThatCincinnatiCouplenGETTING AROUNDnRENTAL CARS CAN SELL OUTnReserve ahead instead of assuming you can grab one on arrival.nYOU MAY NOT NEED ONEnStaying + working downtown? Uber/Lyft + walking may be easier.nTHE STREETCAR IS FREEnIt connects The Banks, downtown, OTR + Findlay Market.nCINCY IS WALKABLEnEspecially if you're exploring downtown + OTR.nFUN FACT: CVG IS IN KENTUCKYnAnd it's generally a pretty easy airport to navigate.nTIP: I personally give myself 30-45 minutes from TSA -> gatenWith precheck and ClearnTRAFFIC CAN CHANGE FASTnDowntown -> CVG can be quick... until suddenly it isn't.nGets backed up going over the bridges.n@ThatCincinnatiCouple