What to do in Cincinnati for the Weekend? (University Heights, Ada: hotels, home)

[JRNetwork]

Hello everyone,

Due to and awkward but money-saving travel arrangement, I'm going to be landing in Cincinnati rather than my hometown of Chicago but I'd like to spend a bit of that money by spending the weekend in Cincinnati before taking the train home. Earlier this year I spent a weekend in Detroit and the suggestions I got from posters on this forum made my weekend, so I'm hoping that users familiar with the area will be able to point me to some fun or interesting things to do in Cincinnati.

Since I won't have a car, I'd rather hear about things to do in or around the downtown area for convenience's sake, but I don't mind taking the bus to a worthy site.

Also, I'd really like to get a good shot of the skyline. If anyone knows of good spots to do this from, I'd really love to hear about them. Or anything else picture-worthy.

Thank you all,

JR

P.S. - Please let me know if there are any budget hotels or even hostels in the area as well as any safety concerns you feel I should be aware of.

[kjbrill]

Am not familiar with budget accomodations close to downtown. Hopefully someone else is and will advise.

As far as views of the Cincinnati skyline, the absolute best are from Northern KY. Look up the TANK (Transit Authority Northern Ky) bus routes from downtown to one of the many parks on the hills overlooking Cincinnati.

If you are looking for good photo shots of the skyline, I assume you are into this. Consider spending some time in downtown Cincinnati just walking around and taking photoes of some of the incredible architecture which exists here. Obviously you have access to the net. Just do a search and I am sure it will give you tons of ideas where to look in Cincinnati.

If you actually had an enjoyable weekend in Detroit, Cincinnati should be a snap.

[Chemistry_Guy]

You picked a good weekend to be in downtown Cincinnati! It's Octoberfest!
Oktoberfest home - Oktoberfest Zinzinnati

If that doesn't float your boat, there is a new art exhibit opening at the Contemporary art Center near fountain square.
Contemporary Arts Center

Aside from all of that, this is about the best weather you could ask for. I would recommend heading up the hill to Mt. Adams and enjoying the view.

[progmac]

There will be lots of good advice, but please don't leave cincinnati without spending an hour or two in Eden Park, including a visit to the free Krohn Conservatory. Eden Park has been a famous Cincinnati park for a long time. Back when hollywood was different, they even talked about it in the movies.

You could walk to the park, but it will be easier to take bus #1.
http://www.sorta.com/routes/Rt1_053010.pdf (broken link) (map on last page)

also:

Other recent threads that may help:
http://www.city-data.com/forum/cinci...-see-when.html
http://www.city-data.com/forum/cinci...here-stay.html
http://www.city-data.com/forum/cinci...e-visitor.html

[Cincy-Rise]

Like Chemistry_Guy said ... great weekend!

With Oktoberfest going on ... Downtown last night was just incredible. The place was slammed. Cars couldn't even drive because of the pedestrian traffic.

[barutiwa]

Don't forget to catch a bus up to University Heights (U.C.) area. It's a 5 min bus ride from downtown. Also the gaslight district in Clifton is a pretty cool spot to check out before leaving town. Enjoy your stay.

[JRNetwork]

Cool spots, thanks !

[progmac]

how was your stay?

[JRNetwork]

I won't be going until October, I was just commenting that the ideas sound fun. I'll let you guys know when I've returned

'Till then, keep'em coming