Cincinnati vs Columbus (Visiting) (credit, living in, statistics)
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But when the OP describes Cincinnati T with these two sentences:
"I like exploring neighborhoods on foot, taking in the architecture, checking out good beer bars, eating good local cuisine, and just checking out the sights. Basically, I'm interested in the city that will offer the more unique experience."
What do you want us to do? Say Columbus just to make you happy?
Nope, my original post offered that both cities have those attributes and would make equally interesting experiences. I really don't think Cincinnati is so far ahead in those catergories that a serious case can't be made for both. The Short North and German Village are regularly mentioned nationally for their nightlife/architecture. Victorian Village rivals any similar residential area in Cincinnati. OSU campus has a great mix of architecture and has a fantastic arts center, etc. In any case, my previous post was more or less a tongue-in-cheek reference to past discussions of boosterism on my part.
Depending on how old you are (if you are in your 20s for instance) Columbus is way better for nightlife and places to hang out late at night and stuff to do that isn't stuffy. As far as Uniqueness goes Cincinnati is hands down the best bet. People get in vicious debates about how underutilized and under-appreciated the city is with good reason. There also are really good museums and old cultural institutions as well as really beautiful neighborhoods even if they aren't as exciting or as filled with shops as High Street in Columbus they are a lot more fun to explore - OTR is remiscent in look and feel to Boston or Brooklyn though again without as much activity though things are improving for the better! Other neighborhoods feel like 19th century hoods in San Fran, or Chicago (minus the skyscrapers of course), its atypical for a city its size. Eden park is also wonderful to explore, great views of the city and lots of old world charm.
I wish Cincy delivered more on being walkable (good transit), and having a nightlife, and being a bit less run down, then it would be IMO amongst my favorite cities in the entire country.
Also I'm going to add that the Newport Aquarium is the 2nd best I've been to after the world famous Monterrey one in California. Its setup is awesome you are literally in a cage surrounded on all sides by the aquariums. I'll second the Moerlien Lager house as a fun place to watch the riverboats go by, though the New Washington Park and Fountain Square should be fun and usually have some kind of programming going on over the weekends.
To give you an idea of how visually awesome this city is, check out this photo thread on another forum: CINCINNATI: City of Cin
I'd personally recommend if possible spend a day and a half in Cincinnati then spend the next evening (Sat night) in Columbus along high street - you'd get the best of both cities that way. High street IMO has the vibrancy that you'd have a hard time finding outside of Chicago in the midwest, though its architecturally nothing special or unique and beyond high street Columbus is nothing but strip malls or ghettos.
Nope, my original post offered that both cities have those attributes and would make equally interesting experiences. I really don't think Cincinnati is so far ahead in those catergories that a serious case can't be made for both. The Short North and German Village are regularly mentioned nationally for their nightlife/architecture. Victorian Village rivals any similar residential area in Cincinnati. OSU campus has a great mix of architecture and has a fantastic arts center, etc. In any case, my previous post was more or less a tongue-in-cheek reference to past discussions of boosterism on my part.
I think we just have differing tastes, and will have to agree to disagree.
For what it's worth, I am currently living in Columbus, and all of the the neighborhoods you mentioned are great, and I enjoy them all. I just much prefer the architecture in Over-the-Rhine, and the setting/view/atmosphere of Mt. Adams over anything I've seen in Columbus. Not to mention Downtown, Hyde Park, Clifton Gaslight, CUF, Northside, Mt. Lookout, Columbia Tusculum, etc.
Nope, my original post offered that both cities have those attributes and would make equally interesting experiences. I really don't think Cincinnati is so far ahead in those categories that a strong case can't be made for both...
Believe me, we feel your pain, but at this late date it's all water over the dam. By now the OP and his cousin have undoubtedly accomplished what they set out to do, so let's keep in mind that both were transients just passing through Ohio. Maybe they visited just one of the two cities mentioned, both or neither--who knows?
Nevertheless, over a week ago, a strong case was presented for Cincinnati's overall uniqueness and the majority of posters supported that claim not by statistics, charts, nor graphs, but by their personal impressions of the two cities, and the fact that most knew Cincinnati only added credence to what they said. In addition, the wealth of photos in the #19 post provided anyone with eyes an understanding of what a truly three-dimensional city really looks like, especially when hills surround its core and a big, beautiful river meanders through its center. Time to wipe away the tears and move on.
though its architecturally nothing special or unique and beyond high street Columbus is nothing but strip malls or ghettos.
The only neighborhood that isn't in proximity to High Street that I know of that doesn't meet these criteria is Grandview where the old Drexel is. Do you know of others?
The only neighborhood that isn't in proximity to High Street that I know of that doesn't meet these criteria is Grandview where the old Drexel is. Do you know of others?
Bexley and Upper Arlington are great streetcar suburbs with beautiful old houses and neither are in proximity to High Street. City neighborhoods Westgate and Old Towne East both straddle Broad Street and are cool older neighborhoods as well. They border bad neighborhoods, but are relatively safe themselves.
Bruh. It's fine to boost C-bus, we all know you are tirelessly engaged in such activities. But you are REALLY stretching things to say that Columbus is in any way walkable and unique the same way Cincinnati is. Nobody is buying it for even a second. The two cities are TOTALLY different.
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The only neighborhood that isn't in proximity to High Street that I know of that doesn't meet these criteria is Grandview where the old Drexel is. Do you know of others?
Believe me, we feel your pain, but at this late date it's all water over the dam. By now the OP and his cousin have undoubtedly accomplished what they set out to do, so let's keep in mind that both were transients just passing through Ohio. Maybe they visited just one of the two cities mentioned, both or neither--who knows?
Nevertheless, over a week ago, a strong case was presented for Cincinnati's overall uniqueness and the majority of posters supported that claim not by statistics, charts, nor graphs, but by their personal impressions of the two cities, and the fact that most knew Cincinnati only added credence to what they said. In addition, the wealth of photos in the #19 post provided anyone with eyes an understanding of what a truly three-dimensional city really looks like, especially when hills surround its core and a big, beautiful river meanders through its center. Time to wipe away the tears and move on.
I think you're probably confusing the quantity of posters here who live in Cincinnati with the quality of the city. I've said before I like Cincinnati. I think it has the best skyline in the state. And I don't think I was being outrageous to suggest that there are plenty of places in Columbus that also fit the OP's criteria.
Bruh. It's fine to boost C-bus, we all know you are tirelessly engaged in such activities. But you are REALLY stretching things to say that Columbus is in any way walkable and unique the same way Cincinnati is. Nobody is buying it for even a second. The two cities are TOTALLY different.
So this isn't boosterism? Okay. I'm pretty sure I pushed the idea that both cities were worth visiting. We should be doing more to promote all parts of the state, and while both cities are different, they both have plenty of areas that the OP would've enjoyed. I don't see the problem with this.
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