Cleveland, Columbus, or Cincinnati?

[natininja]

Pittsburgh is much more interesting than Indy. For that reason, I think Pitt+Cleve is better than Cbus+Indy (snore) or Cincy+Indy.

Pitt+Cincy would be a stellar combo, and it would be fun to compare/contrast those two historic river cities. Pitt isn't far off 70, so it's worth considering. For greatest variety: Pitt+Cbus, Pitt+Indy, or Cincy+Indy.

If I were forced to make comparisons between cities you've lived and Ohio cities, they'd go:
Cleveland-Philly -- both have a strong blue-collar feel to them
Cbus-Orlando -- Cbus has a sun belt feel to it
Cincy-Bmore -- Cincy has lots of rowhouses in the urban core, which the other Ohio cities don't have, and both Cincy and Baltimore are southern-influenced northern cities.

In terms of vibrancy, I don't think such comparisons work, nor am I familiar with the current state of all those cities. In one night out, I think the difference in vibrancy among the 3Cs will be negligible.

[zach_33]

I have limited experience in Cleveland-- been there several times for business but never really spent that much time there. Between Cincy and Columbus, I spent 5 years in both, I think I'd choose Columbus for a one-night stand. Both towns are great; Cincinnati has more character, history, cooler architecture and sophistication, but Columbus is superior on nightlife, energy and social scene. Maybe its the fact that OSU concentrates so many young people in one area. I'd go with a night of bar hopping in the Arena District and meander my way up through the Short North.

[bjimmy24]

Pitt + Cle is definitely your better option. Even if you are of the mind that Columbus and Cincinnati is awesome, given OPs choices, can any honest Ohioan really recommend that you should go to Indianapolis?

[natininja]

Originally Posted by bjimmy24

Pitt + Cle is definitely your better option. Even if you are of the mind that Columbus and Cincinnati is awesome, given OPs choices, can any honest Ohioan really recommend that you should go to Indianapolis?

Nope, they cannot. You are correct, sir.

[jbcmh81]

Originally Posted by natininja

Pittsburgh is much more interesting than Indy. For that reason, I think Pitt+Cleve is better than Cbus+Indy (snore) or Cincy+Indy.

Pitt+Cincy would be a stellar combo, and it would be fun to compare/contrast those two historic river cities. Pitt isn't far off 70, so it's worth considering. For greatest variety: Pitt+Cbus, Pitt+Indy, or Cincy+Indy.

If I were forced to make comparisons between cities you've lived and Ohio cities, they'd go:
Cleveland-Philly -- both have a strong blue-collar feel to them
Cbus-Orlando -- Cbus has a sun belt feel to it
Cincy-Bmore -- Cincy has lots of rowhouses in the urban core, which the other Ohio cities don't have, and both Cincy and Baltimore are southern-influenced northern cities.

In terms of vibrancy, I don't think such comparisons work, nor am I familiar with the current state of all those cities. In one night out, I think the difference in vibrancy among the 3Cs will be negligible.

While Columbus has a few Sun Belt elements to it, in absolutely no way does it resemble Orlando. It has about half Columbus' density and doesn't really have any significant level of historic core neighborhoods, at least nothing like German Village, Olde Towne, IV, VV, etc. Austin would probably be a closer match, and even then, that's stretching it.

[motorman]

Originally Posted by DrSloan

LOL
I love the how passionate Ohio residents are about their state. You can't even contain this level of passion in other states of the USA.
This is a rarity I have never witnessed in DC before...

Meh. I'm not too concerned about logistics as I am about experience.
I want to experience what Ohio is all about so I can have a few good reasons to live there or return for an actual vacation...

#1 gives me the option of seeing Cleveland + Pittsburgh
#2 gives me the option of seeing Columbus or Cincinnati + Indianapolis

Ohio is the midway state for me, so I'm looking for an eye opening experience...

Glad to see that you're alive and well, and still involved in this contentious thread...

No matter which route you choose to "experience" Ohio's "3-C's," you'll pick a qualified winner--but mainly in one-night entertainment value only. (your choice) Otherwise, Ohio's three major cities are significantly different--and anyone who tells you differently is just expounding BS, for these three cities are topographically, aesthetically, and culturally different, other than to a deaf, dumb, and blind boy like "Tommy."

In Cincinnati's behalf--this beautiful city doesn't beg for you to like it; if you don't, your own alternative is perfectly acceptable. But if you ask, Queen City boosters will tell you (and tell you with delight) that Cincinnati's a world apart from its other two Ohio counterparts.

For just one example... Nowhere else in Ohio will you experience anything like Mt. Adams. (Its detractors say yes; I say no!) I've been there and enjoyed Mt. Adams all my adult life/they haven't and neither have you. So choose for yourself your own personal Ohio pleasure; I'm not going to ask anymore of you than that.

Today, Mt. Adams isn't so really all that different than it was way back then--in 1964. This magical hilltop enclave's still very much a magnet for the young at heart, but Cincinnati, itself, is much more than than all all this. . However, this entire, venerable, beautiful city is much more inclusive it once was . Nobody's begging you to decide anything, but only to take a genuine "look/ see." (Your call...)

[natininja]

Originally Posted by jbcmh81

While Columbus has a few Sun Belt elements to it, in absolutely no way does it resemble Orlando. It has about half Columbus' density and doesn't really have any significant level of historic core neighborhoods, at least nothing like German Village, Olde Towne, IV, VV, etc. Austin would probably be a closer match, and even then, that's stretching it.

I thought I was making it clear that all those comparisons were a stretch when I said "If I were forced to make comparisons between cities you've lived and Ohio cities..."

Austin isn't on the list of cities where OP has lived, or I might have chosen it. I agree that Columbus has more in common with Austin than Orlando, for what it's worth.