If you live near Cincinnati and are looking for a fun couples getaway, staycation, or long weekend away... check out these ideas for Cincinnati day trips! All of these places are within a 2 hour or less drive from Cincinnati, Ohio. For more Cincinnati day trips, see places under a one hour drive! Map provided by Wanderlog, for making itineraries on iOS and Android Augusta, Kentucky If small riverside towns with friendly people and historic…
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If you’re getting stir crazy spending time at home, there are still ways to make it FEEL like you’re traveling and exploring a new destination without going too far! Depending on budget, there's several great options in the N. Kentucky/Cincinnati area. My first suggestion is to get a hotel! This is the easiest way to make it feel like you're away from home and your usual routine. These Cincinnati area hotels are perfect for a…
Lexington, Kentucky is one of my favorite places. I’ve traveled all over the world, and as cheesy as it sounds, this city genuinely always feels like home. When I was a student at the University of Kentucky (go big blue!!), I had the privilege of living in this great town for five years. Even though I now live closer to Cincinnati, I still make it back to Lex frequently. So, what are my top suggestions…
Over the years, my husband and I began a quest to find the best, most authentic tacos in the area. Over time, it evolved to include Latin American food in general. We were always trying to find that one local place that could come close to the delicious foods we have had on our travels in South America. After several years, this is the list we came up with! Here are our own opinions of…
Whether or not you believe in the supernatural, it’s still fun to check out sites fabled to be haunted by a restless spirit or two. If you’re in the mood to visit some haunted houses near Cincinnati, (+Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana) here is a fun lineup: Starting out in Cincinnati (exclude stop number one if it’s too out of the way), work your way around these sites to see a few creepy places. Stay in…
Do you live happily in the Greater Cincinnati area, but sometimes just want to break free? Are you a Northern Kentuckian who wants something to do on the weekends besides playing corn-hole, or seeing people you went to grade-school with? Are you tired of people telling you that the only things to do for fun in the area involve chili, sports, ice-cream, or visiting a park? If any of the above statements apply, this is…
When most people think of Kentucky, often the first thing they'll envision is horse races, big hats, and maybe some barefoot children running around a coal mine in the hollers of the Appalachians. While these images (however stereotypical) may represent portions of the bluegrass state, there is so much more than just banjos and moonshine in the great Commonwealth of Kentucky! As a born and raised Kentucky girl with a love of exploration, here are…
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