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! Augusta, Kentucky If small riverside towns with friendly people and historic buildings sounds ideal to you, then you really need to make…
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 your budget, that are several great options in the Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati area. My first suggestion is to get a hotel! This is the easiest way to make it feel like you are away from your home and your usual routine. These Cincinnati area hotels…
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…
If you’re like me and you love the water, living in a “landlocked” state can be frustrating. If you want a place to float around mindlessly on your unicorn tube, here's where to find that closest beach to Cincinnati you've been dreaming of. These lakes, within a 1-2 hour drive from Cincinnati, all have “public beaches”. This means you can pack a beach chair, umbrella, and a cooler and pretend you’re in Florida for a…
Growing up in Northern Kentucky and basically living by Cincinnati my whole life, I consider myself a “native” by default. I can be downtown in a fifteen minute drive, so I’ve spent my entire life enjoying the city and what it has offer! Whenever someone mentions they're visiting Cincy, they always ask me “what should I do?” Here is my answer to that question! These tips will give a good overview of the Queen City-…
