Cincinnati: A Riverfront Getaway in Southern Ohio

Surrounded by hills and located on the Ohio River (that’s Northern Kentucky across the water), Cincinnati is a fun town year-round. You can go to a Reds game or visit the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, stroll through neighborhoods like Over-the-Rhine (which is a notably well- preserved area with 19th-century architecture), and partake in outdoor activities like hiking and kayaking on the river. In the winter, there may be no better place to eat. When it’s time to dine, our two-day itinerary has you covered. We’re going to take you to try classic Cincy dishes like goetta and chili, grab drinks at breweries and cocktail bars, get ice cream (it’s our favorite anywhere), and dine at some top newcomers on the scene.

Join American Weekender in January by becoming a subscriber to the American Weekender newsletter. Paid subscribers receive a free download of our Field Guide to Cincinnati. Just use the discount code found at the end of our most recent Weekend Getaway newsletter. This mobile-optimized dining guide includes more than a dozen vetted recommendations organized into daily itineraries. And, as usual, paid newsletter subscribers can also download any additional Field Guides free of charge. We’ll see you in Ohio!