Rising Sun Tells Its 200-Year Story With a Surprisingly Original History Museum

Rising Sun, IN is an hour from Cincinnati by car, so we made the trip down to check out the Ohio County Historical Museum. From a famous speedboat to an event venue (and also a weird two-headed calf), there are all kinds of things to check out there.

We Previewed Three Homes On the Upcoming 6th Annual OTR Holiday Home Tour

The OTR Holiday Home Tour is once again opening the doors of several OTR properties to benefit a local non-profit. Here are three you'll see if you attend.

Eat Your Way Through a Fresh Food Scene Less Than Two Hours Away

Try new things without going far! Columbus' food scene is worthy of a tasty weekend trip two hours north.

All Aboard for Another Fantastic Holiday Junction Exhibit

The whimsical train tradition returns to the Cincinnati Museum Center for another season of locomotive fun.

Chill With up to 23 of Your Friends In a Luxury Cedar Falls Cabin

Get the fall escape, luxury dining and lodging, and a therapeutic spa experience all in one at this getaway that's just two and a half hours north of Cincy.

Every Weekend Is Packed With Seasonal Things to Do in Corydon, IN

There's much to do in Corydon, Indiana in the fall. Every weekend is packed with things to do with your family, friends, and significant other. Whether you’re into history, the outdoors, food and wine, or just relaxing, Corydon has it.

The Most Photogenic Fall Foliage You Can Find Within a 300 Mile Radius of Cincy

The leaves are changing, there's a crispness to the air, and everyone's dying to get out and enjoy every festive second. Consider paying a visit to the following vibrant spots not far from Cincinnati.

We're Pawsitive Your Pup Will Love These 8 Off-Leash Dog Parks

Gotta dog? Do they need to run? Take 'em to any one of these great dog parks. Some are free, others are membership-based, and all of them are perfect places for the pooch.

Hats Off to Keeneland's Fall Meet!

Keeneland's 2019 Fall Meet is here!

A Haunted Tour Group Shares Historic & Ghostly Anecdotes About Cincy

Try and track down some ghosts and learn some awesome local history along the way when you sign up for a Haunted Cincinnati Tour.

Discover What's in the Woods at Twisted Trails Haunted Attraction...If You Dare

Golden Arm Productions and Twisted Trails Haunted Attraction are ready to provide thrill-seekers and extreme adventurers with a terrifyingly good way to get into the Halloween spirit.

Tour or Host an Event at Aurora's Over-200-Year-Old Veraestau Mansion

The beautiful Veraestau is a historic Indiana home that makes the perfect backdrop for photoshoots, parties, or simply an afternoon tour.

See Relics From America's Greatest Lunar Achievement Beneath Union Terminal

In 1969, mankind made it to the moon in a command module with less technology crammed into it than a modern-day iPhone. That incredible piece of technology and more are on display in Cincinnati for the first time ever at the Cincinnati Museum Center.

Mystery, History, and Adventure Await You on a Cincinnati Treasure Hunt

This one-of-a-kind scavenger hunt will teach you about local history and ask you to visit parts of the city you may have never noticed before.

The Cincinnati Zoo Is Raffling Off Two Cheap Tickets For a Full Kenyan Safari

This year's Cincinnati Zoo's Zoofari Raffle will take a lucky winner and a lucky guest on an African trip of a lifetime.

Fall Is Coming and so Are Maysville's Fall Festivals

Fall is almost here! Fine, the temperatures are still in the 90s most days, but that doesn’t mean that we aren’t already thinking about pumpkins, boots, apple cider, football, and all of that cliche fall stuff.

Otherworld Ohio Is a Trippy, Psychedelic Adventure Two Hours North of Cincy

Otherworld isn't just a 32,000-square-foot art exhibit...it's an immersive art experience.

Live Your Tiny House Fantasy By Staying the Night In This Gorgeous Home on the River

If you've ever wondered what it'd be like to live in a tiny house, this incredibly nice one on the riverfront is a good way to try it out.

The Movie Locations for The Shawshank Redemption Are Just 2.5 Hours Away

While the classic movie The Shawshank Redemption takes place in New England, the film was actually shot just a little over two and a half hours away in Mansfield, Ohio. The small city located between Cleveland and Columbus was the location for a majority of the scenes in the movie, which was shot there in 1993. The prison drama set in the 1940s chronicles the experiences of banker and protagonist Andy Dufresne (played by Tim Robbins).

Why a Vacation in Licking County Should Be on Your Weekend Getaway List

Licking County includes nine towns that are rife with farmers’ markets, craft breweries and wineries, nature preserves, art and music venues, historic architecture, and very lick-able frozen treats.

How One Local Group Is Combating Negativity By Painting & Hiding Rocks

The true reward behind this local Facebook group isn’t just painting and finding hidden rocks—it’s when you make someone’s day better.

These 4 Local Reuse Shops Will Delight Even the Pickiest Upcycle Aficionados

One person's trash is another person's treasure. These four businesses in the area are all about recycling items and making them new again.

Find This 1960s Camper-Turned-Mobile Cocktail Bar Around Town

The light blue, ‘68 Scotty Serro camper is all dolled up in a rustic, charming style to provide farm-fresh beverages everywhere it goes.

Rent a Houseboat For Your Next Summer Vacation

It's never too early to start thinking about next summer's vacation. While hotels, motels, and tents are lots of fun, rent a houseboat if you want to really experience the outdoors in a unique and flexible way.

3 Alpaca Farms Near Cincinnati That Every Alpacaholic Should Visit

Alpacas rule. Meet them, feed them, and fall head-over-heels in love with them at these three alpaca farms near Cincinnati.

Oxford, OH is a Fun and Inexpensive Way to Spend the Day

We all get a craving to hit the open road and get away every once in a while, but traveling sometimes means dropping some serious dough. The next time you find yourself yearning for an excursion, considering heading up to Oxford, OH.

Maysville's Many Bourbon Bars Are Only an Hour and a Half Away

You've been on the Bourbon Trail, but you need a little more bourbon, don't you? Maysville, KY can help with that.

We Visited 3 Reportedly Haunted Places, and the Last One Was the Creepiest

Try out your ghost hunting skills at these three locations with eerie pasts that aren't far from Cincinnati.

Corydon, Indiana Has Ziplining, Hiking, Underground Kayaking, and More Just 2 Hours Away

Do you need to get out of Cincinnati and have a little adventure? Historic Corydon, Indiana is a perfect spot that’s not too far from here.

All the Reasons Cincinnatians Must Visit the Circle City for a Weekend

Midwestern cities are seeing an influx of brewpubs, makerspaces, luxury condos, restaurants, and more every month. Indianapolis is no exception to this trend. Take a long weekend and experience it yourself!

Explore NKY's Wine Heritage With a Curated Tour of These 8 Wineries

Validate your winery 'VIP Passport' by visiting all of the wineries tucked along the back roads of Northern Kentucky. Complete the passport, and you'll get a prize in addition to having a good time.

A Great Day Trip to Maysville Might Look a Little Something Like This

Less than two hours from Cincinnati is Maysville—a small Kentucky town with a beautiful river, wooded hills, charm, and plenty to do during an overnight trip.

We're BIG Fans of Cincy Red Bike's New Electric Bicycles

Cincy Red Bike recently dropped a fleet of electric-assisted eBikes into their popular Red Bike system, and the new eBikes deftly tackle the City of Seven Hills to ensure bicyclists can get where they need to go with minimal effort.

Enjoy This Walking Tour of 4 Unique Museums You Won't Find Anywhere Else

Cincinnati is home to a surplus of excellent museums. Here's a route to take if you want to hit up four unique museums the city has to offer.

Dinosaurs Roam the Earth Less Than 3 Hours From Cincy

Don't worry, this place has a better track record than Jurassic Park did. As far as we're aware, no lawyers have been eaten off the toilet...yet.

Cool Off With a Drink on Any of These 9 Excellent Outdoor Patios

Drinking outdoors is one of the highlights of summer, and these 9 places have ample room and booze to make it happen.

A Museum Holding Millions of Comics & Cartoons Awaits You 2 Hours North

This massive collection of comic artworks comprises the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum, and it’s all just up the road in Columbus.

Cincy Stranger Things Fans Get an Elevated Fan Experience 2 Hours From Home

Unless you've been living beneath an aggressively heavy boulder for the last several years, you've probably heard of—if not seen—Netflix's Stranger Things series. The extremely popular show, which debuted nearly three years ago, is on the precipice of releasing its third season next week. The show takes place in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, and for the release of Stranger Things Season 3, Indianapolis is going all out.

All the Great Reasons You Should Day Trip to Delaware, Ohio

A quick weekend jaunt up to Columbus, Ohio is nothing new for Cincinnati dwellers. It’s close, fun, and, of course, a rite of passage for Buckeye fans. What most people don’t realize, however, is there’s a whole world you’re missing if you just went a little further north to the remarkably charming county of Delaware, Ohio.

A Downtown Rooftop Bar Crawl That'll Take Your Cocktail to New Heights

A little walk, a little buzz, and a whole lotta skyline views await you on this ultimate Cincinnati rooftop bar crawl.

Photos: The Vectren Dayton Air Show (6.23.19)

A Brewery 3 Hours North Has German-Inspired Beers and...Fluffy Pigs?

Just when we thought we'd seen every conceivable brewery concept...

All the Ways You Can Be an Ambassador to Cincy for World Travelers

Do you have what it takes to rep your city to visitors from around the world?

A Fantastic Saturday Afternoon Awaits You in Maysville This Weekend

Wine, theater, and a quaint historic town on the river? Sounds like a fantastic Saturday afternoon to me.

This Airport Hangar Didn't Set out to Be the Hottest Party Venue in Cincy

Unless you've been actively avoiding the Cincinnati event scene over the last year, you've probably noticed the airplane hangar that organizations like Film Cincinnati, UC DAAP, and the Cincinnati Ballet have been using to host grand, photogenic events.

7 Phenomenal Ohio Airbnbs We're Not-So-Quietly Obsessing Over

From private islands and historic mansions to shipping containers and eco-friendly yurts, this list of seven quirky Airbnbs in Ohio has everything you need for a truly one-of-a-kind experience!

A Cincy Woman With a Dream Now Sells Books Out of Her Vintage VW Truck

For much of its existence, a teal 1962 VW Transporter worked on a Coloradan cherry farm. Today, that very same truck, now known as the Book Bus, is rolling around Cincinnati with boxes of literature cherry-picked by Melanie Moore.

IG Roundup: Finding Every Reds Anniversary Bench In Cincinnati (and Beyond!)

For their 150th anniversary, the Reds scattered 24 benches featuring Mr. Redlegs in different uniforms around Cincinnati (and other nearby cities). Here they all are!

Add a Little Vintage Flair to Your Camping Trip With One of These Rentable Beauties

To rent from Route Fifty Campers is to step inside a vintage marigold-and-avocado dreamscape, where everything you need to enjoy the great outdoors is suddenly miniature, adorable, and right at your fingertips. We're not kidding. It's that magical.

Ludlow, Ky Is a Pretty Neighborhood That Deserves More Recognition For It

Much like Stacy's mom, Ludlow, KY has got it goin' on.

These Unique-Looking Cabs Are FREE Electric Taxis Downtown

The founders of Oggo are driven to get riders to their destination safely, at no cost, and with a few local business shout-outs along the way.

Rent This Luxury Cabin Made of Shipping Containers Mere Hours From Cincy

Glamping—(verb) A style of camping with resort-style amenities not usually associated with traditional camping. "We should go glamping this weekend in Hocking Hills and stay at the Box Hop, Brunhilda."

Pleasant Ridge's Fowling Warehouse Marries Two Games You Love

Bowling and football combine to make the fun mashup sport of fowling. And now you can enjoy it with a visit to this warehouse in Pleasant Ridge!

Avon Woods Feels Like Your Own Private Forest Despite It Being a Public Park

Bigger isn't always better. Avon Woods takes a simpler approach to Cincy parks: it's small, it's quiet, and it's a perfect retreat from daily life in the city.

There Are Wooden Giants Living In a Forest Two Hours South of Cincinnati

A Danish artist created and placed three giant sculptures in an arboretum south of Cincinnati in March, and they're pretty stunning up close.

Four Hot Summer Travel Tips Ohio Bloggers Want You to Know

Enough daydreaming and more summer vacation planning! Your best trip awaits you, so get a few traveling tips from Ohio bloggers who have explored the world.

Jane's Saddlebag Is a Restaurant, Wine Shop, Distillery, and 1800s House All in One

Picture some Wild West cowboys having a funky and family-friendly settlement in Boone County and that’s Jane’s Saddlebag.

Explore Indiana's Largest (and Growing) Cave System Two Hours From Cincy

Take a peek into an underground world of stalagmites, rimstone dams, helictites, and cave coral millions of years in the making.

Ault Park Is Experiencing a Storybook Spring Season Right Now

Spring in Ault Park is gorgeous. Get out to see peak spring in Cincy while it lasts!

Five Things You Must Do at the Spring Meet at Keeneland

Twice a year, Keeneland puts on its better-than-Sunday-best, grabs a mint julep, throws a little cash down on its favorite horse, and enjoys everything that makes it the horse capital of the world.

The Maysville Washington Art and Chocolate Festival Kicks Off April 13

It feels like Spring has finally sprung. What better way to celebrate than to take a road trip? I know: throw in some chocolate.

The Elsinore Arch: The History of Cincinnati's Gilbert Avenue "Castle"

You've probably seen it 100 times, but do you know what it is or what it was specifically designed for?

Frontier's Seasonal Route From CVG to Atlanta Is Reason Alone to Make the Trip

A weekend getaway from Cincinnati doesn’t have to cost a fortune. In fact, with Frontier Airlines seasonal routes, you can be in Atlanta and back for around $80.

The World's Largest Children's Museum Is Less Than Two Hours Away

Learning new things is much more fun when you’re, well, having fun. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, only two hours from Cincinnati, offers plenty of amusing exhibits for kids to have fun, stay active, and learn something new.

Stay the Night in This Quirky 1950s Caboose When You Visit Hocking Hills

Don't stay at the Holiday Inn. Don't pitch a tent. When you go to Hocking Hills, stay in this caboose. Trust us, it's the most eclectic way to spend the night.

Enjoy These Very Fine Instagrammers Rocking the #CincyRefined Hashtag

All you gotta do is tag your excellent Instagram photos with #CincyRefined, and we'll scope you out. Props to these peeps for doing a great job behind the lens!

10 Irish-Themed Bars to Enjoy This St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day is nearly here, so here are 10 Irish-themed bars around the area that'll pour you a Guinness (or two, or three) to celebrate the holiday.

Round Trip Flights to Savannah From CVG Are Surprisingly Inexpensive

Forbes called Savannah, GA one of the 10 coolest cities to visit in 2018, and after playing around with the dates on Allegiant Air's website, you can get there with less than $100 round trip flights from CVG if you schedule for this spring or summer.

A Walk Through the Historic Showboat Majestic Before It Left

Since 1967, the floating theater was permanently moored on Cincinnati's Public Landing. It's since been moved downstream to continue its legacy.

The Oldest Commercial Winery in America Is an Hour From Cincy

There are over 8,000 wineries across the country, but only 22 are on the National Register of historic places. Baker-Bird Winery in Augusta, KY is one of them.

Never Before Seen In the US, a Fantastic Egypt Exhibit Comes to Cincy

The United States finally receives the premier traveling exhibit on ancient Egypt, and of course its first stop is at the Cincinnati Museum Center.

Getting to Know the City of Norwood

We took a drive through Norwood and explored many of its key spots that include everything from restaurants to its Native American earthwork.

Going Inside Eden Park's Historic 19th Century Pumping Station

Completed in 1894, Eden Park's Pumping Station No. 7 has had a few different jobs over the last century. We went inside to see what we could find.

A Historic Mansion-Turned-B&B Accommodates Guests (And Ghosts)

Whether you believe in ghosts or not, the Schenck Mansion Bed & Breakfast is a very nice place to rest your head for the night. And it's only an hour from Cincinnati in Vevay, Indiana.

Let the Cincy Zoo Take You On One of Four Adventures Around the World

The Cincinnati Zoo has a travel series that will disrupt the mundanity of daily life with something wildly more fun.

Eat Your Way Through Ohio on This 300 Mile Road Trip

Get in—were goin' on a delicious road trip.

Cincinnatians Don't Have to Cross the Country to Ski Some Slopes

Are the ski slopes calling your name? You're likely not too terribly far from them.

Cincy Escapes: Fly to Denver From CVG for Cheap

Getting a bit of cabin fever here in the Queen City? It may be time to book your next escape from Cincinnati to the Mile High City. Frontier Airlines has flights from CVG that are as low as $56.

Local Paranormal Researchers Hunt Alien Mine Creatures in New Series

We've watched the first two episodes of 'Hellier,' a docu-series by local paranormal investigators, and we cannot wait to see the rest!

Lemons Into Lemonade: An Oakley Home Totally Transformed

This is the cutest home renovation you'll see all day.

Mapping Cincinnati's Five Historic, Long-Gone Inclines

Though Cincinnati had a total of five inclined planes, they were all only open at the same time for a total of six years (1892 to 1898). We mapped out each one so curious people today can understand where they were.

Asheville Is a Perfect Weekend Getaway Less Than 6 Hours From Cincy

This isn't your definitive guide, but it'll give you a damn good head start on your itinerary for the weekend.

Road ID Saves Lives From Within an Incredible Covington Office

As it turns out, this local wearable identification company has an interesting history, as well as an office that's very easy on the eyes.

Cincy's Beloved Traveling Ferris Wheel "Might Not Ever Leave"

And, to be frank, we hope it stays here indefinitely.

Huge Glowing Sculptures Celebrate Chinese Culture 2 Hours North of Cincy

I mean, c'mon. What's more photogenic than an oversized, glowing, colorful dragon in the middle of the park at night?

Photos: We Drove 2 Hours to See the Christmas Cave

Well now, this is a different take on a classic holiday.

These Cabins With Lengthy Histories Are Also Where "Happy Birthday" Was First Sung

How many museums teach you about art and then let you take home your very own masterpiece?

6 Fantastic Lexington Breweries Worth the 2-Hour Drive

When you've drank the town dry, head south to Lexington and enjoy the ales and IPA of the Horse Capital of the World.

Stay the Night in the 'A Christmas Story' House That's 4 Hours From Cincy

We spent the night at the 'A Christmas Story' house in Cleveland and managed to avoid shooting an eye out.

A Benevolent Organization 3 Hours West of Cincy Rescues Exotic Cats

We're not lion when we say the Exotic Feline Rescue Center is full of majestic cats.

Kentucky's State Capital Is Small, Historic, and Worth Visiting

It’s the fourth smallest state capital in the United States, and sometimes you need a little visit to get a dose of some small-town charm.

Preview Three Fabulous Houses on the OTR Holiday Home Tour

The OTR Holiday Home Tour is shaping up to be one of the better home tours this year. Over 15 homeowners in the neighborhood are opening their doors to ticket-holders. Here are three you'll see if you attend.

Traveling to Columbus? Stay at This Unbelievably Gorgeous Hotel

Architectural Digest has dubbed this hotel, "The most beautiful hotel in Ohio.”

Cincy's Ambitious Urban Trail Project Took a Huge Step Forward

Wasson Way is already connecting communities, but it has plans to grow. Let's take a quick look at what's built and what's to come.

Finding the Skyline That's Farthest Away From Home

"Excuse me, do you know where I can find the farthest Skyline?"

Rising Star’s Christmas Casino Is All in on Holiday Spirit This Year

Bet big on Christmas this year and head to Rising Sun, Indiana where Rising Star Casino has more holiday cheer than Santa Claus holding a Royal Flush.