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Nicknamed 'Cincy', the city of Cincinnati stretches along the winding Ohio River and Cincinnati is a particularly attractive city, with Art Deco buildings, riverfront areas and interesting neighborhoods. Cincinnati in full of sightseeing opportunities, museums with information about Cincinnati's roots, superb shopping districts and an unusual network of Skywalk passages.

The downtown area of Cincinnati is laid out as an organized gridwork of roads, bounded by the Ohio River, with Kentucky lying across the waterfront, and has become a major Midwestern center of commerce. Cincinnati's famous 'Genius of the Waters' in Fountain Square is the geographic center of Cincinnati and is a spectacular fountain, surrounded by an important plaza area.




There are many Cincinnati tourist information offices, both in and around the heart of Cincinnati. These Cincinnati tourist information outlets offer a wealth of handy tourism and tourist information, and the helpful Cincinnati Visitor Center at Fountain Square is full of tourist information, including an extensive list of Cincinnati's tourist attractions, sightseeing tours, shopping malls, travel maps and Cincinnati and general Cincinnati tourist and tourism information.

There are many hotels throughout Cincinnati, including a good selection hotels and accommodation at all levels, situated on Chester Road, East 5th Street, Montgomery Road, Sheraton Lane, Vine Street, West 6th Street and West Sixth Street. The area also features a range of hotels near to Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). More information on Cincinnati Hotels.

Cincinnati features many impressive tourist attractions, including Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens - one of America's most famous and oldest zoos, dating back to 1875; Newport Aquarium - standing on the bank of the Ohio River, including glass tunnels and more than 11,000 marine and freshwater creatures; Coney Island - a popular Cincinnati traditional theme park for over 100 years; the Cincinnati Observatory Center - famous for being the oldest professional observatory in America; Fountain Square - standing in the heart of downtown Cincinnati, boasting lively daily entertainment during summer months; the Cincinnati Bengals - one the city's main American Football teams, regularly playing games at the Paul Brown Stadium; and the Cincinnati Reds - another major American football team, whose home ground is the Great American Ball Park.

Other popular tourist attractions in Cincinnati include Carew Tower - Cincinnati's tallest building with a popular observation deck, built in 1931; the Showboat Majestic - an iconic boat, providing scenic riverboat cruises and tours along the Ohio River; the breathtaking John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge - the very first bridge to span the Ohio River, being built in 1867; St. Peter in Chains Cathedral - an enormous Roman Catholic building built in the 1840s; and Cincinnati's Bicentennial Commons at Sawyer Point Park - featuring beautiful gardens and hugging the banks of the Ohio River. More information on Cincinnati Tourist Attractions and Cincinnati Landmarks.

Tourist attractions located close to Cincinnati include Fort Ancient - an important archaeological site built by Native Americans more than 2,000 years ago; Paramount's Kings Island - a superb theme park containing around 85 different rides and attractions, including a major waterpark and the longest wooden roller coaster in the world; Dude Ranch - an old Western town with a host of tourist attractions, close to Cincinnati; and the Beach Waterpark - Ohio's biggest waterpark, with more than 40 waterslides and sandy beaches. More information on Cincinnati Attractions Nearby.

Cincinnati also features many top museums and art galleries in Cincinnati city center, providing a range information on the history of Cincinnati and many other exhibitions. Some of the most popular museums and art galleries in Cincinnati include Cincinnati Museum Center - home to three major museums, the Museum of Natural History and Science, the Cincinnati Historical Society and the Cinergy Children's Museum; the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center - one of the latest additions to Cincinnati's growing arts scene; the Skirball Museum - full of information about the history and culture of Jewish people; the Cincinnati Art Museum - with a fine collection of paintings, including work by famous artists such as Andy Warhol and Picasso; and the Contemporary Arts Center - housed in a particularly stylish building constructed building, hosting many temporary exhibitions. More information on Cincinnati Museums and Cincinnati Art Galleries.

Cincinnati Airports Guide - useful Cincinnati Airport / North Kentucky International (CVG) information.

More Cincinnati Information / Fast Facts and Orientation

• Country: United States of America (USA)
• Location: Hamilton County, Ohio (OH)
• Status: city, county seat
• Area: approximately 78 square miles / 202 square kilometers
• Population: approximately 332,000
• Language: American English
• Currency: US Dollar (USD)
• Time zone: GMT - 5 hours Eastern Standard Time (daylight saving time is observed)
• Country dialing code: +1
• Telephone area code: 513
• Religion: various religions
• Average daily January temperature: 3ºC / 37ºF
• Average daily July temperature: 29ºC / 84ºF

 
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