Compact...energizing...memorable...welcoming. These four words capture the very essence of what your visit will be like in Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky in September. Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, sometimes referred to as the “southern side of Cincinnati,” is a diverse region rich in character with countless entertainment op tions. It’s an area comprised of many unique neighborhoods each with its own distinct personality and flavor.

With world-class museums, one of the top three zoos in the nation, amusement parks, one of the nation’s oldest symphonies, touring Broadway productions, the Purple People Bridge Climb (the only bridge climb in the Western Hemisphere), a nationally recognized park system, gorgeous architecture and a line up of festivals throughout the year, your stay, “down in the valley of Cincinnati,” will be one you’ll remember for a lifetime.

Within walking distance of the Art Deco Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza Hotel, there are more than 50 restau rants that can satisfy your palate with everything from 4-star to casual dining. Speaking of food, you must try three culinary delights on your visit to Cincinnati: Graeter’s - mentioned by Oprah Winfrey as her “all time” favorite ice cream; Montgomery Inn Ribs which were the delight of Bob Hope; and Cincinnati chili, served your way – a two-way (chili over spaghetti), three-way (chili and spaghetti and topped with cheese), four-way (add beans or onions), five way (“the works”). Several Cincinnati-style chili restaurants are located downtown.

There are a wide variety of nightlife venues that await your enjoyment - a Broadway series production, a riverboat cruise along the Ohio River, a Cincinnati Symphony or Pops concert, a production at the Cincinnati Shakespeare Festival, a regional play at the Playhouse in the Park, a production at the Ensemble Theater of Cincinnati, or listen to jazz at the Blue Wisp. And as an added treat, you simply must travel the short distance by taxi or the Southbank Shuttle to Northern Kentucky which offers a variety of restaurants, shopping and attractions, including Newport on the Levee, Hofbrauhaus, and Main Strasse Village.

For you sports enthusiasts, come early and take in a game at Great American Ballpark as the Cincinnati Reds play the St. Louis Cardinals. If baseball is your game, plan to visit the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum where you can experience the history of professional baseball’s oldest team. Prepare to get swept up in the enthusiasm that surrounds the area’s sporting events from baseball to football to horse racing.

As you take in the beauty and vibrancy of the Ohio River, in a region rich in character, culture, and spiritual heri tage, you will be welcomed by our friendly citizens and warm mid-western hospitality. We invite you to experi ence for yourself the big city vitality and the small town charm of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky and look forward to your visit in September!