Jason's Guidebook

Jason
Jason's Guidebook

Food scene

LaRosa’s is a regional favorite pizza and Italian style dining option, known for its laid back style. This location is co-located with two other Cincinnati-area favorites, Graeter’s ice cream and Skyline Chili.
LaRosa's Pizza Taylor Mill - Trifecta
5128 Taylor Mill Rd
LaRosa’s is a regional favorite pizza and Italian style dining option, known for its laid back style. This location is co-located with two other Cincinnati-area favorites, Graeter’s ice cream and Skyline Chili.
My favorite BBQ scene around the area, owing mostly to its open air pavilion and BYOB option - and, of course, great BBQ. When the weather is nice, give it a shot!
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Eli's BBQ
3313 Riverside Drive
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My favorite BBQ scene around the area, owing mostly to its open air pavilion and BYOB option - and, of course, great BBQ. When the weather is nice, give it a shot!
This “bar food” spot is deceptively good, with owners who have spent a lifetime in hospitality as an executive chef and hotel manager. The menu will win you over, and the craft beer and bourbon selections are top notch!
The 859 Taproom and Grill
8720 Bankers Street
This “bar food” spot is deceptively good, with owners who have spent a lifetime in hospitality as an executive chef and hotel manager. The menu will win you over, and the craft beer and bourbon selections are top notch!
Phenomenal wings and a bourbon selection that is nearly unmatched in the area make Midway one of my favorites! A word to the wise, from my girlfriend: don’t sleep on the burger.
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Midway Cafe
1017 S Ft Thomas Ave
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Phenomenal wings and a bourbon selection that is nearly unmatched in the area make Midway one of my favorites! A word to the wise, from my girlfriend: don’t sleep on the burger.
A local favorite with four locations, Barleycorns offers a reliable American menu of burgers, sandwiches, and salads made with quality ingredients and served by a friendly, attentive staff. Bonus: try the new (Fall 2022) Barleycorns Brewhouse in Wilder, Kentucky - just a few minutes from the suite! Limited food menu with wonderful beer selections, it’s a great spot to watch a game, especially when the weather is nice!
Barleycorn's Lakeside Park
2642 Dixie Hwy
A local favorite with four locations, Barleycorns offers a reliable American menu of burgers, sandwiches, and salads made with quality ingredients and served by a friendly, attentive staff. Bonus: try the new (Fall 2022) Barleycorns Brewhouse in Wilder, Kentucky - just a few minutes from the suite! Limited food menu with wonderful beer selections, it’s a great spot to watch a game, especially when the weather is nice!
This place offers exactly what the name suggests — Southern comfort in food, drink, and hospitality. Owners are generous in spirit and make fantastic fried chicken!
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Libby’s Southern Comfort
35 W 8th St
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This place offers exactly what the name suggests — Southern comfort in food, drink, and hospitality. Owners are generous in spirit and make fantastic fried chicken!
Authentic Italian eatery, down to the Chianti bottles draped in melted candle wax, and boy is it good! The menu covers several regions of Italy, and you’re sure to leave Scotti’s full. Highly recommended, but reservations may be required so call in advance!
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Scotti's Italian Restaurant
919 Vine St
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Authentic Italian eatery, down to the Chianti bottles draped in melted candle wax, and boy is it good! The menu covers several regions of Italy, and you’re sure to leave Scotti’s full. Highly recommended, but reservations may be required so call in advance!
This is a Cincinnati region “must do,” and there are multiple stores in the region. Seasonal flavors change from month to month, so there’s always something new to try!
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Graeter's Ice Cream
1401 Vine St
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This is a Cincinnati region “must do,” and there are multiple stores in the region. Seasonal flavors change from month to month, so there’s always something new to try!
This traditional Chinese restaurant is another local favorite. If you’re celebrating a special occasion, Mike may even let you bang the gong!
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Oriental Wok
317 Buttermilk Pike
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This traditional Chinese restaurant is another local favorite. If you’re celebrating a special occasion, Mike may even let you bang the gong!
Authentic Korean food in the heart of Covington, that’s definitely worth the well-earned reputation of the restaurant!
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Riverside Korean Restaurant
512 Madison Ave
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Authentic Korean food in the heart of Covington, that’s definitely worth the well-earned reputation of the restaurant!
Nittha offers Thai and Japanese cuisine, along with sushi. Their food has never disappointed, and carry-out is available!
Nittha Siam Kitchen
2415 Alexandria Pike
Nittha offers Thai and Japanese cuisine, along with sushi. Their food has never disappointed, and carry-out is available!
Moonrise is a sweet treat with a twist - a donut shop that opens only in the evening! Featured flavors rotate each night, but you’re sure to find something to enjoy.
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Moonrise Doughnuts
3718 Winston Ave
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Moonrise is a sweet treat with a twist - a donut shop that opens only in the evening! Featured flavors rotate each night, but you’re sure to find something to enjoy.
You wouldn’t expect the authentic tastes of the Bayou in the rolling hills of Northern Kentucky, but that’s exactly what you’ll get at this unassuming restaurant! Reservations may be necessary, so be sure to call in advance.
Knotty Pine On The Bayou
6302 Licking Pike
You wouldn’t expect the authentic tastes of the Bayou in the rolling hills of Northern Kentucky, but that’s exactly what you’ll get at this unassuming restaurant! Reservations may be necessary, so be sure to call in advance.
While larger regional and national steakhouses (Jeff Ruby’s, Ruth’s Chris) are great for special occasions, and within easy driving distance for you, Walt’s offers steak and seafood options that are just as good! Wood smoked ribs are also a specialty at Walt’s, and the service is almost always impeccable.
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Walt's Hitching Post
3300 Madison Pike
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While larger regional and national steakhouses (Jeff Ruby’s, Ruth’s Chris) are great for special occasions, and within easy driving distance for you, Walt’s offers steak and seafood options that are just as good! Wood smoked ribs are also a specialty at Walt’s, and the service is almost always impeccable.
A Cincinnati institution, Montgomery Inn is popular for its tender ribs and crispy Saratoga chips. Ask for a window overlooking the Ohio River, especially when the weather is nice!
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Montgomery Inn The Boathouse
925 Riverside Dr
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A Cincinnati institution, Montgomery Inn is popular for its tender ribs and crispy Saratoga chips. Ask for a window overlooking the Ohio River, especially when the weather is nice!

Sightseeing

Among the nations best zoos, and a top-tier botanical gardens, the Cincinnati Zoo is great for folks of all ages! I’ve hosted guests from as far away as California who wanted to see the Zoo’s young hippos, Fiona and Fritz!
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Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
3400 Vine St
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Among the nations best zoos, and a top-tier botanical gardens, the Cincinnati Zoo is great for folks of all ages! I’ve hosted guests from as far away as California who wanted to see the Zoo’s young hippos, Fiona and Fritz!
Smale Riverfront Park is a great entry-point for exploring Cincinnati’s riverfront, viewing and photographing the Roebling Suspension Bridge (often considered a prototype for Roebling’s famous Brooklyn Bridge), and enjoying fresh air in an urban green space. My kids always enjoyed it!
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Smale Riverfront Park
West Mehring Way
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Smale Riverfront Park is a great entry-point for exploring Cincinnati’s riverfront, viewing and photographing the Roebling Suspension Bridge (often considered a prototype for Roebling’s famous Brooklyn Bridge), and enjoying fresh air in an urban green space. My kids always enjoyed it!
Drees Pavilion and Devou Park offer unparalleled views of the City. Devou Park also offers challenging trails for walking, and a golf course.
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Drees Pavilion
790 Park Ln
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Drees Pavilion and Devou Park offer unparalleled views of the City. Devou Park also offers challenging trails for walking, and a golf course.
Cincinnati Museum Center is a one-of-a-kind, multi-museum complex housed in Union Terminal, a historic Art Deco train station and National Historic Landmark. Museum Center's major offerings at Union Terminal include the Cincinnati History Museum, the Cincinnati History Library and Archives, The Children's Museum, the Museum of Natural History & Science and the Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX® Theater. A must-do, especially if you have inquisitive kiddos!
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Музей в Цинцинати Музей в Цинцинати в съюзен терминал
1301 Western Ave
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Cincinnati Museum Center is a one-of-a-kind, multi-museum complex housed in Union Terminal, a historic Art Deco train station and National Historic Landmark. Museum Center's major offerings at Union Terminal include the Cincinnati History Museum, the Cincinnati History Library and Archives, The Children's Museum, the Museum of Natural History & Science and the Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX® Theater. A must-do, especially if you have inquisitive kiddos!
A quirky Cincinnati secret, the American Sign Museum serves as an impressive and immersive trip down memory lane.
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Американски музей на знаци
1330 Monmouth Ave
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A quirky Cincinnati secret, the American Sign Museum serves as an impressive and immersive trip down memory lane.
The Freedom Center helps to tell the important story of those who sought freedom from slavery by crossing the Ohio River over which it looks - and the critical need for freedom and inclusion of peoples worldwide.
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National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
50 E Freedom Way
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The Freedom Center helps to tell the important story of those who sought freedom from slavery by crossing the Ohio River over which it looks - and the critical need for freedom and inclusion of peoples worldwide.
Easily the quirkiest of my recommendations, Vent Hurst is a one-of-a-kind museum experience!
Vent Haven Museum
33 West Maple Avenue
Easily the quirkiest of my recommendations, Vent Hurst is a one-of-a-kind museum experience!
The Bernstein family’s BB Riverboats offer an opportunity to see the city from a different perspective - and to experience the easy tranquility of traveling on a paddle wheel boat. Dinner cruises and sightseeing cruises may require reservations, so be sure to call in advance.
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BB Riverboats
101 Riverboat Row
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The Bernstein family’s BB Riverboats offer an opportunity to see the city from a different perspective - and to experience the easy tranquility of traveling on a paddle wheel boat. Dinner cruises and sightseeing cruises may require reservations, so be sure to call in advance.
Many guests travel to the region to visit the Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum, and each is an easy 20-30 minute drive.
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Ark Encounter
1 Ark Encounter Dr
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Many guests travel to the region to visit the Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum, and each is an easy 20-30 minute drive.
April through September, take a chance to see America’s first professional baseball team - the Cincinnati Reds. For schedule and tickets, visit reds dot com.
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Голям американски бейзболен парк
100 Joe Nuxhall Way
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April through September, take a chance to see America’s first professional baseball team - the Cincinnati Reds. For schedule and tickets, visit reds dot com.

Getting Active

When it’s time for the kids (and kids at heart!) to burn off some energy, DEFY is a reliable alternative. It’s variety of trampoline options means there’s something for everyone, and there’s often a Groupon available for hour-long jump sessions!
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Defy Florence Ky
4999 Houston Rd
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When it’s time for the kids (and kids at heart!) to burn off some energy, DEFY is a reliable alternative. It’s variety of trampoline options means there’s something for everyone, and there’s often a Groupon available for hour-long jump sessions!
Pickleball! It’s all the rage, and Sawyer Point will soon be home to a world class pickleball complex of courts. Beyond that, Sawyer Point offers a great spot to start and finish a run along the picturesque Ohio River.
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Sawyer Point Park
705 E Pete Rose Way
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Pickleball! It’s all the rage, and Sawyer Point will soon be home to a world class pickleball complex of courts. Beyond that, Sawyer Point offers a great spot to start and finish a run along the picturesque Ohio River.
The Loveland Bike Trail is well-regarded and actively used. The trial is a paved former railroad, predominantly flat and shaded, and is ideal for biking, running, rollerblades, or walking! The Trail crosses several small townships, each offering some restaurants or shops.
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Loveland Bike Rental
206 Railroad Ave
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The Loveland Bike Trail is well-regarded and actively used. The trial is a paved former railroad, predominantly flat and shaded, and is ideal for biking, running, rollerblades, or walking! The Trail crosses several small townships, each offering some restaurants or shops.
Over the past 15 years, Idlewild has been widely hailed as one of the best courses in the world. It is now routinely included as part of the Disc Golf Pro Tour, challenging professional disc golfers and amateurs alike.
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Idlewild Disc Golf Course
5550 Idlewild Rd
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Over the past 15 years, Idlewild has been widely hailed as one of the best courses in the world. It is now routinely included as part of the Disc Golf Pro Tour, challenging professional disc golfers and amateurs alike.