Explore one of Cincinnati’s historic neighborhoods on a pedal wagon Ever wondered what it would be like to drink and ride a bike at the same time? Well, you can try your hand at it (sort of) with one of Cincinnati’s pedal wagon rides. Cincinnati’s pedal wagon is a multi-passenger crossover between a bike ride and a party bus, and revelers can choose between a variety of different cruise options in downtown and OTR, and they even offer a two-hour pub crawl before Cincinnati Reds home games. Each pedal wagon is BYOB, and offers 15-, 13- and six-passenger options, so grab your crew and get peddling. Photo: Pedal Wagon

Peddle your way to see different ArtWorks murals Photo: Pedal Wagon

Pedal Wagon — the sort-of people-powered pedal party (some wagons have an electric assist function) that you frequently see cruising around Over-the-Rhine and downtown on weekend (or weekday; we aren’t judging) bar crawls — has introduced a new, non-booze tour: the Cincinnati Mural Tour.

According to the wagon’s website, this mobile urban artwork jaunt takes you past multiple ArtWorks murals in the city center for “an insider’s perspective into Over-the-Rhine’s most eclectic murals which will, of course, include many photogenic opportunities.” Riders will see 14 murals and be able to get off the wagon for some selfie opportunities. The rides are accompanied by a trained tour guide who will tell you all about murals you see. Bonus:10 percent of profits from this tour will go to ArtWorks, the community arts nonprofit that produces Cincinnati’s plethora of murals.

While this is not a bar crawl, you are allowed to BYOB on board the Pedal Wagon. Guests are allowed limited quantities of beer or wine per person; no hard alcohol and no glass containers. 

Public tour tickets are $35; private booking options are available. Get more details on the Cincinnati Mural Tour and tickets here.

This article appears in Oct 10-17, 2018.

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