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It is said that Cincinnati is built on seven hills, like Rome — the city is actually named for Roman agrarian and military general Cincinnatus — but the reality is we have plenty more hills, heights and neighborhood names that begin with “Mount” than that. The alternating peaks and valleys of the city create excellent views from a variety of vantage points. There are about 50 classified scenic overlooks throughout the Tristate and many other secret spots from which to see the lights of the city and the winding Ohio River.
Devou Park Overlook // 790 Park Lane, Covington Photo: Hailey BollingerView from Newport hill // North end of Home Street across from the Baptist Convalescent Center Photo: Hailey BollingerHoly Cross-Immaculata Parish // 30 Guido St., Mount Adams Photo: Hailey BollingerCovington Flood Wall // North end of Riverside Drive, Covington Photo: Hailey BollingerLiberty Hill // Follow the steps through Liberty Hill from Milton Street to Boal Street Photo: Hailey BollingerOlden View Park // 2610 W. Eighth St., Price Hill Photo: Hailey BollingerMount Echo Park // 202 Crestline Ave., Sedamsville Photo: Hailey BollingerProspect Hill // Milton Street, Prospect Hill Photo: Hailey BollingerMain Street Steps // View from the Main Street steps between Mulberry and Seitz streets, Over-the-Rhine Photo: Hailey BollingerFairview Park // 501 W. McMillan St., Clifton Photo: Hailey Bollinger
