The Most Miserable Places in Cincinnati
We love Cincinnati… most of the time (well some of the time). But there are definitely moments when the Queen City isn’t at its best. Whether it’s sitting in traffic, waiting in line for a bar in the freezing cold, trying to pee during Oktoberfest or dealing with a Bengals loss, there are some times when our city is truly miserable.
Photo: Paige Deglow
Kings Island on a really hot day.
The lines for water are endless.
Photo: Google Maps
IKEA on a Saturday.
A lot of family fights happening.1 of 20
All of I-75 until you’re out of the city.
Has there ever not been traffic on this interstate?2 of 20
Going to the Zoo and not getting to see Fritz or Fiona.
We need the cuteness!!3 of 20
All of the city when the Bengals lose.
Joe Burrow isn't the only sad boy in town.4 of 20
Photo: Google Maps
The Kenwood Mall the day before Christmas
A lot of husbands panic buying gifts for their wives.5 of 20
Photo: facebook.com/uofcincinnati
Anywhere near the University of Cincinnati on college move-in/out day.
Lots of IKEA furniture being moved.6 of 20
The Banks on a weekend if you’re not a sports fan.
Wait, which shirt color are we rooting for?7 of 20
Photo: Google Maps
The Whole Food parking lot in Rookwood
Who decided it would be a good idea to put a Whole Foods in the middle of a busy shopping plaza??8 of 20
Photo: Hailey Bollinger
Waiting in line at Goodfellas after a night out.
I need a damn breadstick now!!9 of 20
Photo: Provided by Red Bike
Riding a bike in Cincinnati
Drivers and pedestrians hate you.10 of 20
Photo: Nik Shuliahin, Unsplash
Your real estate agent's office when you're trying to buy a house.
11 of 20
Photo: Hailey Bollinger
Driving on any of the many hills in the city on a snowy day.
You're basically just slip and sliding.12 of 20
The Brent Spence Bridge
If it's not broken down.13 of 20
Over-the-Rhine on a busy weekend.
It's not miserable if you love waiting in line for bars.14 of 20
Photo: Hailey Bollinger
Waiting for a table at brunch when you’re hungover.
We just need some goddamn eggs and water.15 of 20
Sitting in traffic after Riverfest.
It never ends!17 of 20
Photo: Provided by Oktoberfest
Waiting for the bathroom during Oktoberfest.
Might as well pee your pants.18 of 20
Photo: Stephanie Scarbrough
Near the elephants at the zoo on a hot day.
Or really any smelly animal.19 of 20
Photo: Susanne Nilsson, Flickr Creative Commons
Waiting in line to get into bars in the cold
You start asking yourself, "Is this worth it?"20 of 20
