Kings Island's Top 25 Rides Ranked

We at CityBeat love Kings Island, but we also know that some of the amusement park's rides and attractions are simply better…

By Maggy McDonel

Kings Island
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See Inside the Taft Museum of Art's New Jane Austen: Fashion & Sensibility Exhibit

Jane Austen's books are coming to life at the Taft Museum of Art. From June 11-Sept. 4, the museum will present Jane…

By Michael Asher

jane austen
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30 of the Most Beautiful Places Around Cincinnati

If you're looking for somewhere around Cincinnati to snap some pics for Insta, we've got you covered. From historic landmarks to rooftop…

By CityBeat Staff

Devou Park
    1201 Park Drive, Covington
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 and Devou Park in Covington might have one of the best. With over 700 acres (plus a golf course, trails, bandstand and history museum), the overlook area is open dawn to dusk and offers a panorama of the city skyline from the Big Mac Bridge and Great American Tower to Carew Tower and the Kroger building. The designated overlook also offers benches, a gazebo, picnic tables and is ADA accessible.
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Everything We Saw During The Lumineers' Performance at Riverbend Music Center

Upbeat indie rockers The Lumineers brought their rousing clap-and-stomp songs to Cincinnati on June 7. The band has been on tour to…

By CityBeat Staff

Everything We Saw at The Lumineers Riverbend Music Center Performance
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See Inside Over-the-Rhine's New Soul Food Restaurant Soul Secrets

Entrepreneur Candice Holloway is bringing a taste of her grandmother's cooking to Over-the-Rhine. Holloway officially opened Soul Secrets, a Southern-style comfort food…

By Sean M. Peters

New Slideshow
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27 Charming Small Towns Within Driving Distance of Cincinnati That Are Worth The Trip

Sometimes we all need a little escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Luckily, there are plenty of beautiful small…

By CityBeat Staff

Athens, Ohio
   Distance: 2.5 hours
    A liberal oasis within Southeast Ohio, Athens is home to the state's oldest university (Ohio University), which opened in 1808 with just three students. Modern-day Athens is known for its scenic miles of local bike and hiking trails and is just a quick 45-minute drive from one of the most beautiful state parks in the region, Hocking Hills. Surprisingly good local dining in the uptown area will keep you well fed late into the night and acclaimed microbreweries Jackie O's and Little Fish are sure to keep your whistle wet.
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Everything We Saw at Kentucky's 2022 Forecastle Festival

Forecastle Festival, one of Kentucky's most popular music festivals, took place at Waterfront Park in Louisville from May 27–29. The lineup was packed…

By CityBeat Staff

Forecastle 2022
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All the Photos from Tyler the Creator's Performance at Kentucky's Forecastle Festival

Forecastle Festival, one of Kentucky's most popular music festivals, took place at Waterfront Park in Louisville from May 27–29. Rapper Tyler the…

By CityBeat Staff

tyler the creator
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Everything We Saw During Tame Impala's Performance at the 2022 Forecastle Festival

Forecastle Festival, one of Kentucky's most popular music festivals, took place at Waterfront Park in Louisville from May 27–29. Rapper Tyler the…

By CityBeat Staff

Everything We Saw During Tame Impala's Performance at the 2022 Forecastle Festival
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Check out Louisville Native Jack Harlow's Performance at Kentucky's Forecastle Festival

Forecastle Festival, one of Kentucky's most popular music festivals, took place at Waterfront Park in Louisville from May 27–29. The first day…

By CityBeat Staff

Jack Harlow
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This Lavish 1960s Columbia-Tusculum Home is for Sale for $1.3 Million

Built in 1964, this elegant home located at 1041 Catawba Valley Drive in Columbia-Tusculum is listed for $1.3 million. This nearly 4,000-square-foot home…

By CityBeat Staff

This Lavish 1960s Columbia-Tusculum Home is for Sale for $1.3 Million
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Buy This Unique 1960s Anderson Party House with Neon Glow for $400,000

From the outside, this may look like your typical suburban home. But inside, there's a neon-coated party waiting to happen. Built in…

By CityBeat Staff

This Unique 1960s Anderson Party House is for Sale for $400,000
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18 of the Most Anticipated Bars and Restaurants Coming to Cincinnati

Hope you're hungry, because the Queen City has some exciting culinary additions to look forward to in the next year. With high-end…

By CityBeat Staff

Roy Rogers
Western-themed fast-food chain Roy Rogers, named for the Cincinnati-born actor and cowboy, plans to open a Queen City location this year. This historic franchise, founded in 1968, is known for items like fried chicken, roast beef sandwiches and their iconic Double R Burger — a quarter-pounder topped with American cheese and ham on a Kaiser roll. It's also bringing its famed "Fixin’s bar" to the local restaurant, allowing customers to top their burgers with their choice of condiments and veggies. The new spot is set to open in Cleves this winter. This opening is part of a 10-unit restaurant deal with local restaurant franchise group One Holland Corporation.
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This 1980's 'Home of the Future' Dome House in Florence Is for Sale for $500,000

This unique space-age-style house in Florence, Kentucky, is located at 6201 Doubletree Lane and overlooks the 18th hole of the Boone Links Golf…

By CityBeat Staff

Double tree lane
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20 Beach Towns Within Driving Distance of Cincinnati to Visit this Summer

While the tri-state area is landlocked (we are in the midwest) there are still some beachy towns around Cincinnati. They may not…

By CityBeat Staff

Sandusky, Ohio
Distance: 4.5 hours
    Sitting on Sandusky Bay, this large beach town occupies 26 miles of Lake Erie’s shoreline. After exploring the popular amusement park Cedar Point, visitors can relax on the mile-long Cedar Point Beach, set sail from the marina or hang out at one of the many parks and piers scattered across the city.
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25 Things to Do in Cincinnati When It's Hot AF Outside

Summer in Cincinnati can be sweltering, but there’s no lack of cool ways to spend your days — both literally and figuratively.…

By CityBeat Staff

Ride the 11 original attractions at Kings Island
This summer marks Kings Island’s 50th anniversary. The amusement park staked its claim in Mason in 1972 as a replacement for the longtime — and frequently flooded — favorite Coney Island. While Coney only closed from 1971-1973 before reopening its attractions along the banks of the Ohio River, many of its classic rides (and employees) made their way to Kings Island. According to King Island’s area manager, digital marketer and roller coaster-enthusiast Don Helbig, there were only 60 attractions when the new theme park opened; today, there are more than 100. While we have loved and lost many favorites to retirement (RIP Phantom Theater), these 11 attractions have been around since the park opened in 1972, though several have been renamed, multiple times: Eiffel Tower, Dodgem, Grand Carousel, The Racer, K.I. & Miami Valley Railroad, Monster, The Scrambler, Peanuts’ Off-Road Rally (fka Pee Wee Raceway), Linus’ Beetle Bugs (fka Funky Phantom), Race for Your Life Charlie Brown (fka the Kings Mills Log Flume) and Woodstock Express (fka The Beastie). visitkingsisland.com.
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Everything We Saw During the Smashing Pumpkins Show at PromoWest Pavilion at OVATION

While it may not be the “cool” answer these days, The Smashing Pumpkins remains the only answer for many Xennials. Need to…

By Deirdre Kaye

Everything We Saw During the Smashing Pumpkins Show at PromoWest Pavilion at OVATION
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Cincinnati's Best Burgers and Veggie Burgers According to CityBeat Readers

Every year, CityBeat publishes the Best Of Cincinnati®, wherein readers and staffers alike decide which bars are the booziest, which people are…

By CityBeat Staff

No. 9 Overall Best Burger (Non Chain): Bard’s Burgers & Chili
    3620 Decoursey Ave., Covington
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This 1920s Mansion in Indian Hill is for Sale for $3.7 Million

The historic "Carter Farm," located at 8065 Spiritwood Ct. in Indian Hill, has been listed for sale. The nearly 13,000-square-foot home sits on…

By CityBeat Staff

This 1920's Mansion in Indian Hills is for Sale for $3.7 Million
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20 Greater Cincinnati DORA Districts for Drinking While Wandering

DORA districts — or Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas — are a fun fact of life in Greater Cincinnati. In these specific spaces,…

By Bryn Dippold, CityBeat Staff

Hamilton
Hamilton has one of the first DORAs in the Greater Cincinnati area, which launched in 2018. The Hamilton DORA is open 9 a.m.-midnight daily, with Richard’s Pizza, Municipal Brew Works, Pinball Garage and others serving up DORA beverages.
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23 Essential Cincinnati Creamy Whips You Need to Visit This Summer

If you grew up in Cincinnati — or even in the Midwest — you know that when your favorite neighborhood creamy whip…

By CityBeat Staff

Whipty-Do!
    2529 Montgomery Road, Maineville
    Whipty-Do! opened its doors in May of 2009, when owners Joe and Kristen Fields turned their love of ice cream into a colorful brick-and-mortar shop. They began serving blue ice cream in 2010, and customers drive from as far as Columbus and Indianapolis to stock up on the stuff with coolers and dry ice in tow.
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16 Rentals with Pools to Cool Off at Around the Cincinnati this Summer

Summer means it’s time to take a trip, and what better way to relax away from the hustle and bustle of everyday…

By CityBeat Staff

Lavish Downtown Condo
   Downtown Cincinnati
    From $169/night | Hosts 2 guests
    “You will have access to a luxurious one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo during your stay, along with a ton of great amenities throughout the building. The spacious open concept living area is the ideal place to kick back and stream your favorite shows. Enjoy views of the beautiful city skyline and river from the rooftop lounge featuring grills and fire pits. Work, dine, and relax all from the comfort of City Club. Grab a bite to eat at the restaurant with outdoor dining, a cafe, and fully stocked bar or take a dip in the picturesque swimming pool and hot tub.” — Airbnb
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This Historic East Side Estate Once Home to the University of Cincinnati's President is for Sale for $2.7 Million

Built in the year 1900, this massive 8,000-square-foot brick and stone home was once home to the president of the University of Cincinnati.…

By CityBeat Staff

Twin Hills Ridge
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25 Kid-Friendly Cincinnati Spots Where Parents Can Get a Damn Drink

Let's all raise a glass to parents. It's not an easy job — but someone's gotta do it. And sometimes that job,…

By CityBeat Staff

Porch at Washington Park
    
    1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine
    Head over to Washington Park and enjoy a selection of local beer, seasonal cocktails, canned wine and more. The bar offers seating on the porch or on the lawn, so BYOB (bring your own blanket). Tables and heaters are located under the covered patio for when the weather isn't cooperating. Kids can enjoy the massive lawn and playground at the park and for dog parents out there, Washington Park offers a dog park for pups to play and get their zoomies out.
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30 Activities to Put On Your Cincinnati Summer Bucket List

Summer is right around the corner, and for those ready to leave their cabin fever behind, there are plenty of ways to…

By CityBeat Staff

Visit Sharonville's The Root Beer Stand
    11566 Reading Road, Sharonville
    Opened as an A&W Root Beer Stand in 1957, the now family-owned restaurant makes secret-recipe root beer (available by the jug) using water from the property’s 280-foot-deep well. But don’t miss out on the food — the secret-recipe chili for the eatery’s famous foot-long coney dogs is to die for. Open seasonally.
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11 Original Kings Island Rides That Have Been in Operation Since the Park Opened

This summer marks Kings Island’s 50th anniversary. The amusement park staked its claim in Mason in 1972 as a replacement for the…

By Maija Zummo

Monster
Looking like a giant black octopus, this ride — from Coney Island — was featured in the famed The Partridge Family episode filmed at the park.
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Everything We Saw at the AJR Concert at Cincinnati's Riverbend Music Center

Indie-pop trio AJR stopped by Cincinnati on their OK Orchestra world tour on May 17. The New York-based group — made up of…

By CityBeat Staff

Everything we Saw at the AJR Concert at Cincinnati's Riverbend Music Center
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All the Photos from The Who Concert at Cincinnati's TQL Stadium

The Who finally returned to Cincinnati on May 15 at FC Cincinnati's TQL Stadium. It was the legendary rock band’s first local…

By CityBeat Staff

All the Photos from The Who's Concert at Cincinnati's TQL Stadium
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All the Photos from Planned Parenthood's 'Bans Off Our Bodies' Cincinnati Abortion Rights Rally at Fountain Square

On May 2, Politico reported on a leaked draft opinion from an unidentified U.S. Supreme Court clerk that suggested a majority of the court…

By CityBeat Staff

All the Photos from Planned Parenthood's 'Bans Off Our Bodies' Cincinnati Abortion Rights Rally at Fountain Square
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Everything We Saw at the Garth Brooks Concert at Cincinnati’s Paul Brown Stadium

After grumbling from several pandemic-related teases, Cincinnati got to see Garth Brooks finally, truly, for real this time. The city got two…

By Allison Babka

Garth
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