Cincinnati, Ohio: Unexpectedly, It's Pretty Awesome

[@BLUJAI100]

Fun fact the Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company used to have a huge light up Christmas train display every year for kids with cookies and hot cocoa. Core childhood memory along with playing with the acoustics inside the Museum Center in west end

[@alan30189]

Those trains and more are now in the museum center.

[@johnvance5168]

The skyline from 75 north into cincinnati from Kentucky is the best view of the skyline

[@daisymay9792]

Oh yeah, go though the cut in the hill and BAM there it is! I feel proud every time.

[@cyndi.K9090]

It is pretty awesome! Day or night!

[@williamtucker4182]

I was born and raised in New York City. Moved out to OH in my 30's. I will tell you that Cincy is a fantastic place to live. It's June and the downtown area is bustling. There are terrific restaurants and lots of them. We have the Reds, The Bengals and FC Cincinnati soccer. There is a lot of culture at the civic center with shows and concerts. So, as a guy who came from The Big Apple I give Cincinnati, OH a big thumbs up!

[@a.a.d.9704]

how much does the acceptable stodio or a one bed apartment costs there? in a more or less acceptable part of the city....to begin with, is it OK to live right in the city (not suburbs)? thank you.

[@coopgm]

Cincinnati is a city that I think is on the brink of another boom. It’s very beautiful and has a lot to offer!

[@PG-is9vr]

Cincinnati has everything including low cost of living. I agree that it will boom soon.

[@These-nutz]

Not really

[@These-nutz]

@@PG-is9vr rent has went up 2-3 hundred dollars on the month, house sales have almost doubled with the last few years

[@Striker52C]

@missA m Higher demand for housing could be one reason but rent has gone up as a whole across the country

[@These-nutz]

@missA m that’s pretty much everywhere now days though,

[@nancyl3843]

I grew up around Cincy and love the town. Many happy memories there. Thank you for this one.

[@tabaxikhajit4541]

A Cincinnati resident most of my life, one of the reasons I will likely never leave is the weather. It rarely is too hot or too cold, we have enough rain to keep things lush and green most of the year, and enough sun to get out often and enjoy our parks and cozy neighborhoods. Thanks for the balanced video. I think I'll go get some Skyline now!

[@Qwijebo]

Once you've experienced a winter wind chill in Cincy you can live through anything

[@JackycClark]

Ohio truly is one of the safest places weatherwise . An occasional tornado or ice storm but nothing compared to most parts of the country .

[@JackycClark]

​@@Qwijebo Never stopped the Bengals did it ?

[@davidl570]

@@Qwijebo As a Cincinnatian, I concur!

[@Sh00terMcGavinXL]

I'm taking a road trip down to Cincinnati to the Hard Rock Casino later on today, I will definitely stop by a Skyline Chili I've been wanting to try it for a long time.

[@MikeLikesChannel]

Cincy is by far the prettiest city in Ohio. The hills are gorgeous.

[@davidl570]

Prettiest downtown architecture too! The skyline is really a thing of beauty, day or night. (Those aerial shots in this video are proof).

[@marycrumbacher3821]

Born and raised and still live in Cincinnati , thanks for visiting the city and showing it some love ❤️ The colorful tiles you saw on the outside of that building are Rookwood Tiles ..a Cincinnati Company/ maker of Pottery. Very well known in the area and around the world , began in 1880 By a Longworth , another famous Cincinnati Family . There is definitely alot of history in our city and we'll worth another visit.

[@jeffjay9350]

my wife has a few rookwood tiles. they are very nice

[@JackycClark]

Ohio was the birthplace of many , many things . And being on the river Cincinnati has endless stories to tell .

[@richardduerr9983]

Thanks!

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you, Richard!!

[@bobdroll6381]

WKRP in Cincinnati was not only a great show, but also had one of the greatest theme songs of all time. Impossible for me to listen to now without feeling a nostalgic knot in my stomach. That's a good thing...I think.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Man, I loved that show . Never missed it.

[@austinbecton5341]

I moved here last summer and I’m absolutely loving it. It’s hard to find walkable cities in America, but downtown delivers. It even has both a full grocery store and Findlay market of course. I never have to drive!

[@joeottolino8928]

Ever feel unsafe? About to make a move there myself. Looking at apartments a block or two south of Liberty St

[@austinbecton5341]

@@joeottolino8928 I don’t recommend living in OTR. Lots of noise because it’s a party district. Live in one of the downtown apartment towers imo

[@beingL]

Great to see a fresh perspective on the city I grew up in.

[@mccuenoirfilms]

I love our city! Thanks for visiting! We are so lucky to have the amount of historical architecture that we have. The city over all is very safe, but you're correct, crime exists in very small concentrated areas. OTR is a stunning time capsule of late 19th and early 20th century architecture.

[@mccuenoirfilms]

Did you guys make it to Findlay Market? It's Ohio's oldest continuously operated public market and its a true gem of our city!

[@JackycClark]

OTR is the 2nd scariest place I've ever been . A section of D.C. is the 1st .

[@mccuenoirfilms]

@@JackycClark Why?

[@floydthompson8668]

We have a saying in Cincinnati, "If you don't like the weather, wait a minute". The contrast between OTR and the central business district is a history lesson even many Cincinnatians are not aware of.

[@mikedeitz2924]

yep where the city cleans and where they dont ..

[@ImNotaRussianBot]

Really, you think that "saying" is unique. Please. -A Cincinnatian

[@mq9demo]

that saying exists across Midwest

[@jasch5847]

They have that saying in like 400 other cities around the world too.

[@kevinerose]

@@jasch5847 Yeah but we really mean it here. lol

[@DiamondGirl333]

Just a drive across the Mighty Ohio River is beautiful Northern Kentucky. There is an epic Aquarium. The famous Newport on the Levy. Lots of nightlife on the river. Also, the area is very historical with some spectacular architecture. Not to be missed is the revolving restaurant at the Raddison. You can see the Cincinnati skyline from up there and I guarantee you it is a breathtaking view.

[@cathrynmartin4395]

Ah, but you know that's a part of Cincinnati, too! I lived in several areas, but my heart is in Dayton, Kentucky where the Levee (as in Newport on the Levee) begins or ends (however you see it). Even though my address was in KY, I worked in downtown Cincinnati and drove across one of three bridges each day. I look at it like the rooms of your home. Dayton may have been my "bedroom" but downtown Cincy was my "living room!" Both sides of the river happen to have been my "kitchen!!!" :D

[@DiamondGirl333]

@@cathrynmartin4395 Me too! I worked in Ohio but lived in Northern KY. I wasn't fond of that little double-dipping tax thing they did but I had a great job on Ezzard Charles. I always take the Clay Wade Bridge. I'm afraid of the Brent Spence. If I had to pick one over the other for entertainment and nightlife and natural beauty, KY hands down!

[@Rudolph_Manor]

The Radisson Reminds Me Of The Capitol Records Building In Los Angeles. 💯

[@tabaxikhajit4541]

Well said! As a long time Cincinnatian, I've lived probably half the time in NKY. It is my favorite part! I lived in a pocket of over 100 acres of woods, but my commute to downtown Cincy was @ 10 minutes. All the best views of the skyline are from NKY, with Devou Park at the top of the list.

[@piedmontatl]

It's "Newport on the Levee", not levy. But come on, Covington Police warn people not to walk alone at night in that Northern Kentucky city.

[@paulpiasta9532]

I've been in Cincinnati for ten years and I love the place. So much good food and so many great people.

[@mikesherrett8928]

I am a graduate of Xavier University in Cincinnati. I was a teacher at Cutter Junior HS just off of Liberty. My old stomping ground in and around the OVER-THE-RHINE area. That name was given to that area by immigrants that settled there for it's proximity to the river as well as the memories of their homes in Germany. Great video. Really enjoyed sharing your journey with you. One of the Great Cities of America...

[@piedmontatl]

Curious, where do you live now?

[@mikesherrett8928]

@@piedmontatl Ruskin Florida. Retired

[@paulaglasgo3748]

My uncle Philip Glasgo was the professor at Xavier University

[@mikesherrett8928]

@@paulaglasgo3748 I attended XU when there was football...kinda dates me for sure. Entered with the class of '71 and after a very short stint in St Louis with the NFL, graduated in 1974. DEFINITELY, one of the great learning experiences of my life both as a college student and interaction with the public. Great professors make for quality education. Nice to make your acquaintance, Paula.

[@bayareakid4775]

As someone who grew up in New York I can appreciate a downtown with no traffic.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Right!? I'm right there with you.

[@kmydesire12]

Im from Rockland county, I’m currently in south Florida. I need that suburb feel , traffic is crazy here too

[@Esmeraldava]

I was about to ask if this is considered traffic in Cincinnati because I live near Los Angeles & I hate the traffic lol. I know it’s nothing compared to New York though. My sister & I will be moving to Cincinnati in March. Work related for her but she want me to go so I need to find a job. Can anyone who is in Cincinnati advise me on that & also places to live or not to live? Thank you in advance.🙏🏼

[@JennerationsCreates]

@@Esmeraldava it really depends on your finances and the kind of job you're expecting to attain.

[@piedmontatl]

I don't get the no traffic. Maybe people were still working from home.

[@drock5404]

My grandparents grew up in OTR. The stories they shared about life in Cincinnati back then. I could listen for hours when they talked about it.

[@Xyz22224]

Isn’t it a fascinating place?! We visit every year and love so much about the city. You’re right- the difference between blocks is staggering. I’m from Chicago and it’s neighborhoods are completely segregated. Both options are quite sad - wish we could have a more compassionate society that took the mental health and drug addiction crisis more seriously. Thank you for highlighting this beautiful Midwest gem!

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Cincinnati is a great town. Liked it far more than I thought I would. :)

[@kevinerose]

As far as the metropolitan area goes, there is a saying here that every good neighborhood is just 2-3 blocks from a bad neighborhood. It is really scattered about here but it seems to work out.

[@Trey_Southard_]

It is really cool but when you live there it gets boring

[@kevinerose]

@@Trey_Southard_ So true. All the excitement is on the coasts. I have a theory that the further you live away from beaches and the beach life, the more boring it becomes.

[@briansmith48]

It's like that in Columbus Ohio where I'm from. On one side of Parsons avenue you have German village, witch has been maintained as an historic area and then you have the other side witch is considered the getto. Property values on each side of the street are shockingly drastic.

[@pambroderick4275]

The beautiful old tall building you commented on a couple times is the Carew Tower. It’s on the register of National Historic Landmarks, and it has some beautiful architecture inside, especially in the Hilton Cincinnati Netherlands Plaza hotel that’s in Carew Tower. The restaurant is more high end and is gorgeous! Carew Tower has an observation deck at the top of the building with some of the best views of the city and the surrounding area, but it’s been temporarily (hopefully) closed for about 2 years. So many wonderful things to experience in Cincinnati! Thanks for the tour! 😀

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

It’s really beautiful. One of my favorite buildings in the country.

[@carmenpoole6299]

Such a shame they closed carew tower!! It was so beautiful. Went to the top for a class in college... Antonelli institute of art and photography... on 7th street... I watched the arnoff being built... God I'm old lol. . Ty for taking us back for a few minutes... great video. Mmmmmmmm cheese coneys!! Going to try to sell those here In sw Florida... wish me luck!!!

[@davidneman6527]

The Carew Tower observation deck is closed, but its public areas, including the arcade, hotel lobby, and Palm Court restaurant are open. The Art Deco architecture in these areas have been wonderfully restored, and fans are encouraged to visit. Cincinnati has other great Art Deco buildings. Union Terminal/Cincinnati Museum Center is considered one of the best examples of Art Deco in the world. The Dixie Terminal, the 20th Century Theater in Oakley, and the old Burling Dairy in Bond Hill are other fine examples.

[@carmenpoole6299]

@@davidneman6527 ohh I'm very happy to hear about the Carew Tower!! Sooo happy 😊 ty!! And I know all 3 other grand places like the back of my hand ✋️!! I used to go to Oakley Theater when it WAS a movie theater 😃😃 my sweet mom took my brother and I there to see Creature from the Black Lagoon whe 3d movies first came out!!🤭 My dear grandma and aunt sis worked at Aglemesis for years.. I practically grew up there!! And omg the omnimax at Union Terminal... saw the first movie there too🙂🙂 ... anyone from CINCINNATI here reading this.. Kenny Poole the wonderful and remarkable Jazz guitarist was my uncle! His brother Mike Poole.. lol my other uncle played piano at the Heritage like no other... ohhh I can hear my beloved mother speaking g through me.. as she would te her stories of trips down memory lane 🥰 Thank you so much David Newman for sharing all of your good news about my hometown... God bless us all.

[@ImNotaRussianBot]

Used to work on the 22nd floor. Gorgeous views.

[@markbless2921]

I was born in Cincinnati in '58, lived there all my life. Traveled the world, but always went back home. That is till life had other plans for me and we just moved to New Mexico back in the spring of this year. Now, you've got me craving the chili and spaghetti! Great video.

[@drock5404]

Mmmmm. Skyline 3-way with extra chee and hot sauce! Can't forget the crackers and bib.

[@robertbroughton1443]

Should've moved to Florida. We have both the canned, and frozen Skyline in Wal Mart, Publix, and Winn Dixie. Being from Cincy, I get it as much as I can. But in the next county to the west (Pinellas), there were at least 2 restaurants there, Clearwater Beach on pier 60, and in Palm Harbor on US 19 south of Hwy 580 or south of Curlew Rd. It has been over a decade since I've been over there so I don't know if they are still there.

[@HXP1969]

I lived in New Mexico for 11 years, and I miss Green Chili Cheeseburgers!

[@Qwijebo]

Lived north of Cincy for 4 years, best time ever, friendly peeps, affordable, clean, some places like any major urban center should be avoided but not feared. Lots of opportunities too and places to visit, not to mention history, swap meets and antique shops galore. Hopefully moving back one day.

[@williamparker8318]

Gentrification has been going on for years in Cinci. They are pushing up the hill and soon Over the Rhine will be just dandy too someday. On Vine street at 17:30 is Tuckers. A well known cafe operating since the 50's by two generations. Now closed. Time marches on. The owners feed the needy when asked. Never asked for anything in return. But when a fire hit the place a few years ago, the neighborhood came out in droves to help anyway they could. I might have been dangerous up there from time to time. But it was family. Cheers.

[@Rudolph_Manor]

Right On, I Remember That On The News & I Miss Old Cincinnati, Gentrification Has Sucked The Soul Out Of Cincinnati. 💯

[@piedmontatl]

You don't think it's happening in other cities, as well. Columbus OH is amazing.

[@bryanlinville7275]

I’m 53 years old. I was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio and will always be here!!

[@pammyla66]

Skyline chili is so good I love it

[@djahant]

I love my city!! OTR was gentrified and a lot of low income people were displaced. Now there are million dollar condos so not sure that's such a great trade off. Despite all that, we have the river and views galore! That Robling Bridge at night is spectacular! Sorry you couldn't spend more time here. We have 7 mounts and they all are different and unique. I get chills just thinking about how beautiful, diverse, and special each section is. Thank you for visiting and come back soon!!

[@mattbrady8759]

I mean, it is a good trade off.

[@djahant]

@@mattbrady8759 Except no affordable housing was built to replace those units. Still no affordable housing is being built anywhere in or around Cincy.

[@kensims4086]

@@djahant exactly. I'm gonna be homeless in a few months nowhere to go I'm scared and nobody helping. They getting rid of all the affordable housing where I am, and I don't drive. Nobody cares I lost my stuff on a fire once already took me forever to get things back now I'm hit with this. It's terrible. Some people living in their cars already. Sad

[@djahant]

@@kensims4086 Ken, I'm so sorry you're going through this. I'm not sure of your circumstances. My sons and I have been living together as I think more and more people are doing the same or have roommates to spread the cost out. We are all working but I am spending 2x as much on food. I really worry about people that can't absorb that cost. Seniors, the homeless, single moms or dads. I'm not sure how to direct you for help with housing since you don't say what you're paying now or if you have any family that can help. Now, more than ever, we all need our families.

[@alsacs3635]

You mentioned 7 mounts. What is a "mount"?

[@rainbowdreamer9469]

We hail from that area of Ohio, but left back in '87. Lots of changes since then. Thoroughly enjoyed your video tour of downtown Cincinnati. We worked in downtown for several years and it was always fun going for "happy hour" after work with lots of choices. Wish you had gone inside the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza. It's Art Deco architecture and décor are amazing! Reminded me of an extravagant movie set. You did a great job narrating your video and made it quite interesting. Thanks for the memories!!!

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you! 👍

[@michaelhammond5895]

Cincinnati is a very beautiful city. We live 35 miles east of Columbus and we go to Cincinnati for short getaway weekend trips. We rode the 1 hr River boat dinner cruise in Cincinnati/Newport. I would highly recommend that.

[@rogerhallau5284]

I grew up right across the river in Covington KY. Cincinnati was a big trip for us kids when my mom would take us on a bus and do some Christmas shopping in downtown Cincinnati.There are parts of Cincinnati that I would never go in.You get to know the neighborhoods after you've lived around here for some time.

[@rcj-ns6pe]

Which spots would you not visit? I was considering moving here at one point.

[@piedmontatl]

@@rcj-ns6pe Just look up the crime data. Not many safe areas in Cincinnati, as it will show.

[@PPINV2012]

Been here since 1996....live in Lebanon but always hanging out in Cincy/Newport/Covington. Over The Rhine is gentrified now so not as dangerous. I have performed in street festivals way back in the day and I personally never had an issue. What a great place to live. Thanks for this video!!

[@ms.payton1458]

Thank you for visiting my city.... WHO DEY!!!! 🧡🖤

[@jenson1896]

WHO DEY 🧡🖤

[@Rudolph_Manor]

Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky: The Midwest & The South. 💯

[@cathrynmartin4395]

Glad you saw the good in Cincinnati. I wasn't born or raised there, but I consider it my home town. I would have loved to fill you in - on the Roebling Suspension Bridge you liked and it was the prototype for the Brooklyn Bridge. You walked Fountain Square but never took a shot of Cincinnati's famous Fountain! OTR is dangerous, but Price Hill is right there with just as much going on, especially in Lower Price Hill. That Cincinnati has the largest Oktoberfest outside of Germany - and has a very large German population so that makes sense. So much more I could say about Losantiville, Porkopolis, the Queen City - Cincinnati - but this is already a long post!

[@Ryan-yw8iz]

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[@ashleys4263]

Good info on the roebling that many do not know. However, I want to point out that OTR isn’t really dangerous any longer. There are pockets…but that danger is way worse in areas like Clifton, Avondale, Evanston, Westwood etc. The image people have of OTR from prior to 2013 is no longer a reality. I’m there several times a week and have worked down there.

[@cathrynmartin4395]

@@ashleys4263 I believe you. I have been to shows in downtown Cincy after dark and there are times I've been a bit scared with the street people that were hanging around after the show. You are walking to your car and it's just...well...scary.

[@kevinerose]

I think we are the second largest Oktoberfest outside of Germany now. I believe Ottawa has beaten us out for the past few years. But yeah very nice and everyone gets to act like a German for a few days.

[@bashiaprice9043]

@@cathrynmartin4395 What are street people?

[@thebestisyettocome4114]

I grow up in Cincinnati , Ohio. I still go home a couple times a year. I lived in Hyde Pk. 9 miles out of the city. Today OTR is the place to be if you live there. Today Aiken, SC is home. Gated community and golf. Cincinnati , will always be my hometown USA. She is the Queen city of the mid west.

[@mr.whisper3338]

An architecturally gorgeous city that people don't think about until sports begin for the year.

[@piedmontatl]

He missed Union Terminal in the West End. That's amazing.

[@rahimi4762]

Yep. The Museum Center

[@cityexplorertop5]

There is actually a gem called the Findlay Market in the middle of the rough area you drove through which was there long before the other side of Over-the-Rhine was revitalized.

[@piedmontatl]

It is a gem, but a recent news item from the city's daily newspaper, Enquirer, says there is a vehicle break-in epidemic underway in OTR.

[@dopeMike_]

Cool video. First time Id heard of Nati Chili. First time Id seen that city.

[@justinbryson352]

I really loved Skyline chilli. They had Skyline Chilli restaurants in Louisville KY, where I lived for 3 years. I really want some after seeing this video, lol. I would always get 2 of the Chilli dogs, with no hot dog on it, lol. I just really loved the Chilli and cheese part so much. The thing I hated was that they would hardly give you any Chilli, and they would overload it with Cheese. I am like, please at least make it equal parts chilli and cheese, which they would not do, lol. Still loved it though. Now I am missing Louisville, thinking about it. Really love your videos. They are so amazing.

[@LenHealsU]

Absolutely LOVE all your scenic videos! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you, Len! 😀

[@Rudolph_Manor]

Cincinnati has its ups and downs, it's just like every city in America. 💯

[@riverview9320]

You did a great job. Yeah - Skyline's the best. A little further west on Liberty you would have been at Findlay Market near where old Crosley Field was.

[@triode1]

I lived in Cincinnati 1970-1972….downtown was great-new Fountain Square, great department stores like Pogue's and Closson's, the Gibson Hotel, the Christmas model train display of Cincinnati G&E, the Reds and Johnny Bench, the great park system, and Grater’s ice cream. I lived in Walnut Hills and Hyde Park…..I miss the town, especially Mt. Adams.

[@piedmontatl]

Why did you leave then?

[@richardduerr9983]

I love it that you had a good time there and enjoyed some unique Ohio food. I'm from Hamilton, about 20 miles north of Cincinatti. I left there to join the Navy in 1984 and have been living in Philadelphia since 1987, but still occasionally go there to visit family. I'm glad my hometown area left a good impression on you and your sweet wife. Ohio is a good place I think, but for a young person it lacks promising opportunities, that's why I bailed out by joining the Navy in 1984, but five of my older siblings (of nine) stayed and have managed to get by, so there's that. Still, I'm glad that I'm here in Philly and not there, but I will not deny that it was a good place to grow up.

[@bobfitzpatrick8952]

Carew Tower (8:04 in) was the first place I ever encountered a revolving door as a child. In the late 1970's one of my uncles was chief of security of the Netherland Hilton Hotel inside of it, and actually took care of Elvis when he went there in 77. It's a thin building, kind of like looking at a book from the side.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

I love Cincinnati's downtown. One of my favorite's in the country.

[@piedmontatl]

It is a shame that the Carew Tower is nearly empty and bankruptcy. A recent news report says it is months behind on its bills, almost had it power cut off.

[@NoseyFloridaGirl]

Moved away in 2016 but I still remember all the places you highlighted. ❤

[@gnomevoyeur]

I’m coming to visit the USA from Australia in June. Cincinnati is on my itinerary. I really want to try goetta and the local chili. I’m old enough to remember WKRP. Is there anywhere related to the show to check out?

[@COUPEntertainment]

Welcome to our city, and let me know if you want any recommendations. Skyline is the best known Cincinnati chili with many locations all over the state and Kentucky, but there also many single location mom and pop Cincinnati Chili places that do a good job. You can find Goetta at almost any breakfast restaurant in town - Glier's is probably the most popular brand you can buy in stores, but you can also get various takes on the recipe at delis around town such as Eckerlin Meats in Findlay Market (which you should definitely visit if you have a chance - closed on Mondays). I think most people like Goetta with an over easy egg (it's a nice mix), but some places also make a good goetta, egg, and cheese omelette.

[@SunriseSong-v6d]

You should also check out Amish country in Holmes county Ohio. It's a truly unique experience with attractions you won't find anywhere else in the US.

[@user-pq5fn7ih7w]

Lived there 10 years....now across the river in covington/independence....love it here with woods all around...love the area and a big Reds fan now....beautiful area all around.

[@piedmontatl]

You're really not in Cincinnati nor Covington, more like a rural area

[@user-pq5fn7ih7w]

@piedmontatl I'm in south covington...near independance

[@kimcircagirl474]

I absolutely love that! it's clean. I saw that in another picture and I'm like wow it looks clean there so you have actually sealed that question for me 😆😁🙌

[@spidercherry108]

I love the close up on detail of architecture. Thanks.

[@khaterehlunden5136]

Thank you very much for Beautiful video from Ohio

[@nathanprofitt3224]

Man, I wish I could have been your tour guide!!! There was sooooo much more to see. I was born in Cincy but moved away in 2003. Still love all of the neat old architecture, some of the most beautiful art deco from the turn of the 20th century. Love Skyline, Gold Star, and Camp Washington chili!!!

[@BLUJAI100]

The observation deck was an adventure . Glad I experienced it as a kid

[@michaelj.richards]

I currently live in Pittsburgh and grew up in Cincinnati. I make the trip down there a few times a year. Bring back a few bags of Grippos’ bbq chips with me!

[@marianobartolini2673]

What city would you recommend to live in? Pitts or cincinnati? I don't know which one to pick 😊

[@michaelj.richards]

@@marianobartolini2673 I personally recommend Pittsburgh, much more laid back and friendly in my opinion.

[@marianobartolini2673]

@michaelj.richards thank you michael 🙏

[@AntwaunTubbs]

@@marianobartolini2673I personally recommend you remember 2 words WHO- DEY

[@rachelbarnett6890]

I hope you had time to explore Northern Kentucky. I can imagine visiting Covington and Newport could be a really fun day trip.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

We will be.

[@joannekaiman3466]

Thank you for visiting our beautiful city of Cincinnati

[@flyoverkid55]

Cincinnati is a nice place to visit, there is a thriving downtown, plenty to see and do. It definitely has it's bad neighborhoods, what city doesn't. One of the nicest things about Cincy is the sports venues, also have a number of nice nightclubs. Across the river into Kentucky is Newport, also a nice place to spend a weekend. In addition, you're only a couple of hours from Indianapolis, Lexington, and Columbus and the area has a lot to offer. Knowing what to avoid is key.

[@BM-pg3bg]

glad you enjoyed it here! i yet to make it out to Pittsburgh but i have a feeling im gonna like it since both are river cities built on industry with great historic neighborhoods

[@cherienafo7676]

Thanks once again U @ !! (OZ here) LOVE those buildings !! wow. Spotted a Ukraine flag on one building- good to see!. The CATS?- yep, I watch out for them now !! LOL- Find myself yelling at the screen- Hey !! CAT ! CAT !. ha ha ha. I,m so hooked on your vids, I,m now going over all you've made, looking for any I,ve missed !!

[@JimVajda82]

P&G truck on the highway… that company is headquartered in Cincinnati!

[@kevinerose]

Great video on Cincinnati. It is obvious you have done your research on Cincinnati before visiting.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you, Kevin! It didn't hurt that I really liked the city.

[@isaacadk]

I've lived near Cincy my whole life and I love the buildings downtown.. Its pretty rough though, especially at night. You better know where you're at and not wander off too far lol. Love visiting for reds, bengals games though

[@LIVERPOOLandFARBEYONDNEWS]

Liberty and over the Rhine have a lot in common with my area of Bootle in Liverpool in the Uk. regarding how it looks and also the stark difference between the areas which have been developed and which are still deprived. Also a lot of the people in my city of Liverpool do not see themselves as being from England and not english and i rekon we have more in common with usa than we do with the stiff upper lipped posh english. So I get a homely feeling when i see cities like here and like philly and Baltimore cus they look so much like my area.

[@BlameItOnYourFriend]

It's weird seeing someone else talk about Cincinnati when I have lived here almost my whole life. Love this place. The people are amazing and the food is great. From when I can remember to around 22 I will say going to Over-the-Rhine was a no go zone for most people. I would go there to skateboard but that was about it.

[@paulaglasgo3748]

Hello from Cincinnati Ohio🎉😊

[@drakewatkins2624]

Awesome video thanks for posting

[@TheSwissChalet]

time to take off the facial veil

[@paulaglasgo3748]

How did you like Visiting Cincinnati Ohio I was born and raised in Cincinnati but I’m still living in Cincinnati Thank you for visiting our state

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

We loved it there. 😀

[@TheNitpicker]

I was so pumped when I heard of Cincinnati Chili the first time, tried it, it was trash, tried it again to make sure, still trash. That abomination shouldn't be allowed to be called chilli. The worst part was the mountain of plastic cheese on top.

[@AngelaPayne-y1m]

I lived in Cincinnati for four years I love it! But my husband wanted to move to Atlanta 😢

[@seanstewart3691]

yes I like your video it's a pretty good video I'm from Cincinnati Ohio and Cincinnati is a very safe place depends if you're looking for it or you draw attention to yourself only is it not safe and they have the city has been building new buildings and fixing up things all over the city and they've been trying to make more things for citizens for activities to do and we're trying to draw in people for tourist attractions and things like that I enjoyed your video I appreciate it thank you

[@The2ndOriginal]

Yess!! So happy you came here!!

[@ImNotaRussianBot]

Cincinnati is one of the few middle-sized cities that one can still buy a home.

[@piedmontatl]

Much has been written about that. It's because, people are moving out of the city, its population continues to drop. True data.

[@myidisinhim559]

Moving out of the city proper...yes. But the Cincy metro is vigorous and continues to grow and is now the largest metro area in the tri-state region...overtaking the Cleveland metro a couple years ago.

[@piedmontatl]

@@myidisinhim559 So, you admit to dumping the city. How hypocritic is that?

[@Portuco_Dream]

@@piedmontatlI wouldn’t call migrating to a a different part of a metropolitan area “dumping the city” lol

[@piedmontatl]

No. Overall, people are leaving metro Cincinnati. @@myidisinhim559

[@joshcolwill6531]

I’m glad that you enjoyed Cincinnati! I love visiting my sister there whenever I get a chance. I’ve lived in Clevland and Columbus as well and would definitely recommend visiting both. If you visit either and need recommendations on what to check out while you’re there I’d be happy to give you some places to check out.

[@briansmith48]

I was a little disappointed they didn't come to my home town of Columbus. Columbus has been going through regentrification for 25 years now. Especially on High street. German village to the Short North area, going on to the OSU campus and beyond.

[@transformationgeneration]

Over-The-Rhine, where I grew up (north of Liberty in the ruff stuff. 1958 thru 1977. with a couple of years in between in other areas but we always came back. Papaw was the caretaker of a couple of apt bldgs, Shotguns and 38's on our hips were everyday wear :) bad people plus a bunch of really good ones too.

[@Mikearice1]

Mount Adams is close to downtown, has great views of downtown and the river, and attractions like the Cincinnati Art Museum (free), playhouse in the park, and a very distinct old (and well off) neighborhood that looks like something out of old Europe. Newport across the river has an entertainment district called Newport on the Levy with an aquarium and lots of restaurants,etc. and a pedestraian bridge connecting to the Cincinnati riverfront. The historic districts in Newport and Covington include beautiful 19th century neighborhoods that look like something out of the old South. (There are really poor neighborhoods there too. It can vary drastically by block.) The Kentucky side has the advantage of great views of the Cincy skyline on the river. Newport feels like a walkable small town, except you see the Cincinnati skyscrapers right there. The Cincinnati skyline looks fantastic if come in from the Kentucky side (where the airport is).

[@teejahy808]

You were on Poplar street with the seedy part. It’s northern West End, not OTR. You missed the soccer stadium which was on central parkway and Liberty.

[@devorahstevens6194]

I've seen so many vids putting Cinci down. So, this was nice to here. I'm 62. I've been here for 60 years. I may as well been born here! 😂 Love Cinci Chili!!!

[@joebehrdenver]

Cincy has the HQs for Proctor & Gamble (and their research hub), Kroger, and Macy's. The University of Cincinnati is a powerhouse. The suburbs in the hills just north of town are lovely.

[@k.bowers8372]

There was a huge neighborhood in the west end of Cincinnati called, Kenyon -Bar, it had buildings just like over the Rhine but 3 times the size, they tore it down to build interstate 75 and the first housing project in the nation, Laurel Hones and Lincoln Courts calling it urban renewal.

[@sleepyandhollow.]

Ive been to cincinnati several times. Always enjoyed it. Im from Fl. Been thinking of a change lately and Cincinnati is one of my options. Anyone has any advice? Pros and cons?

[@ImNotaRussianBot]

You are Conservative or moderate? Catholic? German ancestry? Are obsessed with private school sports and legacies? Love goetta? Love Skyline or Gold Star chili? Are unfailingly polite in public, willing to apologize for anything remotely related to you and isn't your fault? Have "ope" in your daily vocabulary? Love Kroger? Know the East and West rivalry? (Honestly, the West is the only side that feels a weird pride. Heard "West side is the best side" too many times.) A ton of Fortune 500 companies are based here- P&G, General Motors, Kroger, Macy's, Cintas, Fifth Third Bank (not sure about it being a Fortune 500 company, but it is large), Pure Romance (a gross MLM). I can't think of anything else right now. Cheaper cost of living, nature is a little sad compared to like Denver or Ashville. How do I know this? I live in Cincinnati.

[@mylet2658]

I was raised in Florida and moved to Cincinnati and I go back to Florida often so I really know the differences. Cincy is more affordable with housing and you get paid more to work there depending on what you do. They have a better business culture here due to all the Fortune 500 companies. Florida there is more to do with. The springs beaches and sunshine. But it gets old just being hot and warm doing the year. I love the four seasons here. The traffic is much better here than Tampa Orlando and Miami. So it just depends which part of Florida where you are from and what you do for work and what you do for fun. It’s nice being able to vacation in Florida and work in Cincy.

[@Elsi-Music]

Pros: Great art scene, a compact city and downtown area, great upscale restaurants, amazing riverfront entertainment and concerts, good universities, German culture, temperate climate, Big airport that goes to many other airports, minimal traffic, it’s a clean city and relatively safe, low taxes, low housing costs, cool farmers markets. Cons: Public school districts are often poor, terrible sports, don’t go to price hill and be careful in OTR at night, nightlife is not great, not very diverse.

[@sleepyandhollow.]

Thank you all for your feedback, much appreciated

[@staceyj513]

You might wanna move to one of the areas around Cincinnati. I’m confused by all the praise Cincinnati is getting. It’s pretty bad here. Crime and killings are through the rough, addicts everywhere, we are having a housing shortage as well. Mason, Hyde park, Oakley, west Chester are much nicer areas.

[@grantmassie7138]

Also there is something like 200 murals in the city. Top for the country

[@Notsosweetstevia]

If you would’ve turned left and gone N just a few blocks you would have seen the amazing area around the UC campus. Maybe next time. 😀

[@piedmontatl]

Every city has a nice university area. I think think the vlogger was looking for unique things.

[@Desertvanlife]

We have skyline chili in the frys stores in Arizona fyi☝️......I sure miss home

[@nattramn6690]

OTR really shines when the BLINK art festival is going on it’s a really cool experience.

[@piedmontatl]

There are similar festivals in other cities.

[@yedon68]

Thanks, I wanted to see Cincinnati again! Great tour & information!

[@emmyschwartz7831]

Looking at the greater metro area, don’t forget about our first-class zoo and our amusement park, Kings Island!

[@piedmontatl]

Many cities have great zoos and many cities have amusement parks

[@emmyschwartz7831]

While that’s true, it doesn’t discredit the top quality of Cincinnati’s attractions. The Cincinnati Zoo is frequently listed within top 10 rankings of zoos in the country; USA Today readers even voted it as number one. I’ve been to dozens of zoos across the country and it’s still one of my favorites. Then Kings Island has amazing coasters, with The Beast being the longest wooden coaster in the world (and third longest overall, I believe). Plus there are events like Halloween Haunt and WinterFest, and the Zoo’s Festival of Lights is consistently spectacular!

[@ericfisher1360]

​@@emmyschwartz7831 Yeah the Zoo in Cincinnati is no joke. They have done quite alot with "Zoo Babies" that other Zoo's can only dream about.

[@TheFacelessStoryMaker]

Random storytime: my grandfather once drove across the frozen Ohio River with my mother and some of his friends who were sitting like on the top/hood of the car. Needless to say, my grandmother was not happy. He was a crazy man for sure. you should have been in Cincinnati around Super Bowl time. I watched stuff on YT of it and it was insane.

[@williamseurkamp2240]

My mother told me a story about that how her and her dad went down to see the frozen river and saw someone drive over it with a Volkswagen Beetle I think so her dad said if they can drive over it we can walk over it and they walked across the river

[@heatherfulmore3412]

That was risky.

[@Maria-fz1mu]

Man that looks good ! Love to try the chili.

[@M7U18G]

I really miss the evening cocktails. What better way to get to know the culture & personality of a city than to visit the local pub at the end of the day.

[@ThomasFritz-kb2sp]

My childhood home. Haven't seen it in years but would love too see it now that it's been over 30yrs since I last saw it. ❤

[@anitajinfla9762]

6:35 Used to be called the Carew Tower. I lived in Cincy from aged 18 in 1980 til 85. In Westwood. Gramps lived off Boudinot and Montana. Don't forget the Goetta!! I make chili and homemade Goetta often. Not as good as Gliers but pretty close. Nice video.... Ive not been there since 1991 when Grampa died... Its grown a lot..

[@piedmontatl]

Unfortunately, Westwood is in trouble. Your area is still OK, I was raised on Penrose, off Boudinot, and attended St Catherine's. No public schools for us, horrible in Cincinnati.

[@anitajinfla9762]

@@piedmontatlFamily still lives near Indian Hill and up near Dayton. My Mom and I lived up on the hill in Apts at Lafueille on Harrison. I remember she wanted me to go to the ( girls? ) Catholic school and come live with her then at age 15. Thought it was Mother Mercy? Can't recall with my 60yr old chemo brain... Lol But Id waited and moved up there at 18. My cousin says she doesnt venture over there... But did send a pic of gramps house on Craig last year. So different.... Times have changed for sure... If you look.up...3493 Craig Ave...the huge tree out front?? Mom said that was their real Christmas tree back in the early 1940s..they planted it.... She was 10 yrs old... So 1943.... 80+ yrs..

[@tfFlyer-e9w]

Hey good job with this, Cincinnati has some of the best architecture anywhere. I used to drive down vine street in OTR in the 2000’s and it has come a long way omg 😳 Skyline > Goldstar Go Bengals!!

[@piedmontatl]

"Skyline, Goldstar?" How about Jeff Ruby's and other highly-rated restaurants. Have you tried them?

[@vesturedippedinblood4450]

Goldstar all day over skyline

[@Rudolph_Manor]

​@@vesturedippedinblood4450 STRAIGHT UP. 💪🏽😎

[@davidl570]

May be in the minority, but for me, Skyline = Gold Star.

[@abathens]

Just subbed. I love all these in depth look at towns like Cincinnati that I've never been to and probably never will. But now it feels like I have been there. Also a big baseball fan, so glad you were able to show us the outside of Great American Ballpark.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you for that! That is my goal, to give the viewer the feeling that they’ve seen the city, at least downtown and the area around downtown. 😀

[@piedmontatl]

Nothing like the Braves' stadium in Cobb County nor the amazing football stadium in Atlanta

[@sheilahowell4682]

The city has made some good changes. I've lived here my entire life. You're downtown. The city has spruced that part of the city up. Go to Washington Park, and The Banks! Over the Rhine has improved. Go to Washington Park. It's lovely for EVERYONE!!!!!! You went by the junk yard. That is a place I don't go too! You were in the West End. The city are making a good working progress. Only one thing Gold Star Chili is my favorite!!! Anyway, enjoy.

[@piedmontatl]

Washington Park is very small, and cannot compete with Eden Park.

[@myidisinhim559]

​@@piedmontatl What is your problem? You are leaving comments that are consistently contrary and negative. Are you insecure? Do you have anger issues? Are you jealous?

[@rhondagroeschen6395]

Respectfully, y'all forgot hot sauce on your chili. Couple of shakes over all that cheese - life-changing. I prefer Frank's over Skyline's hot sauce. Great video! Thank you. Also, you driving down Mohawk 😂. Google that street.

[@WhoDeyWorld]

There's people on those church steps when you turned on liberty at all times 😆 Thanks for the tour of my own city and giving a fresh perspective! kudos to your mom on the chili! my kids absolutely love it too! nice snag on the 83 dollar room too! ✌️

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you!!

[@kevinsealschott1090]

That church is St Francis Seraph I believe

[@aaronwatkins8973]

As a guy from Cincy, the second he crosses into The West End is hilarious. "Yeah this is bad" lol! Ive lived in a lot of the rougher parts so im not offended.

[@edwardmiessner6502]

9:08 "It could be used for mixed use." 3 flats, 1 office or shop, 1 shop. All can be rentals or condos or co-ops. It's a beautiful old building. I'm glad it was restored.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Totally agree.

[@adamschneider868]

The reason there are only 309,000 people in the city limits is actually due to the geography. It is named Cincinnati after Cincinnatus and much like rome is a city of seven hills. Since the city is surrounded by seven hills and flanked by a river, it is hard to divert traffic into the heart of the city since the only space to build living quarters is in the outskirts. The city has struggled with this issue for a long time. Interesting fact Cincinnati has 309,000 people but Greater Cincinnati has 3,000,000 people. The more you know.

[@woxyroxme]

The MSA is only 2.2 million according to the census the UA which would be considered “greater Cincinnati” is actually only 750,000. The census bureau has a screwy way of determining MSAs, Hamilton and Middletown are in the Cincinnati MSA but Springfield is separate from Dayton and they are practically next to each other.

[@piedmontatl]

No, not due to geography. At one point 520,000 lived in the city. What's happening is people continue to leave the city. Check the census tracks if you don't believe me.

[@DeadCat-42]

The area has grown extremely fast the last three years so I wouldn't be surprised if 3 million was closer to correct since the last census. I moved here in 2015 from Florida, in very happy I made the move.