Why Cincinnati? Here's Why!

I originally had this just as a status post, but LinkedIn told me it was too long, so I've copied it here to make it an article - of which it really isn't, but wanted to share some thoughts as a friend of mine is considering moving back here.

I used to look forward to the day when I waved goodbye to Cincinnati forever and left it in the dust.

However, my family is my absolute best friends, so they're the reason I've stayed here and I told myself I'd make traveling a top priority, always.

While the past couple of years hasn't allowed travel as much, I know I often take this city and all it has to offer for granted.

We can always find things to complain about, things we don't like, and every city has those "things." That's not unusual. Even the biggest, best, and brightest cities in the world have things people despise.

We also all have our own taste for things.

Cincinnati is no longer what Mark Twain said many years ago, "When the End of the World Comes, I Want To Be in Cincinnati. It Is Always Ten Years Behind the Times"

Honestly, Mark Twain would just want to be here because...it's a great place to be!

Also, this isn't a direct quote from him, but many have attributed it to be.

Proof that fake news spreads quickly, even in the 1800s when jokes like this originated. ??

Today I wanted to share with you why Cincinnati is a great place for you, your family, your friends, and anyone!

If you're looking for fun ideas for things to do, you can always check out local websites, search the events tab on Facebook, and your favorite trusty resource, Google.

There is ALWAYS something happening in Cincinnati!

Why Cincinnati?

• All 4 seasons are represented, while winter may not be ideal, it's certainly not really ever brutal. Sure, it's not sunny every day, but we're pretty lucky with our seasons!
• The ability to be in a mid-size city to a cornfield and nature within minutes.
• Professional sports, REDS, BENGALS, FC CINCY
• D1 College Sports
• Dozens of live music venues and a wide variety of music.
• The history and architecture of this city are second to none and just fascinating.
• Cincinnati is one of the most robust cultural scenes in the midwest and the only with all 5 major art disciplines represented, ballet, opera, art museum, symphony, and theatre.
• Top zoo & botanical garden in the nation
• National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
• The American Sign Museum
• Krohn Conservatory
• Literally, museums, we have great ones..and so many. Taft, Art, Union Terminal...I could go on.
• Smale Park, and Eden Park
• USA Today ranked Cincinnati Parks as one of the top 3 urban park systems in the United States.
• You have a variety of different eclectic environments all within 20 to 30 minutes of each other - a completely different vibe in such close vicinities.
• The street art. Google "Cincinnati Street Art" and go explore! There are over 100+ murals just in the downtown region alone.
• Cincinnati & Hamilton County Library ranks as one of the busiest in the country - BOOKS!
• Coney Island, Kings Island, and more...
• The food scene is already known and even more up-and-coming now - but we're home to several award-winning chefs and restaurants.
• Cincinnati has one of the highest breweries per capita, with over 80 breweries in the region - you're set! The German heritage runs deep here, check out the architecture too!
• Recently ranked as one of the best places to live in the country based on the quality of life, job marketing, the value of living, etc.
• Our education system, Cincinnati is known for excellent public and private education, 66 Cincinnati area schools are listed in the top high school rankings and Cincinnati high schoolers have a higher college readiness score than other similarly sized cities.
• Our hospital systems - certainly Children's, but being so close to so many hospitals that can provide excellent, quality care, is something so many take for granted.
• Artworks Cincinnati
• Music Hall
• One of the top food markets in the WORLD - Findlay Market
• Cincinnati is known as a friendly, welcoming town - yes, this will surprise a lot of you from here - but it is!
• Events from Taste of Cincinnati, Blink, Flying Pig, Oktoberfest, and more.

I could go on, but hey, if you haven't been here - give it a try!

I found this blog post that describes so many of the great things I mentioned above, make sure to visit it: https://www.camelsandchocolate.com/reasons-to-go-to-cincinnati/