Melissa & Brian
Exploring the Queen City
Skyline Chili
You can't come to Cincinnati and NOT eat Cincinnati Chili. While are are many places that serve this delicacy, if you ask Melissa (and most people) they will say Skyline is the best! This location is the original and where it all started!
Sotto
One of the best restaurants in Cincinnati - period. Although Brian wouldn't know because Melissa has never taken him. Be sure to make your reservation well ahead of time. If you go, please don't mention it to Brian, as he will be jealous.
The Eagle
Best fried chicken in Cincinnati. Good food at a good price and it is where the locals eat. You can also make a reservation, which we recommend.
Maplewood Kitchen and Bar
If it's brunch you're after either Saturday before the wedding or Sunday, then look no further. This is another place where locals eat.
Rhinegeist Brewery
You could spend the entire day doing brewery tours (not recommended before the wedding, but feel free to knock yourself out on Friday or Sunday), but if you have to go to only one brewery while in Cincinnati, we recommend you check out Rhinegeist!
Graeter's Ice Cream
Don't come to Cincinnati and leave without trying Graeter's Ice Cream. Melissa's favorite flavor is the black raspberry chip.
American Sign Museum
No clue how both articles missed this gem. This would have probably been our wedding venue if the Cincinnati Art Museum hadn't been available.
ArtWorks
Cincinnati has so many interesting and cool murals to see by just walking around Over-the-Rhine, but if you want a more formal tour, you can check out this one from Artworks Cincinnati.
Cincinnati Museum Center
Still a functioning Amtrak train station, the Cincinnati Museum Center houses not one, not two, but THREE different museums! See the of Museum of Natural History and Science, Cincinnati History Museum, or the Children's Museum, or see all three - just don't miss our wedding (hahaha)
Smale Riverfront Park
Given Cincinnati is right along the Ohio River, you don't want to miss an opportunity to stroll along the river and take in the beautiful views of all the many bridges.
Krohn Conservatory
This place is awesome! It is a huge greenhouse and does seasonal displaces depending on the time of year.
Newport Aquarium
While not technically in Cincinnati, the Newport Aquarium is worth the short trip across the river.
Cincinnati Art Museum
While you will all get to see the Cincinnati Art Museum since it is the venue for the wedding, we will note the wedding starts at 5 pm on Sat AFTER the museum is closed to the public; so, to truly see and enjoy our favorite spot in Cincinnati consider visiting at another point during your trip. Best of all - it's free!