The cheesecakes available at The Cheesecakery are amazing and, because they are cupcake sized, you can buy a large variety and conveniently eat them in the go (i.e. a perfect road trip stop!). However, they are also fancy enough to bring to a nice event. If you aren’t in the mood for sweets, this is a great stop for a quick breakfast. They have a variety of healthy food that fits just about any dietary need and is close to the highway for those just passing through on the way to greater adventures!
I'll admit a little bias, as I've been a fan of Edward Lee's for some time. But even accepting that, this was one of the best meals I've had. We got the fried chicken dinner plate and pork shoulder as our entrees, and both meals were swoon worthy. Oh, and, if they ask if you want to try the house-made hot sauce--an empathic yes would be the appropriate response. The ambiance itself is a little strange, as it reminded me of an old bowling alley, but I actually loved that because it felt comfortable and relaxed. The prices were completely reasonable for the quality of the food (our meal was around $50, including cocktails and dessert), and we will definitely be coming back.
This is, by far, one of my favorite places in Cincinnati. I've been there more times than I can remember, and I keep finding reasons to go back. The special exhibits are always interesting--especially when they curate retrospectives on fashion. Plus, as all of the other reviewers have stated, admission is free. The staff are always pleasant, and I don't think I've ever had a bad day at the art museum. And, if you need more reason to go, it is in Eden Park, which is a great place to walk around and explore. You can fill an entire day with adventure at no cost. How awesome is that?
I was extremely moved by this park and museum center. I really can't say anymore than please go. It's not a flashy museum, but it contains great information, and it is powerful to see the place where one of the most important events in the history of women's rights history took place. Plus, it is free, so there is really no reason not to go.
We only went on the American side of the falls and, to be honest, I was pretty excited to leave. The surrounding town is run-down and smells strongly of sulfur. The area immediately surrounding the Falls is, essentially, a giant mall of tourism with millions of opportunities for you to spend your hard-earned money on cheap nonsense or cheap/chain restaurants. Now, all that being said, I really do think our trip was worth it, because the Falls were absolutely breathtaking. We stayed for awhile in the surrounding park area and took some pictures of the Falls. It was something that I'm definitely glad we did, and I would like to come back with a passport and journey over to the Canadian side.
We stayed here for one night while we explored Portland. It was a nice stay and very close to a pier and beach. There is also an amusement park with an arcade near the hotel. Our room was comfortable and clean, and the staff was very hospitable. You do get a free breakfast (bagels and scones, nothing too fancy but yummy all the same), and they leave coffee and cookies out for most of the day, so you can pop in and grab some whenever. It is about thirty minutes away from Downtown Portland, which may be a downside for some, but I found this to be more relaxing, as we pretty much had a beach to ourself in the evening. My only complaints about our experience at all was they were a little heavy handed on the potpourri in our room and I pretty much had a headache the entire stay from the strong smell, and the Wi-Fi did not work in our room. But if you don't have an aversion to strong, flowery smells, I would definitely recommend this place.
We added this to our trip, and then almost skipped it when we got there. I am so glad that we did not. It is just, basically, a museum of life-sized models of famous horror movie monsters. However, the displays are extremely decorative and there is movie trivia with every exhibit. If you are a fan of horror movies, this place should be on your list. Plus, they add 2-3 exhibits a year, so it is ever-changing.
The memorial is on a side street, in the main part of town. It is a quick walk through, and while not very flashy, is a great place for introspection and remembrance, especially when compared with the other more touristy parts of the town. It is also adjacent to a cemetery that is open to the public, and contains very old grave stones, which were interesting to peruse.
We went on a Tuesday afternoon in September and were not required to pay anything to get in (I guess. No one was at the gate to collect our money). That being said the lighthouse tour and carousel were both closed and not accessible to the public. The area itself is nice and we were able to take a lot of great pictures. The lighthouse was nice, but I was a little underwhelmed, as it was not very large or ornate. I don't know if I would pay $30, as some precious reviewers indicated was the admission price, but it was a nice ocean-viewing spot. Also: the restrooms were very clean for park restrooms, which is always a good thing!
We stopped by for a few drinks before dinner. They had a good selection of mixed drinks, and the sonic screwdrivers we had were delicious. It is packed with interesting things to look at it, and the Tardis/bathroom is awesome inside and out--make sure to look at the signatures above the toilet. The staff was really nice, as well. And even offered to take pictures for us when we said we were from out-of-town. To top it all off, it sounds like they have interesting regularly scheduled events. For example, tonight they were screening Poltergeist, as part of a series of horror movie screenings on Monday nights. Definitely a must see for any Whovians in the area, or really anyone who has pseudo-geeky interests.