With only about 11 months left in Cincinnati, it's clearly time to make the most of our time in this place! So I've put together a new type of 30 before 30 list - a list of 30 things to do around Cincinnati before June 30. Some are things that we already love and want to make sure we fit in one more time before we leave, and some are things I've always meant for us to do or try - and there's nothing like a list to get me to actually make them happen.
Visit/tour...
1. Rhinegeist for beer and games
2. Sharon Woods at Christmas to see the lights (complete: December 2014)
3. King's Island (complete: June 2015)
4. UC's campus (complete: May 2015)
5. downtown via a walking tour
4. UC's campus (complete: May 2015)
5. downtown via a walking tour
Eat...
7. seafood at The Anchor (complete: October 2014)
9. brunch at Taste of Belgium (complete: March 2015)
10. tapas at Abigail Street (complete: November 2014)
10. tapas at Abigail Street (complete: November 2014)
Finally try...
11. running on the Loveland Trail (complete: October 2014)
12. running the Hyde Park Blast
13. a restaurant in Covington (complete: Bouquet and Riverside Korean, July 2014)
14. pizza from the truck at my local farmer's market
15. a wine tasting at Trader Joe's or The Wine Merchant (complete: Wine Merchant, September 2014)
13. a restaurant in Covington (complete: Bouquet and Riverside Korean, July 2014)
14. pizza from the truck at my local farmer's market
15. a wine tasting at Trader Joe's or The Wine Merchant (complete: Wine Merchant, September 2014)
One last...
16. wander around the art museum (which is always free! love it) (complete: November 2014)
17. sundae from Graeter's (complete: June 2015)
18. takeout from our favorite little Thai/Indian/pizza/taco places (complete: Mazunte, A Tavola, Bangkok Bistro, Shaan)
19. session of watching tennis at the Western & Southern Open (complete: August 2014)
20. race downtown (complete: May 2015)
On the homefront...
21. eat on the deck (complete: spring 2015)
22. photograph every room in our house (complete: blog house tour, September 2014)
23. host a party (complete: cupcake party, July 2014)
24. walk to Coffee Please to work for the day (complete: spring 2015)
25. grow and eat some yummy veggies (complete: summer 2014)
Kiddie fun...
27. play at the Children's Museum (complete: October 2014)
27. visit the Cincinnati Zoo (complete: April 2015)
28. take Henk to Great American Ballpark for his 1st baseball game
29. play at Washington Park (complete: June 2015)
30. go to story time at the Blue Manatee (complete: August 2014)
What would be some must-do things you'd put on a list for your city if you were moving away soon? I bet seeing other people's lists would make for good vacation planning. And Cincinnati friends, let me know if you want in on any of this fun!
p.s. via Jacqueline, a great article on 12 reasons to love Cincinnati. Totally agree - and now I feel even more sad about moving away in a year.
16. wander around the art museum (which is always free! love it) (complete: November 2014)
17. sundae from Graeter's (complete: June 2015)
18. takeout from our favorite little Thai/Indian/pizza/taco places (complete: Mazunte, A Tavola, Bangkok Bistro, Shaan)
19. session of watching tennis at the Western & Southern Open (complete: August 2014)
20. race downtown (complete: May 2015)
On the homefront...
21. eat on the deck (complete: spring 2015)
22. photograph every room in our house (complete: blog house tour, September 2014)
23. host a party (complete: cupcake party, July 2014)
24. walk to Coffee Please to work for the day (complete: spring 2015)
25. grow and eat some yummy veggies (complete: summer 2014)
Kiddie fun...
27. play at the Children's Museum (complete: October 2014)
27. visit the Cincinnati Zoo (complete: April 2015)
28. take Henk to Great American Ballpark for his 1st baseball game
29. play at Washington Park (complete: June 2015)
30. go to story time at the Blue Manatee (complete: August 2014)
What would be some must-do things you'd put on a list for your city if you were moving away soon? I bet seeing other people's lists would make for good vacation planning. And Cincinnati friends, let me know if you want in on any of this fun!
p.s. via Jacqueline, a great article on 12 reasons to love Cincinnati. Totally agree - and now I feel even more sad about moving away in a year.
I am happy to join you for #11, #12 and #20!
ReplyDelete#13 go to Ottos!
Love this list! How fun!! I've been meaning to go back to Rhinegeist - if you need a partner let me know! The W&S Tennis Open is lots of fun too -- totally underrated.
ReplyDeleteI love this list...and I am going to steal some things from it. I didn't even know about the Sharon Woods holiday lights!!?? I'm putting that on my list for this year. (thanks for the shout out!) :)
ReplyDeleteI need to do a list like for this Kansas City!
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful! I'll definitely keep this list in mind if I ever plan a trip to Cincinnati! I love creating these lists myself and it's equally as fun to see others create their lists and mark things off - good luck (:
ReplyDeleteHP blast will really be the last thing you do! it's always the last saturday in June!
ReplyDeleteI think you should add these things: Take photos at some of the Art works murals (or the awesome clay street mural in OTR)... Take Ginger to Washington Park dog park (can be coupled with #29).... have a drink on the roof of the Residence Inn downtown ... go to Jungle Jims and buy fun/interesting/outlandish foods & wine then take them for a picnic on the sprawling grounds in Ault Park .... Attend a City Flea in OTR ... Eat at Riverside Korean in Covington
Perfect list. I think you covered all the must see spots, but if I think of anything else I will let you know.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great list, it's actually making me really want to visit Cincinnati! (I've never been there before.) I think you have all the good stuff (ice cream, food, ball games) covered!
ReplyDeleteGreat list! I'll have to add a few of these to my Cincy bucket list too! What about a Bengals game?! :)
ReplyDeleteOh, I love the Newport Aquarium! And, obviously, Graeter's. And Dixie Chili.
ReplyDeleteThis list is a great idea!
I second the call for a trip to City Flea. I'd also add biking the Loveland Trail (in addition to your run), attending the Red's Opening Day Parade, donuts from Holtman's, and a show at the Aronoff or Music Hall.
ReplyDeleteI'm working on the 31 after 31 list for you ...
ReplyDeletewalk the boardwalk and pier in Grand Haven
City Marketplace for brunch (Grand Rapids)
Grove, Greenwell, Trillium Haven, Electric Cheetah - GR dining
Salt of the Earth cafe - Fennville
The Beach House - Holland (excellent margaritas)
Roof top dining at Kirby Grill (Grand Haven)
Take Henk for his first pronto pup - Grand Haven
Art Prize - we recommend booking a room at the JW Marriot, just sayin'
HSRT
John Ball Zoo with henk
Take the train to Chicago
GR Symphony with your parents' season tickets
Apple picking at Crane's - Fennville
Blueberry picking - Holland
Climb Mt. Pisquah (Holland) and Mt. Baldy (Saugatuck)
Bike from Holland to Grand Haven
Dune hiking (Ludington, Saugatuck, Norton Shores)
5/3 Riverbank Run
Cardio tennis with your mother
Fireworks & Festivals: Tulip Time, Coast Guard, Celebration on the Grand
Take Henk to Dutch Village
Snow shoe in Riley Woods
Paddle board in Lake MI or Lake Mac or Pigeon Creek
Take a family picture with Big Red
Tour/taste Virtue Cider (Fennville)
Eat a Tommy Turtle at Cap'n Sundae
Introduce Henk to The Peanut Store
Kill hours at Schuler Books or The Bookman
really, can't wait for you to move back!
so many good things to do!! im sending this list to my best friend (she is from cincy)! have you had bbq at montgomery inn? that place changed my mind about bbq and now i love it! xo jillian - cornflake dreams
ReplyDeleteI love lists! I can't imagine leaving Minneapolis (and probably never will due to the family business and everything), but my list would likely consist of mostly restaurants and shops. :) And here marks my catching up to all the posts on your blog. Whew.
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