Hi Everyone:
Cincinnati, Ohio had a happening on the above dates because something new hit our city called "Blink Cincinnati". Pervious years, Cincinnati Celebrated The Luminosity Light Show which was a Laser Light Show that was shown on Cincinnati Music Hall Front Walls for about 1 1/2 hours as the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra played many different tunes to the dancing lights and dvd type videos displayed on the building....
This year two brilliant young gentlemen came up with a unique idea called "Blink Cincinnati". Blink Cincinnati means an Inter Active Art Light Show----
From the Cincinnati Banks (River Front) 2nd Street along the total Streetcar Route up Main St to Twelve Street to Elm Street (Over the Rhine Area) and down Race Street to Central Parkway to Walnut St (to Fountain Square) and then onto the Banks. There were luminaries on buildings, moving light art items, etc, etc. The crowd was estimated to be near 1 million people who visited this art show on this 4 night event that started at 7PM and lasted till 11PM. Social Media was very pleased with the turn out and the businesses along the 3.6 mile streetcar route just thrived. (Including other businesses in the general area). People bought a ticket on the Bell Connector Streetcar for $2.00each and could ride and jump off at any stop to see the continuous show. Besides all the bars, restaurants, and beer halls, had great business. The Bell Connector ran all Five of there streetcars and the crowds were over whelming. I am sure this event will happen next year at this time. The Cincinnati Police Department said the crowds were very well behaved. It was estimated that the Streetcar carried close to 28 thousand people in those 4 days and they were packed. No one expected such a crush of visitors, but the weather was perfect with a slight amount of rain on Sunday Morning. The night time show had perfect weather each night. Wow, when Cincinnati, Ohio throws a party...they do it right. Next year should be even better. sincerely yours, railbear601
We have several main attractions in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio starting with:
1. The Reds Opening Day Parade
2. Every weekend they have a concert in the Washington Park on Elm Street
3. Everyday you can visit the Smale River Front Park, Carol Annes Carousel at the River Front, See The National Underground Freedom Center Museum -- all at the Banks
4. Eat at the various Restaurants at the Banks and also along the streetcar route.
5. Visit Jacks Casino 3 blocks away from the Streetcar Route.
6, Staying at a Hotel in Downtown Cincinnati, ask the clerk at the desk for a Cincinnati Bell Connector Streetcar Map of various places to visit along the route.
7. Cincinnati is a blooming city of fun and look up on line what is happening.
8. For the young adult people and older folks too, visit Rhinegiest Brewery on the streetcar route on Elm Street. You have to climb 3 flights of star cases to get to a humongous beer hall with vat settling tanks, corn hole being played, bands entertaining, people dancing and singing, food snacks can be bought and of course lots and lots of beer flowing.
9. Taste of Cincinnati, Ohio -- an event you can eat at til your hearts content
10. Octoberfest down on 2nd and 3rd streets in September. Second largest Octoberfest in the World except for Munich, Germany.
11. River Fest -- Celebrates Labor Day with a huge Firework Display on the Ohio River Bank and Kentucky side of the Ohio River....some areas you have to pay to get in.
12. There is always something happening every night on Fountain Square. Every Thursday Nite is Salsa Night with food and dancing on the square. (during spring and summer). Ice skating in the wintertime up to New Years Eve.
13. Now that Cincinnati Music Hall Renovation is finished --- you will be able to see The Cincinnati Pop Orchestra, The Cincinnati Symphony, The Cincinnati Ballet, The Cincinnati Opera and various specialty singing groups appear at this beautifully renovated hall. Music Hall is located on Elm Street across from the Washington Park Connector Streetcar stop. If you are not going to Music Hall, you can park in the large parking garage under Washington Park, hop on a Cincinnati Bell Connector Streetcar at the Washington Park Stop and head for various entertainment spots along the streetcar route. Parking at the garage is from $5 to $8 for the various events in the area.
14. Opening soon is a Shakespeare Theater at 12th and Elm Street, (on the streetcar route)
15. Of course at 7th and Walnut Streets is the Aranoff Playhouse with all kinds of Broadway plays and other performing acts. (on the streetcar route)
15. Memorial Hall (formerly Veterans Memorial Hall) has various plays and singing groups appearing in this newly remodeled building. (on the streetcar route)
Don't forget the World Famous Cincinnati, Ohio Zoo home to Fiona the Preemie Hypo that was born weighing 30 pounds and now weighs in over 300 pounds. The Zoo has the festival of Lights from Thanksgiving to New Years every year.
Kings Island Amusement Park in Mason, Ohio. This huge amusement park is now owned by the same people who run Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. And you know what Cedar Point is famous for? Yes, all of there wild roller coasters. Kings Island has added many new rides being under the guidance of Cedar Point with lots of "new" Roller Coasters. Kings Island has one of the worlds longest wooden roller coasters, known as "The Beast" which has two hills that are chain driven. The first drop is spectacular that puts you into a tunnel and wait til you enter the helix. Riding the Beast at Night in a fog with lots of "dew" on the track makes this ride "spectacular". Yes, they have a Halloween and Christmas Spectacular too.
The Cincinnati Art Museum in Eden Park
Krohn Conservatory in Eden Park with various Plant, Flower, etc displays as the seasons change. They have different themes according to the season with G Gauge Trains at Christmastime, A Natvitiy Scene in front of the building and a Monarch Butterfly Display with live butterflies among the flowers and plants. A fee is charged to get in.
Playhouse in the Park in Eden Park.
There is a lot of other places to visit in Cincinnati, Ohio when you come to visit.
Don't forget to visit after its remodel, The Cincinnati Union Terminal Complex -- This multi million dollar remodel has been going on for quite a while and should be finished sometime in 2018. Soon, you will be able to see all the various areas of the Cincinnati Union Terminal with Omnimax Theater, Toy Train Displays, etc. You can have a light lunch and stare at the Mosaic Tile Murals around the Terminal Dome. Summerail (A large train show) will be coming back to CUT sometime in 2018 or 2019.
The 9 Cincinnati Union Terminal Murals that were moved in the mid 70's had to be moved again from The Greater Cincinnati International Airport as Delta tore there Terminal Building down were the Murals Were Housed. Duke Energy came to the rescue and moved these beautiful Murals to the West Wall of there Duke Energy Convention Center Building in downtown Cincinnati. These Murals face Central Avenue on the West Wall and you can walk Central Ave between 5th & 6th streets in front of the murals for a full block for viewing. They are enclosed in weather proof plexaglas panels with an environmentally friendly climate and ultra violet ray curtains in front of them. They are illuminated at Night. Bring your camera.
Don'f forget to visit Findley Market along the Streetcar Route with many Shops Restaurants, etc. Located in Over The Rhine Area spanning a full city block between Race and Elm Streets. In the Spring Summer, & Fall, you can take your food outside and watch the streetcars and people. Of course, during the winter there is a nice area to eat lunch or dinner in the Market itself.
I forgot to mention a very large train entertainment complex in West Chester Ohio known as Entertainment Junction. (About 14 miles North of Downtown Cincinnati on I-75 North). It is well worth visiting Entertainment Junction especially for the younger folks that like trains.
again -- thanks for reading this -- yours truly railbear601
