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"Make sure that your children are exposed to the wonderful world of art from a young age by bringing them to visit the Cincinnati Art Museum. The museum hosts a number of art experiences for children starting with infants and their parents who are invited to attend a Baby Tour on the third Thursday of each month. Families will also enjoy their Family ARTventure tours on Saturdays and the Family ARTventures Stops on Sundays, where children can get up close and touch various art exhibits."
"You’ll feel like you’re walking through someone’s lovely home at the Taft Museum of Art—as long as that someone owns a Rembrandt. The Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum shares the team’s fascinating beginning."
"Located in the heart of the city and a few minutes away from popular local attractions, including Baum-Taft House and Woods Museum, 21c Museum Hotel offers a spectacular, romantic vacation. It features a contemporary gallery, a rooftop bar, and a fitness center accessible to all its guests. Rooms here are well-decorated with modern furnishings and well-equipped with comfortable amenities, including a flat-screen TV, a full kitchen, a sitting area, and an ensuite bathroom."
"An art gallery and museum all rolled into one, the 21c Museum Hotel is a must for art enthusiasts traveling to Cincinnati. This free art museum is open to the public year-round, 24/7!. You’ll have the opportunity to browse rotating exhibits featuring contemporary art from local, regional, national, and global artists without spending a dime."
"Anyone with an eye for art should book a room at the 21C Museum Hotel: The former landmark Metropole Hotel is now an art-centric hotel with its own collection, as well as rotating installations and exhibits. Courtesy of 21c Museum Hotels"
"Our second Oakley pick, Redtree Art Gallery and Coffee Shop, is part art gallery, part coffee shop, dedicated to providing a space where creativity and community meet. They proudly serve coffee from the local roaster Carabello Coffee, along with other roasters and seasonal drinks. Enjoy your beverage with handmade fare from local vendors like Maribelle’s eat + drink, Donna’s Gourmet Cookies, Grateful Grahams, Madison’s Gelato (seasonally), Firecracker Bakery, and Peace Street Bakery."
"Redtree Art Gallery and Coffee Shop is a fun place to drink coffee and view beautiful local art. It all started out of love for art and the local artists who create it. The gallery/shop's mission has always been to provide a place to showcase local art and help artists thrive."
"Manifest Gallery is Cincinnati‘s quintessential local art nonprofit. Founded by Cincinnati’s professors of students in 2004 and funded by the Ohio Arts Council and ArtsWave, the gallery is now one of the city’s preeminent arts organizations. Exhibits are often themed (recently, “Arboreal”: art about trees) and often foster interaction between artists and their mentors as well as the public."
"Manifest Gallery is one of the outstanding art venues in Cincinnati. It specialises in visual art, and showcases thought provoking artworks. This gallery established itself as a meeting point for creative, engaging students, professionals, and the public through accessible world-class exhibits, studio programmes, and publications."
"Manifest Gallery is a charitable nonprofit art gallery located on Woodburn Avenue that is operated by professors, students, and working artists. What makes this gallery truly unique is the fact that it’s not just a gallery. In fact, it includes a drawing center, a publishing house, and an artist residency."
"Located in the heart of Hyde Park Square and founded in 1960, Miller Gallery is the oldest operating fine art gallery in Cincinnati. The gallery highlights both contemporary and traditional artwork by artists from around the world. With 2,000 square feet of exhibition space, the gallery gives visitors a unique look at both abstract and traditional art."
"Located on Erie Avenue in historic Hyde Park Square, Miller Gallery is Cincinnati’s oldest operating art gallery. Originally owned by the Miller family, the gallery has since changed hands. Miller Gallery is a favorite of local art collectors, who come here for exclusive art sales and professional framing services."
"1960 Premier Midwestern gallery showing works of by 50 established, mid-career & emerging regional, national & international artists. Providing excellent services & amazing choices to our visitors in a relaxed and inviting gallery space."
"Public galleries at the Art Academy, an independent college of art and design. Open for Final Friday Gallery Walk. Streetcar Stop #7: 12th & Vine"
"Located in Downtown Cincinnati, the Weston Art Gallery features art from an eclectic mix of both emerging and professional artists. The venue itself is unique as well, as described on their website:. “With galleries on two levels and 3,500 square feet of exhibition space, the Weston serves as a staging ground for the most intriguing visual art by local, national, and internationally recognized artists working in all media."
"and Harris K. Weston Art Gallery, Cincinnati|Courtesy of 5th Street Gallery. Located in the heart of downtown Cincy, Alice F. and Harris K. Weston Art Gallery have been exhibiting some of the créme de la créme of both national and regional contemporary artists since they first opened 20 years ago."
"Weston Art Gallery, an art gallery and library in Central Business District, is another go-to, with four stars out of 15 Yelp reviews. Head over to 650 Walnut St. to see for yourself."
"Home to performances by a variety of resident companies, including the Cincinnati Ballet, Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati, among others, and houses the Procter & Gamble Hall, the Jarson-Kaplan Theater,the Fifth Third Bank Theater, the Weston Art Gallery, meeting and reception rooms and rehearsal space. Address: 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati OH 45202. Phone: (513) 621-2787"
"There is literally no other Japanese restaurant you need to go to. Everything I have ever tried from them is amazing. I can’t wait to dine in..."
"Melt is a Northside staple, stitting in the heart of the popular and cool Northside Neighborhood. San-Fran-based owners Shannon and Diane bought the Eclectic Cafe in 2017 when they moved back to the Queen City, and kept true to Melt’s classic menu. They cater for a multitude of lifestyles so not to worry, there is definitely something on the menu for the meat-loving person in your life."
"Located in Northside, Melt Revival is a hip cafe and restaurant that offers vegetarian-friendly sandwiches, wraps, chili macs, salads, soups, and other entrees. You can find their full menu here. Location: 4100 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223"
"Ordered hibachi and teriyaki entrees for takeout, and the food was excellent quality and prepared in a reasonable amount of time (20 min)."
"Rokaru is slated to open this spring in Blue Ash in a space next to Donatos that used to house both Cookies By Design and Whit's Frozen Custard. The resturant features skewered chicken (Yakitori); katsu pork and chicken bowls; Donburi rice bowls with choices of chicken, pork, tofu and eel; and several ramen bowl variants."
"Beautiful Sushi with 1/2 Price(including special rolls and carry-out sushi) Tasting good Korean food from the kitchen. Hours:Closed todayMon: 5:30 PM - 9:30 PMTue: 5:30 PM - 10:00 PMWed: 5:30 PM - 10:00 PMThu: 5:30 PM - 10:00 PMFri: 5:30 PM - 11:00 PMSat: 2:00 PM - 11:00 PMSun: 2:00 PM - 8:30 PM. Address:3355 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209"