Blue Lantern Martial Arts: Shaolin Wing Chun Kung Fu

First opened in 1925, Belterra Park Gaming remains the top thoroughbred horse racetrack attraction in Cincinnati. Located on the city’s outskirts, this 1-mile oval track has survived disastrous floods as well as the passage of time to become one of the best state-of-the-art racetracks in the country.

Take a break at the Essencha Tea House and escape from your busy life. This tranquil little teahouse serves delightful brews from all over the globe in its charming rooms. The sleek and elegant décor sets a nice background for you (and a group) to experiment and create your own tea drinking rituals.

Welcome in the spring with the quaint and charming Appalachian Festival, a three-day music and crafts festivals on Coney Island. Begun almost a decade ago in the basement of the Cincinnati Music Hall, this annual festival has grown into the Cincinnati Junior League’s biggest event, drawing in more than 130 crafters, dozens of entertainers and nearly 50,000 people!