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Beer lovers unite! Bockfest, the oldest bock beer festival in the country, celebrates not only Cincinnati’s brewing heritage but also the beginning of spring. Events kick off with a parade, led by the reigning Sausage Queen and a goat pulling a bock beer keg. Afterward, the weekend is filled with live entertainment, great food, walking tours, brewing demonstrations and lots and lots of beer.

Right in the heart of downtown Cincinnati you will find the Aronoff Center for the Arts. With three theaters and a number of smaller rooms and galleries, there is always something to do or see at this visual and performing arts space. Find everything from plays, ballets and concerts to stand-up comics and art galleries to musicals and other entertainment all under one roof.

The largest park in Cincy, Mount Airy Forest offers visitors an impressive 1,471 acres of natural and planned landscapes to explore at their leisure. Walk through miles of scenic hiking and recreational trails or even bring out a horse for the bridle trails off Diehl Road. Sneak in a bit more walking when you wander through the giant public treehouse.

Amuse yourself, your friends and your family at Kings Island, the second most visited seasonal amusement park on the North American continent. With over 80 permanent rides and attractions—including 14 roller coasters—an animatronic dinosaur park and a 15-acre water park attached, there are plenty of things to keep you busy all summer long!