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Follow the Boy Scout guide, available for free printing on the website, for the Dan Beard Riverwalk. This simple, 5-mile recreational trail follows the riverfront starting from the famous Newport Southbank Bridge, originally known as the L&N Bridge and popularly dubbed the Purple People Bridge. Just follow the inset Riverwalk logos and read through the guide to discover some interesting history along the trail.

Beginning with the Cincy Haus, the Queen City Underground Tours take you through the city’s largest and most popular collection of historical landmarks. Visit buildings that were once home to over 130 saloons, bars, beer gardens and theaters in the Gateway District. Wear your walking shoes and get ready to head into the city’s tunnels below to discover its hidden depths.

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.

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!