BE CINCINNATI

Living in the Tri-State

If you're thinking about relocating to the Tristate, we've got plenty of reasons to convince you. For starters, the job market is doing great (consider all that UC Health has to offer!). Both our public and private schools are highly rated, and there is an endless amount of culture, fabulous dining, tons of green spaces, affordable living and multiple professional sports teams to enjoy.

The John A Roebling Suspension Bridge across the Ohio River and Cincinnati office buildings beneath a blue sky. The John A Roebling Suspension Bridge across the Ohio River and Cincinnati office buildings beneath a blue sky.

CINCY FACTS

Discover Where Pigs Fly

With an estimated population of more than 2 million people, Cincinnati is Ohio's largest metropolitan area and the 3rd largest city in Ohio. It is known for its sports teams, art, culture and has a rich heritage that can be found throughout the city. Here are some other fun facts you may not have known:

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Cincinnati has many nicknames - Cincy, The Queen City, The 'Nati, Porkopolis, The Tristate.

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The Cincinnati Zoo is the second-oldest zoo in the country, opening in 1875.

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Ohio's oldest open-air outdoor market, Findlay Market, which opened in 1855, is in Cincinnati.

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Home to America's oldest baseball team, The Cincinnati Red Stockings, founded in 1869, now known as The Cincinnati Reds.

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Cincinnatians consume more than 2,000,000 lbs of Cincinnati chili each year.

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Okotberfest-Zinzinnati is recognized as the world's second-largest authentic Oktoberfest Festival.

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Living... the Way You Like It

According to U.S. News & World report, Cincinnati is ranked #13 most affordable place to live in the U.S. Whether you're looking for a comfy suburban area (Hyde Park, Mount Lookout or Oakley), a relaxed, rural town (Lebanon, Yellow Springs or New Richmond) or hip uptown living (Mount Adams, Pendleton or Over-the-Rhine), Cincinnati has them all. You can even find comfortable living downtown with a riverfront view.

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    Cincinnati Zoo

    The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is consistently ranked one of the top zoos in the country. Visit the world-famous hippo Fiona, feed giraffes, go on a walkabout with kangaroos and more at the second oldest zoo in the nation.

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    Attractions

    Enjoy thrilling rides like Orion and The Beast or take your kids to visit Planet Snoopy with its Peanuts-themed rides—all at Kings Island, one of the country's favorite theme parks. A few other must-see attractions include the Beach Waterpark, Carew Tower, Newport Aquarium and the American Sign Museum.

  • Incredible restaurants

    Food Scene

    With so many choices, the food scene in Cincinnati is beyond eclectic. Waterfront dining, brunch and, yes, chili are all on the menu. Nothing beats a trip to Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati's most famous entertainment district with incredible restaurants, cool bars and trendy boutiques.

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    Cincinnati Parks

    Cincinnati Parks are regularly ranked among the nation's top 10 park systems for large cities. From formal gardens, nature trails and cascading fountains to conservatories, nature preserves and kid-friendly playgrounds and splash pads, there is something for everyone.

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    Culture

    One of the most robust cultural scenes in the Midwest, Cincinnati offers several orchestras, a variety of theaters, Cincinnati Opera, Cincinnati Ballet, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Findlay Market, Music Hall, Cincinnati Art Museum, the Contemporary Arts Center and Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal. Whatever your taste, you'll find an exceptional experience here.

  • Cincinnati's riverfront is a thriving oasis of entertainment.

    Riverfront

    Cincinnati's riverfront is a thriving oasis of entertainment. With pedestrian friendly bridges, you can explore the art, music, food, shopping and sports scenes of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky including BB Riverboats, Smale Riverfront Park, Theodore M. Berry International Friendship Park, Sawyer Point and Yeatman's Cove.

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