The history of Cincinnati can be traced to 1788, when Israel Ludlow, Mathias Denman, and Colonel Robert Patterson landed on the northern bank of Ohio and decided to settle there. The original surveyor of the territory, John Filson, named it Losantiville. However, St. Clair changed it to Cincinnati on January 4, 1790, in honor of the society of Cincinnati. On March 1, 1819, Cincinnati was incorporated as a city. The introduction of steamboats to the Ohio River in the early 1800s opened up the city's trade to more ships. The city developed ties with New Orleans and St. Louis, Missouri. Cincinnati gradually became the center of pork processing in the region. The city population tripled from 9,642 in 1810 to 24,823 by 1830. Work began on the construction of the Miami Canal in 1825. Two years later, it connected Cincinnati to neighboring Middletown when it was opened for business. Railroads arrived in the city in 1836, with tracks connecting the city with Lake Erie Railroad and Mad River constructed.

Keep Your Belly Filled
If you are a food lover, you should never miss the annual food festival known as Taste of Cincinnati. The festival is a three-day celebration of Cincinnati's amazing food scene. Over 40 Cincinnati restaurants participate in the event, which is a great way to try the cuisines from the best restaurants in one location.

Heard about the slogan “Chili Capital of the world”? That's Cincinnati. Cincinnati is famous for its unique Skyline Chili, which a Greek immigrant founded in 1949. The restaurant's original owners named it after the Cincinnati Skyline due to its sweeping view of the downtown area. So what's so different about the chili at Skyline? Rather than being served with beans, it's usually served on top of hot dogs or spaghetti and loaded up with hot sauce, cheese, and oyster crackers.

While Skyline Chili might be a favorite, cuisine variety is also welcomed. You can start your day with apple cakes & stack pancakes, or beekeeper sandwiches slathered in nectar sauce at Sleepy Bee Cafe, get something healthier for lunch at Sotto East Sixth Street and end your day by devouring Barbecue at Eli's BBQ in Columbia-Tusculum.

Attend a Sports match
Sports have always been a part of Cincinnati's history and remain a major part of the daily lives of locals to this day. Cincinnati has three professional sports teams; Cincinnati Reds (baseball), FC Cincinnati (soccer), and Cincinnati Bengals (football). The Cincinnati Reds are easily the most popular team in the city, and the locals are very passionate about every match. The annual opening day parade of the reds is a city-wide celebration that usually results in several locals calling in sick at work. You can watch their live games at the Great American Ball Park. The Cincinnati Bengals play their home games at Paul Brown Stadium in Downtown, while FC Cincinnati plays their home games at West End Stadium.

⁠Attend a Festival or Event
Cincinnati loves to celebrate, and the city has several festivals to keep locals in the celebratory mood. Cincinnati has it all, from small church gatherings to neighborhood gatherings to city-wide festivals. The Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is a city-wide celebration that takes place annually in September and shuts down much of the downtown area. The german-themed festival features a wide variety of beers, insane food, and live bands. The Flying Pig Marathon is another popular event in the city. The event is a 26.2 marathon through several neighborhoods aimed at promoting healthy living. The event attracts thousands of participants and cheerleaders nationwide. Other popular festivals in the city include Ohio River Paddlefest, Festival of Lights, and Hyde Park Blast Bike Race.