From the beginning of its history, Cincinnati has been known as the "Queen City of the West." The history of Cincinnati began when Mathias Denman, Colonel Robert Patterson, and Israel Ludlow purchased eight hundred acres from John Cleves Symmes in 1788. The area was located at the northern bank of the Ohio River, which was opposite the mouth of the Licking River, and they decided to settle here. These three men established the area and named it Losantiville. In 1790, Arthur St. Clair, the governor of the Northwest Territory, established Hamilton County. He then made Losantiville the county seat, but he disliked the name Losantiville and decided to change it. So, on January 4, 1790, St. Clair changed the settlement's name from Losantiville to Cincinnati. The new name recognized Cincinnatus, the Roman citizen-soldier, and in honor of the Society of the Cincinnati. In 1802, Cincinnati was chartered as a town and then incorporated as a city in 1819. The city began to prosper as it met the needs of westward-bound pioneers who traveled on the Ohio River. There were 30 warehouses to supply civilian and military travelers, hotels, taverns, and restaurants to meet their dining and lodging needs. By 1850, Cincinnati's population grew to 115,435, and it was ranked the sixth-largest city in the United States. History also has it that there was never a shot fired in the city during the Civil War due to the Defense of Cincinnati and the efforts of the Black Brigade of Cincinnati.

Sports
Cincinnati locals love sports, and the city's sports teams have the most passionate fans in the country. The city houses three professional sports teams: Cincinnati Reds, FC Cincinnati, and Cincinnati Bengals. The Cincinnati Reds, who compete in Major League Baseball, are the city's most successful team and receive the most support from locals. The annual opening day Parade attracts thousands of locals, and lots of stores are closed as everyone wants to get involved in the celebration. FC Cincinnati competes in Major League Soccer and plays their home games at the West End Stadium, while the Cincinnati Bengals play at the Great American Stadium.

Parks and Recreation centers
The city has about 70 neighborhood parks, with Mt. Airy being the most extensive park. Mt. Airy park has about 1400 acres, making it the largest park in Cincinnati.

The parks in Cincinnati are known for their peaceful and serene environment, which offers places to sit and read, take a walk, spend time with family, or hang out with friends. Some other parks in the city that serve these purposes include Eden Park, French Park, Woodland Mound, Smale Riverfront Park, and other exciting parks.

Restaurants
The neighborhood is filled with budget-friendly restaurants that offer nothing but the best meal ever. Are you looking for a nice restaurant in the city to have breakfast? Maplewood Kitchen and Bar is one way to go. It is a vegetarian and non-vegetarian Friendly restaurant with a spacious dining area.

If you're a steak lover, Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse is definitely one restaurant you should dine in as they offer some of the best perfectly cooked and seasoned steak in the city. Other restaurants in the city include The Melting Pot, Orchids At Palm Court, The Eagle Food and Beer Hall, Tony's Of Cincinnati, and Taft's Ale House.

Lakes
Although the city of Cincinnati is not known as a beach town, that doesn't mean you can not experience the sand between your toes and waves. Instead, the city is known as a river town, and it is situated right on the banks of the Ohio River.

Summer is usually a great time to visit the lakes around Cincinnati. One of the best lakes in the city is the Twin Lakes at Eden Park. It is a gorgeous lake with serene views, a footbridge, and many sculptures.

There are other lakes around Cincinnati you could check out, including Brookville Lake, Lake Isabella, Acton Lake at Hueston Woods State Park, Lake Cumberland, and East Fork Lake.