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This itinerary illustrates a possible way to spend your day in Cincinnati. Consideration should be made of which activities and sights would interest you, especially if you want to gain a better understanding of the Cincinnati area. Recommendations contained within the itinerary are developed with the goal of providing the traveler with something insightful and fun. The itinerary is written with Cincinnati's peak tourist season in mind - summer and fall. If you are visiting during the winter or early spring some activities or sights may have shortened hours or possibly closed.

Prepare

Day 1

Morning

Start your day off by skipping the continental breakfast at the hotel and head over to '''Tucker's Restuarant''' at 1637 Vine Street in Over-the-Rhine. Tucker's is legendary for being the restaurant to go to for breakfast. Although, it's nowhere near a five star restaurant, it counts four star (five star before he left to open his own restaurant) chef Jean-Robert de Cavel. <!--National Underground Railroad Freedom Center-->

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Afternoon

<!--Fountain Square--> Around one o'clock (13:00) head over to '''Eden Park''', where you can easily plan several hours wandering around. Highlights of the park are the '''Cincinnati Art Museum''', '''Irwin M. Krohn Conservatory''', and the park, itself. If you're taking a bus you can reach the park by taking bus number 11 or 69 and get off at the Cincinnati Association of the Blind, then walk into Eden Park until you find a trail that leads up a hill (the trail will take you up to the museum). Alternatively, you can take bus number 1, however, you may be required to walk up a steep hill, if the road is blocked.

First, head up to the '''Cincinnati Art Museum''' to escape the heat and humidity. The museum has a 60,000 piece collection, which explains why the museum is referred to as the ''Art Palace of the West''. The museum occasionally hosts special exhibits, but the museum is already home to some amazing artwork. You can join a free docent led tour around the museum's permanent collections on Tuesday through Friday at one o'clock, Saturday at two o'clock (14:00) and on Sunday at one o'clock (13:00) and two o'clock (14:00). Be sure to check out the '''Far Eastern Art''' section which includes a ''Jain Shrine''; the Egypt, Greece, and Rome room, which features ''a mummy''; the spectacular collection from the '''Classical & Near Eastern Art''' section with its spectacular ''Room from Damascus'', a room imported from Syria with beautiful Islamic architectural influences; and don't miss the '''Cincinnati Wing''' with impressive art from Cincinnatians.

Around three o'clock exit the museum, head out the front door toward the parking lot, and begin heading over to the '''Irwin M. Krohn Conservatory'''. On the right side of the parking lot is a trail that leads into the woods. Follow the trail, be careful when walking down the steps since some steps are broken. When you reach the road turn right until you come to the fork, cross the street and walk toward the lake. Since the conservatory isn't terriblely large you can afford to kill 20 or so minutes at the park before continuing onto the Krohn Conservatory. Walk up to the gazebo and follow the path and you'll see the large glass building that is Krohn Conservatory. By now, you should have roughly an hour and twenty minutes before the conservatory will close. Entrance here is also free and is open daily from 10 AM until 5 PM.

Evening

Now, it's time for dinner. After you leave the conservatory walk toward '''Gilbert Avenue'''. Find the nearest bus stop, on the side of the road opposite the Cincinnati Association for the Blind. Catch the next 69 Metro bus toward ''Madisonville - Fairfax'' (Away from downtown). Get off at the Hyde Park Square area. The ride should take about fifteen minutes.

Hyde Park is a wonderful neighborhood abound with gourmet restaurants. One recommendation is '''Indigo Casual Gourmet Cafe''', which has a great outdoor patio that overlooks Hyde Park Square. After dinner, walk across Erie Road and head over to '''Greater's''' for the world famous ice cream. If you want to go shopping '''Rookwood Commons''' is a short walk from the square and is home to numerous stores and other restaurants.

Day 2

Morning

Afternoon

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Evening