
Featured getaway: Cincinnati, Ohio


Cincinnati's prime location at a bend in the Ohio River and its hilly terrain have contributed in no small way to its allure. Unlike the typical Ohio flatness, this city's steep inclines and rolling hills provide many overlooks and scenic views. Praised by the likes of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, who dubbed Cincinnati the "Queen City of the West," this midwestern metropolis is a center of commerce, art, entertainment and numerous family attractions. Perhaps best known for the Cincinnati Reds, the first major league baseball team in the U.S., the city has other things to boast about. Most dramatic is the downtown renaissance over the past decade, with Broadway shows, a vibrant Main Street entertainment district of nightclubs and restaurants and a spurt of new hotels. Family-oriented attractions abound. Be sure to take in the fabulous zoo, among the best in the world, where the birthing and endangered species programs are renowned. Don't leave without sampling Cincinnati chili, which is laced with cinnamon and chocolate and spread over pasta.
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Despite the name, you won't find any roaming herds here. You will find a revitalized, booming city rich in history, music, art, architecture, scenic beauty, distinctive ethnic neighborhoods and friendly people. In fact, you'll discover a surprisingly small-town atmosphere in this second-largest city in New York, dubbed "the biggest small town in America." Often associated with Niagara Falls or major league sports, the city has a great deal more than that for weekend visitors. Architectural gems include Victorian mansions, Frank Lloyd Wright designs and the art deco City Hall, whose 28th-floor observatory offers a spectacular views. If you like nature, grab your hiking shoes and head out to the Tifft Nature Preserve. For a tamer time, take in the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, with its Victorian-style greenhouse, or the Zoological Gardens, with its popular gorilla rain forest and, yes, buffalo. Don't leave without munching on Buffalo chicken wings (which really did originate here) and sponge candy, light and crunchy inside and coated in chocolate.
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