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Mount Adams
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A small hill east of downtown Cincinnati that gives visitors a sweeping view of the city.
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The Blind Lemon
95
52 ft$$ - $$$ • Pub
Mt Adams Bar & Grill
165
33 ft$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Pub
Montgomery Inn at the Boathouse
1,624
0.4 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Barbecue
Bow Tie Cafe
29
0.1 mi$ • Cafe
City View Tavern
70
0.3 mi$ • American • Bar • Pub
Luca Bistro
2
42 ftFrench
Crowley's
12
0.1 miPub
Subito
114
0.6 mi$$$$ • Italian • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Bub's Pizza Bar
4
0.2 mi
Terrace Cafe
58
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Cafe • International
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Attractions
169 within 6 miles
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
134
0.1 miTheaters
Immaculata Church
21
0.1 miReligious Sites
Cincinnati Art Museum
1,102
0.3 miBallets • Art Museums
Eden Park
421
0.5 miParks
Greater Cincinnati Police Museum
83
0.6 miSpeciality Museums
Taft Museum of Art
380
0.6 miArt Museums
New Riff Distillery
314
0.8 miDistilleries
Theodore M. Berry International Friendship Park
37
0.4 miParks
Purple People Bridge
310
0.8 miBridges
Krohn Conservatory
834
0.7 miParks • Gardens
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Mt. Adams, The Best & Hardest Place to Find in the Queen City
Whether it's day or night, Mt. Adams is the place to be in Cincinnati. Home to the Art Museum, Playhouse in the Park, quirky little shops and a multitude of bars & restaurants.

Start your day at the Art Museum then grab lunch at the eclectic Mt. Adams Bar & Grill.

Go shopping for wine, art or books and then grab dinner at the Mt. Adams Fish House, eat in kilns at Rookwood Pottery or dine on Asian cuisine at Theak.

Spend your evening eating ice cream at UDF while looking over a great view of the Ohio River Valley and then grab a pint of Guinness at Crawley's Pub or listen to some accoustic music at the Blind Lemon.
Written February 8, 2002
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777SOTO
Florence, KY10 contributions
Sunday Strolls
Oct 2017
We have been going to Mount Adams for years just to get out and walk the gorgeous area and grab a drink and/or appetizer. Lots of history surrounding this area. We avoid Fridays and Saturdays because of parking but it is a lot of fun with plenty of Nite Life!
Written July 9, 2018
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Tommy_Sirko
San Francisco, CA10 contributions
Best Place to View The City and River
Mount Adams is one of those quaint "urban village" enclaves that hide away in cities which came into their own in the second half of the 19th Century. With spectacular views of the Ohio River and the downtown skyline, numerous popular and cozy restaurants and pubs, and outstanding architecture, Mount Adams is one of those "I could live here" neighborhoods. Mount Adams is close to many of Cincinnati's best features, including the Playhouse, Art Museum, Eden Park and the Krohn Conservatory. The Mount Adams Fish House is one of the most highly-regarded seafood places in the Midwest.
Written May 3, 2009
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TravelingChicagoans
Chicago, IL80 contributions
Poor neighborhood
Jun 2021 • Couples
Mt Adams is a disappointing neighborhood. Sure there are views of Cincinnati and interesting turn of the century residential architecture to see. People expect interesting shops, cafes and restaurants in a true city neighborhood. Mt Adams has none of it. There are a couple of places littered around from bygone eras, but it’s really a desert. Enjoy your short visit, but there’s nothing to keep you here for very long. I would be frustrated if I lived there and expected a real neighborhood.
Written June 20, 2021
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Debbie H
Cape Coral, FL1,039 contributions
San Francisco Vibe
Aug 2019
The BFF and I explored Mt. Adams after the art museum. A friend had told her about how it reminded her somewhat of SF and since that's where we met, we had to go see for ourselves!

It is a lovely locale with funky bars, hilly streets and a great view of the river. Blind Lemon was on our list of places to go and we stopped in to a couple of other places for rest and libations! Crowley's Pub had cheap drinks, Monks Cove had a great vibe! Were hoping for more shopping in the area, but hey, drinking works too!!!
Written September 28, 2019
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William L
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States263 contributions
A great place to crawl!
Apr 2012 • Family
Restaurants, old homes and buildings wonderfully restored, beautiful gardens, great night spots- bars and clubs, good shopping and antiquing- what more can one ask for in a hilly, fun part of the City.
Written June 1, 2012
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chrisV9772TA
Washington DC, DC98 contributions
City Icon
Jul 2015 • Friends
This is church is a landmark even for unbelievers. For those who do believe, it is a consolation and destination, esp. on Good Friday when many in the region "make the steps." The interior murals were painted by Schmidt, the teacher of Duveneck and the called the "fra Angelico of Kentucky."
Written July 14, 2015
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Oliver S
Seattle, WA87 contributions
Mt. Adams is a beautiful neighborhood with interesting architecture and a warm feel.
Dec 2011 • Couples
My wife and I recently went to Mt. Adams and ate at Teak Thai, which is among the best Thai food in Cincinnati. Mt. Adams is a great, hilly neighborhood. It is close to Cincinnati's beautiful Eden Park with its scenic overlooks of the Ohio River. Many of the houses and businesses in Mt. Adams have great views of downtown Cincinnati, the Ohio River, and Kentucky. Mt. Adams is close to the Cincinnati Art Museum and the Playhouse In The Park. Longworth's, The Blind Lemon Cafe, Mt. Adams Pavilion, and Mt. Adams Bar & Grill are some of the great neighborhood bars in Mt. Adams. Daveed's is a wonderful restaurant in Mt. Adams. The Celestial Steak House and the Rookwood Bar & Restaurant are great places to eat in Mt. Adams as well. A trip to Cincinnati is not complete without a visit to Mt. Adams.
Written January 6, 2012
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bluegrassmom3
Owensboro, KY443 contributions
A charming neighborhood
Jun 2021
This is an historic and unique neighborhood. I always enjoy driving up there and walking around. There are two gorgeous churches to visit too.
Written July 21, 2021
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LiketoeatCincinnati
Cincinnati, OH2,512 contributions
Vintage Area with Great Views
May 2018 • Friends
There are a number of bars and several restaurants on this hill, and mixed with vintage old houses. The views were great, but parking is difficult. There is a convenient garage but is quite small.
Written May 19, 2018
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