Welcome to Queen City I N T R O D U C I N G S O M E O F O U R F A V O R I T E C I N C Y S P O T S

w w w . q u e e n c i t y d e s t i n a t i o n . c o m neighborhood spotlight:

Over-the-Rhine Over-the-Rhine is a growing neighborhood rich in history and gorgeous 19th century architecture. Add in recent renovation and a bustling business scene, and it's become a favorite stop for locals and visitors alike.

Findlay Market HISTORIC FINDLAY MARKET IS 'S OLDEST, CONTINUOUSLY RUN PUBLIC MARKET. Home to 60+ full-time merchants, a vibrant Outdoor Market and our region's largest farmers market, Findlay Market is the premier fresh Findlay Market food destination and a gathering spot in our city. The market is open Tuesday-Sunday. Holtman's CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE. Donut Shop TAKE A MORNING JOG (OR RIDE A Washington LIME IN) TO OTR BEFORE YOUR CONFERENCE BEGINS AND GRAB Park SOME BREAKFAST FOR THE TEAM. WASHINGTON PARK HAS A RICH Established in 1960, Holtman's HERITAGE AS THE CENTER OF Donuts, located in Loveland, OVER-THE-RHINE'S Williamsburg and now OTR, is family MULTIGENERATIONAL, owned since 1960. Holtman's MULTIETHNIC DISTRICT. continues their tradition by making To this day, it serves as the epicenter donuts from scratch using the highest of OTR. Picnic at the park with your quality ingredients. colleagues or enjoy the park’s own bar open daily. Want to host a private CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE. event in the park? We can help! neighborhood spotlight: Covington, KY We love the Cov! If you’re in , it’s important to know that is literally just moments away and a must-visit area. Grainwell THE GRAINWELL TEAM DESIGNS AND CREATES WOOD-CENTRIC, ONE-OF-A-KIND PRODUCTS FROM QUALITY MATERIAL. From modern and transitional home decor to customized statement or logo pieces, Grainwell creates products that tell a story. Visit their boutique at 33 Pike Street in Covington, KY. Each month they have a new Maker of the Month, highlighting other local makers. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE. The unique products at Grainwell Wunderbar Coppin’s at Covington Hotel Covington COPPIN’S UNIQUE CULINARY POSITION WHEN IN ROME, DO AS THE REPRESENTS INFLUENCES FROM ROMAN’S DO. WHEN IN CINCI, DO COVINGTON’S NORTHERN AND AS THE GERMANS DO! SOUTHERN NEIGHBORS HIGHLIGHTING Wunderbar Covington is the primo LOCAL CRAFT BEERS, CIDER AND SODAS hole-in-the-wall German pub, serving ALONG WITH WINE AND COCKTAILS ON up mouthwatering pierogies, gigantic DRAFT. pretzels, house made sausages, and of Menus are designed to encourage sharing and course… a tap full of German beer. camaraderie, while offering an inclusive CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE. atmosphere for the transient and single diner. Seating options are ideal for social gatherings and intimate experiences. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE. neighborhood spotlight:

Mt. Adams Mt. Adams is a historic 1600s-era neighborhood overlooking downtown & the Ohio River, and home to some incredible Cincy sights. Krohn Conservatory THE KROHN CONSERVATORY IS A CINCY FAVORITE IN THE MT. ADAMS NEIGHBORHOOD. Not only does the conservatory feature beautiful floral shows and a butterfly exhibit, but it's also a GREAT location for your group's event! CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE.

Cincinnati Art Museum LOCATED WITHIN THE BEAUTIFUL EDEN PARK, THE CINCINNATI ART MUSEUM FEATURES A COLLECTION OF MORE THAN 67,000 WORKS SPANNING 6,000 YEARS. It also hosts national and international traveling exhibitions every year, meaning each visit to the museum comes with something new to see! CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE. transportation options:

Cincinnati has A LOT to offer, but reaching each and every destination on your trip bucket list can be difficult. Luckily, we eat, sleep and breathe transportation logistics, and always suggest the following options to incoming guests. Street Car

Cincinnati Bell Connector Street Car

TAKE A RIDE ON THIS MODERN STREET CAR. The streetcar spans a 3.6-mile loop and services Cincinnati's central neighborhoods including The Banks, Downtown and Over-the-Rhine.

QCD can arrange a private charter from your downtown hotel to your evening event, including team members at each pick-up and drop off location!

Day passes also available for hop-on, hop-off needs! transportation options: Golf Carts

OGGO Carts OGGO CARTS ARE 100% ELECTRIC CARS THAT ALLOW YOU TO EASILY NAVIGATE DOWNTOWN, COVINGTON & NEWSPORT THROUGH THEIR APP. Have an event outside of the downtown loop, but still want to feel one with the city? We got you.

Free rides are available from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Thursdays and from 11 a.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.

Want Oggo carts all to yourself? We can help!

OGGO Carts

WE SOURCE SHUTTLE TRANSPORTATION USING OUR TRUSTED PARTNERS. We handle each and every detail from pick-up and drop off Shuttles times, to bus gift bags and on-shuttle entertainment. food:

There are all kinds of fantastic dining experiences in Cincinnati, and we can help you source the right location for your group. Since each group is different, we thought we’d provide you with an explanation of a couple Cincinnati staples. CINCINNATI CHILI ISN’T YOUR TRADITIONAL CHILI. Cincinnati-style chili is more of a “meat sauce” with a strong Mediterranean-spiced flavor profile. Ingredients of this Queen City delicacy include tomato, ground beef, tomato paste, beef stock, and cinnamon, among other Mediterranean spices, which are cooked into a soup-like consistency.

WE SERVE THIS LIQUIDY GOODNESS IN TWO FORMS: “WAY”: over spaghetti, with a mound of cheese, maybe some onions, or beans and Cincinnati Chili from Gold Star a BUNCH of hot sauce, “CONEY”: over a hot dog, topped with chili, mustard and onions… and a BUNCH Goetta of hot sauce. GOETTA IS A DELICIOUS MEAT So while Cincinnati chili in its’ own STRETCHED OUT WITH STEEL- category of foods (again, this ISN’T CUT OATS THAT IS Tex Mex chili), we do have several TRADITIONALLY SERVED AS A different versions throughout the city. BREAKFAST FOOD. WE ASKED OUR SOCIAL MEDIA But Cincinnati is always a little bit FOLLOWERS THEIR FAVORITE traditional and a little bit edgy. Here CINTY CHILI. HERE'S WHAT THEY are some others ways to try goetta CHOSE: around the tri-state: : 87.5% Goetta Grilled Cheese—Bellevue Bistro GOLD STAR CHILI: 12.5% HONORARY MENTIONS: Camp Goetta Mac and Cheese Balls—Urban Washington Chili & Price Hill Chili Grill on Main Goetta Pizza—Trotta’s Pizza drinks:

If you didn't grab a local beer or taste test a cocktail mixed with a local liquor, were you even there? Here are our favorite local breweries and distilleries!

Rhinegeist BraxtonGoe ttaBrewing Brewery Company RHINEGEIST IS GREATER BRAXTON BREWING CO. IS JUST CINCINNATI’S LARGEST LOCAL ACROSS THE RIVER IN BREWERY, SET IN THE HEART OF COVINGTON, KY. THE OTR NEIGHBORHOOD. Covington has become an incredibly It's a great location to grab a beer with a popular local hangout, and Braxton client, pop-by for an office happy hour, Brewing Co. is the ultimate get-away or host a large corporate event! It was for your entire meeting! Braxton is included in Thrillist’s “32 Hottest the only local brewery to offer its very Breweries in America Right Now.” It's own spiked seltzer, so there’s the only Ohio brewery to make the list's something for everyone to enjoy! most popular beer: "Truth." CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE. New Riff Distilling NEW RIFF DISTILLING MAKES INCREDIBLE WHISKEY AND ROCKS AN AMAZING EVENT SPACE. New Riff offers the perfect space for hosting events including meetings, networking events, charity galas, and more. The Tower Room includes a full bar and roof deck and offers a peek at the top of the copper column still, with garage doors leading to an outdoor terrace, fire pit and sweeping views of Cincinnati and the Ohio River. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE. coffee: Point Say no to the hotel Starbucks and instead choose a local shop for your Morning Joe. Perk Coffee ENJOY A CUP OF COFFEE WITH A PURPOSE. Carabello The Point/Arc is a Greater Cincinnati non- profit, providing education services, Coffee employment training, job opportunities, and a residential program for adults with CARABELLO COFFEE OFFERS YOU intellectual and developmental disabilities, QUALITY, FAIR-TRADE COFFEE. encouraging these individuals to become Located just across the river in contributing and inclusive members of Newport, KY, Carabello Coffee focuses their community. One of the ways The on providing the highest quality cup of Point/Arc meets its mission is through goodness while ensuring coffee Point Perk, a full-service coffee shop that farmers are paid a fair price for their provides employment opportunities to work. Carabello Coffee is coffee that community members with intellectual and cares, and we think you'll love this developmental disabilities. shop! CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE. Lola's Coffee Shop LOLA'S COFFEE + BAR IS AN ECLECTIC, COZY COFFEE SHOP AND FULL BAR LOCATED DOWNTOWN ON THE HISTORIC BLOCK OF 3RD AND VINE STREETS. Lola's specializes in artisan-produced coffee from local roasters, Pneuma Coffee, a selection of locally-made fresh baked goods, speciality cocktails, craft beer, and wine, in a relaxing space. Lola's hosts live music and performances every weekend, has a beautiful, dog-friendly patio, and offers free wifi for guests who are looking to get a little work done! CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE. entertainment:

If you're looking for entertainment, Cincinnati has your back with activities to suit any sort of fun you may be looking for.

Goetta

Underground BB Riverboat Tour HOW ABOUT DINING WITH A VIEW? ENJOY A WALKING TOUR OF Enjoy delicious food while taking in CINCINNATI TO LEARN ABOUT the sights from the Ohio River. This is QUEEN CITY’S “HIDDEN also a great option for your group’s HISTORY.” private event! Visit neighborhoods rich in history, explore underground crypts and CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE. tunnels, then end your tour at a local brewery. If that sounds like your kind of fun, we can make it happen! Professional Sports MAKE NO MISTAKE, WE CINCY CITIZENS LOVE OUR SPORTS TEAMS. And if you like sports, then you’ll like Cincinnati. Take your group out to the ball game while you're here! Major league teams include the Cincinnati Bengals (football), (baseball), and FC Cincinnati (soccer).