{"id":4802,"date":"2025-07-03T16:45:23","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T21:45:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/?page_id=4802"},"modified":"2025-07-04T18:11:51","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T23:11:51","slug":"4802-2-connecting-with-cincinnati","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/index.php\/events-2\/4802-2-connecting-with-cincinnati\/","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Originally published in the <a href=\"https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gazette_JulAug2025_p34-35.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Miniature Gazette, July\/August 2025, pages 34\u201335<\/a>. The version below contains live links for your convenience.<\/em><\/p>\n<h1><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Connecting with Cincinnati<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4730\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4730\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4730 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/6-1_ConnectorStreetcar-scaled.png\" alt=\"The Connector Streetcar\" width=\"2560\" height=\"963\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4730\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>The Connector Streetcar is free to ride around the Cincinnati Central Business District<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>W<\/strong><\/span>e are delighted to welcome you to Cincinnati! The 2025 NAME National Convention draws near, and this is the last article about our host city. Let\u2019s get back to basics with where we are, traveling here, getting around, and information about the downtown area around the Westin hotel and Fountain Square.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2711&nbsp; Mileage estimates, shown between tilde characters, are distances from the Westin-Cincinnati, our official convention hotel, located at 21 East Fifth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Grasping the Geography<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">The City of Cincinnati sits in the southwestern corner of Ohio, north of the muddy Ohio River. Kentucky lies across the river to the south and Indiana beckons to the west. Portions of all three states comprise our \u201cGreater Cincinnati Metropolitan Area,\u201d also called the Tri-State.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Our I-275 beltway passes through three states and crosses the Ohio River twice. Major highways through Cincinnati include I-75 and I-71 running north to south, I-471 heading south, I-74 heading west, and U.S. Highway 50 running east to west. It\u2019s not unusual for commuters to live and work in different states. The good news is that rush hour is tame compared to other large American cities!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Driving into Cincinnati, especially from the north, you\u2019ll view verdant vistas with rolling hills (unless it\u2019s drought season). Perhaps you\u2019ll perceive it becoming even greener and hillier the closer you get. Experts say that\u2019s because Ice Age glaciers stopped here. Back in the 1880s, it was charmingly proclaimed that Cincinnati was built on seven hills that \u201csurround the city like a crescent\u201d; in reality, we have more than seven hills!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Speaking of verdant vistas, we take green space seriously and have a lot of it! If you\u2019re craving a nature walk, notable parks in the city include Burnet Woods, Smale Riverfront Park, and Eden Park with the Art Museum and Krohn Conservatory nearby. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><span class=\"s1\">&lt;<a href=\"http:\/\/cincinnati-oh.gov\/cincyparks\/visit-a-park\/find-a-parkfacility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>cincinnati-oh.gov\/cincyparks\/visit-a-park\/find-a-parkfacility<\/i><\/a>&gt;<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Traversing the Terrain, aka Transportation<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Coming to Cincinnati via Air <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">When you fly into the Cincinnati \/ Northern Kentucky International Airport, you might raise a brow that it is located in Hebron, on the Kentucky side of the river\u2014the airport\u2019s \u201cCVG\u201d code stands for Covington.&nbsp; &nbsp;~13 mi~ &nbsp; 3087 Terminal Drive, Hebron, KY 41048 &nbsp; &lt;<a href=\"http:\/\/cvgairport.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>cvgairport.com<\/i><\/a>&gt;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Coming to Cincinnati via Rail <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Amtrak\u2019s Cardinal, an intercity passenger train, makes three weekly trips in each direction between Chicago and New York City, passing through Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia and other points in-between. Our station is the Art Deco Cincinnati Union Terminal. &nbsp; ~2 mi~&nbsp; &nbsp;1301 Western Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45203 &nbsp; TICKETING:&nbsp; &nbsp;&lt;<a href=\"http:\/\/amtrak.com\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>amtrak.com\/home.html<\/i><\/a>&gt; &nbsp; SCHEDULE:&nbsp; &nbsp;&lt;<a href=\"http:\/\/content.amtrak.com\/content\/timetable\/Cardinal.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>content.amtrak.com\/content\/timetable\/Cardinal.pdf<\/i><\/a>&gt;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Getting Around by Bus <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Regional transit authorities serving the area include the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) that runs METRO buses and the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK). Government Square is the main transit station, located near Fountain Square.&nbsp; &nbsp;&lt;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.go-metro.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>go-metro.com<\/i><\/a>&gt; &nbsp; and &nbsp; &lt;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tankbus.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>tankbus.org<\/i><\/a>&gt;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Getting Around by Streetcar <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Free to ride and handicap accessible, the Connector is an electric-powered streetcar that operates along a 3.6-mile loop around the Central Business District. As Fountain Square is stop #18 on Walnut Street, just east of the Westin, you might like to take it to see Music Hall and Findlay Market. It operates daily every 15 minutes: M\u2013F &nbsp; 7:30a \u2013 11:30p, Sat &nbsp; 8:30a \u2013 11:30p, Sun &nbsp;9:30a \u2013 9:30p. &nbsp; &lt;<a href=\"http:\/\/cincinnati-oh.gov\/streetcar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>cincinnati-oh.gov\/streetcar<\/i><\/a>&gt; &nbsp; View a route map with retail shops:&nbsp; &nbsp;&lt;<a href=\"http:\/\/cincinnati-oh.gov\/sites\/streetcar\/assets\/Maps\/streetcar_map_2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>cincinnati-oh.gov\/sites\/streetcar\/assets\/Maps\/streetcar_map_2023.pdf<\/i><\/a>&gt; &nbsp; Or see a simplified route map:&nbsp; &nbsp;&lt;<a href=\"http:\/\/assets.simpleviewinc.com\/simpleview\/image\/upload\/v1\/clients\/cincy\/streetcar_map_hotels_2022updated_f44b90c6-c482-4052-b15d-da37f982d1a6.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>assets.simpleviewinc.com\/simpleview\/image\/upload\/v1\/clients\/cincy\/streetcar_map_hotels_2022updated_f44b90c6-c482-4052-b15d-da37f982d1a6.pdf<\/i><\/a>&gt;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><b>Getting Around by Trolley<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">Also called the Southbank Shuttle, the Trolley is operated by the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK). It serves the cities of Bellevue, Newport, and Covington in Kentucky and travels to Downtown Cincinnati, so it can take you to Newport Aquarium and BB Riverboats. It has a stop at Fountain Square, runs every fifteen minutes, and costs $2 per ride. From April through October it runs on weekdays from 6a \u2013 11p and on weekends from 10a \u2013 11p.&nbsp; &nbsp;&lt;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tankbus.org\/bus_routes\/southbank-shuttle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>tankbus.org\/bus_routes\/southbank-shuttle<\/i><\/a>&gt; &nbsp; or &nbsp; &lt;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tankbus.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SBS-Map-Pad-Front-FInal-2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>tankbus.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SBS-Map-Pad-Front-FInal-2022.pdf<\/i><\/a>&gt;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><b>Getting Around by Taxi Cab, Lyft, &amp; Uber <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">You\u2019ll have to do your homework to determine the best ride for you. We have the typical assortment of taxis, Uber, and Lyft.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">\u2022<\/span> Cincinnati Taxi Hub \u2013 513-969-7308<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">\u2022<\/span> Moe\u2019s Airport Taxi \u2013 Call or text 513-332-2862 &nbsp; &lt;<a href=\"http:\/\/cincinnatitaxi.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>cincinnatitaxi.net<\/i><\/a>&gt;<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">\u2022<\/span> Yellow Taxi Cincinnati \u2013 513-549-2469 &nbsp; &lt;<a href=\"http:\/\/cincinnati-taxi.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>cincinnati-taxi.com<\/i><\/a>&gt;<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">\u2022<\/span> Lyft \u2013 Download the rider app &nbsp; &lt;<a href=\"http:\/\/lyft.com\/ride-with-lyft\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>lyft.com\/ride-with-lyft<\/i><\/a>&gt;<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">\u2022<\/span> Uber \u2013 Download the rider app &nbsp; &lt;<a href=\"http:\/\/uber.com\/global\/en\/ride\/app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>uber.com\/global\/en\/ride\/app<\/i><\/a>&gt;<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">\u2022<\/span> GoGoGrandparent \u2013 Membership required. &nbsp; 1-855-955-2318 &nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp; &nbsp; &lt;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gogograndparent.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>gogograndparent.com<\/i><\/a>&gt;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><b>Parking<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">The Westin-Cincinnati offers valet ($48.00 daily) and\/or self-park ($21.00 daily) in the garage under the building. Valet includes in and out privileges; self-parking does not. &nbsp; 21 East Fifth Street 45202<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">Close, off-site parking is available at the Fountain Square South Garage (416 Vine Street 45202) and the Fountain Square North Garage (520 Vine Street 45202). Rates vary.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">The Fountain District website provides more parking options.&nbsp; &nbsp;&lt;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thefountaindistrict.com\/parking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>www.thefountaindistrict.com\/parking<\/i><\/a>&gt;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">On-street parking in the Central Business District and Over-the-Rhine (OTR) is enforced from 9a to 9p Monday through Saturday and from 2p to 9p Sunday. The first 10 minutes of parking are free.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p6\">Interactive maps of parking facilities will help orient you:&nbsp; &nbsp;&lt;<a href=\"http:\/\/bestparking.com\/cincinnati-oh-parking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>bestparking.com\/cincinnati-oh-parking<\/i><\/a>&gt; &nbsp; or &nbsp; &lt;<a href=\"http:\/\/en.parkopedia.com\/parking\/underground\/the_westin_cincinnati\/45202\/cincinnati\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>en.parkopedia.com\/parking\/underground\/the_westin_cincinnati\/45202\/cincinnati<\/i><\/a>&gt;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Exploring the Environs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Happenings on Fountain Square itself will keep you fed and entertained, and our lovely lady with her ever-flowing hands will help keep you cool! A daily Fountain Bar opens at 11a, plus offers Happy Hour every evening from 4\u20136p&nbsp; &nbsp;&lt;<a href=\"http:\/\/myfountainsquare.com\/bar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>myfountainsquare.com\/bar\/<\/em><\/a>&gt;; fan-favorite food trucks rustle up lunch from 11a \u2013 1:30p&nbsp; &nbsp;&lt;<a href=\"http:\/\/streetfoodfinder.com\/FountainSquare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>streetfoodfinder.com\/FountainSquare<\/em><\/a>&gt;; and free live music starts at 6p: Tues Jazz, Wed Blues, Thurs Salsa, Fri Dueling Pianos, Sat Rock, and more&nbsp; &nbsp;&lt;<a href=\"http:\/\/myfountainsquare.com\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>myfountainsquare.com\/events\/<\/em><\/a>&gt;. Events are rain or shine, but in case of severe weather, check cancellations on FB&nbsp; &nbsp;&lt;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MyFountainSquare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>www.facebook.com\/MyFountainSquare\/<\/em><\/a>&gt;.<\/p>\n<p>Myriad dining and shopping options are located within walking distance of the Westin and Fountain Square. Explore the Fountain District website&nbsp; &nbsp;&lt;<a href=\"http:\/\/thefountaindistrict.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>thefountaindistrict.com<\/em><\/a>&gt;:<br \/>\nMAP:&nbsp; &nbsp;&lt;<a href=\"http:\/\/static1.squarespace.com\/static\/65f85001dfddd902977a9bbb\/t\/66e30e1866240f5a91a91b3e\/1726156312991\/FD_MAP.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>static1.squarespace.com\/static\/65f85001dfddd902977a9bbb\/t\/66e30e1866240f5a91a91b3e\/1726156312991\/FD_MAP.png<\/em><\/a>&gt;<br \/>\nEVENTS CALENDAR:&nbsp; &nbsp;&lt;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.myfountainsquare.com\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>myfountainsquare.com\/events\/<\/em><\/a>&gt;<br \/>\nDINING:&nbsp; &nbsp;&lt;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thefountaindistrict.com\/dining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>www.thefountaindistrict.com\/dining<\/em><\/a>&gt;<br \/>\nSHOPPING:&nbsp; &nbsp;&lt;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thefountaindistrict.com\/retail-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>www.thefountaindistrict.com\/retail-services<\/em><\/a>&gt;<br \/>\nTHE ARTS:&nbsp; &nbsp;&lt;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thefountaindistrict.com\/arts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>www.thefountaindistrict.com\/arts<\/em><\/a>&gt;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Colorful Cincinnati Colloquialisms<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">\u2022<\/span> \u201cBig Mac Bridge\u201d \u2013 Refers to the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge (I-471) because its color and shape remind us of McDonalds\u2019 golden arches.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">\u2022<\/span> \u201cCattywampas\u201d \u2013 Means something is crooked or off-kilter.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">\u2022<\/span> \u201cCheese Coney\u201d \u2013 Others might call it a Chili Dog.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">\u2022<\/span> \u201cCornhole\u201d \u2013 The bean bag toss game that got its start in Cincinnati.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">\u2022<\/span> \u201cCut-in-the-Hill\u201d \u2013 What we call the steep I-75 \/ I-71 highway in Northern Kentucky, directly opposite Cincinnati.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">\u2022<\/span> \u201cHoagie\u201d \u2013 A sandwich on a bun, also known as a Sub or a Hero.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">\u2022<\/span> \u201cI\u2019ll tell you what\u2026\u201d \u2013 How many of us like to start a sentence.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">\u2022<\/span> \u201cPlease?\u201d \u2013 Rather than saying \u201cExcuse me\u201d or \u201cWhat,\u201d we say this to ask you to repeat yourself. From the German \u201cBitte?\u201d<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">\u2022<\/span> \u201cPony Keg\u201d \u2013 A store that sells beer and other beverages.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">\u2022<\/span> \u201cReading Road\u201d \u2013 Rhymes with the color red. You\u2019ll know who is NOT from here when they pronounce the name of this thoroughfare.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">\u2022<\/span> \u201cSplit the Pot\u201d \u2013 Everyone else calls it a 50\/50 raffle.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">\u2022<\/span> \u201cThe Beast\u201d \u2013 The longest wooden roller coaster at Kings Island.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">\u2022<\/span> \u201cThe Reds are in Town\u201d \u2013 Not referring to the Brits. Means that the Cincinnati Reds baseball team is playing at home.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">\u2022<\/span> \u201c3-way, 4-way, or 5-way\u201d \u2013 Ways to order toppings for Cincinnati Chili.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">\u2022<\/span> \u201cUDF\u201d \u2013 Not a union. An initialism for locally-owned United Dairy Farmers chain of stores; we go there for ice cream, snacks, and gas.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">\u2022<\/span> \u201cWarsh\u201d \u2013 Adding an \u2018R\u2019 to the pronunciation of \u201cwash\u201d is common in parts of the Tri-State.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">\u2022<\/span> \u201cWho Dey\u201d \u2013 A phrase expressing support of the Bengals football team. \u201cWho dey think gonna beat them Bengals?!\u201d<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">\u2022<\/span> \u201cYou\u2019re Fine\u201d \u2013 Means \u201cYou\u2019re okay.\u201d<br \/>\n______<br \/>\n<em>Adapted from&nbsp; &nbsp;&lt;<a href=\"http:\/\/wlwt.com\/news\/local-news\/26613304#!bKcJiG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wlwt.com\/news\/local-news\/26613304#!bKcJiG<\/a>&gt; and &lt;<a href=\"http:\/\/wlwt.com\/article\/part-ii-the-funny-things-cincinnatians-say\/2492311#!bKcQCd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wlwt.com\/article\/part-ii-the-funny-things-cincinnatians-say\/2492311#!bKcQCd<\/a>&gt; <\/em><\/p>\n<p>On behalf of our entire 2025 NAME National Convention Committee and our local Miniature Society of Cincinnati club members, we look forward to seeing you soon! Safe journey!<\/p>\n<p>PHOTO CREDIT:<br \/>\n<em>Connector Streetcar from&nbsp; &nbsp;&lt;<a href=\"http:\/\/cincinnati-oh.gov\/streetcar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cincinnati-oh.gov\/streetcar<\/a>&gt;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IngridFarnamKoblish-e1736117297290.png\" alt=\"Ingrid Farnam-Koblish\" width=\"117\" height=\"150\"><\/p>\n<p>Contact: Ingrid Farnam-Koblish,<br \/>\nThe Miniature Society of Cincinnati,<br \/>\ncincyminis@gmail.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; \u25c6<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Originally published in the Miniature Gazette, July\/August 2025, pages 34\u201335. The version below contains live links for your convenience. Connecting with Cincinnati We are delighted to welcome you to Cincinnati! 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