Filed under Living on November 26th, 2008:
Your Comprehensive Cincinnati Apartment Living Guide
The Queen City of Cincinnati, located on the Ohio River, was described by Sir Winston Churchill as the most beautiful inland city in America. With a population of 2.1 million in Greater Cincinnati, German and Irish heritage helped make Cincinnati the city it is today affecting the local dialect, industry and especially the food. Cincinnati has also received such accolades as “Most Livable City”, “Best Cities For Young Professionals,” and “Cities that Rock”.
For more information about Cincinnati, check out the job opportunities, interesting facts, apartments and more listed below!
Interesting Facts about Cincinnati
- The University of Cincinnati was the source for the discovery of the oral polio vaccine.
- Cincinnati was the home of Beecher Stowe who wrote Uncle Tom’s Cabin.
- The first ambulance service was established in Cincinnati in 1865.
- Cincinnati had the first professional city fire department.
- The Cincinnati Red Stockings became the first professional baseball team in 1869.
- Cincinnati was the first city in the United States to publish greeting cards in 1850 by Gibson Co.
- In 1905 Daniel Carter Beard founded the Sons of Daniel Boone, later known as the Boy Scouts of America.
- Doris Day was born in Cincinnati in 1924.
- Neil Armstrong the first man on the moon later served as a professor of engineering at the University of Cincinnati from 1971-1979.
- Jerry Springer was the mayor of Cincinnati 1977-1978.
Popular Cincinnati Attractions
For sports fans, there is always a game to go to with home teams like the Cincinnati Reds, the Cincinnati Bengals, and the Cincinnati Cyclones. Go back in history and visit the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, or move forward and go underwater at the Newport Aquarium. If you just want to relax, there is a beautiful park within 1 mile of any city resident…hmmm…sounds appealing.
Looking for a Cincinnati job?
There are 10 Fortune 500 companies and 18 Fortune 1000 companies headquartered in the Cincinnati area and the University of Ohio is the largest employer in the area. Just take a look at these opportunities:
- Procter & Gamble
- The Kroger Company
- Sunny Delight Beverages Company
- GE Aviation
- Federated Department Stores
- Convergys
- Chiquita Brands International
- Great American Insurance Company
- Western & Southern Financial Group
- The E. W Scripps Company
- United States Playing Card Company
- Fifth Third Bank
- Koa Corporation
Cultural Events and Festivals in Cincinnati
There is always something going on in Cincinnati that will appeal to the young and old alike. The Cincinnati Flower Show is staged at Symmes Township Park in April and claims to be the biggest outdoor flower show in the United States. Almost half a million people attend the Taste of Cincinnati, which is held during May. In October, don’t miss the nations largest Oktoberfest, celebrating Cincinnati’s German heritage. Finish the year off by viewing the Festival of Lights, hosted by the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden.
Cincinnati’s Top 10 Restaurants
Cincinnati is identified with several unique foods including chili, barbeque sauce and “goetta” which is a German breakfast food. Check out the restaurants below for some of the best dining in Cincinnati.
- Boca
- Jean Robert at Pigall’s
- Orchids at Palm Court
- Nicola’s
- Slims
- Jean Ro Bistro
- Cumin
- Jo An
- Nectar
- Melt
Housing Options in Cincinnati
With over 130 apartment listings on ApartmentGuide.com, you’re sure to find the perfect apartment to call home. Below are a few featured listings. Check the web for more Cincinnati apartments.
Cheap Cincinnati Apartments
- Mariemont Apartments – From $315
- Eastgate Gardens Apartments – From $335
- Kennedy Crossing Apartments – From $375
Luxury Apartments in Cincinnati
Pet-friendly Cincinnati Apartments
If you have any favorite spots in Cincinnati or have tips for apartment searching in the city, please share them in the comments section below!