Cincinnati is such a beautiful city, whether you are wandering the vibrant streets of downtown or exploring a charming spot in one of the outlying neighborhoods, you have to admit that we are pretty lucky to call Cincy home. Trying to narrow down the many neighborhoods to the most beautiful and charming is no easy task, but we’ve managed to at least start with the top ten. For this particular list, we stayed on this side of the river and didn’t venture too far from the city center, because then things would get really difficult! So come take a stroll through Cincinnati’s most beautiful, charming neighborhoods and see if you agree with our list.
- Loveland
Wikimedia Commons/Minh Nguyễn Loveland is the “Heart of Ohio” and for good reason. Despite a tragic fire in its historic downtown, the neighborhood is rebuilding and will surely be just as beautiful as it once was. The area is also known for its picturesque bike trail and unique Loveland Castle.
- Mariemont
Flickr/Chris Evans To walk through the streets of Mariemont feels like you’ve crossed the Atlantic to a European village. It is definitely one of the most unique and charming spots in Cincinnati and there’s even plenty of entertainment right in the business district, from a movie theater to shopping and restaurants.
- Hyde Park
Flickr/Jonathan Rieke Centered around Hyde Park Square, this grand area of Cincinnati is known for its charming business district and large, historic estate-style homes. A summer evening strolling through Hyde Park Square with a Graeter’s ice cream cone is pretty much the perfect Cincinnati night.
- Columbia-Tusculum
Facebook/Columbia Tusculum, Cincinnati This historic eastside neighborhood is filled with colorful homes that dot the hillsides and overlook the river. The business district here has also grown over the years and is quite charming.
- Clifton’s Gaslight District
Facebook/Clifton Gaslight Business District Clifton is a vibrant neighborhood with historic homes that encircle the Gaslight District along Ludlow Avenue. Eat lunch at Skyline and then walk along the shop-lined street in an area that has been an eclectic and beautiful Cincinnati neighborhood for years.
- Over-the-Rhine
Facebook/Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati If for some reason you haven’t been to OTR in a few years, then its spot on this list may surprise you. Talk about a transformation, as you’ll now walk through a neighborhood that boasts trendy shopping and restaurants, sidewalks decorated with flower pots and colorful wall murals that really bring the streets to life.
- Northside
Facebook/Cincinnati Northside Many of these neighborhoods have older homes and quaint business districts and Northside is no exception. Another area that offers several delicious restaurants and unique shopping, real estate is really taking off here and the beauty of this neighborhood is shining more than ever.
- Glendale
Facebook/Glendale Ohio Chamber of Commerce Glendale feels like a small town within a big city. With a train running through it and a charming business district and parks, this neighborhood has been a treasured area of Cincinnati for generations.
- Wyoming
Facebook/Wyoming Ohio Another area of town that feels like its own entity. With many neighborhood events, great schools, and beautiful historic homes, Wyoming is one of the best places to live in the city.
- Westwood
Facebook/Westwood Works The residents of Westwood are passionate about bringing life into their neighborhood, while maintaining its charm - and they are succeeding! It has a real neighborly feel, with new businesses popping up frequently and a thriving real estate scene.
After scrolling through this list, how can you not love Cincinnati even more? What do you think? Did we choose your favorites? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!
Wikimedia Commons/Minh Nguyễn
Loveland is the “Heart of Ohio” and for good reason. Despite a tragic fire in its historic downtown, the neighborhood is rebuilding and will surely be just as beautiful as it once was. The area is also known for its picturesque bike trail and unique Loveland Castle.
Flickr/Chris Evans
To walk through the streets of Mariemont feels like you’ve crossed the Atlantic to a European village. It is definitely one of the most unique and charming spots in Cincinnati and there’s even plenty of entertainment right in the business district, from a movie theater to shopping and restaurants.
Flickr/Jonathan Rieke
Centered around Hyde Park Square, this grand area of Cincinnati is known for its charming business district and large, historic estate-style homes. A summer evening strolling through Hyde Park Square with a Graeter’s ice cream cone is pretty much the perfect Cincinnati night.
Facebook/Columbia Tusculum, Cincinnati
This historic eastside neighborhood is filled with colorful homes that dot the hillsides and overlook the river. The business district here has also grown over the years and is quite charming.
Facebook/Clifton Gaslight Business District
Clifton is a vibrant neighborhood with historic homes that encircle the Gaslight District along Ludlow Avenue. Eat lunch at Skyline and then walk along the shop-lined street in an area that has been an eclectic and beautiful Cincinnati neighborhood for years.
Facebook/Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati
If for some reason you haven’t been to OTR in a few years, then its spot on this list may surprise you. Talk about a transformation, as you’ll now walk through a neighborhood that boasts trendy shopping and restaurants, sidewalks decorated with flower pots and colorful wall murals that really bring the streets to life.
Facebook/Cincinnati Northside
Many of these neighborhoods have older homes and quaint business districts and Northside is no exception. Another area that offers several delicious restaurants and unique shopping, real estate is really taking off here and the beauty of this neighborhood is shining more than ever.
Facebook/Glendale Ohio Chamber of Commerce
Glendale feels like a small town within a big city. With a train running through it and a charming business district and parks, this neighborhood has been a treasured area of Cincinnati for generations.
Facebook/Wyoming Ohio
Another area of town that feels like its own entity. With many neighborhood events, great schools, and beautiful historic homes, Wyoming is one of the best places to live in the city.
Facebook/Westwood Works
The residents of Westwood are passionate about bringing life into their neighborhood, while maintaining its charm - and they are succeeding! It has a real neighborly feel, with new businesses popping up frequently and a thriving real estate scene.
And for more photos that prove how beautiful our city is, check out our recent article here.
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