{"id":2138407,"date":"2025-11-06T07:01:29","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T07:01:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2138407"},"modified":"2025-11-06T07:01:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T07:01:29","slug":"travel-leisure-dubs-cincinnati-most-underrated-city-in-the-midwest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/travel-leisure-dubs-cincinnati-most-underrated-city-in-the-midwest\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel + Leisure dubs Cincinnati &#8216;most underrated city&#8217; in the Midwest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<div id=\"videoWrap\" class=\"spacer-large videoWrap\" style=\"position:relative\"><media-video video-id=\"84075508007\" title=\"Ghost Baby named one of USA TODAY\u2019s best bars of 2025 | Video\" poster=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/06\/05\/PCIN\/84055847007-052225-ghost-baby-8.jpg?crop=7007,3943,x0,y364\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\" placement=\"snow-video-story-priority\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"uwVideoPlaceholder\" slot=\"placeholder\" style=\"z-index:19;width:100%;padding-bottom:56.25%;position:relative\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"vidplaybtn\" style=\"display:-moz-box;display:-ms-flexbox;display:-webkit-flex;display:flex;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,.4);border:2px solid #fff;border-radius:80px;cursor:pointer;height:80px;width:80px;position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);z-index:10\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vidplayicon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/appservices\/universal-web\/universal\/icons\/icon-play-alt-white.svg\" alt=\"play\" style=\"height:40px;margin:auto 18px auto 27px;width:40px\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div slot=\"videoDetails\" id=\"videoDetails\" class=\"videoDetails\" style=\"padding-top:8px;padding-bottom:8px\">\n<div id=\"videoDetailsContainer\" class=\"videoDetailsContainer\" hidden=\"\">\n<p>Ghost Baby named one of USA TODAY\u2019s best bars of 2025 | Video<\/p>\n<p>Take a look inside Ghost Baby in Cincinnati, Ohio, named one of USA TODAY&#8217;s best bars for 2025.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/media-video><\/div>\n<p>Cincinnati has once again been recognized by a leading travel publication for its &#8220;folksy charm&#8221; and &#8220;metropolitan energy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"600\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\" momentum=\"\"\/>\n<p>Travel + Leisure magazine recently published a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelandleisure.com\/guide-to-cincinnati-ohio-11840841\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.travelandleisure.com\/guide-to-cincinnati-ohio-11840841\">new Cincinnati city guide<\/a>, highlighting the best hotels, neighborhoods, restaurants, bars and more in the Queen City.<\/p>\n<p>According to the article, which published Nov. 2, Cincinnati is the &#8220;most underrated city&#8221; in the Midwest, highlighting the city&#8217;s No. 2 placement on the magazine&#8217;s\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelandleisure.com\/best-places-to-live-in-the-midwest-8653666\">Best Places to Live in the Midwest<\/a> list and Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, the\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/oktoberfestzinzinnati.com\/#:~:text=America's%20Oktoberfest%20returns%20to%20downtown%20Cincinnati%20from,German%20heritage%20of%20Southwest%20Ohio%20last%20year.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">largest Oktoberfest celebration in the United States<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The magazine writes that Cincinnati has one of the most exciting culinary scenes in the region, as well, mentioning our beloved chili. The magazine also goes on to name a few award-winning restaurants and bars like The Aperture, Kiki and Ghost Baby.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/><media-gallery-promo asset-id=\"75792162007\" class=\"column ten-column no-gutter spacer-large\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Travel + Leisure cites Cincinnati&#8217;s arts and culture scene, particularly <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cincinnati.com\/story\/entertainment\/2025\/07\/08\/blink-cincinnati-announces-2026-festival-dates\/84505394007\/\">Blink<\/a> \u2013 the nation&#8217;s largest art, light and projection-mapping festival \u2013 as a reason for its glowing review, as well as the city&#8217;s historic neighborhoods, architecture, craft breweries, museums, sports teams and more.<\/p>\n<partner-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" placement=\"native-article_link\" sizes=\"[[300, 250], [3, 3]]\" min-height=\"250\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p>So, where are the best places to stay, eat and drink in Cincinnati? What are the best things to do in the area? Here&#8217;s a look at what Cincinnati has to offer, according to Travel + Leisure.<\/p>\n<p><cta-atoms-container-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/cta\" class=\"spacer-large\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Best hotels in Cincinnati, NKY<\/h2>\n<p>Here are the best places to stay in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Lytle Park Hotel<\/strong>, 311 Pike St., Downtown.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hotel Covington<\/strong>, 638 Madison Ave., Covington.<\/li>\n<li><strong>21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati<\/strong>, 609 Walnut St., Downtown.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza,<\/strong> 35 W. Fifth St., Downtown.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Best things to do in Cincinnati, NKY<\/h2>\n<p><media-image image-set=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/08\/12\/PCIN\/85631600007-downtownnight-3.jpg bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/08\/12\/PCIN\/85631600007-downtownnight-3.jpg?crop=5465,4098,x133,y0 4:3, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/08\/12\/PCIN\/85631600007-downtownnight-3.jpg?crop=3075,4098,x279,y0 3:4, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/08\/12\/PCIN\/85631600007-downtownnight-3.jpg?crop=5598,3150,x0,y819 16:9\" image-alt=\"\" credit=\"Cara Owsley\/The Enquirer\" caption=\"Travel + Leisure magazine recently published a new Cincinnati city guide, highlighting the best hotels, neighborhoods, restaurants, nightlife and more in the Queen City.\" orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"spacer-large\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Findlay Market<\/strong>, 1801 Race St., Over-the-Rhine.<\/li>\n<li><strong>National Underground Railroad Freedom Center<\/strong>, 50 E. Freedom Way,\u00a0The Banks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Queen City Underground Tour<\/strong>, 1332 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Revival Vintage Spirits<\/strong>, 614 Madison Ave., Covington.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cincinnati Music Hall<\/strong>, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"600\" outstream=\"\" momentum=\"\"\/><partner-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" placement=\"native-article_link\" sizes=\"[[300, 250], [3, 3]]\" min-height=\"250\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Best nightlife in Cincinnati<\/h2>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a list of the best bars and clubs in Cincinnati, per Travel + Leisure, including Ghost Baby, which was named one of the best bars in the country for 2025 by <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cincinnati.com\/story\/life\/food-dining\/2025\/07\/30\/best-bars-america-2025\/83101912007\/\">USA TODAY<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ghost Baby<\/strong>, 1314 Republic St., Over-the-Rhine.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Longfellow<\/strong>, 1233 Clay St., Over-the-Rhine.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Homemakers Bar<\/strong>, 39 E. 13th St., Over-the-Rhine.<\/li>\n<li><strong>King Pigeon<\/strong>,2436 Gilbert Ave., Walnut Hills.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Somerset<\/strong>, 139 E. McMicken Ave., Over-the-Rhine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><media-gallery-promo asset-id=\"75842816007\" class=\"column ten-column no-gutter spacer-large\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Best restaurants in Cincinnati, NKY<\/h2>\n<p>Travel + Leisure&#8217;s best eateries in Cincinnati, which includes The Aperture, named in <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cincinnati.com\/story\/life\/food-dining\/2025\/02\/12\/best-restaurants-of-the-year-across-usa\/75970608007\/\">USA TODAY&#8217;s 2025 Restaurants of the Year list<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wildweed<\/strong>, 1301 Walnut St., Over-the-Rhine.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Aperture<\/strong>, 900 E. McMillan St., Walnut Hills.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bridges Nepali Cuisine, <\/strong>multiple locations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kiki<\/strong>, 358 Ludlow Ave., Clifton.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sotto<\/strong>, 118 E. Sixth St., Downtown.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Best cities and neighborhoods in Greater Cincinnati, NKY<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Over-the-Rhine<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Banks.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mount Adams.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Covington.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Northside.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Walnut Hills.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<lit-timestamp class=\"column ten-column no-gutter spacer-small\" slot=\"timestamp\" publishdate=\"2025-11-06 05:15:05.832354699 +0000 UTC\" updatedate=\"2025-11-06 05:15:05.832354699 +0000 UTC\"\/><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.cincinnati.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ghost Baby named one of USA TODAY\u2019s best bars of 2025 | Video Take a look inside Ghost Baby in Cincinnati, Ohio, named one of USA TODAY&#8217;s best bars for 2025. 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