One tank wonders: Cincinnati
By: Laura Lee Caracciolo
Issue date: 1/18/08 Section: Pulse
Pack your bags and get ready to go to a city that's home to one of the biggest amusement parks, some of the hottest celebrities in Hollywood, great sports teams and a well-known university in a town packed with entertainment. We're going to Cincinnati.
The best street by far to be on is Ludlow Avenue which is a city in itself. Smelling of Thai and Indian food, both sides of the street are lined with unique family-owned restaurants and shops that each have their own personal touch.
Clothing stores Pangaea and Toko Baru fashion the style of the 70s and the hippie generation. Spiral Light is covered wall to wall with knickknacks, trinkets, ceramic dishware and handmade art hanging from the ceiling. Esquire is a classic movie theater that doesn't even have to beg for your attention. Its vintage appearance and lights immediately catch your eye and spark your interest.
Of course the University of Cincinnati is located in the city and is surrounded by an urban town called Clifton. Clifton is the home of many tattoo parlors, used CD stores, Urban Outfitters, a chic clothing store, and Bogart's, a bar and venue which brings some of the biggest punk rock and indie bands to the stage.
Other big names such as Sarah Jessica Parker, Carmen Electra and Nick Lachey all got their start at The School for Creative and Performing Arts, located in downtown Cincinnati.
Aside from Bogart's and the many other smaller venues located around the area, the largest one is Riverbend Music Center, a concert venue located on the bank of the Ohio River. Famous acts come every summer, but the most popular musician to rock out on stage is Jimmy Buffet who comes every year to perform for his fellow "Parrotheads". Beach balls and inflatable sharks are tossed around by the crowd as the fans sing along to his upbeat lyrics. The Buffet concert is known to sell out in a matter of minutes so if you wish to attend the concert, be prepared to wait in a long line and pay a hefty dollar amount.
The best street by far to be on is Ludlow Avenue which is a city in itself. Smelling of Thai and Indian food, both sides of the street are lined with unique family-owned restaurants and shops that each have their own personal touch.
Clothing stores Pangaea and Toko Baru fashion the style of the 70s and the hippie generation. Spiral Light is covered wall to wall with knickknacks, trinkets, ceramic dishware and handmade art hanging from the ceiling. Esquire is a classic movie theater that doesn't even have to beg for your attention. Its vintage appearance and lights immediately catch your eye and spark your interest.
Of course the University of Cincinnati is located in the city and is surrounded by an urban town called Clifton. Clifton is the home of many tattoo parlors, used CD stores, Urban Outfitters, a chic clothing store, and Bogart's, a bar and venue which brings some of the biggest punk rock and indie bands to the stage.
Other big names such as Sarah Jessica Parker, Carmen Electra and Nick Lachey all got their start at The School for Creative and Performing Arts, located in downtown Cincinnati.
Aside from Bogart's and the many other smaller venues located around the area, the largest one is Riverbend Music Center, a concert venue located on the bank of the Ohio River. Famous acts come every summer, but the most popular musician to rock out on stage is Jimmy Buffet who comes every year to perform for his fellow "Parrotheads". Beach balls and inflatable sharks are tossed around by the crowd as the fans sing along to his upbeat lyrics. The Buffet concert is known to sell out in a matter of minutes so if you wish to attend the concert, be prepared to wait in a long line and pay a hefty dollar amount.
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