Boasting the nickname of The Queen City, Cincinnati has long been a city of proud citizens and is it any wonder with all this jewel has to offer? Located in the southwest region of Ohio sharing the Ohio River with neighbor Kentucky, Cincinnati offers something for everyone.

For the sports fan, Cincinnati is home to the NFL's Cincinnati Bengals and MLB's Cincinnati Reds. The Crooked Tree Golf Course is the perfect place to tee off, while anytime of year Thoroughbred racing can be enjoyed at Turfway Park. In the spring, Cincinnati's Flying Pig Marathon is a special endeavor raising money for charities with a wide array of races for adults and kids alike.

The Performing Arts takes a back seat to no one in the Queen City. Whatever tickles your fancy, you can definitely find it in the Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Opera or Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. The Cincinnati Art Museum boasts 6,000 years full of fine art with an in-house cafÈ and special exhibits all wrapped up in free general admission. Cincinnati's American Sign Museum is proudly recognized as the only one of its kind in the entire country. Here you can return to years past and recollect memories brought back by the forgotten, but not left behind signs marking history.

Entertainment flows as abundantly as the majestic Ohio River in the Queen City. BB Riverboats offer sightseeing, dinners and private charters while Grand Victoria Casino & Resort by Hyatt lures the gambling man with nearly 1,400 slots. If you would rather keep your legs on land, elegant carriage rides stroll all over the city any time of year. The Cincinnati Dinner Train is another way to go on Saturday nights featuring a four course dining experience you won't forget!

Learning can be fun at the Duke Energy Children's Museum. Any train lover will revel in the delight of the earth's only railroad-themed center providing fun to families inside an 80,000 square foot entertainment center known as Entertrainment Junction. The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens can be a relaxing gander into the wild side of our world. More plants and flowers can be enjoyed at the Krohn Conservatory featuring one of the largest public greenhouses in the nation. The birthplace of astronomy can be experienced at the Cincinnati Observatory Center, dating back to 1824 when the citizens founded this window of opportunity.

The history buff can travel back in time at the house of Harriet Beecher Stowe or National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. The Cincinnati History Museum at Union Terminal is an interactive museum experience showcasing guides adorned with time period specific attire and full of knowledge to answer your questions.

Especially for the young and young-at-heart are Paramount's King's Island, a spectacular amusement park- notably the best in the mid-west, and Lazer Kraze Inc. where you can be a player in a multi-level game of laser tag.

When it's time to unwind, you might end up at Meier's Wine Cellars Inc. where you can sample a tasting, browse the store and shop for winemaking supplies of your own. No matter what your age or taste, Cincinnati is the place!