Cincinnati, Ohio is the homebase to the American Professional Baseball team known as The Cincinnati Reds. The Reds play in the National League Central division of MLB. With five World Series titles under their belt, they have a number of rival teams chasing them, including the Cardinals, the Pirates, the Cubs and the Indians. For over 136 years, the Reds have had an outstanding 0.505 winning percentage, with an overall win-loss record of 10,524-10,306 from 1882-2018.
The team plays its home games at the Great American Ball Park, which replaced Riverfront Stadium in 2003. The Cincinnati Reds home field has a number of unique features, including The Gap, that provides views into the stadium from downtown. You will find culture and art in the ballpark with: The Spirit of Baseball, The Mosaics and the famous 4192 Mural. Towering over the ballpark are the Power Stacks, the ballpark’s two memorable smokestacks. These smokestacks are a nostalgic nod to the steamboats that used to be seen floating on the Ohio River in the 19th and early 20th centuries. By flashing their lights, and emitting smoke and flames, they launch fireworks from the stacks to build excitement for the home team and their fans.
Cincinnati is famous for its 3-Way Chili which is more of a pasta dish than anything. You must got to a Skyline Chili to try it. Cincinnati also has a burgeoning foodie scene going. Head over to the Findlay Market for farm fresh, locally sourced, artisanal and specialty foods. Head over to The Colonial Cottage Inn for some Goetta (meat and grain sausage), The Montgomery Inn for BBQ, Sebastian’s for some Gyros and lastly Graeter’s for some ice cream.