• Contact
  • Nav Social Icons

  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • About
  • Blog
  • Portfolio
  • Services
  • Contact
  • Mobile Menu Widgets

    Search

Hannah C. Callaway

  • About
  • Blog
  • Portfolio
  • Services

Cincinnati in 5 photos

September 2, 2020 · In: Travel

Brandon and I spent less than 24 hours in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, during our trip along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, but it is one of the most memorable destinations of our 50 in 5 travels so far. I’m not sure if all the stars aligned for us to have the perfect night in the city, or if Cincinnati is always that awesome. We plan to return to find out for sure. Here’s our visit in 5 photos:

Penthouse Airbnb

Since we’d be waking up in Cincinnati on Brandon’s birthday, I looked for a sweet Airbnb for the night and kept it a surprise. A penthouse in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood was surprisingly affordable, and I snatched it up. The building didn’t have an elevator, but we didn’t mind the climb. My photos of the interior don’t do it justice, but look at the listing to see!

wooden stairway

OTR Neighborhood

The weather was chilly, but not cold, and we decided to walk to dinner. We both instantly loved the Over-the-Rhine (OTR) neighborhood. It was full of interesting art at every turn, and beautiful architecture. I snapped several pics, but the one below was a favorite.

In researching OTR since we returned from this trip, I think it’s important to note the revitalization and gentrification that has occurred in the neighborhood. Two articles, in particular, are interesting reads:

  • “How Cincinnati Salvaged the Nation’s Most Dangerous Neighborhood”
  • “The Rise and Fall of the African-American Community in OTR Cincinnati”
Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio

Scooting around

We were in Cincinnati on Super Bowl Sunday, and had no idea that the city essentially shuts down for the night. Most restaurants were closed, including the one where I had intended for us to dine. We finally found a place that was open, Spoon & Cellar, and we were the only two people in the restaurant.

After dinner, Brandon suggested renting scooters to ride back to the Airbnb. I’ll admit that I was highly skeptical, but agreed. Once I got the hang of it, it was so much fun! There were no cars and almost no pedestrians around, so we rode down the streets and sidewalks of Cincinnati alone.

Lime scooter rental

first and second breakfast

The next morning, we walked to Coffee Emporium for breakfast. As we strolled back through OTR, we couldn’t resist stopping for second breakfast at Holtman’s Donuts.

Holtman's Donuts

FAREWELL

We had to leave before most of the shops were open for the day, and were both so disappointed to not have more time to explore OTR and the rest of Cincinnati during our trip. Additionally, our Airbnb was seconds from the Cincinnati Music Hall, and we’d love to see a performance there someday.

Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio

By: Hannah Callaway · In: Travel · Tagged: Ohio

you’ll also love

Brandon in Maine50 in 5: Year Two Review
Hale'iwa signExploring North Shore, Oahu
Rainbow Row in Charleston, SCEaster weekend in Charleston
Next Post >

Brandon’s bourbon birthday, part II

The Feed

A holiday made for me! Happy #nationalcheeselovers A holiday made for me! Happy #nationalcheeseloversday to all who celebrate. 😍🧀

Visiting the @tillamook factory in Oregon was a highlight of last year for me, and I insisted that Brandon take my photo with my free cheese sample to commemorate the occasion. 😂
My stepdaughter turns 16 tomorrow, and our family My stepdaughter turns 16 tomorrow, and our family surprised her by dressing up as ourselves at 16 for her birthday party over the weekend. It brought back waves of nostalgia.

What a year 16 was! I traveled to Spain, France, and Italy on a school trip over the summer. I got my license and drove my mom’s mini van every chance I had. I loved my first job scooping ice cream at Maggie Moo’s and spent all my paychecks at American Eagle. After much begging, my parents gave me my first cell phone.

In junior year English class, I tried to memorize the Old English prologue to “The Canterbury Tales” and can now admit many years later that I failed to do so… literally, I failed the most infamous assignment of 11th grade. I thought I would never recover at the time, but not being able to quote Chaucer has had shockingly little impact on my life. 🤷‍♀️ I loved singing in Glee Club, being on the yearbook staff, and volunteering with Key Club. I hated Latin class. And math class. And chemistry most of all.

I fell in love for the first time, quickly and naïvely, and was devastated when it didn’t work out. Before prom, I slipped and tumbled all the way down the staircase in front of my date and my family. 

I loved spending time with my youth group at church and hanging out with friends. The best show on tv was “The O.C.,” and you couldn’t tell me differently. I wanted so badly for time to fly so I could leave for college, but now I know that time is a thief.

I also understand now that at 16, there’s no way to know how your life will unfold. Isn’t that the best part and the worst part at the same time?

Swipe for two people who would have disliked each other immensely in high school. 😂
The only thing I know for sure is that 2023 is goi The only thing I know for sure is that 2023 is going to be an adventure.
It turns out that if you beg your husband for thre It turns out that if you beg your husband for three years to have @loumalnatis shipped to you, he will finally surprise you with the best 🍕 for Christmas!
In my Elizabeth Holmes era, minus the fraud. ✔️🖤🏴‍☠️♟️

Copyright © 2023 · Terms + Privacy · Theme by 17th Avenue