Cincinnati

The city of Cincinnati is located in the state of Ohio on the Ohio-Kentucky border. It sits along the Ohio River. The city was founded in 1788 by John Cleves Symmes and Colonel Robert Patterson. It was originally named Losantiville, but in 1790, the name was changed to Cincinnati....

The city of Cincinnati is located in the state of Ohio on the Ohio-Kentucky border. It sits along the Ohio River. The city was founded in 1788 by John Cleves Symmes and Colonel Robert Patterson. It was originally named Losantiville, but in 1790, the name was changed to Cincinnati. Cincinnati played an important role in the Underground Railroad. Students enrolled in English school in Cincinnati might like to learn more about this by visiting the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. For another excursion, consider spending some time in the historic Mt. Adams neighborhood where the views of the city are amazing. Cincinnati is known for its hills, so be prepared to walk and enjoy the winding streets. While in the Mt. Adams neighborhood, consider visiting the Cincinnati Art Museum. There are a number of great restaurants in town to fit every taste and a particularly large number of chili restaurants, so be sure to sample the local chili. Sports fans will enjoy catching a Cincinnati Reds game if they are in town during the season. For an interesting perspective of the area, consider taking a paddle wheel boat ride down the river. Students taking English courses in Cincinnati should make time to visit the Cincinnati Observatory Center. It is home to one of the world’s oldest telescopes. The city is also undergoing an extensive Riverfront Park project, which will include trails, fountains, outdoor performance venues and more. Cincinnati is home to several universities, giving parts of the town a very collegiate feel. The climate in the area is generally hot and humid in the summers with winters being slightly cold and snowy.