Walnut Hills
One of Cincinnati's historic African American neighborhoods, now reviving
Best time
April-October (Cincinnati winters are cold), Cincinnati Music Festival (July)
Currency
USD
Language
English
Mid-range / day
USD 200
Safety for Black Travelers
Cincinnati's downtown, OTR (Over-The-Rhine), and Covington KY waterfront are safe and revitalized. Some neighborhoods require standard urban awareness.
Neighborhoods to Know
Over-the-Rhine (OTR)
Beautifully restored 19th-century neighborhood — one of America's largest historic preservation projects
Must-Visit Places
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
On the banks of the Ohio River — comprehensive museum of the UGRR and modern freedom movements
Cincinnati, Ohio
Harriet Beecher Stowe House
Where Stowe wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin — crucial anti-slavery literature
Cincinnati, Ohio
Ohio History Center
Includes significant Ohio African American history exhibits
Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati's Findlay Market
Ohio's oldest continuously operating public market — excellent diverse food vendors
Cincinnati, Ohio
National Afro-American Museum (Wilberforce, nearby)
National museum near Wilberforce University — another Ohio HBCU
Cincinnati, Ohio
Visa
No visa required for US citizens
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