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One of the most memorable movie moments was that of a
young Black shoe shine boy pitching pennies with Steve McQueen's "Cincinnati
Kid" character. After winning for the first time the youngster boasts to
McQueen: "You ain't ready for me Cincinnati!" |
Cincinnati Bridge was a model for
the Brooklyn Bridge |
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That is hardly the case in the Queen City, aka, Cincinnati
as it has experienced a boom in development. The new Great American Park (Reds Baseball), The brand
spanking new Paul Brown Stadium (Bengals) and The
Underground Railroad Freedom Center. The Freedom Center is significant for the mere reason that Cincy |
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was central to the Underground Railroad. It was on the other side of the river with many maritime
slaves jumping ship as they pulled into port and running for safety!
Moreover, with Cincy's somewhat recent racial events the Center looks to ease
the simmering tensions in the African American community. |
Great American Ball Park
“Riverboat” |
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Modern day Cincinnati began as a fort in 1789,
then blossomed as a commercial town. The steamboat Orleans in 1811 linked
Cincinnati in a chain of trade that led to the Mississippi and the Gulf of
Mexico. By the mid 1800's the city was the pork capital of the country and a
thriving city. Though German and Irish immigrants gave it a strong northern
European flavor thousands of African-Americans passed through the city even
before emancipation. In 1869, the Cincinnati Red Stockings (the
Reds) were the first professional baseball team in the country. Fat from the
pork houses gave birth to the local soap industry and Proctor &
Gamble. But the 1960's brought
some of the worst race rioting in the country since Tulsa OK. Events that still
have yet settled. |
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Even today, Afrotrek would love to rate the historic
Cincinnatian Hotel as one of the best in the country, however negative
feedback from Afrotrek visitors has lead to recommending the Westin
instead! |
Proctor & Gamble |
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Aside from newer developments you find the Harriett
Beecher Stowe family home. From
here she saw slaves escaping and the treatment of slaves which lead her to write
Uncle Tom's Cabin. |
King's Island "Son of the Beast" |
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The Cincy History Museum in the city's old rail terminal reflects on all aspects of
this river city. Of course for real fun during the summer there is famed
Kings Island one of the last vintage theme parks. There you'll find one of
the best wood coasters in the world "The Beast" and it's not too shabby
companion ride "Son of the Beast" To see Cincy in it's old money days, simple take a stroll
or ride through hilly Mount Adams, easily one of the most scenic vintage
neighborhoods in the country. For munchies try to get a reservation at Jean Roberts at Pigall's.
For a chilli kind of town, Jean Robert's is something very special. Chef Jean Robert de Cavel bring expressive French cuisine the Queen City. Enjoy
the Gourmand Menu if you want to tantalize your senses. But do be sure
you'll find more chili joints per square inch in Cincinnati than any other
place on Earth -- even the whole of Texas! |
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The Cincinatti Kid
is long gone (he actually did exist by the way), but it's no longer a gamble to visit the
Queen City... stop through anytime and roll the Queen. |
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