ULTURE FALL

Spookiness abounds in the Cincy Region during October. Experience the USS Nightmare haunted ship on the riverfront, or take a stroll through one of the many regional pumpkin patches (if you dare!). For more fall fun, take in the beauty of autumnal foliage at Sawyer Point and Yeatman’s Cove, the Miami Fort Trail, Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum, or Boone County Arboretum

Art lights up the night during BLINK—the Cincy-only light, art, and culture show— which is the largest light and projection show in the country. Artists from all over the world lend their creativity and expertise to create the installations that span 30 city blocks and light up Cincinnati’s landmarks, every other year in October. Other can’t-miss Cincy Region fall festivals include the Ohio Renaissance Festival, the Harvest Home Fair, and the Cincinnati Coffee Festival. And we’d be remiss not to highlight the much-loved breweries that dot the area— 60-plus breweries and 15 distilleries, in fact. The Cincy Region has a rich tradition of celebrating Oktoberfest, but these breweries are a must-visit no matter the time of year. Get a taste of local flavor at Braxton Brewing Company, which has locations in Covington, Over-the-Rhine, and Fort Mitchell, or pair your beer with local food truck fare at West Side Brewing. Watch airplanes fly overhead from the beer garden at Bad Tom Smith, and be sure to ask the bartenders to tell you the story of the outlaw behind the brewery’s name. Rhinegeist, a large brewery and event space in historic Over-the-Rhine, is housed in an old Moerlein bottling plant and known for hoppy ales. Urban Artifact, housed in a converted church, focuses on wild and sour beers and features the best of local entertainment. Sip your beverage of choice while enjoying a live performance from one of the Cincy Region’s many talented local musicians.