Cincinnati with friends

Local tipUsed books line every wall, order the coffee and just stay a while

13 min walk to the next stop

Local tipOhio's oldest public market, go Saturday morning before the produce stalls sell out

16 min walk to the next stop

Local tipOrder the wispy-thin pancakes, the restored 1955 diner car fills up fast on weekends

4 min walk to the next stop

Local tipLive music seven nights with never a cover, get there early for a seat near the stage

6 min walk to the next stop

Local tipRegulars call it the unofficial waiting room of OTR, good for a quiet weeknight beer

Local tipA Northside staple for 15-plus years, the vegan sandwiches are the move

3 min walk to the next stop

Local tipAsk for the local comp LPs, they press their own Cincinnati compilations

3 min walk to the next stop

Local tipCatch the Wednesday evening farmers market here before it wraps up at 7

3 min walk to the next stop

Local tipFree original live music most nights and never a cover, grab the patio in summer

12 min walk to the next stop

Local tipHouse-smoked bar food that's better than a dive bar has any right to serve