This is the large local airport. As we mentioned previously, it's more expensive than flying into Dayton but is a lot closer.

Dayton Airport is generally less expensive to fly into and out of, but it is about an hour or so away from the wedding site so you'll have to drive.

If you close your eyes with the first bite of this expertly prepared Indian cuisine, you may think you have been transported to India itself. Food is authentic and spiced according to your comfort level (1-6 levels). Start with generous portions of appetizers such as veggie pakoras. Entrees vary from chicken Tandoori to lamb curry. Ask for the chutney selections to compliment your selections. Atmosphere is casual, and the service is friendly and fast. Casual dress.

At this spot, you kind of expect Jimmy Olsen to walk in, accompanied by Lois Lane. Lots of reporters and courthouse types hang out at Arnold's Bar and Grill. Originally built in 1861, it's the oldest "saloon" in the city. This historic eatery serves Italian-American fare at great prices. Live music several nights a week. Casual attire.

This small bistro is located on trendy Ludlow Street. The aroma draws you in, and the menu makes you stay. The chef has five burners in full view, preparing dishes while chatting with you in between orders. The menu choices range from fettuccine and penne boschiola to chicken scaloppini. The tiramisu is great for dessert. Reservations suggested. Dress is business casual.

This full service catering establishment has been serving luscious items from their full-line bakery since 1928 – pastries, cakes and pies, as well as some of the hottest and freshest donuts in the city. Busken Bakery is guaranteed to deliver the goods – fresh. Service is excellent, and food is superb.

The name of this dining heaven couldn't be more appropriate. Located high atop Mount Adams, this spot affords the best view of Cincinnati. This is the place to go for those special times! A French menu serving New Continental cuisine with a few American spins. Restrained service, pristine linens and dark, paneled wood make for an overall formal experience. Specialties include Kobe beef steaks, sesame-orange crusted sea bass, and desserts such as chilled lime souffle. Reservations essential.

The name sounds like most any other Chinese restaurant, but the food is anything but ordinary. Cincinnati locals swear this is the best Chinese food in the city. Known for the freshest seafood, traditional Cantonese cuisine and several spicy Szechwan specialties, the China Gourmet will satisfy that unmistakable yen for Oriental fare. Reservations suggested on the weekends. Dress is casual.

Colorful artwork, an intimate dining room, and extra-attentive service characterize this eatery. An eclectic menu samples international flavors while focusing on traditional American dishes. Highlights include a honey-chipotle grilled lamb T-bone and chop, balsamic-marinated flank steak, and Maine lobster salad with spiced Asian pear. Wine parings for each entree are provided. Call several days in advance to arrange a personalized tasting menu perfect for a special-occasion dinner. For an unusual and delicious dessert, sample apple, goat cheese, and rosemary creme brulee.

Diners get a distinct New Orleans feel with a live band of fine jazz musicians that play almost every night at this popular dining spot. Selections of Cajun specialties include jambalaya and crawfish etoufee, but the real winners are Halibut Fortee, sauteed in lobster butter and garlic seasoned oysters. This place is not to be missed! Business casual attire.

A local tradition, Dewey's makes amazing pizza. Ali has come to love it and I'm sure you will too!

This is the place where breakfast happens in Cincinnati. Convenient to both of our wedding hotels, it would be a great place to meet up in the mornings that you are here in town. Specialties include turkey dill "crepegg" and light, fluffy pancakes. Breakfast is served all day.

Another Cincinnati original, Graeter's makes ice cream that even rivals Texas' own Blue Bell! Give it a shot and you'll love it.

Cincinnati has this strange stuff that they like to call "chili". It's nothing like real Texas chili but they gobble it up anyway. Ali hates this stuff but Danielle loves it. Try it and see what all the fuss is about.

The Aronoff Center for the Arts is located in the heart of downtown Cincinnati. Designed by renowned architect Cesar Pelli, the state-of-the-art facility opened in October 1995. The Center consists of three stunning performance spaces: Procter & Gamble Hall, Jarson-Kaplan Theater and Fifth Third Bank Theater. While their schedule is not yet out for the weekend of our wedding, we'll up date this site with their shows as soon as it's available.

Cozy, warm, and adorned with album sleeves and model trains, this venerable pub is appreciated by locals for its pleasant patio (with a firepit) and stellar lineup of local jazz, acoustic, and blues musicians every night of the week. Having survived the Mount Adams nightlife scene for over forty years, the establishment pleases with comfortable environs, friendly staff (the barman has been here since 1971), and occasional specials on signature cocktails. Jimmy Buffett, among other well-known names, played here early in his career, so make sure to stop by and catch the next big thing.

With a chic rooftop patio that offers superb views of the Cincy skyline, this hip, relaxed bar and restaurant is a Covington favorite and worth the short trip across the river. Try an acclaimed cosmopolitan or one of the 20 varieties of scotch at the 40-foot downstairs bar. If the weather allows, order a meal on the patio overlooking the Main Strasse – Steak Nora, sesame-seared salmon, and vegetarian pesto pasta are a cut above typical bar food. Most nights, live jazz provides a welcome backdrop to animated conversation on the terrace.

More than 80 galleries are represented at this Eden Park museum. Works span 6000 years and feature pieces from such renowned artists as Warhol, Van Gogh, Picasso, Rembrandt and Gainsborough. Special exhibitions offered year round. A must-see stop for the art-loving traveler.

The Funny Bone Comedy Club & Restaurant features national acts of outstanding calibre on a regular basis. The Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant is located on the mezzanine level in the Newport on the Levee and features approximately 4,700 square feet of club space including a large showroom and seating for approximately 300 people. The club offers a full entree menu.

This relaxed neighborhood hangout caters to college grads and young, professional 30-somethings. Tear-inducing hot wings, live local bands, and plenty of TVs foster a homey, stay-all-night vibe. Whether you're huddling around the patio firepit on a chilly night or holding an impromptu pool tournament, you'll appreciate drink specials (Jäger cherry bombs are popular) and a convivial bar staff. Tuesday night karaoke attracts a lively bunch, as do occasional dance-a-thons inspired by that night's band.

Tired of bars that happen to have dance floors? Then this glam space, with its red carpet and cheetah-print decor, is for you. Three bars (read: short lines) and a plush VIP area surround the sunken floor on which trendily-clad patrons get down to pop, house, techno, and hip-hop spun by resident DJs. Drink prices won't empty your wallet, and neither will the $50-a-bottle entry fee to the VIP lounge. Conveniently located in the midst of downtown, this spacious club is the perfect place to end a night out – that is, if you're dressed well enough to get past the bouncers.

BB Riverboats has been a staple of the beautiful Cincinnati riverfront for the past 25 years. Learn about the history of the river, take in a magnificent meal, or dance under the stars while we take you on an unbelievable journey you will not forget. BB Riverboats offers a wide variety of cruises ranging from lunch and dinner cruises to wine tasting or sightseeing cruises and even all-day mini vacations.

This 121-acre wooded tract is explorable via 3½ miles of nature trails, including a disabled-friendly Access Trail. Officially designated a National Recreation Trail, it invites visitors to wander ravines and ridges while enjoying the wealth of vegetation and wildlife for whom the preserve is home. Flying squirrels, broad-headed skunks, and over 50 species of wildflowers can be found. Beech, maple, black locust, and dogwood trees host several species of birds that fill the woods with song in springtime. A viewing deck affords gorgeous views over the preserve.

This zoo, which opened in 1875, is the second oldest in the United States and houses more than 500 species of animals and 3,000 varieties of plants. Jungle Trails, Dragons of Komodo, Gorilla World, Lemur Lookout, and the Spaulding Children's Zoo are some of the popular attractions.

Beautiful gardens with an array of plant life, featuring tropical rain forest and desert displays. The summer butterfly display and a live Nativity scene highlight the annual events schedule. Great place for children to learn about a variety of plants. Admission is free except during special events.

Housed in the impressive limestone-and-glass Union Terminal, this complex of museums offers a wealth of entertainment and educational opportunities. Reasonably-priced combination tickets grant admission to the OMNIMAX Theater, Cincinnati History Museum, Cinergy Children's Museum, Museum of Natural History & Science, Edge of Appalachia Preserve, and Cincinnati Historical Society Library. Check with the Museum Center for an ever-changing schedule of special events and enhancement programs.

This popular aquatic attraction features exhibits detailing life in the oceans' depths, along the river's edge, and in the Antarctic frontier. Sixty state-of-the-art exhibits and intriguing clear-bottomed floors and acrylic tunnels enable guests to observe life under the sea. More than 11,000 animals are represented. Located on the banks of the Ohio River, just a two-minute drive from downtown Cincinnati. Cafe and gift shop on site.

A great local mall, it has tons of shops, a new movie theater, lots of restaurants, and the aquarium! Check out their webpage for lots of fun things to do that are just a few minutes away from the hotels!

Paramount's King's Island is off I-71, just 24 miles north of Cincinnati. It's home to great roller coasters, shows and children's rides. Vortex, Delirium, Flight of Fear, The Beast and Top Gun are just a few of the top thrill rides you'll find. popular park attractions. A great day of fun and excitement for the entire family with over 80 rides, shows and attractions. Summer closing hours vary nightly from 8pm-11pm; the park is also open some weekends during the spring and fall, so call ahead if you'll be in town!