When you come to Xavier University you get a cozy campus with all the benefits of the big city of Cincinnati just down the road. Yes, the city is famous for baseball, chili and events on the Ohio River. But we can also tell you about the region’s Fortune 500 companies, its quaint neighborhoods, a variety of festivals and entertainment for all occasions. Just give us a moment and we’ll show you a few things you’ll want to explore.
GREAT AMERICAN BALLPARK | The Banks
If folks are going wild here, it’s because they only see Red. After all, this is the first ever Major League Baseball team we’re talking about. Head to a home game or crash our annual Opening Day Block Party to get an up-close view of all the excitement.
BUILDING MURALS | Downtown
Cincinnati is painted with personality. It won’t take long to get to know our colorful city with towering vivid murals at every turn telling you what she’s all about.
CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER | Downtown
Here is where art reconnects with the past and science leaps toward the future. Get lost in Cincinnati’s history and discover renowned art and science exhibits with influences from around the world.
RESTAURANTS | Over the Rhine
Cincinnati is a paradise for true foodies. If a restaurant isn’t rich in history, you can bet it’s rich in flavor. The entire city is bursting with tasty spots to eat. OTR is just the perfect place to start.
MUSIC HALL | Over the Rhine
Rich with history, culture and sound, Music Hall provides eclectic entertainment that embodies performance art in its purest forms.
FOUNTAIN SQUARE | Downtown
Take in a concert, try your hand at iceskating during the winter, or follow your nose to a delicious restaurant year round. Fountain square is the heart of downtown and overflowing with plenty of options and tons of fun.
SMALE PARK | Riverfront
Every season has its own way of bringing out the beauty in Cincinnati, and during summer and spring, this is where you’ll see it. Enjoy our premier two-level park with a riverfront garage, water access, a carousel, fountain, pavilion and of course, gorgeous Cincy weather.
FINDLAY MARKET | Over the Rhine
Experience a diverse selection of delicious fresh foods, handmade goods, entertainment, dining and more at Ohio’s oldest continuously operated public market.
OUR COOL DOWNTOWN
You and your college friends can make downtown Cincinnati your personal playground. Shuttles from Xavier’s campus will take you to downtown activities that abound all year-round. There’s free music festivals in the summer and ice skating in the winter. You and your friends can watch football on the Jumbotron or get swept away by the on-ice chaos of a broomball match.
ARTS & CULTURE
When it comes to visual and performing arts, Cincinnati definitely has its act together. In fact, the city has one of the most diverse cultural scenes in the Midwest, with several orchestras, theaters, museums, and a large community of working artists.
• Cincinnati Art Museum, a home for 67,000 works of art spanning 6,000 years
• Cincinnati Ballet, a creative force of classical, modern, and children’s dance productions
• Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, no seat sits farther than 20 feet from the thrust stage
• Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the fifth oldest symphony orchestra in the United States
• Cincinnati Opera, the second oldest opera company in the United States
• Contemporary Arts Center, where art and the creative process belongs to all people
FIND YOUR NICHE
Just minutes from campus, you’ll discover pockets of neighborhoods, each with a distinct feel and culture.
Admire the architecture in Hyde Park as you and your friends browse the bookstores, coffee shops and art galleries. Play games, duck into a jazz club or visit a sushi bar in Over-the-Rhine.
Walk through a market or participate in a yoga class in Oakley. Over-the-Rhine is famous for having more than 50 restaurants in a one-mile radius. Try the kimchee‐laced hot dog and a side of duck‐fat fries. Thank us later.