Cincinnati, Queen City, is a black heritage destination by ancestors on the Underground Railroad who crossed the Ohio River. It’s also home to a great black museum and a national music festival.

History
African Americans first came to the area in 1810, before the city was incorporated in 1819

Cultural Sites
Make itinerary time for the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and two local HBCUs.

Restaurants
A black entrepreneur made a successful mobile eatery before food trucks became a thing

Students at Central State HBCU near Cincy

Cincinnati Music Festival
Cincinnati Music Festival first rocked the mic in 1962 as the Ohio Valley Jazz Festival

Historic Sites
Sixth & Broadway was the location of early Black-owned ships, inns, and a church

Places of Worship
Revelation Baptist Church and Allen Temple AME Church are historic stand-outs

Family Attractions
The History Museum and Duke Energy Children’s Museum should not be missed

The annual Cincinnati Music Festival, a cultural masterpiece for all; credit QLZ

General Attractions
Since 1931, Carew Tower Observation Deck gives a great overview of the riverfront

Grand Central Station of the Underground Railroad
Cincy is was one of three primary routes to freedom from the South

Arts
You can see the result of corporate philanthropy of the arts in this midsize city