Cincinnati Getaway – Artistry & Intrigue

Depart for Lebanon, Ohio, where you’ll enjoy an independent lunch at a local restaurant. Then, tour Beauverre Riordan Studios, the oldest continuously operating stained glass studio in the United States. View stained glass windows as the sun cascades through and casts different colors on the floor. Hear the stories of how the windows are created and see the stained glass artisans at work creating the newest commissions in the studio! Visit Petals & Wicks, a charming candle bar where you can make your own candle from start to finish. Choose your favorites from their large scent bar and they will lead you through the process. A gourmet 3-Course Dinner is included tonight at The Chart House, an upscale dining experience with magnificent waterfront and skyline views. Check into the Hotel Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza for a two-night stay. Registered as A National Historic Landmark, this is a AAA Four Diamond hotel featuring French Art Deco design in downtown Cincinnati. (D)

After an included breakfast at the hotel, tour the American Sign Museum. The museum is home to the history of American

signage over the last century. Signs from the late 1800's are hand painted and gold leafed while milk glass letters illuminate the electric age alongside bare bulbs. The thirty's gave rise to neon signs, and a rainbow of new signs and post war plastics became quite popular. All these eras come together on Main Street, where they’ve recreated a streetscape you'll have to see to believe! Lunch today is an immersive food tour experience with a local guide at the Findlay Market. Savor samples and small bites from five specialty merchants. Stops include such popular merchants as The OTR Bagel Bar, Dean’s Mediterranean Imports, Eckerlin’s Meats, Churchill’s Fine Teas, Makers Bakers, Taste of Belgium, Babushka Pierogies, and more. After lunch,

step back in time on a Newport Gangster Tour. This engaging experience will take you through the infamous streets where notorious gangsters like Moe Dalitz, George Remus, and Dutch Schultz made their mark. See the historic buildings that were once home to casinos and brothels. Hear the captivating\ tales of fortune and downfall that shaped Newport’s past and laid the groundwork for the modern gaming industry. Witness firsthand how this small town’s dark history has become a cornerstone of its vibrant present. Dinner is included tonight at the iconic Hofbrauhaus, featuring classic German fare. (B,L,D)

After an included breakfast, Visit Krohn Conservatory, an incredible botanical garden filled with over 3,500 plant species from

around the world. It’s widely recognized as one of the country’s largest public greenhouses. For lunch, take a relaxing ride on the BB Riverboat, an ideal way to see the Cincy Region from a new perspective while enjoying delicious food. Make a stop at Jungle Jim’s International Market on our way home. Jungle Jim's is the Food Lovers' Paradise! Sample fine wines and craft beers! Shop artisan scratch breads, 1,600 cheeses, meats and more. (B,L)