A WEEKEND IN CINCY

Minutes to the competition venue, ~30 minutes to the workshop/exam venue
The most budget friendly options will be in and around the “Eastgate” area
Hampton Inn Cincinnati Eastgate
Holiday Inn & Suites Cincinnati Eastgate
You'll be surrounded by your favorite restaurants, popular stores, and more
Stop by the insane and amazing Jungle Jim's International Market (as seen on TV!) and buy all the HP Sauce and Irn-bru you can find
Or shop ‘til you drop at the massive Dillard’s Clearance Center at the Eastgate Mall - get last season’s designer duds for pennies on the dollar

You’ll be about 20 minutes to the competition and about 20 minutes to the workshop
Aloft at Newport on the Levee - talk about family friendly!
- This fun hotel is connected to Newport on the Levee, a fun and exciting entertainment and dining destination right on the banks of the Ohio River
- Within walking distance of the Newport Aquarium, AMC Movie Theatre, Bowling & Bocce Ball, Game Works Arcade, Cold Stone Creamery, Brothers Restaurant & Bar (great food, very casual), exciting new restaurants, and more
- Street performers can often be found on the weekends entertaining the crowds!
Cincinnati Marriott at River Center - yes, it has Cincinnati in the name but it is actually located in a very cool part of Covington, KY
- Connected to the Northern Kentucky Conference Center
- Walk across the bridge into the beautiful, recently renovated downtown Smale Riverfront Park where you can walk to one-of-a-kind restaurants, ride the Ferris Wheel, watch a street performer, and stroll through stadium alley where the Reds, Bengals, and FC Cincinnati play
Boutique Hotel Covington is located in a really fun part of Covington, KY with really unique restaurants, bars, activities, and event venues
- Check to see if a favorite band is playing at The Madison just around the corner!
- The hotel’s restaurant, Coppin’s, is beautiful and creates delicious food
- Walk down the street to Wabi Sabi Sushi or Agave for upscale Tex-Mex
- Call the hotel to see if they're running any specials

The Westin, The Renaissance, The Kinley, or the Hilton Netherlands are all beautiful options where you can really feel the history of the city

Downtown is pretty easy to get in/out of and is about halfway between the competition venue and Sunday's workshop/exam venue
Walk up to Fountain Square and take in the activities in the area
Hop on the new Streetcar and take a quick ride into the historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood and sample truly unique and memorable restaurants