Cincinnati is located right along the Ohio River and is up against the Kentucky border. This makes the major metropolitan area of the city extend into Kentucky and much of that state’s border area is a big fan of the cultural attracts in Cincinnati as well as the city’s major sports teams. Guests who visit the city and find a comfortable stay in one of the area hotels will likely be there specifically to visit Cincinnati though they frequently find a trip across the river will bring additional entertainment and cultural attraction options.

The residents of city of Cincinnati are well known for their love and support of their sports teams. The Cincinnati Reds are the Major League baseball team, and the Bengals are the NFL football team. These are the two major sports teams that represent not only the city but also the surrounding region, and frequently the entire state of Ohio. Sports fans frequently attend a sporting event when they visit a new city, regardless of their home team fan base. This generally the case except when a person is visiting the city of their direct rival. Of course if their team happens to be playing in the visiting town, they will be their to support their home team.

The Reds are one of the oldest teams in the country and have origin from 1882 as a charter member of the now defunct 19th century American Association. They are currently a franchise of the National League and are members of the Central Division. The name of the team is actually an evolved and shortened version of the original Red Stockings. They play their home games at the Great American Ballpark . The Bengals are the city’s beloved football team and they belong to the American Football Conference and are members of the North Division. The play their home games at the Paul Brown Stadium. Last year they won the Division Championship and it was their most recent trip to the play offs.

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