2018 Annual Manual: Cincinnati City Guide

Have you ever sat around wishing there was a hand-held publication that could anticipate the answers to questions you might Google on your phone, like “restaurants near me,” “best bars in Covington” or “stuff to do around IKEA?” Well, #blessed, because you’ve found it. The Annual Manual is like the Magic 8 Ball of magazines. 

Whether you’re a lifelong resident, a recent transfer to one of Cincinnati’s multiple Fortune 500 companies and myriad startups or just have a really long layover at CVG, what you’re holding in your hands is a (mostly) definitive guide to navigating life in the Queen City — a local’s guide to living and a visitor’s guide to visiting.

Published by CityBeat (Cincinnati’s news and culture weekly), the Annual Manual blends the usability of international travel guides with local expert insights, curating recommendations for things to eat, drink, see and do in each part of town. Need to find dinner in Westwood? Bored in the suburbs? Planning a weekend staycation? With overviews of Greater Cincinnati’s dozens of unique neighborhoods spread over our fair Midwestern metropolis — plus comprehensive listings of restaurants, bars, nightlife, arts and attractions — this guide is like a non-digital app, a reference and resource that can always answer the question, “What am I doing this weekend?” 

Whether you’re here for the long haul or are just looking to pass some time, this handy manual should make you feel right at home (or at least not bored).

— Maija Zummo, Project Editor

Read the full Annual Manual here | Originally published fall 2017