A dynamic metropolis erecting skyscrapers on the banks of the Ohio River, home to the Procter & Gamble Empire, Cincinnati is known for its sports teams and vibrant music scene. Nicknamed Queen city of the west, it offers a beautiful mosaic of districts with eclectic architecture. With cold winters and very hot summers, temperate spring and fall are the best seasons to spend a weekend in Cincinnati. The city centre is full of shops, restaurants, parks and gardens and can be visited on foot. It is in Fountain square, dominated by skyscrapers, that the heart of Cincinnati beats. Queen city square is the last building to have pushed earth into it, rising over 41 floors. With eight more, Carew tower remains the tallest skyscraper in the city. At its summit, one enjoys an exceptional panoramic view over the city but also over the horizons of Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. Together with the Union terminal station station, it is one of the city's art deco masterpieces. The concrete of the Ingalls Building, the Byzantine-Moorish style of the Isaac M.Wise temple or the futuristic lines of the Contempory Art Center illustrate the variety of Cincinnati architecture. The John Roebling suspension bridge, recognizable by its blue paintings, leads to the retro brick suburb of Convington on the left bank of Ohio. This area is home to the Mainstrasse village, still very lively German quarter of Cincinnati. The more upscale Mount Adams district is the refuge for local celebrities. In this city, where the first professional baseball team was formed in 1869, sport remains a real institution. The Bengals (American football) and the Reds (baseball) move crowds in their respective stadiums, Paul Brown Stadium and Great American Ball Park, both located on the banks of Ohio. You will find a host of activities to fill your stay in Cincinnati. You have to immerse yourself in the feverish atmosphere of Great American Ball Park during a Reds game. The Cincinnati Museum Center also offers interesting exhibitions and will be an opportunity to discover the Union Terminal from the inside. The most romantic will cruise aboard a paddle boat on the Ohio River. Cincinnati, with an impressive number of clubs, has a lively nightlife. The city is particularly famous for its musical scene considered as one of the ten best in the world. In the evening, the Over-the-Rhine district is one of the busiest. There are also trendy restaurants and bars in the Mount Adams district and Corryville, northwest of the city.