It's the birthplace of cult leader Charles Manson and was home to Donald Harvey, the nurse who confessed in 1987 to murdering 24 patients at a local hospital. But Cincinnati is also one of the safest big cities in Ohio. Violent crime has been dropping since 1991. If you're a victim of crime here, chances are someone broke into your car. Compared with other cities in the region, crime stats indicate you're more likely to be victimized in Cleveland or Indianapolis but probably safer in Lexington or Louisville.
Controversies continue to provide dinnertime conversation in the Queen City.
Bring up Pete Rose's conviction for filing false tax returns, and you'll find yourself in a discussion about whether he should be admitted into the baseball Hall of Fame. A decision which continues to be argued to the Baseball Commission to this day. Mention Mapplethorpe and get an earful about the city's conservative reputation. The CAC won. Daytrips Fun daytrip ideas close to home.