The Cincinnati Reds play baseball in the new Great American Ballpark that is located on the bank of the Ohio River in downtown Cincinnati. The Great American Ballpark opened as the home to the Reds in 2003, after the demolition of Cinergy Field in 2002.

Great American Ballpark is a great place to take in a ballgame.  We are fairly close to Cincinnati, Ohio so we make the trip to see the Reds as often as we can.

We have visited Cincinnati several times for games, and have stayed in Cincinnati and in Covington, KY.....

Personally, I like staying in downtown Cincinnati the best because you can walk to the Stadium, as well as all of the downtown shopping and attractions, but I like to walk around and explore new cities.

The times that we have stayed on the Covington side of the river, the rooms have been a little less expensive, and we have been able to take the Southbank Shuttle to the ballpark.  The Shuttle is an ultra-convenient way to get the Great American Ballpark from the Covington side of the river.... the cost is only $1 each way per person.... and it runs conveniently every 15 minutes.

Here is some great information that we have gathered to help you plan a family vacation that includes the Cincinnati Reds.

Cincinnati Reds Information

Here is the latest Cincinnati Reds Schedule.

We found an outlet that will let you  purchase your Cincinnati Reds tickets right here.... 

Cincinnati Ohio Information

Cincinnati sits on the Southern tip of Ohio just across the Ohio River from Covington, Kentucky.... Cincinnati is the home to Museums, Kings Island Theme Park, the Cincinnati Zoo.... plus a host of other great attractions.

While in Cincinnati, before or after the game, you need to try Skyline Chili.  It is a unique taste blend of spaghetti noodles, chili, shredded cheese, and onions.  In my opinion, it is an acquired taste, but you need to try it.  You will find several Gold Star Chili restaurants in the area and around the ballpark.

Hotels around Great American Ballpark

There are many hotels in the area around the Great American Ballpark. There are many economical hotels in Covington, KY that are right across the river.... and are on the TANK Southbank Shuttle route.

Covington, KY Hotels
Embassy Suites Cincinnati - Rivercenter / Convington - located on the Ohio River overlooking the Cincinnati Skyline.... from Kentucky.  The Embassy Suites are on the Southbank Shuttle Route which makes it very easy to get to the ballpark.

Courtyard Cincinnati Covington - Just across the Ohio River from Cincinnati - also right on the Southbank Shuttle route for the ballgame.

For your information, here is a list of other hotels available in Covington, Kentucky.

Several downtown Cincinnati Ohio hotels are within walking distance of the ballpark...

Downtown Cincinnati Hotels
Garfield Suites Hotel - located in downtown area - 20 minute walk to the Great American Ballpark.

Millennium Hotel - a downtown hotel within 6 blocks of the stadium.... a real close walk.

Getting to Great American Ballpark

The absolute best way to get to the ballpark is by riding the TANK (Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky). TANK runs a Riverfront route (Southbank Shuttle) through Covington, Newport, and Cincinnati stopping at most of the Riverfront hotels in Kentucky. The cost of the shuttle is $1.00 per trip.

Check the TANK Southbank Shuttle website for more information.

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