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1. Butter Jesus: This is one of the common nicknames for Solid Rock Church's enormous sculpture of Jesus Christ. Rising 62 feet high...
2. Skyline Chili: This late-night eatery is packed well into the wee hours. A Cincinnati institution whose signature take on chili ha...
3. Porkopolis: A nickname for Cincinnati in recognition of its former status as a major pork industry center.  
4. Porkopolis Tavern & Grill: A Cincinnati landmark, Porkopolis Tavern & Grill is a historic restaurant located atop Mount Adams. The building us...
5. Jake by the Lake, The: Nickname for Jacobs Field. Jacobs Field was the name for the stadium where the Cleveland Indians play. It is curren...  
6. Three Way: Spagetti topped with chilli and shredded cheddar cheese.  
7. Purple People Bridge: The common name of the Newport Southbank Bridge. Given its color and status as a pedestrian bridge, the nickname is...
8. Freedom Museum: The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center museum is far from light-hearted entertainment, but offers a valua...  
9. Green Papaya: A Thai and sushi place with an extensive menu and unusual options. Popular for their dine-in 'lunch boxes' and soo...  
10. Reds, The: Nickname for the Cincinnati Reds, America's first professional baseball team.  
11. Paul Brown Stadium: Home of the Cincinnati Bengals football team.  
12. Banks, The: A mixed residential, business, and nightlife section of the city located on the banks of the river.  
13. Virtual Fiesta: An event to raise money for Shoulder to Shoulder, a nonprofit that provides medical care to poor children.  
14. Over-the-Rhine: A historic district between the downtown and Clifton Heights sections of Cincinnati that retains many nuances of th...  
15. Cincy: Common nickname for Cincinnati.  
 
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A nickname for Salem, Massachusetts, because of the Salem Witch Trials, which took place in and around Salem in 1692 and 1693. More than 150 people were accused of being witches, 19 of which were hanged for the crime of being a witch and one of which was pressed to death for refusing to enter a plea. Much study has gone into what caused the hysteria and...

Paczki's are deep-fried Polish doughnuts which mark the beginning of Lent, and are most often consumed on "Fat Tuesday." Traditionally, these rich doughnuts were intended to use all of the forbidden lard, sugar, eggs, and fruit in one's house before the season of abstinence began. These flattened spheres are often dusted with powdered sugar or a simple glaze. Popular fillings include prunes, rose-petal jam, and apricot, though Paczkis can also be found with more common fillings such as Bavarian cream, raspberry jam, or custard.

A nickname for St. Louis, originating in the Native American burial mounds that were once common to the city.

A historic mansion that is now used to host visitors and events, and to offer bourbon tastings and house a bourbon cooking school.

A french-style doughnut, typically dusted with powdered sugar and accompanied by a cup of chicory-laced cafe au lait. Made famous in Cafe Du Monde, located in the old French Market on Jackson Square.