Cincinnati's prime location at a bend in the Ohio River and its hilly terrain have contributed in no small way to its allure. Unlike the typical Ohio flatness, this city's steep inclines and rolling hills provide many scenic views. Praised by the likes of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, who dubbed Cincinnati the "Queen City of the West", this midwestern metropolis is a centre of commerce, art, entertainment and numerous family attractions. Perhaps best known for the Cincinnati Reds, the first major league baseball team in the USA, the city has other things to boast about. Most dramatic is the downtown renaissance that has taken place over the past decade, with Broadway shows, a vibrant Main Street entertainment district of nightclubs and restaurants and a spurt of new hotels. Family-oriented attractions abound. Make sure and take in the fabulous zoo, among the best in the world, where the birthing and endangered species programs are renowned. Don't leave without sampling Cincinnati chili, which is laced with cinnamon and chocolate and spread over pasta.