Springtime in Cincinnati, so much to do, so little time!

There are so many great things to do in Cincinnati.  The spring time offers events that only happen in the spring.  One of these great events is the Butterfly show at the Krohn Conservatory in Eden Park.  This year the butterflies are from the Caribbean.  It is an inexpensive way to spend a couple of hours. The cost is only 7$ for adults and there is a coupon on line for a dollar off up to four people.  I went in the afternoon around 2pm.  This was a good time to go, it wasn't very crowded, so I was able to take some really stunning photos of the butterflies and flowers.  Earlier in the day, it is crowded with school groups.   They do have a photographer time.  It is Monday evenings from 5-7.  The cost is 12$ and you get a pin that allows you anytime access to the show.  I may do this option next year. 

With the price of admission to the Butterfly exhibit, you also get to see the rest of the Conservatory.  The conservatory boasts over 3500 plant varieties.  There is a rain forest with a cool water fall and a desert.  My favorite is the orchid room.  The butterfly show runs through June 19th, don't miss it!

Another really fun thing to do in the Spring in Cincinnati, is take part in the Flying Pig Marathon.  I am by no means a runner, but I have walked in the Flying Pig 5k and I have cheered on the sidelines of the marathon for my sister.   In any way that you take part, it is a fun and exciting thing to do in Cincinnati.  You can volunteer as a grunt.  You can walk or run in any of the races which range from the kids marathon to the whole marathon.  There is so much entertainment, music and crowds, the cheering and the camaraderie!  On lookers line the streets with posters that read things like, "worst parade ever!"  The Flying Pig takes place the first weekend in May.   If your going to be around Cincinnati that weekend next year, make plans to participate in some fashion.  I guarantee you will leave feeling excited and you will fall in love with Cincinnati.