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Cincinnati, one of the worst cities for women?!!!
Iva's post about the best cities for women caught my attention since Cincinnati was listed as one of the three worst. I wonder if Self magazine gathered the statistics that led to this list before Ohio's smoking ban? The reason Cincinnati ended up at the bottom is because of the high number of women who smoke here. Since smoking is not allowed in restaurants or bars in Ohio I wonder where women are doing all the smoking? Next time I go, I'm going to have to pay more attention to see if they are gathered on sidewalks and huddled in doorways puffing away.
Since I don't smoke, I find Cincinnati one of the better cities to visit. I think it's Ohio's prettiest. Winston Churchill even sang Cincinnati praises once. If you feel inclined to smoke and need a distraction, here are three places I'd go to spur you on to a healthier life.
#1. Krohn Conservatory in Eden Park. The flowers and plants here will keep your senses occupied. As it happens, today is the conservatory's 75th birthday. You can't smoke, but you can eat cake.
#2. Union Terminal. This art deco train station is fabulous and now mostly a museum center. This year is also its 75th. Head to Bodies, The Exhibition to see what smoking does to you. This is a version of the exhibit where specially preserved real bodies and cross-sections of real bodies are on display. I saw a version of this in Cleveland. Sort of unnerving, but great.
#3 Pendleton Pilates at the Over-the-Rhine location. This studio is not in its 75th year, BUT it has a following of performers. Cirque du Soleil, Chicago and Rent cast members come here when they are in town. Pendleton Pilates owner Stacy Sims credits Pilates with her own kick the smoking habit. You can drop in for some of the classes.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Phillip Mar 26th 2008 7:51PM
I found this quite surprising as I live in Cincinnati. Although I don't like it here (lived here all my life so far) I don't think it is particularly a bad city to live. As for health wise I would think it would be better than most due to the smoking ban. I've gotten so used to the nice fresh air in restaurants and places I often forget it's not everywhere and am reminded how unpleasant it is while visiting neighbouring states.