Downtown Cincinnati

Cam: Beware of the birds

Cincinnati History Photos: The corner of 5th & Central (near west end of the building) was once home to the Thomas Holliday & Co hardware store. They also made hobby horses and childrens' carriages. Courtesy cincinnativiews.net Read more.

Brent Sullivan: Nice big place with plenty of space. Walking distance to most of downtown.

Daniel Johnson Jr: Transportation tip: close to Govt Square buses. Garage on 7th St maxes at $7.

Nicole Walton: I know its far but $4 parking all day on plum n 7th!!!!

Daniel Johnson Jr: If no one is at the sales booth, go across the street to The Bus Stop at the Mercantile Centre.

Mr Kennedy: The hot dog stands have beef hot dogs...it's about damn time

HISTORY: This fountain was founded in 1871 & was a gift from Henry Probasco in memory of Tyler Davidson. Probasco traveled to Munich & commissioned a bronze allegorical fountain named The Genius of Water.

Bill Donabedian: If you want to know what's happening on Fountain Square, visit www.myfountainsquare.com. Read more.

Cincinnati History Photos: Fountain Square during a "Made in Cincinnati" display on 8/26/1913. The Square has been remodeled significantly several times during its history. Photo courtesy Cincinnati Museum Center.

Jim Whittenburg: Friday nights on the square is the place to be for live music during the summer.

Chris Thompson: Fountain Square hosts the official Cincinnati Christmas Tree. They light it each year at a huge party on the Friday after Thanksgiving.

Chris Thompson: For great photos of the fountain: set your camera on a tripod and use a long exposure (2-5 seconds) to capture the running water. Get Carew or the colored lights above Rock Bottom in the background.

Tatiana Danger: Check out the Christmas lights and skating rink!!!

Daniel Johnson Jr: June 1st is National Donut Day.