When you hear about awesome cities, it's usually not Cincinnati that people are talking about. People ramble on about places like New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles and so on and so forth. I don't think Cincinnati is just the best C of Ohio, but the best in the country, and I have a few reasons why.

1. Delicious Food

Cincinnati Chili. I don't care if you're team Skyline or Gold Star (even though Skyline is way better), you know Cincinnati has the best Coneys and 3/4/5-ways around. Graeter's can please any ice cream lover, and even Oprah said it was the best. LaRosa's Pizza because why eat chain pizza when you can have it from a Cincinnati-grown pizza place? Last but not least, Glier's Goetta. It just so happens to get its own festival – enough said.

2. Breweries

This city's German heritage made it inevitable to be full of great beers. Cincinnatians even knock back an average of 40 gallons of beer a person per year. There is no reason not to when we have breweries including Rhinegeist, MadTree, Fifty West, Listermann, Christian Moerlein, Mt. Caramel and Rivertown. The local brewery scene is alive and well here in this great city. You can even take tours of Cincinnati's Historic Breweries; drinking and a history lesson all in one!

3. Community

Cincinnati is comprised of 52 neighborhoods, and together, make one unique city. Every neighborhood has its own special feel, local shops and restaurants. Cincinnati offers so much to explore and a home to any personality. Any person can find a community here to call home, and I can assure that.

4. Sports

Cincinnati is home to a professional football team, the oldest professional baseball team and a minor league professional hockey team. It is also home to two major college athletic programs that provide a great rivalry, University of Cincinnati and Xavier. You can even enjoy the two competing during basketball season. Go Bearcats! Though I am not from Cincinnati, I understand the huge emphasis on high school sports, and the pride that natives hold for their high school alma mater.

5. Culture

Breaking stereotypes of the Midwest, Cincinnati is actually a city full of culture. The city is full of music, galleries, theatre and dance. There are a plethora of options for music lovers from Riverbend to Bunbury to the Cinicinnati Symphony and Pops Orchestra. Are you more into the gallery scene? The modern art is constantly changing at the Cincinnati Contemporary Arts Center, and it's sure to please. The Arnoff Center, Playhouse in the Park and Cincinnati Shakespeare Company are perfect for anyone who loves theater. The Cincinnati Ballet can make you wish that you knew how to dance.

No matter what, this city has its charm and a special place in my heart.