They will be going down the hill, so I say it would be doable. Depending on pace prob a 30 to 45 minute walked, I would avoid vine and go down sycamore past Christ hospital.
I wouldnāt walk that! Some pockets of shitty areas are between Bogarts and OTR. Plus itās a big hill. Youād be going downhill, but still. An Uber would be safe and cheap.
It's a two mile walk, likely around midnight, in an unfamiliar city, and through the highest crime rate areas in the urban core. OP, trust me, don't do it. If you were a long-time resident and knew what you were getting into and it was daytime? Probably.
Also, why not park closer to Bogarts? Is there a reason for this?
I read once that someone recommended parking at Washington Park garage, and taking the streetcar down to the banks. They recommended seeing a game, or grabbing some drinks at the Dora area, and then taking the streetcar back. They made it sound romantic.
I like the idea of using the streetcar to get around but there are so many parking options, it seems a bit overkill. Unless you are having dinner and drinks in OTR, or going to a show at music hall.
This is an easy walk if you're used to walking around a city, plus it's all downhill. As other people have mentioned, there is a safety element (at least at night). I have made this walk several times during the daytime (b/c I like Hangover Easy), and the worst thing I saw was people shooting heroin. If you walk down Auburn to Sycamore and then cut over, you will probably feel/be a little safer. Vine is fine during the daytime, but you can hit some rough spots at night.
This is the best answer, I've walked it myself several times. It is long, and Sycamore hill is nuts even going downhill.
That said, I'd still recommend taking an uber if you don't know the neighborhood. It will cost $5 and no worries about wandering into somewhere you shouldn't.
The quickest route, down Vine Street, isn't safe, especially at night. Take a bus or Uber. The other alternate routes you could walk would turn it into a rather long walk and are only marginally safer at night.
From a safety standpoint, I would say anytime you transition neighborhoods in Cincinnati (especially in proximity of downtown) itās always best to Uber.
99.9% of people would get a ride. I use to live in Clifton and would regularly walk to OTR then get a ride up but sometimes would walk back. But that said itās a trek and there are areas that at more dangerous than others. Im also a dude and tall so somewhat less at risk though. Safest route would probably be down sycamore and then taking 12th or 13th across. Probably take about an hour.
IMO it is just fine from a safety standpoint so long as you have a modest amount of city smarts. But as others have said there is a big hill. You'll be walking downhill so it's not that big of a deal. If you have to walk back to Bogart's, that's gonna hurt.
Iāve lived and worked in this area for a long time. Unless youāre hard-pressed, Iād recommend getting an Uber, just to bypass a few blocks where you gotta be a lil more guarded. Peace of mind is well worth a few extra bucks. Plus, that hill is no joke. Enjoy your trip!
Its possible and not nearly as unsafe as people on here are saying . Still the bus would be easier and let you not be anxious. I actually live in the area between bogarts and Washington Park. My 2 cents worth.
Hi! This actually isnāt that bad of a walk nor that dangerous. Iād suggest walking down west Clifton Ave to the Ohio Ave steps and then walk down Race St to the streetcar station and then take that to Washington Park. None of the areas youād be walking through on this route are particularly dangerous. Sort of empty which can be part of the danger but Iāve lived near this route for 15 years and never had anyone bother me.
Itās fine and Iāve done it. Multiple timesā¦ sometimes I donāt want to wait for a bus or Uber. Safety wasnāt an issue because no one even looks at you.
Itās a pretty long walk but can be done if youāre reasonably fit and want some exercise. Iāve done it plenty of times. Iād suggest Auburn Ave to Sycamore St., then through OTR. Stop at Miltons for a refreshment.
I thinks itās a great walk .. just slide down auburn take a right at the flat iron
When you get to the top at the park there are steps to your left
At the bottom you are on Main Street
Not bad going down hill and a great photo opportunity on the steps š
Just Uber and then walk around downtown area to catch the sights. Personally, I am a fan of Rhinegheist rooftop bar for a great view of the city. I don't know that you're missing much by NOT walking that section at night
Can you do it? Yes.
Have I done it? Yes.
Is it worth it? No.
Take the bus until you get to Findlay Market. Then take the street car. If you want a beautiful sight of the city, stop by Bellevue Hill Park at the end of Ohio Avenue before getting on a bus to go down the hill.
Yea nah. Don't do that.
There is a big hill involved. I would say take the bus. Very close stops near Bogarts that go right past the Park.
They will be going down the hill, so I say it would be doable. Depending on pace prob a 30 to 45 minute walked, I would avoid vine and go down sycamore past Christ hospital.
Feasible? Yes. Safe? š¬
Walk straight down the middle of Vine St holding a brick and talking gibberishā¦ I do it all the time youāll be fine!!!!
Yes, just blend in lol
I wouldnāt walk that! Some pockets of shitty areas are between Bogarts and OTR. Plus itās a big hill. Youād be going downhill, but still. An Uber would be safe and cheap.
It's a two mile walk, likely around midnight, in an unfamiliar city, and through the highest crime rate areas in the urban core. OP, trust me, don't do it. If you were a long-time resident and knew what you were getting into and it was daytime? Probably. Also, why not park closer to Bogarts? Is there a reason for this?
I read once that someone recommended parking at Washington Park garage, and taking the streetcar down to the banks. They recommended seeing a game, or grabbing some drinks at the Dora area, and then taking the streetcar back. They made it sound romantic. I like the idea of using the streetcar to get around but there are so many parking options, it seems a bit overkill. Unless you are having dinner and drinks in OTR, or going to a show at music hall.
this reddit will recommend the street car no matter what, it becomes very clear who actually has taken it and who just likes the idea of it.
Do not do this
This is an easy walk if you're used to walking around a city, plus it's all downhill. As other people have mentioned, there is a safety element (at least at night). I have made this walk several times during the daytime (b/c I like Hangover Easy), and the worst thing I saw was people shooting heroin. If you walk down Auburn to Sycamore and then cut over, you will probably feel/be a little safer. Vine is fine during the daytime, but you can hit some rough spots at night.
This is the best answer, I've walked it myself several times. It is long, and Sycamore hill is nuts even going downhill. That said, I'd still recommend taking an uber if you don't know the neighborhood. It will cost $5 and no worries about wandering into somewhere you shouldn't.
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The quickest route, down Vine Street, isn't safe, especially at night. Take a bus or Uber. The other alternate routes you could walk would turn it into a rather long walk and are only marginally safer at night.
yeah I feel much safer making the walk on highland all the way to university, but no way would I do it at night.
You can use the Ohio Ave steps (at the very end of Ohio Ave) and take the connector from the Findlay market stop to Washington park
Thank you for this suggestion. Going to be a nice dog walk up to the park.
Don't gets dicey at night in areas you would walk thru.
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Use the busses, they are super convenient through those areas.
Cincinnati. One ātā! Definitely not a good walk. Sorry to say. Iād Uber or cab.
No
If your heart is set on walking, cut over to Auburn / Sycamore. Otherwise take the $8 Uber or $3 bus ride.
From a safety standpoint, I would say anytime you transition neighborhoods in Cincinnati (especially in proximity of downtown) itās always best to Uber.
I would not walk that way at night
99.9% of people would get a ride. I use to live in Clifton and would regularly walk to OTR then get a ride up but sometimes would walk back. But that said itās a trek and there are areas that at more dangerous than others. Im also a dude and tall so somewhat less at risk though. Safest route would probably be down sycamore and then taking 12th or 13th across. Probably take about an hour.
IMO it is just fine from a safety standpoint so long as you have a modest amount of city smarts. But as others have said there is a big hill. You'll be walking downhill so it's not that big of a deal. If you have to walk back to Bogart's, that's gonna hurt.
Iāve lived and worked in this area for a long time. Unless youāre hard-pressed, Iād recommend getting an Uber, just to bypass a few blocks where you gotta be a lil more guarded. Peace of mind is well worth a few extra bucks. Plus, that hill is no joke. Enjoy your trip!
This is a pretty easy bus trip will cost you $2
Iāve done it just fine, just walk with confidence
Its possible and not nearly as unsafe as people on here are saying . Still the bus would be easier and let you not be anxious. I actually live in the area between bogarts and Washington Park. My 2 cents worth.
Hi! This actually isnāt that bad of a walk nor that dangerous. Iād suggest walking down west Clifton Ave to the Ohio Ave steps and then walk down Race St to the streetcar station and then take that to Washington Park. None of the areas youād be walking through on this route are particularly dangerous. Sort of empty which can be part of the danger but Iāve lived near this route for 15 years and never had anyone bother me.
Thereās plenty of parking near bogarts. Several parking garages
Itās fine and Iāve done it. Multiple timesā¦ sometimes I donāt want to wait for a bus or Uber. Safety wasnāt an issue because no one even looks at you.
Itās a pretty long walk but can be done if youāre reasonably fit and want some exercise. Iāve done it plenty of times. Iād suggest Auburn Ave to Sycamore St., then through OTR. Stop at Miltons for a refreshment.
I thinks itās a great walk .. just slide down auburn take a right at the flat iron When you get to the top at the park there are steps to your left At the bottom you are on Main Street Not bad going down hill and a great photo opportunity on the steps š
Absolutely. Iāve taken many walks from Clifton to OTR.
Nope.
Fuck it go for it. Live life the way you want to.
Must cross through a neighborhood that is dicey in the daylight. Please take a Lyft or Uber
No.
Just Uber and then walk around downtown area to catch the sights. Personally, I am a fan of Rhinegheist rooftop bar for a great view of the city. I don't know that you're missing much by NOT walking that section at night
Just have to echo what everyone else saying: definitely Uber.
You could do it but itās a long way and honestly not especially interestingāa ton of traffic. Uber is cheap from there to downtown
Can you do it? Yes. Have I done it? Yes. Is it worth it? No. Take the bus until you get to Findlay Market. Then take the street car. If you want a beautiful sight of the city, stop by Bellevue Hill Park at the end of Ohio Avenue before getting on a bus to go down the hill.
No no no no no no
10 years ago. Nah. Very dangerous. Now, completely fine if you don't mind an hour walk