Get off the beaten path in Over-the-Rhine and explore the adjoining neighborhood of Pendleton. Your casual guided walking tour through this diverse residential neighborhood includes at least four restaurants and plenty of food for lunch.

• Discover a side of Over-the-Rhine where long-time residents and artists co-exist with emerging eateries and entertainment venues.
• Gain insight into Cincinnati history and the gritty determination that has kept this neighborhood alive for 200 years.
• Enjoy prearranged dishes from four or more locally-owned sit-down restaurants.
• See monumental street art, historic churches, and a number of mixed-use buildings that blend old and new.
• Expect plenty of food for lunch plus a glass of beer or wine.
• Guests who would like an introduction to the Pendleton Art Center and a chance to browse the galleries are invited to join us at no additional charge for an introduction to Final Friday starting at 5 pm. (Pendleton Art Center add-on not available for Saturday tours.)
• Tax and gratuity for servers is included in your ticket price.

Gratuity for guide is suggested but not included.

Stop 1: Giddy up and head to The Pony
Start your tour with a cold brew and some of the best chicken tenders in town.

Stop 2: Take a stroll down Main Street to Goodfellas Pizzeria
Grab a slice of New York style pizza, and check out the Wiseguy Lounge upstairs. You just may decide to join the Bourbon Club!

Stop 3: Head up the hill to Lucius Q, in the heart of the Pendleton neighborhood
Discover how Cincinnati got its name while enjoying some smokin' good barbecue.

Stop 4: Relax at cozy Urbana Cafe
Visit a local coffee shop that started on the back of a Vespa scooter! Choose your favorite latte, espresso, Americano, or tea.

Take in the historic architecture, the modern-day design studios, and the murals and street art throughout the neighborhood. Imagine working in a pre-Prohibition brewery or casting a bronze church bell at the Verdin Bell Company. Discover the Pendleton Art Center.

Stop 5: Wind down your tour at the Pendleton Parlor
You'll feel like a kid again as you dig into creamy whip ice cream or edible cookie dough. It's all delicious!

Your guide will introduce you to the Pendleton Art Center, one of the world's largest collections of artists under one roof. If you are lucky enough to visit on Final Friday, you are free to browse the galleries after the tour.

The Pendleton neighborhood is a hidden gem. Many locals have never heard of this tiny plot of land right next to the more popular Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. Yet, within a few blocks of bustling streets in OTR, you will find a peaceful residential neighborhood where local artists have formed a special community.

The All-American Food Tour in Pendleton starts at Ziegler Park, 1322 Sycamore Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. We meet near the children's playground by the swimming pool.

Paid parking is available across Sycamore Street in the Ziegler Park Parking Garage. Parking is also available in several other nearby surface lots.

Tour operates rain or shine so bring an umbrella if skies look threatening.

Total walking distance is approximately 1.5 miles and includes several hills. This tour is not suitable for those who have difficulty walking.

Itinerary is for illustration only. We have a number of restaurant partners so our stops vary and menu selections change.