How locals do a Bengals home game — where to park, when to show up, and where to go once the clock hits zero.
Start a free chat →Visitors show up at kickoff. Locals know the game starts hours earlier — in the tailgate lots, on the streetcar, and on the walk across the river. Here's how to do it right.
Tailgater and game-day style queen who knows how locals do Game Dey. We asked her everything.
No tailgate spot? Park near a Connector streetcar stop and ride it down to The Banks.
For a 1 p.m. kickoff, be downtown by 10 or 11 a.m. Everyone's awake and the energy is flowing.
Walk through the tailgating lots to get the real feel of a Cincy pregame.
Clear bag policy? A clear belt bag works. Bring a cheap clear poncho too. It doubles as a seat cover.
🚋 Ask your SideKick about the free ride most visitors never hear about.
Skip the stadium lot prices.
Cincy is walkable. Park a little farther out and get your steps in along the riverfront on your way to Paycor.
Staying in Kentucky? Walk over. The Roebling Bridge from Covington and the Purple People Bridge from Newport are both walkable.
Save it for the good stuff. Put your parking savings toward wings at Knockback Nats on 7th St. Jordyn will tell you how to order.
Ask a SideKick where to stay and park so you can walk to the game.
Jordyn says Lions fans last year called Cincinnati extremely welcoming.
Downtown slammed? Walk across the river to Covington for a great postgame spot. Your SideKick can point you to the right one.
Friday and Saturday are for exploring. We have a local for whatever you're into.
We have locals who know the food scene. Skip the search.
Locals who know the bar scene, so you don't waste time researching.
Locals who know the best thrift shops and boutiques.
Locals who know the coffee shops and the baristas by name.
Locals who know places both kids and adults love.
A Cincinnati local will help you plan the whole weekend — which tailgate welcomes away fans, where to eat after the game, and everything in between. A real conversation, not a list.
$25 per trip. Love it or get your money back.
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