The Cincinnati Railway Co. PO BOX 53817, Cincinnati, OH 45253-0817
Contact: Brian Collins - 513-791-RAIL or brian@cincinnatirailway.com
Switching
Available
Cincinnati, OH
YES
Water
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YES
Ice
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YES
Diesel
Fuel
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YES
Occupied
Parking
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YES
Unoccupied
Parking
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YES
Power
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YES
Trash
Drop
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YES
* Please see below for all amenities are offered by the Cincinnati Railway Company
once Switched off of Amtrak at Cincinnati Union Terminal.
Amtrak Private Car Notices
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The Cincinnati Railway Company has transformed Cincinnati, Ohio into a full-service private
car destination. With one phone call to the Cincinnati Railway Company, 513-791-1966, you
can arrange to have your car taken off the Amtrak Cardinal at Cincinnati’s Union Terminal and
will be promptly placed in a park along side the Ohio River just blocks from downtown
Cincinnati.
Once placed on our siding which is adjacent to Cincinnati’s premier high volume restaurant,
The Montgomery Inn Boathouse www.montgomeryinn.com , we will hook you to 480 power
along with water and trash removal.
Our siding is level, tree lined, with the river and a park on one side and a local park on the
other. It is safe and quiet and just blocks from the Great American Ballpark, (link to
www.cincinnatireds.com) home of the Cincinnati Reds, Paul Brown Stadium,
www.cincinnatibengals.com, Home of the Cincinnati Bengals, The National Underground
Railroad Museum www.freedomcenter.org, and the US Bank Arena www.usbankarena.com.
Per day parking fees per car are $250.00.
Switching fees on & off Amtrak are $1050.00 each time.
Water & electric & trash removal n/c.
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Once in Cincinnati, the Cincinnati Railway Company can schedule numerous local excursions.
Trips to Batesville, Indiana, Indianapolis, Indiana, “Beechgrove”, Columbus, Ohio and
Washington Courthouse, OH can be arranged. Even three hour dinner cruises around
Cincinnati can be arranged. Please call for specific costs.
Long & Short term private car parking is also available in our secured yard. Complete yard
power and water is available and included. Again, call for specific cost. We currently have
five private cars under our care. We also employ a diesel mechanic capable of light to
moderate repairs.
General Services
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SEASONAL ATTRACTIONS:
Zinzinnati Oktoberfest – www.oktoberfest-zinzinnati.com
Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati showcases the rich German heritage of Southwestern Ohio, as well as
tasty samples of German-style music, food and beer. First held in 1976, the event has grown to
be North America's largest Oktoberfest with over 500,000 people attending each year. This is a
great event to attend, as there is usually a baseball game and possibly a football game, all
within walking distance of downtown.
Tall Stacks 2006 – www.tallstacks.com
Tall Stacks, the tremendously successful paddle wheel riverboat event that consistently places
Cincinnati in the national spotlight. Tall Stacks Music, Arts & Heritage Festival features
numerous performances by national, regional and local entertainers with a focus on musical
genres that relate to the river and towns and cities located along our inland waterways. We will
also include theatrical performances, extensive educational and living history areas, nightly
fireworks and much more.
Year-Round Attractions
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Tower A at Cincinnati Union Terminal – (www.cincymuseum.org/)
Take a tour of one of the most beautiful railroad stations in the nation. Be sure to see the
restored control tower, Tower A, on the fourth floor of the terminal. The Cincinnati Railroad
Club has restored this 1930’s control room to its original glory. The museum includes a huge
railroad library and a spectacular view of the CSX Queensgate yard.
 The Underground Railroad Museum www.freedomcenter.org
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center stands as the nation's newest monument
to freedom. It brings to life the importance - and relevance - of struggles for freedom around the
world and throughout history, including today. Made up of three buildings that symbolize the
cornerstones of freedom - courage, cooperation, and perseverance - the Freedom Center's
curving architecture reflects the winding river and the often-changing path to freedom.
 Great American Ballpark/ Reds Hall of Fame Museum – www.cincinnatireds.com Although
praised for its innovative features, breathtaking views and affordable seating options upon its
opening in 2003, Great American Ball Park also pays tribute to the Reds rich history. Crosley
Terrace statues, Italian-marble mosaics, famous-dates banners and a nostalgic Sun/Moon Deck
are just a handful of features that give this modern marvel a truly historic influence. The Reds
Hall of Fame, which opened to the public Sept. 25, 2004, is just west of Great American Ball
Park, the home of the Cincinnati Reds, along Cincinnati's riverfront. The facility features more
than 16,000 square feet of exhibit space on two floors.
 Paul Brown Stadium www.cincinnatibengals.com
Home of the Cincinnati Bengals, Paul Brown Stadium is one of the newest facilities in the
NFL. Just five blocks down from the Great American Ballpark, Paul Brown Stadium offers
Club Seating & Private Suites including specialized catering, personalized concierge service
and elegant interior designs.
 Cincinnati Art Museum – www.cincinnatiartmuseum.com
At the Cincinnati Art Museum, visitors sample 6,000 years of world art distinguished by its
extremely high quality. In addition to the art of ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, there are
extensive galleries of Near and Far Eastern art, Native American and African art and in the
future there will be extensive galleries of furniture, glass, ceramics, silver, costumes and folk
art.
 Spring Grove Cemetery - www.springgrove.org/springgrove/history.htm
A historical landmark and one of the largest cemeteries in the nation, where a beautifully
landscaped facility and impressive arboretum surrounds the grounds where many of the
cholera victims of the 1830’s & 1840’s are laid to rest among numerous other historical
markers.
 Kings Island – www.pki.com
For those with a flair for adventure, speed, and some of the most amazing roller coasters in
the nation, Kings Island is just a 40 minute drive from downtown.
 River Downs – www.riverdowns.com
The River Downs RaceBook offers exciting simulcasting action 7 days a week! The race track
is only approximately 10 miles east on the river from where your railcar is parked. The
RaceBook opens daily at 11:45am and closes after the last race is completed.
River Downs opens for live thoroughbred racing Friday April 9th through Labor Day 2004.
River Downs offers live thoroughbred racing everyday except Wednesdays.
For a complete simulcasting schedule call (513) 232-8440.
 Coney Island – www.coneyisland.com
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For those with young children in tow, Coney Island is a less-crowded, more affordable
alternative to Kings Island. In addition to numerous rides and attractions, Coney Island offers
the Sunlight pool, the world's largest re-circulating swimming pool - 200' x 401' and holding
more than three million gallons of water! The pool is surrounded by waterslides and plenty of
picnic & sunbathing space.
The Aronoff Center for the Arts – www.cincinnatiarts.com
The Aronoff Center for the Arts is located in the heart of downtown Cincinnati. Designed by
renowned architect Cesar Pelli, the state-of-the-art facility opened in October 1995. The
Center consists of three stunning performance spaces: Procter & Gamble Hall, Jarson-Kaplan
Theater and Fifth Third Bank Theater.
Newport on the Levee & the Purple People Bridge - www.newportonthelevee.com
Take a walk over the Nation’s longest pedestrian bridge that links two states! The Newport
Southbank Bridge (Or the Purple People Bridge) links downtown Cincinnati to Newport,
Kentucky, and the featured Newport on the Levee, an Indoor/Outdoor combo of 10 Impressive
Restaurants, 21 shops, an AMC 20-screen theater and the Newport Aquarium. This makes a
great place for family fun during the day and an exciting night life scene that draws crowds of
every age. This venue is within walking distance of where your car will be parked.
Newport Aquarium - www.newportaquarium.com
A state-of-the art facility, the Newport Aquarium brings to the banks of the Ohio River some of
the world's most advanced, creative technology -- not to mention amazing animals -- all
designed to take you around the globe, visiting each continent, every ocean and hundreds of
waterways in between. And what a way to travel: Underwater tunnels. See-through floors.
Walk-around exhibits. And a touch pool. No one before has combined, with such mesmerizing
flare, the magic of entertainment and the power of education.
Kentucky Motor Speedway - www.kentuckyspeedway.com 888-652-RACE
Located just 40 minutes south of Cincinnati, The Kentucky Speedway is host to a number of
popular races, including the NASCAR Busch series, IRL Indy Car Series and the ARCA
RE/MAX series. In season from mid-May through September.
Restaurants
(in Cincinnati)
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Margaritas Mexican Restaurant - 214 E. Sixth Street, Cincinnati 513-241-1223
Live entertainment, Full Bar on Site.
Montgomery Inn at the Boathouse - Right across the parking lot! 513-721-7427
Montgomery Inn at the Boathouse is the most popular restaurant in Greater Cincinnati, and
sits adjacent to where the Cincinnati Railway Company’s Private Railcars are placed. Last
year we served 800,000 people in style. That makes us number 22 on the Restaurants and
Institutions' list of the nation's top-grossing independent restaurants. And that means we sell
more ribs than any other restaurant in America. Our world-famous ribs, our friendly service,
and our striking view of the Ohio River, makes us a unique restaurant that you and your
guest(s) will remember long after your meal is over. In fact, you'll find the only solace you can
take in leaving the Montgomery Inn at The Boathouse is knowing that you'll be back soon
Restaurants
(at Newport on the Levee)
AOI Japanese Cuisine - Plaza level, Exterior Entrance
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AOI Japanese Cuisine offers Levee guests a Japanese dining experience designed to create
an ambiance of pure traditional Japanese elegance and the finest authentic cuisine. The highend restaurant’s name, AOI, reflects the word ‘hollyhock’ in the Japanese language.
The Bamboo Club - Riverwalk level, Entrance: Exterior near HOLLISTER
Open daily for lunch and dinner, The Bamboo Club® dazzles clientele with its dynamic
cuisine, gracious service and sophisticated ambiance. This Asian bistro features entrées with
an extraordinary combination of distinctive flavors and textures, tropical cocktails, a wide
selection of international beers and a connoisseurs’ collection of fine domestic and
imported wines.
Bar Louie - Mezzanine Level, Entrance: Inside Gallery Building
This hip neighborhood restaurant and bar specializes in oversized sandwiches and artfully
created jumbo martinis but also offers an extensive selection of appetizers, pizzas, pastas and
entrees. You'll find a wide variety of exciting beers, microbrews and wines by the glass or
bottle.
BRIO Tuscan Grille - Plaza Level at 3rd St. – Entrance at Valet Circle
Brio Tuscan Grille, a higher-end Italian concept, has a menu that uses authentic Tuscan
cooking methods, such as wood-fired ovens for pizzas, fish and meats, and a wood-burning
grill for steaks and chops. Specials daily.
Café Istanbul - Plaza Level, Exterior Entrance Next to Valet Circle
The restaurant serves Middle-Eastern and Turkish menu items in a cozy and authentic Turkis
décor.
Claddagh Irish Pub - Riverwalk level, Entrance Inside Gallery building
Claddagh Irish Pub is one of the most lively and fun venues at the Levee. Once you walk in
the doors, you'll feel like you are in a 17th century authentic Irish country pub. Its casual
rooms are appropriately named the Gothic Pub, the Dublin Pub, and th nautical Pub. In the
warm weather months, enjoy a fantastic view of the Cincinnati skyline and Ohio River on
Claddagh's patio while you dine. There are many unique menu items to enjoy, including these
very-popular items: Fish and Chips, Shepherd's Pie and Irish Beef and Guinness Stew,
Corned Beef and Cabbage, Galway Clam Chowder, Smoked Salmon, and Claddagh's
famous Gaelic Filet Mignon.
Dewey’s Pizza - Mezzanine Level, Entrance Inside Gallery Building
Dewey's serves fine wines and 8 beers on tap. Dine in and enjoy first rate service or visit the
bar while you wait for a carry out. As you watch your pizza being tossed in the open kitchen,
don't let the tosser fool you -- it's not as easy as it looks!
Fat Fish Blue - Riverwalk level, Entrance: Inside Gallery Building
Fat Fish Blue, an exciting New Orleans-style restaurant that exudes the sheer fun of Mardi
Gras, along with the unique atmosphere that comes from the deep, soulful sounds of today’s
national and legendary live blues bands.
Jax Grill at Gameworks - Mezzanine level Entrance: Inside Gallery Building
Located inside GameWorks, Jax Grill gives you a front row view of GameWorks action,
without sacrificing a great dining experience. Guests can now enjoy a fantastic meal at Jax
Grill along with signature cocktails and specialty martinis already renown at the GameWorks
Arena Bar and over 200 of GameWorks' one-of-a-kind games and attractions.
Jeff Ruby’s Tropicana - Plaza Level, Exterior, Entrance: On Third Street
With a menu mix of eclectic New York and eccentric South Beach, Jeff Ruby's Tropicana
offers Levee patrons many unique yet moderately-priced dishes.
Johnny Rockets - Riverwalk Level, Exterior, Entrance: Behind Wacky Bear
*Voted Best in Cincinnati for:*
· Best Hamburger
· Best French Fries
· Best Family-Friendly Diner
· Best Lunch Spot
· Best Comfort Food
· Best Cheap Eats
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Mitchells Fish Market - Riverwalk Level, Exterior, Entrance: Next to Barnes & Noble
Mitchell's Fish Market is Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky's premier fresh seafood restaurant,
has an interior that invites guests in with warm, rich woods that nestle patrons in among soft
lighting and fresh aura of the open kitchen. A fully stocked mahogany bar with its ocean blue
walls covered in sea life murals sets the mood for a one-of-a-kind dining experience.
Mrs. Fields Bakery Cafe - Riverwalk Level, Inside Gallery Building
Customers will have convenient access to Mrs. Fields delicious treats, including our world
famous baked goods, Pretzel Times famous pretzels and pretzel dogs, and of course TCBY's
low fat frozen yogurt.
Skyline Chili – 254 E. 4th Street, Downtown
This Cincinnati staple is a must visit. Affordable way to eat like a Cincinnatian!
Starbucks – 201 E. 4th Street, Downtown.
Get your fix!
PF Chang’s China Bistro - 2633 Edmondson Rd, Rookwood Pavilion
Fresh, contemporary and consistently outstanding are the trademarks of P.F. Chang's China
Bistro. Founded in 1993, P.F. Chang's is a restaurant that has been embraced by diners
across the country.
Nicholsons Pub – 625 Walnut Street – Downtown 513-564-9111
Extensive research and many trips to Scotland provided the foundation for the concept and
the authenticity of Nicholson's decor and menu. Heavy, dark wood detail, brass, antique glass
and light fixtures from Scotland create an impressive look. Nicholson’s features a
presentation kitchen with wood-fire rotisserie and grill. The extensive menu offerings provide
an ecclectic array of dishes with a Scottish flavor.
The Pub at Rookwood Mews – at Edwards Road entrance to Rookwood Commons
The Pub at Rookwood Mews is an authentic British pub conveniently located in the Rookwood
Commons lifestyle center, just 5 minutes north of downtown Cincinnati. Our draught beer
offerings are the finest to be found and the pub fare features the best from the British Empire.
The Pub has become a favorite among Brits and Yanks alike!
Essentials
Grocery/Pharmacies
Kroger - CLIFTON
1420 Vine Street, Cincinnati
513-721-7285
Kroger - HYDE PARK
3760 Paxton Ave, Cincinnati
513-871-4142
Taxi Services
Communtity Cab
n/a
513-521-3000
Air Travel Taxi
n/a
513-543-3235
Ron's Cab Service
n/a
513-471-2097
Downtown Taxi
n/a
513-481-6111
Laundromats
Belleview Laundry
549 Lafayette Ave, Belleview KY 41073
859-291-2100
Oakley Laundry
3027 Madison Road, Oakley OH 45209
513-351-0699
Shopping
Tower Place Mall
Right Downtown! 28 W. 4th St.
513-721-7285
Kenwood Towne
Center
Rookwood Pavillion
Tri-County Mall
Just 15 minutes up 71 North! 7875 Montgomery Road.
Just 5 minutes up 71 North! Take the Smith/Edwards Exit.
11700 Princeton Pike. North Cincinnati, Just off 275.
www.kenwoodtownecenter.com
www.shoprookwood.com
www.tricountymall.com
US Post Office
US Post Office
525 Vine Street, Cincinnati
800-275-8777
Hospitals
Deaconess Hospital
311 Straight Street, Cincinnati
513-559-2139
Jewish Hospital Of
Cincinnati
3131 Harvey Ave
513-561-2000
Car Rental
Enterprise
Avis
Budget
Hertz
150 W. 5th Street - Will Pick you up
513-651-0555
212 W. 4th Street
513-621-1479
601 Elm Street
513-241-0220
513651-3450
312 Elm Street - #3
Hair Salon/Day Spa
Mitchells Salon
2692 Madison Rd. Rookwood Pavilion - www.mitchellssalon.com
513-791-0900
Florists
Murrell's Florist
Jones the Florist
208 E. 6th Street, Cincinnati
29 E. 6th. Street, Cincinnati
513-665-4407
513-421-7555
Hardware/Home Improvement
Pilot Lumber DIC
238 Grandview Ave, Bellevue KY
859-491-0100