2 definitions by City Expert
Supposedly the 12th largest city in the US, but it has annexed nearly everything around it. It has a population of nearly 799, 000, but don't let that fool you. It has a land area of nearly 370 square miles, vs Cincinnati's 78 square miles or Pittsburgh's 59 square miles. Pittsburgh population density - 5000 per square mile, Cincinnati population density - 4300 Indianapolis - 2100 per square mile. This explains why Indy is a hardly a city, but is actually a bunch of annexed suburbs and cornfields. Indianapolis suffers from boring geography and lack of entertainment, but does have a few very good shopping malls. Indianapolis has a very "fake" feel to it, and doesn't feel like a real city the way its surrounding cities of Chicago, Louisville, and Cincinnati do. I recommend that if you are driving north toward indy, keep heading for chicago. If you are driving south toward indy, head toward louisville or Cincy, two much nicer cities with beautiful terrain and better entertainment(OTHER than malls).
Jim: I sure can't wait to get to Indianapolis.
Mike: Were here, downtown.
Jim: Where is everybody then?
Mike: Spread out across half the state.
Mike: Were here, downtown.
Jim: Where is everybody then?
Mike: Spread out across half the state.
by City Expert May 19, 2010
Cincinnati is a medium city on the Ohio River of about 340,000 that has a large metro of over 2 million. Although it's city population is rather small, it is a very dense city compacted in a small area. It is a beautiful city with rolling hills and 4 very distinct seasons. Two major sports venues are based there, Cincinnati Reds(mlb) and Bengals(nfl). Several major colleges are present around the city as well, including University of Cincinnati, Xavier University, and Northern Kentucky University. Cincinnati is often given a reputation as a poor and dirty place, but has many very wealthy and pleasant neighborhoods. The city is known for its classic american feeling, its food, its mlb baseball team, and its riverfront. The city is sometimes described as poor, but in reality is a city filled with rich commerce. It is the base of seven fortune 500 companies. Its airport is consistently rated as one of the nicest in the nation, and is home to a Delta Airlines hub. Cincinnati is famous for its distinctive chili. Restaurants that serve this style of chili are called skyline, gold star, and empress. Cincinnati is also the base for a famous ribs restaurant, Montgomery Inn, and is home to its own Big Boy franchise, Frisch's. The city was once the most influential city west of Pennsylvania, but its population and importance fell until the late 20th and early 21st century, when it leveled out. The city has begun to regain some of its status and population since its 20th century decline.
Winston Churchill once described Cincinnati as the most beautiful city in America------now he was a smart guy
by City Expert October 16, 2009