Wyoming

Wyoming is one of Cincinnati's best-kept suburban secrets - possibly because of its small size (2.8 square miles and a population of about 8,300), or perhaps because its tight-knit citizenry prefers to keep a good thing quiet. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and for eight years running designated as a "Tree City USA" for its urban forestry program, Wyoming is a beautiful, safe neighborhood with many amenities of a bigger city while possessing an old-world aesthetic and charm.

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Dining

The dining options in Wyoming are excellent. Locals frequent two family-owned businesses: Half Day Café, which, true to its name, is only open for breakfast and lunch; and Gabby's Café, which is open for lunch and dinner. Half Day Café serves breakfast and brunch items (such as pancakes and eggs) as well as bistro food (European-style sandwiches and fancy salads). They also offer take-away dinners in the early evening for those that feel like a home-cooked meal without the work. Gabby's Café specializes in American cuisine with an Italian twist, featuring everything from quesadillas and loaded potato skins to stuffed salmon and pasta. Popular with the high school crowd is Wyoming on the Avenue, a hip joint for soft-serve ice cream and coffee. Beyond that, there are a few Cincinnati chain options, such as LaRosa's Pizza and Skyline Chili, as well as a Subway.
Nightlife

Wyoming prides itself on its peaceful residential charm, and romantic moonlight strolls along its beautiful, safe streets are a popular form of evening entertainment. There's one venue in town that sells alcohol, Gabby's Café, which is open until 10 p.m. during the weekdays and 11 p.m. on the weekends. Of course, folks seeking additional choices have only a short drive to neighboring communities like Glendale and Sharonville for a wider array of active nightlife activities.
Arts & Entertainment

Like most entertainment in Wyoming, concerts are generally held during early hours, mostly in the Wyoming Fine Arts Center and The Civic Center, featuring students and community dance and theatre groups. There is also a neighborhood art gallery, geared mostly toward retail collectors, called Frank White Art Gallery and Frame Shop.
Recreation

The entire historic district of Wyoming is simultaneously like both a park and a museum. Though smaller than 3 square miles, Wyoming offers 10 public parks, three nature preserves and a communal garden that rents plots for $10/year. Wyoming offers a long list of athletic programs for all ages, including tennis, baseball, lacrosse, softball, football, gymnastics, soccer and basketball. There are eight lit and secured tennis courts in the area, as well as a municipal gymnasium, a recreation center and an aquatics center. The Municipal Gymnasium is used for youth and adult basketball and also available for rental. The Wyoming Recreation Center offers a full size gymnasium, fitness center, shower/locker facilities, meeting rooms and child care room, as well as outdoor soccer fields. The Wyoming Family Aquatics Center (which is in operation from May-September) features an eight-lane heated competitive-size pool, play and spray area, vortex swim pool, diving board, water slide, a bathhouse and concessions. The Civic Center is a nexus for an eclectic range of activities, such as Jazzercise, square dancing, ballet and babysitting tips. The Civic Center is also home to the only Candlepin Bowling lanes in the Midwest, as well as the base for the Wyoming Players, the oldest community theatre group in the United States.
Special Interest

Most hobbies in Wyoming are educational in some fashion - especially revolving around art, dance and music lessons. Wyoming Fine Arts is a nonprofit community arts center housed in a historic Masonic building, and offers classes in the fine arts provided by the Midwest Modern Music School, Cincinnati String Academy, The Art Workshop, Musik Kids, Wyoming Dance Center and The Touchstone Violin Project. The Civic Center also provides workshops in the arts on an occasional basis. Wyoming is also famous for its annual Wyoming Art Show, held on the third Sunday in May, which hosts more than 150 artists, a food court, children's art activities and art competition. On another note, for those who enjoy traveling, Wyoming Tours and Travel provides travel planning for individuals, families or large groups.
Shopping

In Wyoming, one can imagine what it might have been like to shop during the earlier part of the century - solely at independent, family-run specialty stores and an open-air market. During the growing season, you can get your groceries at the farmer's market on Tuesday afternoons, supplementing with meat from Wyoming Meat Market, wines and coffees from Wyoming Wines and desserts from Wyoming Pastry Shop.

For fresh flowers, one can stop by Wyoming Florist. Williams Jeweler deals in fine jewelry, while Wyoming on the Avenue focuses on spirit wear in support of local teams. If you need cushions of any kind, Cushions Direct sells them at factory prices, and picture frames and craft supplies can be found at Browning's of Wyoming.

Basic needs and small gifts are easy to obtain in Wyoming. Other, more "mainline" shopping is plentiful nearby: Tri-County Mall and the surrounding retail offerings are only a short drive up Springfield Pike.
Personal Care

Beauty options are somewhat slim in Wyoming - but there is a neighborhood stylist and a shoe repair shop. A Place Called Tangles serves families in the entire area, and Studio Pilates is where locals can go to firm up. Many additional options are only a short ride away in nearby neighborhoods.

The dining options in Wyoming are excellent. Locals frequent two family-owned businesses: Half Day Café, which, true to its name, is only open for breakfast and lunch; and Gabby's Café, which is open for lunch and dinner. Half Day Café serves breakfast and brunch items (such as pancakes and eggs) as well as bistro food (European-style sandwiches and fancy salads). They also offer take-away dinners in the early evening for those that feel like a home-cooked meal without the work. Gabby's Café specializes in American cuisine with an Italian twist, featuring everything from quesadillas and loaded potato skins to stuffed salmon and pasta. Popular with the high school crowd is Wyoming on the Avenue, a hip joint for soft-serve ice cream and coffee. Beyond that, there are a few Cincinnati chain options, such as LaRosa's Pizza and Skyline Chili, as well as a Subway.

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