There are many historic places throughout the city of Cincinnati that are often taken for granted by locals. Not every city in American has eye-catching landmarks and beautifully maintained and restored streets that we can walk along every single day. One such place that is close to the hearts of many Cincinnatians is Findlay Market in Over-the-Rhine. Although it's often not thought of as a grocery store in the typical sense, it really is, and a visit to the oldest market in Cincinnati is truly like stepping back in time.
Whenever you have a relative or friend visit you in Cincinnati from out of town, one place many would consider taking them is Findlay Market. There may not be another location in our city that is filled with as much history, charm, character, and life as this indoor/outdoor market.
Findlay Market is the last surviving and oldest public market in Cincinnati. Named after retail entrepreneur and former Cincinnati Mayor, General James Findlay, the market's history is fascinating and tells the story of Cincinnati's past. You can read a wonderful description of this history on the Market's website here.
Findlay Market is often considered an indoor and outdoor farmer's market, but it truly is a one-of-a-kind grocery store. Many visitors stop in for one or two of their favorites, but there are also quite a few locals who do their weekly grocery shopping at the various shops and stands within the market.
You can find everything at Findlay Market, and the best part of it is that you're buying from local Cincinnatians. Meats are a popular item to shop for at Findlay Market, and you can track down everything from traditional steaks to creatively made sausages and seafood.
There are many other items that you may head to a traditional grocery store for, but you can also find at Findlay Market. There are deli items, freshly made pastas, breads, spices, pre-made meals, and much more.
There are also stores within the market that offer canned good and other more typical grocery store finds. If you've never spent a good amount of time just browsing Findlay Market, add a visit to your calendar.
Findlay Market is, in many ways, a farmer's market, which means you can buy all of your fruits and vegetables in season and from a farm that grows them locally. You can meet and talk with those who have grown your food, just as they did when the market originally opened in 1855.
To shop at Findlay Market and spend time at this one-of-a-kind grocery store really is to step back in time. There's no doubt that General James Findlay would be proud of this market and the city that has loved it for generations, making it a true landmark in Cincinnati.
Findlay Market is definitely a Cincinnati landmark that is thriving today and remains the oldest market and grocery store in our historic city. Is Findlay Market one of your favorite places to visit in the city? What's your favorite item to get there? We'd love to know in the comments!
Findlay Market is located at 1801 Race St., Cincinnati, OH 45202. For more information and to plan a visit, check out its wonderful website here. And also be sure to follow along on Facebook here.
And if you're looking for a restaurant nearby to enjoy during your visit, check out this one from a previous article here.
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