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Living in Cincinnati Life at Xavier isn’t just limited to campus but often extends into the surrounding communities as well. And at Xavier, whatever you’re looking for – whether it’s for recreation, school or work you’ll find it nearby. Xavier sits in the center of Greater Cincinnati, the nation’s 23rd largest region. It is home to 2 million people, 17 Fortune 1000 companies, two major league sports teams, several concert venues, nine large malls and dozens of great restaurants. Many Xavier students come to live in Cincinnati after they graduate, and for good reason – Cincinnati is a great place to call home. Places and events you have to know about when you visit Cincinnati Ohio River with Paul Brown Stadium Xavier students' favorite leisure activities include: Visiting nearby Hyde Park Square Attending outdoor concerts at Riverbend Music Center Viewing the annual Labor Day fireworks festival Enjoying the nation's largest Oktoberfest celebration Shopping at Kenwood Towne Centre Cheering the Xavier men's and women's basketball teams on to victory Skyline Chili - "It's Skyline Time" Places you have to go to eat: Skyline Chili Graeter's Ice Cream LaRosa's Pizza Montgomery Inn Busken’s Bakery Xavier’s Main Dining Hall Cincinnati Bengals - 2005 AFC North Champions Professional sports teams and events include: Cincinnati Bengals (football) Cincinnati Reds (baseball) Tennis Masters Series (formerly ATP) Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal Cultural Resources include: Cincinnati Art Museum Cincinnati Ballet Aronoff Center for the Arts Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Contemporary Arts Center Union Terminal National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Newport Aquarium at Newport on the Levee Amusements: Paramount's Kings Island Sawyer Point riverside park Cincinnati Zoo Newport Aquarium The Beach Waterpark Newport on the Levee

Living in Cincinnati

Life at Xavier isn’t just limited to campus but often extends into the surrounding communities as well. And at Xavier, whatever you’re looking for – whether it’s for recreation, school or work you’ll find it nearby. Xavier sits in the center of Greater Cincinnati, the nation’s 23rd largest region. It is home to 2 million people, 17 Fortune 1000 companies, two major league sports teams, several concert venues, nine large malls and dozens of great restaurants. Many Xavier students come to live in Cincinnati after they graduate, and for good reason – Cincinnati is a great place to call home.