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Ohio River Paddlefest 2020

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EVENT OVERVIEW

The Ohio River Paddlefest is recognized as the nation’s largest paddling celebration with over 2,000 participants traveling 9 miles through downtown Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky in canoes, kayaks, and other human-powered craft.

3 GREAT THINGS TO DO BEFORE OR AFTER HITTING THE WATER in Cincinnati

  1. Visit the National Underground Railroad Museum

  2. Learn the dark secrets of the Queen City in a revealing underground tour.

  3. Hike the steps of Cincinnati- Cincy is often referred to as the “ city of hills “. Before the advent of the automobile, a system of stairways provided pedestrians important and convenient access to and from their hilltop homes. Nowadays they serve as a scenic attraction for tourists and fitness challenge for locals.

Price

Race to the Roebling $55 until July 27 | $65 On-site: July 29-31

Seven Bridges Race: $65 until July 27 | $75 On-site: July 29-31

BOTTOM OUT RISK

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BODY OF WATER

Ohio River

Earlier Event: June 27
3rd Annual Blazing Paddles Paddlefest
Later Event: August 15
Mighty Cumberland River Run 2020