Hyde Park Mt. Lookout – Charm, Parks and Shopping!

Hyde Park and Mt. Lookout are two of Cincinnati’s finest eastside suburbs, both neighboring and complimenting each other. The homes in these neighborhoods are stately, elegant Victorians, charming cottages and cape cods. Large lots and tree-lined streets add dignity to this prestigious area. Charming – Cozy – Artistic – Upscale These are all great ways to describe this friendly, active neighborhood.  Neighborhood pride is evident at each and every turn.  Fine dining, and “hang – outs” alike are within walking distance.

Shopping, the library, art shows, boutiques, Sushi, Tex-Mex, a great cup of coffee and Graeter’s Ice Cream, all just a short jog away from home.  Located 15 minutes from downtown, and 10 – 15 minutes to Kenwood Towne Centre,  these two neighborhoods are  “must explore” home options for many Cincinnatians.
Hyde Park and Mt. Lookout both boast social hubs, known as “The Squares”.  Hyde Park Square is fortunate to have at it’s center the Kilgour Fountain.  Cincinnati –born sculptor Joseph Cronin (1859 – 1923), created this bronze beauty featuring a classically draped woman, water spouts, and fluted basin.  Real estate investor Charles Kilgour, donated the fountain in 1900.  The fountain did undergo some renovations in 1976, by a gentleman named Eleftherios Karkadoulias. Mr. Karkadoulias lowered the lamps and added a pool. It’s agreed that this greatly enhanced the fountains beauty and presence.
There is more to do in Hyde Park and Mt. Lookout than we have space for here. This place is active!

You should visit www.hydeparksquare.org, the official website for local business.  Hyde Park residents can keep in touch with the local “happenings” by subscribing to the e-news, and learn about the boards and committees by visiting the Neighborhood Councils helpful site at www.hydeparkcincinnati.org.
Be sure to check out the following:

• Alligator Purse – Upscale clothing with an edge! Unique shoes, handbags and jewelry. All from up and   coming designers with amazing talent.
• Castle House – Designer clothing & shoes for Hyde Park’s smallest residents.
• Once Upon a Child – Their slogan is “Kids Stuff with Previous Experience”
• Lookout Joe – Start your day with your neighbors and a great cup of coffee
• Mt Lookout Sprouts – Unique floral design studio on Mt. Lookout Square. Specializing in custom made, original arrangements
• Vineyard Café – One of my favorites. I just can not go there without having the crab cakes.
• Teller’s of Hyde Park – Pizzas, Pastas, Amazing Salads. Great Vegetarian Choices too! Known for it’s wine list, martini options, and micro brewed beers
• Indigo Casual Gourmet – Voted Best Pizza & Best Calzone by Cincinnati Magazine. Some of the best Vegetarian choices around. Kids menu too.
• Rookwood Commons – Destination shopping & dining! PF Changs, Anthropologie, Sur La Table, Banana Republic ….check it out!
• Rookwood Pavillion – Joseph Beth, Steinmart, T.J. Max. “You gotta’ go!”
• Ault Park for a walk, and Alms Park, with it’s beautiful river view. A great places to relax
• Hyde Park Country Club – beautiful facilities, perfectly manicured greens