While there are plenty of great used bookstores in Cincinnati, Duttenhofer's Books stands out as a particularly special one. An unassuming storefront on West McMillan Street in Clifton, Duttenhofer's has a wide selection of used books at very affordable prices. The bookstore has an excellent selection of poetry, art, local history, philosophy and plenty more — it's nearly impossible to leave empty-handed. If you don't happen to find exactly what you came for, you're certain to walk away with something new and exciting — perhaps a beautiful coffee-table book full of glossy Cézanne reproductions, or a first edition of your favorite novel. At the very least, you can always grab a few free, handmade bookmarks from the counter. duttenhofers.com.
Boys, keep out! Explorer Chick has women-only tours all over the world, but they call Cincinnati their home. With trips ranging from backpacking in the Grand Canyon to glamping in Belize, the tours focus on exploring new places and getting your heart and blood pumping for adventure. The website makes it easy to book — sort tours by where you want to go and what kind of experience you want to have. Up for hiking? Rappelling? Surfing? All three? Click on those options and see where Explorer Chick can take you. And if none of your gal pals can go with you, don’t worry; it’s super-easy to bond with and befriend the other badass ladies on your trip. explorerchick.com.