WORTH THE DRIVE: Cincinnati river banks to transform into snowy winter wonderland this weekend

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THE ATTRACTIONS

- The Frisch’s Big Boy Snow Tube Run, a 50-foot long snow

tube ramp at SkyStar Wheel Snow Park

- SkyStar Wheel rides for purchase (not included with regular admission)

- Joe’s Snow Ride, a snow sledding hill on Joe Nuxhall Way

- Snow blizzards for snow selfies on the half hour on Freedom

Way

- The Frontgate Snow Lounge with cocktails on Freedom Way

- Horse carriage rides courtesy of the 2020 Cincinnati Auto

Expo

- Cincinnati Cyclones hockey skill challenges

- Ice sculpture carvings on Crosley Terrace at Great American

Ball Park

- An Ice Bar at Galla Park with s’mores

- Acoustic performances at Moerlein Lager House

- Beer gardens on Freedom Way

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WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

The winter wonderland will be set up along Freedom Way between Joe Nuxhall and Walnut streets. The event happening weekends only beginning Jan. 3 and ending Jan. 26.

Tickets are $5 for a wristband and can be purchased in advance at eventbrite. Tickets can be redeemed at Street Corner Market for a wristband at The Banks, 160 Walnut Street. Waivers are required as well.

More info: Facebook

Friday hours are 5-9 p.m., Saturday hours are noon to 8 p.m. and Sunday hours are noon to 6 p.m.

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