One of the most popular attractions to go check out in Cincinnati is the Cincinnati Zoo. It’s been around for over 140 years, and spreads out across 65 acres of land. To witness some more of Cincinnati’s long and detailed history, head over to the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame Museum. It’s located right next to the baseball stadium. It’s a great place to check out before you see a game, or to visit after a game.
Maybe some day Elks Run Golf Club near Cincinnati will symbolize the rebirth of golf, a day when every course is packed and cherished as an outdoor playground by its surrounding community. The Greg Norman design from 1999 reopened last July. A new management team from Sequoia Golf, based in Georgia, has given Elks Run a second chance. Some courses don't deserve one. Elks Run's scenic layout earned it.
The nationwide explosion of casino gambling has fueled an interesting side effect -- a nationwide explosion of casino golf courses, often of better quality and at lower prices than their non-casino peers. Many examples of this -- including some of the oldest, some of the newest and the only casino course to ever host a major -- are spread throughout the vast expanse that is the Midwest.