The Findlay Market is a part of Cincinnati's history and a must see for any visitor to the city. It is Ohio's oldest market, continuously operated since it was founded in 1852. The market is home to more than 25 shops selling poultry, fish, meat, flowers, cheese, daily produce, and organic food. It often serves as a venue for gathering to residents of Cincinnati, from all over the city.

Located at 1801 Race Street, the Findlay Market is easily accessible from all across the city by I-75, I-71, and I- 471. You can also go there by the METRO bus service with 3 bus routes servicing the area. You can get great variety of fresh produce in the market. There are special stalls for meats, herbs, decorative plants, flowers and other prepared food which are sold by the local farmers and home based businesses. Apart from the limited stalls inside the market, there are many colorful stalls and shops outside, surrounding the market place which sell similar products.

One of the many interesting features in the Findlay Market is the Market Carpet, colorful and beautifully designed mosaic flooring in the central tower of the market. The 4 quadrants of the carpet represent different eras in the history of Cincinnati since the creation of the market. You will also find various local music groups performing in the market place over the weekends. In all, it can be said that the Findlay market represents the history and the eclectic culture of Cincinnati as a city.

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Findlay Market Directions

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Findlay Market Merchant Map

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Findlay Market Art and Music

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Findlay Market is founded in the year 1852 in the state of Ohio. The market is the oldest continuously operated public market which is located in the north of Downtown Cincinnati, in the historic neighborhood Over the Rhine. The Findlay Market Building is registered as the historic building and listed in the National Register on June, 1972.

The market is the 160 year old public market. Findlay market is most visited by the people as they can get the fresh, unique and most delicious food. The market houses around 30 merchants who sells cakes, meats, cheese, authentic Belgium waffles and cookies.

The tourist to Cincinnati visits historic Findlay Market where they can find eclectic merge of people, culture and products. The market will be opened from Tuesday to Saturday. From the month of April to November the Market hosts live street performances, and lots of special events.

Findlay Market Cincinnati Wikipedia

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Findlay Market Collections

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Findlay Market General Information

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The Findlay Market is a place for the people who like to see a living Cincinnati history. The cookies are provided with best quality in Adrian's Place. The Areti's Gyros is the new and first merchant of Greek.

Herbs and Spice is the best place to get the large collection of all kinds of herbs and spices. During the summer you can find new vendors and special events to entertain the tourist.

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Founded in 1852, the Findlay Market is known as the oldest continuously operated public market of Ohio. Located a few blocks away from downtown Cincinnati, the Market is very close to a historic neighborhood rich in Italianate Architecture. With various merchants selling flowers, ethnic food, housewares and so on, there is always something for everyone.

The Findlay Market definitely attracts people from all over the city. Some tourists have put it like this: you've got no excuse not to go to the Findlay Market. And it's true! It's really a wonderful place for the great variety of goods, for amazing shopping experience and for bargains.

The best method to avoid crowds counts as coming to the Market as early as it opens. But if you just look forward to shopping with people from various places, you might be glad to arrive at the Market at its peak hours. For both these purposes, you need to know the operation hours of the Findlay Market clearly to plan ahead.

The Market opens year-round but it closes on Mondays. Every Saturday, the Market would open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. And on Sunday, its opening hours is at 10 a.m. and closing time is at 4 p.m. From Tuesday to Friday, it opens at 9 a.m. and does not close until 6 p.m.

NOTE:Although the Market is not open to the public on Mondays, you might get there if you have a date or appointment with certain merchants.

If you're looking for fresh fruits, flowers and vegetables, the Findlay Market's Farmers Market would be you ideal destination. The Farmers Market is only available on weekends and Tuesdays from April through November. Opening hours of the Farmers Market vary by day. It opens from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturdays and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays. But when it comes to Tuesday, the operations hours of the Farmers Market become much longer - from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

As all the fruits and vegetables sold in the Farmers Market are grown locally, they are just harvested prior to market day to make sure they are fresh enough. To find more selections of locally grown products, you can stop by the shed in the north parking lot or visit Grow West retails on Elder Street.

Information about the Farmers Market

http://www.findlaymarket.org/farmers-market/

Operation Hours of the Findlay Market

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To help you check out what's in season at the Findlay Market, it offers a Harvest Calendar listing all the fruits, flowers and vegetables of different months. So, you can make a visit to the Market accordingly.

Harvest Calendar of the Findlay Market

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The Findlay Market is easily accessible via public transit and cars. Metro bus 46, 64 and 78 would transport you to stops which are within walking distance of the Market. Plus, bus No. 6 and 17 would stop at Vine & Elder Streets and Central Parkway & Elder Streets respectively. These stops are only placed two blocks away from the Market. Other Metro Bus options can also be used. For details, visit go-metro.com.

When you're planning a self-driving tour, do not forget to get right directions to the Findlay Market. Those who drive from Southbound I-75 are recommended to take Western Avenue and exit Liberty Street. When you come to the second traffic light, bear left. Continue on Liberty Street and then take a left turn to Elm Street. Keep straight for two blocks and you will arrive at the Findlay Market.

When you drive on Northbound I-75, remember to bear to the right when you're on bridge over Ohio River. Go through the bridge and then turn onto Fifth Street. Turn left when you come across the third traffic light. Stay on Elm Street and proceed straight for twelve blocks until you see the Findlay Market.

Driving visitors from Westbound Fort Washington Way are suggested to follow signs to keep north on I-75. When you exit at Ezzard Charles Drive, turn right onto Liberty Street. Then take a left turn to Elm Street. Continue on Elm Street for two blocks and the Findlay Market would be on the right.

Visitors driving from Southbound I-71 need to exit at Reading Road and then bear right on Liberty Street. Turn onto Elm Street and keep straight to the Findlay Market.

If you come from Northbound I-471, head north and take Liberty Street. Turn onto Elm Street on your right and keep going. Then you can find the Findlay Market is located on you right.

Detailed Information on Directions to the Findlay Market

http://www.findlaymarket.org/directions/