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Mount Adams Ohio

Located on one of the seven hills overlooking downtown Cincinnati and the Ohio River, Mount Adams has been a cultural draw for over two centuries.

In 1843, President John Quincy Adams, (for which the village derives its name) gave the dedication speech for the observatory (now the site of the Monastery), which at the time was known as the world's most powerful.

The 'Hill,' as it is colloquially termed, has been the centerpiece of wine-making since the early 1800s. At one point in history, Mt. Adams was THE center for wine making in America! Nicholas Longworth, the sole owner of Mt. Adams in the early 1800s, began cultivating Catawba grapes, found great success, and began selling his famous champagne known as Golden Wedding.

In 1892, Maria Longworth Stroer relocated her pottery factory to Mt. Adams. She developed a unique style, which she termed Rookwood Pottery, and became internationally renown for her beautiful works. Today, her works are still treasured and collected by many. And, if visiting the area, you can eat in the pottery factory; it has been renovated into a stylish restaurant...indulge your appetite as you dine in one of the pottery ovens!

Today, the village is home to over 1300 residents and provides a plethora of options in retail and entertainment venues. The narrow streets overlooking the city and river below haven't changed too drastically over the years, combining today's social atmosphere with a touch of historical ambiance.

Mount Adams is not only a very trendy and beautiful area, it also has an extremely active night life. Parking tends to be a bit difficult, so you don't feel like a hassle, calling a cab would be best.

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