Welcome
Welcome to Greater Cincinnati at Fountain Square!
Located in the heart of downtown Cincinnati, the Tyler Davidson Fountain, also known as The Genius of Water, stands as the city’s symbol. Dedicated to the "People of Cincinnati" in 1871, this 43-foot-tall bronze masterpiece pays tribute to the vital role of water, with its central figure—a heroic female—gracefully pouring water from her outstretched hands. Set atop a granite pedestal, the fountain features intricate reliefs depicting water’s significance in industry, agriculture, navigation, and daily life. Surrounding sculptures showcase touching human interactions with water, while ornate drinking fountains add a functional charm. Crafted from cannon bronze and Danish granite, this beloved landmark continues to captivate visitors, one of the area's most-visited attractions.
Greater Cincinnati Region
The Greater Cincinnati Region has some amazing locations that are family friendly and many with great history!
- Did you know that Cincinnati was home to the first professional baseball team?
- Did you know that Cincinnati was home to the first professional Fire Department?
- Did you know that 8 of the United States Presidents have their roots in Ohio with 4 of them being from the Greater Cincinnati region?
- Did you know that Greater Cincinnati isn't just South-West Ohio but it also encompass parts of Northern Kentucky and South-East Indiana!
- Did you know Fountain Square has been the symbolic center of Cincinnati since 1871. The square replaced a butcher's market.
- Did you know that we have our own style of chili?
Cincinnati-Style Chili – Between more than 140 different chili parlors, Cincinnatians eat more than 2 million pounds of chili each year topped by 850,000 pounds of shredded cheddar cheese. Cincinnati Chili contains finely ground beef, seasoned with a mixture of spices. Some aficionados report a distinct hint of cinnamon and sometimes even chocolate. It is characteristically served over spaghetti or as coney sauce, with oyster crackers on the side.
Acceptable Logging Tasks
You simply need to visit Fountain Square then snap and post a qualifying photo! The area is open to the general public, free of charge. Parking and public transit is available near by.
A qualifying photo would be:
- Photos of yourself (the geocacher) with the fountain; a face is not required to be shown in the photo.
- Photos of a personal item with the fountain. Examples include a trackable or a piece of paper with the geocacher’s username.
OPTIONAL: Include with your picture where you are from. This is a fun way to discover how far Geocachers travel from to explore our wonderful region.
Virtual Rewards 4.0 - 2024-2025
This Virtual Cache is part of a limited release of Virtuals created between January 17, 2024 and January 17, 2025. Only 4,000 cache owners were given the opportunity to hide a Virtual Cache. Learn more about Virtual Rewards 4.0 on the Geocaching Blog.