With kids back in school, there is no better time to celebrate the many people, services and businesses that make the Tristate such a great place to raise a family. Thousands of people voted in this online competition for their favorites in 144 categories. From chicken nuggets and pizza to orthodontists and tax professionals, we cover it all in this feature.

Auto

Auto Dealer New
Jake Sweeney Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
Springdale.

Auto Parts Store
KOI Auto Parts
Multiple locations including Harrison

Auto Repair Garage
Don Baxter Auto Repair
Alexandria, KY.

Tire Center
Steve’s Car Care
Milford.

Drink

Brewery
Little Miami Brewing Company
Milford.

Independent Coffeehouse
I AM Coffee
Saint Brenard

Milkshake
Schneider’s Sweet Shop
Bellevue, KY.

Education

Child Care Center
The Goddard School of Mason
Mason.

Local Community/Technical College
Southern State Community College
Multiple locations including Mt. Orab.

Local University
Xavier University
Cincinnati.

Preschool
The Goddard School of Mason
Mason.

Private School (High School)
Villa Madonna Academy
Villa Hills, KY.

Private School (K-8)
Springer School and Center
Cincinnati.

Public School (Elementary)
Sharonville Elementary School
Cincinnati.

Public School (High School)
Ignite Institute
Erlanger, KY.

Public School (Middle School)
Princeton Community Middle School
Cincinnati.

School Spirit (College)
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati.

School Spirit (High School)
Princeton High School
Cincinnati.

Tutoring/Learning Service
Mathnasium

Enrichment

Arts & Crafts Classes
Creating JOY
Morrow

Cooking Class
New Leaf Kitchen

Dance Lessons
Studio Dee
Fort Wright, KY.

Day Summer Camp
Camp Sharonville
Cincinnati.

Musical Instrument Lessons
Angel’s House of Music
Milford.

Theater Program
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
Cincinnati.

Visual Arts Instruction
ArtsConnect
Cincinnati.

Voice Lessons
Cincinnati School of Music
Multiple locations.

Entertainment

Holiday Lights Display
Cincinnati Zoo Festival of Lights
Cincinnati.

Live Theater Venue
Sharonville Cultural Arts Center
Cincinnati.

Local Fair/Festival
Milford Frontier Days
Milford.

Movie Theater
Kenwood Theatre Cincinnati
Cincinnati.

Social Media Account
Technical Dance Center
Cincinnati.

Family Fitness

Family Fitness Center
Master Hannah’s PRO Martial Arts
8118 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati

Fitness Center/Gym
YMCA of Greater Cincinnati
Multiple locations.

Group Fitness Program
Tribe Fitness Kenwood
8118 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati

Yoga Studio
Bloom Yoga
102 Wooster Pike, Milford.

Family Fun

Arcade
Scene75 Entertainment Center
876 OH-28, Milford.

Corn Maze
Blooms & Berries Farm Market and Garden Center
9669 OH-48, Loveland.

Fruit Farm
Irons Fruit Farm
Lebanon

Pool
Sharonville Aquatics Center
Cincinnati.

Pumpkin Patch
McGlasson Farms
Hebron, KY.

Trampoline Park
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Multiple locations.

Waterpark
Kings Island’s Soak City Water Park
Mason.

Family Health

Dentist
Peter Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Independence, KY.

Emergency Room
Cincinnati Children’s Liberty Campus
Liberty Township.

Eye Care
Cincinnati Eye Institute
Multiple locations including Blue Ash.

Family Chiropractor
Live Well Chiropractic Center
Mason.

Hospital
Cincinnati Children’s
Cincinnati.

Medical Facility
The Jewish Hospital – Mercy Health
Cincinnati.

OB/GYN
Rose Gynecology
Multiple locations.

Orthodontist
Gruelle Dempsey Orthodontics
Multiple locations.

Pediatric Dentist
Sea Of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry
Cincinnati.

Pediatrician
Pediatric Associates PSC
Multiple locations.

Place to Have a Baby
St. Elizabeth Healthcare
Multiple locations.

Family Services

Car Wash
Mike’s Carwash
Multiple locations.

Dry Cleaner
Widmer’s Cleaners
Multiple locations including O’Bryonville.

Family Photographer
Meredith Calle, Lifelong Memories Photography

Florist
Swan Floral & Gift Shop
Erlanger, KY.

Manicure/Pedicure
Ambiance Nail Spa
Multiple locations including Colerain.

Newborn Photographer
Kandice Smith Photography

Family Shopping

Bike Shop
Montgomery Cycling
Multiple locations including Erlanger, KY.

Consignment Shop
This N That Consignments
Mason.

Farmers Market
Findlay Market
Cincinnati.

Garden Center
Highland Garden Center
Highland Heights, KY

Grocery Store
Jungle Jim’s International Market
Multiple locations including Fairfield.

Hardware Store
Menards
Multiple locations including Evendale.

Jewelry Store
Kirk & Company Jewelers
Milford.

Local Store for Baby Gifts
Busy Bee Boutique
Loveland.

Monogramming
Clementine
Ft. Mitchell, KY.

Place for Home Accessories
Grace & Mae Boutique
Morrow

Shopping Center
Liberty Center
Liberty Township.

Specialty Gift Shop
Grace & Mae Boutique
Morrow

For The Home

Carpet Cleaner
Steam Clean Cincy
Bethel.

Heating/Cooling Service
Arlinghaus Plumbing Heating, Air Conditioning & Electric

Home Remodeler
Staley Transformations
Lebanon.

Landscaper
A & A Lawn Care & Landscaping Inc
Multiple locations.

Plumber
Jolly Plumbing
Multiple locations.

Window/Door Services
Windows Plus
Cincinnati.

Parent Resources

Financial Institution
Heritage Bank
Multiple locations.

Planner
Jeff Flamm, Key Investment Services
West Chester

Funeral Home
Chambers & Grubbs Funeral Home
Multiple locations.

Insurance Agent
Melissa Jordan, BIG insurance
Milford.

Real Estate Agency
The Honey Hive at Pivot Realty
Fort Wright, KY.

Retirement Facility
St. Charles Community
Covington, KY.

Tax Service
Rudler, PSC
Multiple locations.

Party Time

Birthday Entertainment
Sherlock’s Escape Rooms
Multiple locations.

Birthday Party Location
Wonderland Playground
Anderson Township.

Caterer
A Taste of Class Catering
Cincinnati

Party Rentals
A&S Party Rental
Cincinnati.

Pets

Pet Boarding
PetSuites Sharonville
Cincinnati.

Pet Store
Pet Wants at Findlay Market
Cincinnati.

Veterinarian
Grants Lick Veterinary Hospital
Alexandria, KY.

Places To Go

Bowling Alley
Southern Lanes Sports Center
Alexandria, KY.

Family Attraction
Kings Island
Mason.

Family Day Trip
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Cincinnati.

Family Staycation
Great Wolf Lodge
Mason.

Field Trip
Cincinnati Museum Center
Cincinnati.

Golf Course
Pebble Creek Golf Course
Cincinnati.

Hiking Spot
Sharon Woods
Sharonville.

Local Park
Summit Park
Blue Ash.

Museum
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Cincinnati.

Place for a Family Day
Yellow Springs, Ohio

Place for a Picnic
Washington Park
Cincinnati.

Place to Camp/Campground
Miami Whitewater Forest
Harrison.

Place to Go for a Walk or Run
Devou Park
Covington, KY.

Playground
West Fork Park
Cincinnati.

Rainy Day Outing
Behringer-Crawford Museum
Covington, KY.

Sports

Gymnastics Center
Midwest Elite Dance Center
Amelia.

Indoor Sports Facility
Spooky Nook Sports
Hamilton.

Local College Sports Team
Cincinnati Bearcats

Local HS Sports Team
Princeton Lady Vikings Basketball Team

Swim Lessons
YMCA of Greater Cincinnati
Multiple locations.

Youth Sports Program
Master Hannah’s PRO Martial Arts
Cincinnati.

Sweets

Cakes
Holston’s Baking Co.
Milford.

Candy Store
Schneider’s Sweet Shop
Bellevue, KY.

Cookies
Sugarmill Sweets
Alexandria, KY

Cupcakes
Cakes and Pastries by George
Cincinnati

Desserts
The Bonbonerie
Cincinnati.

Ice Cream
Graeter’s
Multiple locations.

Tasty Eats

BBQ
Four Mile Pig
Alexandria, KY.

Breakfast/Brunch
Greyhound Tavern
Ft. Mitchell, KY.

Burger
Bender’s Pub Grub
Alexandria, KY.

Butcher Shop
Bill Finke & Sons
Ft. Wright, KY

Chicken Strips/Nuggets
CityBird Tenders
Multiple locations.

Date Night Restaurant
Sotto
Cincinnati.

Donuts
Holtman’s Donuts
Multiple locations.

Fine Dining
Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse
Cincinnati.

Food Truck
Marty’s Waffles

Fresh Catch (Seafood)
Knotty Pine On The Bayou
Cold Spring, KY.

Fried Chicken
Ron’s Roost
Cincinnati.

Grilled Cheese
Tom & Chee
Multiple locations.

Hot Dog
The Root Beer Stand
Sharonville.

Kid-Friendly Restaurant
Ford’s Garage – Florence
Florence, KY.

Local Bakery
Emerson’s Bakery
Multiple locations.

Local Pizzeria
Joe’s Pizza Napoli
Milford.

Macaroni & Cheese
Keystone’s Mac Shack
Cincinnati.

Meal-To-Go
Midwest Best BBQ and Creamery
Loveland.

Mexican Cuisine
Mi Cozumel
Multiple locations.

Patio Dining
Barleycorn’s
Multiple locations.

Sandwich/Sub
Sub Station II
Florence, KY.

Steaks
Carlo & Johnny
Cincinnati.

Sushi
Cloud 9 Sushi
Cincinnati.

View from a Restaurant
Incline Public House
Cincinnati.

Wings
Honey Hole Bar & Grill
Alexandria, KY