Cincinnati has been home to many firsts throughout history, and the city loves to celebrate these achievements and milestones. As a baseball-loving town, it’s no surprise that Cincinnati was the birthplace of the sport – the Cincinnati Red Stockings were the first professional team in the world! Baseball’s roots run deep in the Queen City, and this year, the team is celebrating its 150th anniversary. The Reds are holding many special events throughout the season to commemorate the occasion, but perhaps the most fun experience is the addition of the Mr. Redlegs Benches all around the city. Dozens of these statues and benches are now hiding all over Cincinnati and we’ll show you what to look for and where to find them.
The Cincinnati Reds - win or lose - is a legendary baseball team that started it all way back in 1869. As the first professional baseball team, our city has always had a big heart for this all-American sport.
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And now that it’s 2019, that means the Reds are celebrating 150 years of home runs, strike outs, wins, losses, and countless memories made at the ball park. The celebration is taking place in many ways, and the team’s mascot, Mr. Redlegs, is a big part of the fun.
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The Reds have placed 24 benches throughout the city and in the surrounding area. Each bench has the 150-year anniversary logo, as well as Mr. Redlegs himself.
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The benches have been placed in meaningful spots around town, and they are all perfect for a photo op. Some spots are historic and legendary on their own, like Findlay Market, while others have meaning to the life of the team.
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Many benches come with a stellar view, so be sure to bring your camera along on this baseball-themed scavenger hunt.
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It’s likely you already have plans to visit some of the places where Mr. Redlegs is hanging out. Lok for him inside the Cincinnati Zoo, near the carousel.
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You’ll find these benches on every side of town, as he loves them all equally. This one is situated in front of the Madcap Education Center in Westwood.
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Mr. Redlegs loves to look out over his city, so be sure to cross the river to see a few benches with skyline views.
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The Cincinnati Reds have just released a printable map, so now it’s easy to find all 24. There is one in Dayton and one in Louisville, so you’ll have to do a little driving if you want to see all of them, but most are located right in town.
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As you find each one, be sure to snap a few photos to share on Instagram and Facebook, and use #BornToBaseball so the Reds can see your 150th-anniversary adventures!
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We love the way the Reds are celebrating their big anniversary, and this fun scavenger hunt is a great excuse to get out and explore our amazing city. It’s time to embark on a baseball-themed adventure to track down these 24 commemorative benches. Have you already spotted some around town? Let us know which ones you’ve found in the comments and feel free to share your photos with us too!
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To view the printable map, click here.
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For more information on all of the exciting things happening during this 150th season, visit the team’s website here.
And while you’re searching for the benches, see if you can also visit these jaw-dropping places around Cincinnati, featured in a previous article here.
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