66 years after the Wright Brothers, from Ohio, telegraphed their first successful flight to their father, Neil Armstrong, also from Ohio, radioed his well known announcement "The Eagle has Landed" back to Earth from the Moon's surface. Coincidence? The riverside city of Mack, Ohio, could be a touchdown for your next home.
Mack is located 10 miles northwest of downtown Cincinnati but since it's unincorporated, the addresses for Mack businesses and residences are often listed as Cincinnati
66 years after the Wright Brothers, from Ohio, telegraphed their first successful flight to their father, Neil Armstrong, also from Ohio, radioed his well known announcement "The Eagle has Landed" back to Earth from the Moon's surface. Coincidence? The riverside city of Mack, Ohio, could be a touchdown for your next home.
Mack is located 10 miles northwest of downtown Cincinnati but since it's unincorporated, the addresses for Mack businesses and residences are often listed as Cincinnati. It's divided between the Green and Miami townships. With a Liveability Score of 82, Mack is rated as exceptionally liveable. The stability of the neighborhood and the lower cost of living combine to make rates for rental apartments in Mack a bargain. They hover around 21.1% less than Ohio's average, and 31.5% less than the national average.
When Should I Start Looking?
If you want to live here, start your search now. It may take a while because month-to-month rents here are in high demand. Six weeks or longer out from your proposed move-in date isn't too early to find apartments for rent.
What Do I Need?
You'll need your credit score, a letter verifying employment and salary and a copy of your last paycheck stub to secure a home for rent in Mack. When it gets serious, you'll need cash in the form of a cashier's or bank check. Prepare for first month's rent and security deposit.
North Mack: The most popular area for homes for rent is on the southeast side of the North Mack area. The Kenwood Mall is nearby with four of the chain store champions anchoring it: Kohl's, Dillards, Macy's, and Nordstrom. You'll find studio apartments in this area as well as larger sized rentals.
South Mack: The home of the Vinoket Winery is in this area. This 30 acres of rolling hills is the only working winery in the state. Producing mostly variatles, they are well known for their Blush, Cabernet Sauvignon and White Blends.
Culture
Downtown Cincinnati is the theater and arts area of town. Shakespeare is alive and well in the Cincinnati Shakespeare Center's cozy intimate theater. Cincinnati Opera holds court here as well. Art Galleries thrive. It's a short drive from Mack but the quality of the arts is up there with the best.
Shopping
Target recently opened near Mack, complete with a Starbucks.
Browsing in Up, Up and Away Comics is an education in comic-media. Bright, light and contemporary, they carry a huge collection of back issues and new releases, games and toys.
Dine Out
Except for some Circle Ks and a fast-food place or two, there isn't much in the way of dining in Mack. If you're willing to drive a short distance, you'll be rewarded with some great eats.
Crave Restaurant works overtime. Great lunch food during the week but the Sunday Brunch, complete with Mimosas, is the star. Come later for the delectable seafood dishes and a dessert Sushi Roll called a Quingio.
For a night that will last long into the morning, go to Cincinnati's hottest spot -- Arnold's Bar and Grill. This is an original and the oldest bar in the city. Great creative food, live entertainment and Bourbon flights - you'll be back soon.
Get Outdoors
Get away from it all, but not too far away, at East Fork State Park. Just half an hour drive from Cincinnati, and overlooking the Ohio River's East Fork, camp, fish, hike and swim the day or the week away.
Getting Around
No car means no-go. Everywhere you'll want to go is a short drive. The closest Amtrak station is 8 miles from town in Cincinnati. Most drivers have a 28 minute commute; some days, and some hours, it takes longer. The closest passenger airport is Cincinnati Municipal Lunken Airport, 22 miles from Mack.
