Cincinnati is widely considered to be the first entirely American city, as both the country's first major inland city and the first city to be founded following the American Revolution. The southwestern Ohio metropolis is home to a population of more than two million residents throughout its metropolitan region and is one of America's fastest-growing metropolises, best known nationally for major league sporting teams such as the Cincinnati Reds baseball team and the Cincinnati Bengals football team. Cultural attractions abound, including the historic Findlay Market, the Cincinnati Museum Center, which is housed within the city's Art Deco-style Union Terminal building, and the nationally-renowned Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. Historic neighborhood Over the Rhine is known for its 19th-century architecture, breweries, and festivals. The city is also known for its unique foods, including Cincinnati-style chili, which is served by regional chains Skyline Chili and Gold Star Chili and commonly served over spaghetti noodles.

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