Welcome to the home of "Big Joe," a 35,000-pound, bronze-cast swinging bell. The bell was rung only once because its E-flat note is said to have shattered nearby windows, and it now rests dormant at the St. Francis DeSales Church. Walnut Hills has a deep historic past. The community grew in the 18th century around the establishment of the First Presbyterian Church and the intersection of two roads, now a busy commercial district. The neighborhood was once home to many of the city's aristocrats, who built the majestic mansions and elegant buildings that still dominate the landscape in Walnut Hills.

Homes in the historic neighborhood of Walnut Hills represent the full spectrum of styles, sizes and prices from the most basic starter homes to million dollar mansions. There are turn-of-the-century homes with multi-level porches, high-rise contemporary condominiums with all the modern conveniences and converted historic row houses. Walnut Hills is adjacent to one of Cincinnati's most concentrated cultural centers, Eden Park, home of the Cincinnati Art Museum, the Art Academy and Playhouse in the Park.