Things to Do
Find Things To Do in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky (Downtown Region)
Whether it's catching a major league baseball game and petting a live shark with the family, or reconnecting with a romantic weekend of art museums and theater, there's always more to explore, new adventures to be had and memories to be made at Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky attractions.
The Escape Game
Downtown
The Escape Game
Downtown
[Located downtown in The Banks] From uncovering lost treasure to breaking out of prison – The Escape Game offers a uniquely premium experience. Team up, follow clues, and... Read more
[Located downtown in The Banks] From uncovering lost treasure to breaking out of prison – The Escape Game offers a uniquely premium experience. Team up, follow clues, and solve puzzles to complete your mission and become the hero of these immersive 60-minute adventures. You might escape…you WILL have fun! Book your experience... Read More
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum
Downtown
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum
Downtown
The Reds Hall of Fame, which opened in 2004, is an interactive, historical museum dedicated to recognizing and celebrating Cincinnati Reds baseball.
The Reds Hall of Fame, which opened in 2004, is an interactive, historical museum dedicated to recognizing and celebrating Cincinnati Reds baseball.
Koch Sports
Downtown
Koch Sports
Downtown
Koch's has been in business since 1888 and is family owned and operated, it is Cincinnati's oldest and largest sporting goods store. They offer a large selection of... Read more
Koch's has been in business since 1888 and is family owned and operated, it is Cincinnati's oldest and largest sporting goods store. They offer a large selection of sporting goods products including team equipment and uniforms. Koch's services the Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati Bengals, as well as many local College, High School,... Read More
Linton Inc.
Downtown
Linton Inc.
Downtown
Linton Chamber Music offers extraordinary concerts that truly allow audiences to experience the energy of music-making in a unique, up-close and personal way. Under the... Read more
Linton Chamber Music offers extraordinary concerts that truly allow audiences to experience the energy of music-making in a unique, up-close and personal way. Under the artistic leadership of internationally-acclaimed musicians, Jaime Laredo and Sharon Robinson, Linton audiences experience world-class chamber music performances... Read More
Broadway in Cincinnati
Downtown
Broadway in Cincinnati
Downtown
Broadway in Cincinnati is committed to bringing the very best of Broadway to the Tri-State. We have presented touring Broadway plays and musicals in Cincinnati since 1987... Read more
Broadway in Cincinnati is committed to bringing the very best of Broadway to the Tri-State. We have presented touring Broadway plays and musicals in Cincinnati since 1987, originally at the historic Taft Theatre. We began presenting shows at the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall in 1995, and the Aronoff, managed by... Read More
Lucca Laser Workshop
Downtown
Lucca Laser Workshop
Downtown
Wood and paper gifts, design, and home décor workshop located in OTR.
Wood and paper gifts, design, and home décor workshop located in OTR.
Nancy and David Wolf Holocaust and Humanity Center
Downtown
Nancy and David Wolf Holocaust and Humanity Center
Downtown
Located at historic Union Terminal, the very site where many Holocaust survivors arrived in Cincinnati to rebuild their lives, The Holocaust and Humanity Center aims to... Read more
Located at historic Union Terminal, the very site where many Holocaust survivors arrived in Cincinnati to rebuild their lives, The Holocaust and Humanity Center aims to ensure the lessons of the past inspire action today. Through innovative storytelling, interactive experiences, and genuine artifacts, visitors witness the... Read More
Warby Parker
Downtown
Warby Parker
Downtown
National retailed of trendy eyewear, newly opened in the area of Over the Rhine. Warby Parker donates one pair of glasses to someone in need for every pair sold.
National retailed of trendy eyewear, newly opened in the area of Over the Rhine. Warby Parker donates one pair of glasses to someone in need for every pair sold.
Kismet OTR
Downtown
Kismet OTR
Downtown
Cincinnati-based women's boutique offering an eclectic assortment of carefully curated clothing, shoes, jewelry, gifts and accessories. Follow us @kismet.otr & @... Read more
Cincinnati-based women's boutique offering an eclectic assortment of carefully curated clothing, shoes, jewelry, gifts and accessories. Follow us @kismet.otr & @iluvthatstore on Instagram for gift ideas, outfit inspo & more!
Churchill’s Fine Teas
Downtown
Churchill’s Fine Teas
Downtown
Located at historic Findlay Market, Churchill’s offers 265 varieties of loose leaf tea sold by the ounce. Online ordering available.
Located at historic Findlay Market, Churchill’s offers 265 varieties of loose leaf tea sold by the ounce. Online ordering available.
Cincinnati Scavenger Hunt: True America
Downtown
Cincinnati Scavenger Hunt: True America
Downtown
After the American Revolution, one of Ohio's greatest cities was born. On this fun-filled Cincinnati scavenger hunt, we make a loop around the Central Business District in... Read more
After the American Revolution, one of Ohio's greatest cities was born. On this fun-filled Cincinnati scavenger hunt, we make a loop around the Central Business District in search of storied buildings, epic sculptures and great green spaces. How do you make a fountain square? Which U.S. president hangs out in Lytle Park? Find... Read More
Brewing Heritage Trail Tours
Downtown
Brewing Heritage Trail Tours
Downtown
Tours Provided Built on Beer Tour 90 Minute Walking Tour Starting Location: Brewing Heritage Trail Tour Center, 1939 Race St., Cincinnati, OH 45202... Read more
Tours Provided Built on Beer Tour90 Minute Walking Tour Starting Location: Brewing Heritage Trail Tour Center, 1939 Race St., Cincinnati, OH 45202 Tickets: $25; Ticket/Schedule Link Schedule: Offered Year-Round Brewing high quality beer was an art form to many Cincinnati breweries and the buildings that... Read More
Pedal Wagon Cincinnati
Downtown
Pedal Wagon Cincinnati
Downtown
Situated in the historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, Pedal Wagon, ranked the #1 Outdoor Activity in Cincinnati by TripAdvisor, has experienced first-hand the tremendous... Read more
Situated in the historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, Pedal Wagon, ranked the #1 Outdoor Activity in Cincinnati by TripAdvisor, has experienced first-hand the tremendous growth of the surrounding Downtown area since it began operations in 2011. Pedal Wagon, a 15-person, pedal-powered, rolling celebration has since... Read More
Ohio to Erie Trail
Downtown
Ohio to Erie Trail
Downtown
A primarily off-street recreational trail from the Ohio River to Lake Erie, the Ohio to Erie Trail spans the state of Ohio from Cincinnati to Cleveland for the most part... Read more
A primarily off-street recreational trail from the Ohio River to Lake Erie, the Ohio to Erie Trail spans the state of Ohio from Cincinnati to Cleveland for the most part following lands formerly occupied by railroads and canals. The collection of regional trails connects four of Ohio’s metropolitan cities, a dozen large towns... Read More
Gronauer Furs
Downtown
Gronauer Furs
Downtown
Cincinnati's finest furs.
Cincinnati's finest furs.
Stafford Jewelers
Downtown
Stafford Jewelers
Downtown
Stafford Jewelers is celebrating over 20 years of excellence in the diamond industry. We are the luxury destination for fine jewelry, Swiss watches and wholesale diamonds... Read more
Stafford Jewelers is celebrating over 20 years of excellence in the diamond industry. We are the luxury destination for fine jewelry, Swiss watches and wholesale diamonds in Cincinnati.
Brush Factory
Downtown
Brush Factory
Downtown
A contemporary furniture design shop run by two partners since 2009. Shop custom designs and request furniture pieces.
A contemporary furniture design shop run by two partners since 2009. Shop custom designs and request furniture pieces.
Cincinnati Boychoir
Downtown
Cincinnati Boychoir
Downtown
The Cincinnati Boychoir provides exceptional concert opportunities and music education in a safe, diverse, and respectful environment. They believe in life-changing... Read more
The Cincinnati Boychoir provides exceptional concert opportunities and music education in a safe, diverse, and respectful environment. They believe in life-changing educational experiences for boys and inspirational musical moments for audiences. The Cincinnati Boychoir instills a passion for vocal arts excellence in its... Read More
St. Peter in Chains Cathedral
Downtown
St. Peter in Chains Cathedral
Downtown
Saint Peter in Chains Cathedral is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati. It is a Greek revival structure located at 8th and Plum Streets in... Read more
Saint Peter in Chains Cathedral is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati. It is a Greek revival structure located at 8th and Plum Streets in downtown Cincinnati. Saint Peter in Chains was begun with the laying of its cornerstone on 20 May 1841, under the direction of then-bishop (later archbishop) John... Read More
Suder's Art Store
Downtown
Suder's Art Store
Downtown
Supplies and services for people who love art
Supplies and services for people who love art
Kit and Ace
Downtown
Kit and Ace
Downtown
Fine apparel for men and women.
Fine apparel for men and women.
The Library Friends' Shop
Downtown
The Library Friends' Shop
Downtown
The Library Friends' Shop offers a wide variety of merchandise with a large selection of used books, videos, CDs, and DVDs. The Friends Shop also offers a variety of... Read more
The Library Friends' Shop offers a wide variety of merchandise with a large selection of used books, videos, CDs, and DVDs. The Friends Shop also offers a variety of unusual items, including: Cincinnati products, literary-themed products, materials for genealogy, and holiday gift items and toys.
ArtWorks Public Art and Murals
Downtown
ArtWorks Public Art and Murals
Downtown
ArtWorks' Public Art program creates innovative works that enrich the Cincinnati region while providing job opportunities to youth apprentices and professional artists. To... Read more
ArtWorks' Public Art program creates innovative works that enrich the Cincinnati region while providing job opportunities to youth apprentices and professional artists. To date, ArtWorks has created over 180 murals, more than a dozen artist-designed public bike racks, and more throughout the region. Explore all of ArtWorks... Read More
Cappel's Annex
Downtown
Cappel's Annex
Downtown
Cappel's offers a selection of items and accessories for parties, as well as costumes, wigs, masks, and make-up for anytime of the year.
Cappel's offers a selection of items and accessories for parties, as well as costumes, wigs, masks, and make-up for anytime of the year.
Cincy Brunch + Streetcar Food Tour
Downtown
Cincy Brunch + Streetcar Food Tour
Downtown
We have a hunch you'll love our brunch! Saturday morning is an ideal time to see the Queen City, learn the history and enjoy great food along the way. On this... Read more
We have a hunch you'll love our brunch! Saturday morning is an ideal time to see the Queen City, learn the history and enjoy great food along the way. On this 3 hour tour, you'll visit 3 neighborhoods, 6 eateries, plus receive an all day streetcar pass. You begin in Washington Park, travel south to Fountain Square and return... Read More
Jos. A Bank Clothiers
Downtown
Jos. A Bank Clothiers
Downtown
Full selection of of men's tailored and casual clothing, footwear, and accessories.
Full selection of of men's tailored and casual clothing, footwear, and accessories.
Cincinnati Cocktail Tour
Downtown
Cincinnati Cocktail Tour
Downtown
Join in on the Cincinnati Cocktail Tour and enjoy a relaxed pace and the comfort of sitting down to enjoy sips and bites at some of the finest restaurants in town. ... Read more
Join in on the Cincinnati Cocktail Tour and enjoy a relaxed pace and the comfort of sitting down to enjoy sips and bites at some of the finest restaurants in town. Savor a variety of alcoholic beverages paired with small bites at 3 unique restaurants. See for yourself the unique character of every stop chosen and what sets... Read More
Miss Monroe Boutique
Downtown
Miss Monroe Boutique
Downtown
Boutique specializing in custom designed quality handmade pieces.
Boutique specializing in custom designed quality handmade pieces.
Collegium Cincinnati
Downtown
Collegium Cincinnati
Downtown
Founded in 2011 as the pet project of two local musicians Christopher Eanes and Manami White, Collegium Cincinnati has quickly garnered a reputation for the highest level... Read more
Founded in 2011 as the pet project of two local musicians Christopher Eanes and Manami White, Collegium Cincinnati has quickly garnered a reputation for the highest level of artistry. Beginning in 2014, the Collegium began presenting an annual Bach Festival, with city-wide performances involving numerous groups and performers.... Read More
Hard Rock Cincinnati Casino
Downtown
Hard Rock Cincinnati Casino
Downtown
No matter what you want to play, we’ve got your game. From the newest Slots and Table Games to live Poker, we’ve got 100,000 square feet of exciting, action-packed... Read more
No matter what you want to play, we’ve got your game. From the newest Slots and Table Games to live Poker, we’ve got 100,000 square feet of exciting, action-packed choices. With so many thrilling ways to win, it’s no wonder we’re consistently voted the best casino and best Slots in town. With more than 1,600 slot... Read More
Urban Axes
Downtown
Urban Axes
Downtown
OTR has their very own axe throwing with full bar! Get help on your axe honing skills by a local in-house "axepert".
OTR has their very own axe throwing with full bar! Get help on your axe honing skills by a local in-house "axepert".
Chamber Music Cincinnati
Downtown
Chamber Music Cincinnati
Downtown
Founded in 1929 Chamber Music is the country’s third longest-lived chamber music organization, the only one in our region that exclusively presents international touring... Read more
Founded in 1929 Chamber Music is the country’s third longest-lived chamber music organization, the only one in our region that exclusively presents international touring chamber musicians who are at or approaching the pinnacle of their art. They present six concerts annually by artists ranging from soloists to octets.
Mercantile Library
Downtown
Mercantile Library
Downtown
Everyone is welcome to visit the Mercantile Library, which has an express elevator to the Library on the 11th floor of the Mercantile Building. Most programs are open to... Read more
Everyone is welcome to visit the Mercantile Library, which has an express elevator to the Library on the 11th floor of the Mercantile Building. Most programs are open to the public, but use of the collection is for members. The book collection is general, including popular fiction and non-fiction, in print, ebook, and audio... Read More
1305 Gallery
Downtown
1305 Gallery
Downtown
Art gallery featuring work by local artists
Art gallery featuring work by local artists
Cincinnati World Cinema
Downtown
Cincinnati World Cinema
Downtown
Small, independent movie theater showing first-run and classic, independent, international, docs and shorts. See website for upcoming films and schedule.
Small, independent movie theater showing first-run and classic, independent, international, docs and shorts. See website for upcoming films and schedule.
Cincy Original Craft Brewery Tasting Tour
Downtown
Cincy Original Craft Brewery Tasting Tour
Downtown
Cincy Brew Bus' most popular brewery tour includes 4 stops with samples between 64-75 ounces of beer (16-18 ounces at each stop). Enjoy tastings, local history, pretzels... Read more
Cincy Brew Bus' most popular brewery tour includes 4 stops with samples between 64-75 ounces of beer (16-18 ounces at each stop). Enjoy tastings, local history, pretzels and a souvenir glass. Presented by Cincy Brew Bus
St. Francis Seraph Parish
Downtown
St. Francis Seraph Parish
Downtown
Built on the former site of Christ Church and it’s adjacent cemetery, all of the remaining bodies were entombed in a crypt below the altar of St. Francis Seraph which was... Read more
Built on the former site of Christ Church and it’s adjacent cemetery, all of the remaining bodies were entombed in a crypt below the altar of St. Francis Seraph which was consecrated in 1859.
Fettner-Friedman Furs
Downtown
Fettner-Friedman Furs
Downtown
Fur and leather service
Fur and leather service
The Original Findlay Market Tour
Downtown
The Original Findlay Market Tour
Downtown
Experience a culinary trip around the world during this 90-minute guided tour of Cincinnati’s historic Findlay Market which stops at five specialty merchants... Read more
Experience a culinary trip around the world during this 90-minute guided tour of Cincinnati’s historic Findlay Market which stops at five specialty merchants where you'll meet the merchants, learn their history and products, and sample sips or small bites. Optional $5 add-on completes your tour with wine tasting at Market Wines... Read More
Wash Park Art
Downtown
Wash Park Art
Downtown
An intimate art gallery celebrating Cincinnati's creativity, located 3 doors south of Music Hall on Washington Park in historic Over-The-Rhine.
An intimate art gallery celebrating Cincinnati's creativity, located 3 doors south of Music Hall on Washington Park in historic Over-The-Rhine.
Cheers to Art!
Downtown
Cheers to Art!
Downtown
It’s the perfect place to get together with friends and family to relax, unwind and enjoy time together painting while sipping your favorite beverage. Whether you consider... Read more
It’s the perfect place to get together with friends and family to relax, unwind and enjoy time together painting while sipping your favorite beverage. Whether you consider yourself artistic or have never painted before, the instructor will guide you through the featured painting of the evening… and at the end of the night, you’... Read More
National Steamboat Monument
Downtown
National Steamboat Monument
Downtown
Rising above the concrete slopes of Cincinnati’s Public Landing at Sawyer Point is a three-story, 60 ton, exact replica of the original red paddle wheel from the American... Read more
Rising above the concrete slopes of Cincinnati’s Public Landing at Sawyer Point is a three-story, 60 ton, exact replica of the original red paddle wheel from the American Queen riverboat. It is positioned about 40 feet off the ground, above a series of 24 metal smokestacks in what is known as the Dan and Susan Pfau Whistle... Read More
Northside Distilling
Downtown
Northside Distilling
Downtown
Northside Distillery Co is a micro batch distilling company in Cincinnati OH.
Northside Distillery Co is a micro batch distilling company in Cincinnati OH.
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Downtown
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Downtown
The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is a resident ensemble theater bringing Shakespeare and the classics to life for audiences of all ages.
The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is a resident ensemble theater bringing Shakespeare and the classics to life for audiences of all ages.
Zuri Handmade
Downtown
Zuri Handmade
Downtown
Natural organic skin, hair, and home products for men, women, and children.
Natural organic skin, hair, and home products for men, women, and children.
Under the Market Tour
Downtown
Under the Market Tour
Downtown
Go underground to explore the newly rediscovered Linck brewery tunnels. Visit the site were Johhny Cash filmed a movie. Plus, you'll visit the site of one of Cincinnati’s... Read more
Go underground to explore the newly rediscovered Linck brewery tunnels. Visit the site were Johhny Cash filmed a movie. Plus, you'll visit the site of one of Cincinnati’s most important inclines and learn about Cincinnati’s connection to famed McGuffey Readers. The tour ends inside one of the last remaining structures from the... Read More
Cincinnati Streetcar Food Tour by Cincinnati Food Tours
Downtown
Cincinnati Streetcar Food Tour by Cincinnati Food Tours
Downtown
Tour features a mix of casual and upscale restaurants, bars, and specialty shops. Tour includes an introduction to the new Cincinnati Bell Connector (The Streetcar), at... Read more
Tour features a mix of casual and upscale restaurants, bars, and specialty shops. Tour includes an introduction to the new Cincinnati Bell Connector (The Streetcar), at least four food samples, and one glass of beer or wine. Presented by Cincinnati Food Tours
Leftcoast Modern Cincinnati
Downtown
Leftcoast Modern Cincinnati
Downtown
Retro used furniture from the 1950s-70s.
Retro used furniture from the 1950s-70s.
