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.
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Artichoke
Downtown
Artichoke
Downtown
Located in Findlay Market, adventurous cooks can find pots, pans, and visions for all their cookware needs as well as handcrafted items for the kitchen.
Located in Findlay Market, adventurous cooks can find pots, pans, and visions for all their cookware needs as well as handcrafted items for the kitchen.
21c Museum Hotel
Downtown
21c Museum Hotel
Downtown
Located in the center of the action in downtown Cincinnati - adjacent to the Contemporary Arts Center and across the street from the Aronoff Center for the Arts – 21c... Read more
Located in the center of the action in downtown Cincinnati - adjacent to the Contemporary Arts Center and across the street from the Aronoff Center for the Arts – 21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati is a 156-room boutique hotel, contemporary art museum and cultural civic center. The museum and hotel is located in the 100-year-old... Read More
Styled by Mama
Downtown
Styled by Mama
Downtown
Being the only toy store in OTR, find educational, modern, and aesthetically pleasing toys which are the focus at Styled by Mama. Find items like Ice cream makers,... Read more
Being the only toy store in OTR, find educational, modern, and aesthetically pleasing toys which are the focus at Styled by Mama. Find items like Ice cream makers, books, and stuffed animals stock the shelves, and Vespa scooter rockers and macaroon-shaped pillows pepper the floor.
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.
Piston Society
Downtown
Piston Society
Downtown
Urban motorcycle parts shop with unique additions and blog. Located across from Taft's Ale House in OTR. Motorcycle rental is available.
Urban motorcycle parts shop with unique additions and blog. Located across from Taft's Ale House in OTR. Motorcycle rental is available.
Contemporary Arts Center
Downtown
Contemporary Arts Center
Downtown
Founded in Cincinnati in 1939 as the Modern Art Society by three visionary local women, the Contemporary Arts Center was one of the first institutions in the United States... Read more
Founded in Cincinnati in 1939 as the Modern Art Society by three visionary local women, the Contemporary Arts Center was one of the first institutions in the United States dedicated to exhibiting contemporary art. The CAC provides the opportunity for all people to discover the dynamic relationship between art and life by... Read More
Carol Ann's Carousel
Downtown
Carol Ann's Carousel
Downtown
Take a ride on one of 44 whimsical Cincinnati-centric characters that make up Carol Ann’s Carousel. The carousel is an amazing work of art featuring original artwork by... Read more
Take a ride on one of 44 whimsical Cincinnati-centric characters that make up Carol Ann’s Carousel. The carousel is an amazing work of art featuring original artwork by Jonathan Queen with panels depicting whimsical animal characters playing in one of the numerous Cincinnati parks. Additional panels celebrate the many historic... Read More
Black Lives Matter Cincinnati Mural
Downtown
Black Lives Matter Cincinnati Mural
Downtown
This vibrant new street mural created by 17 local artists and a team of helpers was ceremoniously unveiled on Juneteenth 2020. The privately funded mural spans an entire... Read more
This vibrant new street mural created by 17 local artists and a team of helpers was ceremoniously unveiled on Juneteenth 2020. The privately funded mural spans an entire block of Plum St. directly in front of Cincinnati City Hall. Click here to read more about each of the 17 lead artists and the meaning behind each of their... Read More
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
Bromwell's
Downtown
Bromwell's
Downtown
Bromwell's is the city's oldest business and has been serving Greater Cincinnati since 1819. They offer the finest selection products for the fireplace, as well as an... Read more
Bromwell's is the city's oldest business and has been serving Greater Cincinnati since 1819. They offer the finest selection products for the fireplace, as well as an excellent selection of fine home furnishings, including custom order upholstery, accessories, and fine art.
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.
Old St. Mary's Church
Downtown
Old St. Mary's Church
Downtown
On July the 3rd, 1842, St. Mary's Church was dedicated to God, under the title of the Annunciation, on which feast day the cornerstone was laid. It was the largest church... Read more
On July the 3rd, 1842, St. Mary's Church was dedicated to God, under the title of the Annunciation, on which feast day the cornerstone was laid. It was the largest church thus far erected in the Mississippi Valley, being 142 feet long, 66 feet wide, the tower reaching the height of 170 feet. The architectural style of St. Mary'... Read More
Wendel's Bootery
Downtown
Wendel's Bootery
Downtown
Designer shoes from brands like Mauri, Mezlan, and Kenneth Cole.
Designer shoes from brands like Mauri, Mezlan, and Kenneth Cole.
Art Academy of Cincinnati
Downtown
Art Academy of Cincinnati
Downtown
The Art Academy of Cincinnati (AAC) is a college of art and design whose mission is to create and sustain radical, forward-thinking, contemporary visual artists and... Read more
The Art Academy of Cincinnati (AAC) is a college of art and design whose mission is to create and sustain radical, forward-thinking, contemporary visual artists and designers. Located in the heart of Over-the-Rhine, the AAC is a hub of creativity, curiosity, energy, and collaboration. Its three galleries offer viewers changing... Read More
Women's History in Over the Rhine
Downtown
Women's History in Over the Rhine
Downtown
Do you know the stories of the women of Over-the-Rhine? This tour explores women’s lives and work in Over-the-Rhine, from German-speaking immigrants in the mid-1800s up to... Read more
Do you know the stories of the women of Over-the-Rhine? This tour explores women’s lives and work in Over-the-Rhine, from German-speaking immigrants in the mid-1800s up to African American women who moved to Over-the-Rhine in the 1960s. It explores topics important to women's history—work for women, childbirth and motherhood,... Read More
The Ohio Book Store
Downtown
The Ohio Book Store
Downtown
In operation since 1940, The Ohio Book Store offers five full floors of books and magazines from all over the world. In addition, they provide book binding for custom... Read more
In operation since 1940, The Ohio Book Store offers five full floors of books and magazines from all over the world. In addition, they provide book binding for custom binding and repair services for restoration of books.
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
The Little Mahatma
Downtown
The Little Mahatma
Downtown
The area's most beautiful source for exotic jewelry, folk art and artifacts from the world's traditional cultures.
The area's most beautiful source for exotic jewelry, folk art and artifacts from the world's traditional cultures.
Batsakes Hat Shop
Downtown
Batsakes Hat Shop
Downtown
Batsakes Hat Shop has been located downtown for nearly a century, providing custom-made or off-the-rack hats to customers from Cincinnati and around the world.
Batsakes Hat Shop has been located downtown for nearly a century, providing custom-made or off-the-rack hats to customers from Cincinnati and around the world.
Piatt Park
Downtown
Piatt Park
Downtown
A two block park with plenty of picnic tables located in the heart of downtown Cincinnati. Part of Cincinnati Parks
A two block park with plenty of picnic tables located in the heart of downtown Cincinnati. Part of Cincinnati Parks
A Lucky Step Furnishings
Downtown
A Lucky Step Furnishings
Downtown
Affordable furniture
Affordable furniture
Black Owned
Downtown
Black Owned
Downtown
Black Owned Outerwear is a fashion line created to promote excellence, with every garment designed to inspire. Products include crew neck sweatshirts, pullover & zip... Read more
Black Owned Outerwear is a fashion line created to promote excellence, with every garment designed to inspire. Products include crew neck sweatshirts, pullover & zip up hoodies, t-shirts, and hats for men and women. Since black is the color of success and sophistication, that's what being Black Owned represents.
Cincinnati Food Tours
Downtown
Cincinnati Food Tours
Downtown
Whether you are looking for something sweet, savory, or to sip on, Cincinnati Food Tours has a tour just for you and your taste buds. Eat your way through numerous... Read more
Whether you are looking for something sweet, savory, or to sip on, Cincinnati Food Tours has a tour just for you and your taste buds. Eat your way through numerous Cincinnati neighborhoods with special stops along the way. Learn about the city's culture and more as you sample local fare and drinks. Pick from any of the... Read More
Queen City Alchemy
Downtown
Queen City Alchemy
Downtown
Queen City Alchemy is a maker and retail business nestled in the heart of the vibrant Over-the-Rhine community in Cincinnati, Ohio. They focus on carrying and curating... Read more
Queen City Alchemy is a maker and retail business nestled in the heart of the vibrant Over-the-Rhine community in Cincinnati, Ohio. They focus on carrying and curating responsible and sustainable products that are unique and handmade right here, in house, or throughout the U.S.. Shop for natural products like facial serums,... Read More
Fettner-Friedman Furs
Downtown
Fettner-Friedman Furs
Downtown
Fur and leather service
Fur and leather service
JACK Cincinnati Casino
Downtown
JACK Cincinnati Casino
Downtown
The Future Home of Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati has reduced table game availability and seating capacity to avoid crowding. In most cases, Plexiglass shields have also been... Read more
The Future Home of Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati has reduced table game availability and seating capacity to avoid crowding. In most cases, Plexiglass shields have also been installed between dealers and guests, as well as between chairs. Here are the new health and safety precautions for table games. Poker Tables: Not open... Read More
Taft Theatre
Downtown
Taft Theatre
Downtown
The Taft Theatre features musicians, comedians, childrens' shows and theater productions. Handicapped seating is available, as well as hearing-enhancement devices.
The Taft Theatre features musicians, comedians, childrens' shows and theater productions. Handicapped seating is available, as well as hearing-enhancement devices.
Art Beyond Boundaries
Downtown
Art Beyond Boundaries
Downtown
The Art Beyond Boundaries Gallery is a professional, main-stream fine art gallery where local and regional artists with disabilities display, market, and sell their... Read more
The Art Beyond Boundaries Gallery is a professional, main-stream fine art gallery where local and regional artists with disabilities display, market, and sell their artwork. The mission of the gallery is to promote awareness and understanding of artists with disabilities. The gallery strives to demonstrate to both the artists... Read More
Mannequin
Downtown
Mannequin
Downtown
Mannequin Boutique is located in Over-the-Rhine, it is a unique fashion boutique offering new and gently used designer and vintage fashions, accessories, art, and gifts.
Mannequin Boutique is located in Over-the-Rhine, it is a unique fashion boutique offering new and gently used designer and vintage fashions, accessories, art, and gifts.
Wiesnkoenig USA
Downtown
Wiesnkoenig USA
Downtown
The only official licensed supplier of the original Lederhosen & Dirndls for the Munich Oktoberfest.
The only official licensed supplier of the original Lederhosen & Dirndls for the Munich Oktoberfest.
Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX Theater
Downtown
Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX Theater
Downtown
The newly refinished OMNIMAX Theater with IMAX and Laser in the five-story theater is now open! The new theater is using next-generation laser technology which is a grand... Read more
The newly refinished OMNIMAX Theater with IMAX and Laser in the five-story theater is now open! The new theater is using next-generation laser technology which is a grand upgrade to this beloved Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal classic.
Tenement LIfe in North of Liberty
Downtown
Tenement LIfe in North of Liberty
Downtown
Do you know what a tenement is or how people lived in them? Our North of Liberty tour takes participants through Over-the-Rhine, north of Liberty Street, paying special... Read more
Do you know what a tenement is or how people lived in them? Our North of Liberty tour takes participants through Over-the-Rhine, north of Liberty Street, paying special attention to how people lived in this neighborhood in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The tour focuses on the built environment including outdoor toilets,... Read More
Madd Casa
Downtown
Madd Casa
Downtown
Offers selections from the latest in limited eco-concious and designer wear, Peruvian textile footwear, handcrafted teak wood watches and more.
Offers selections from the latest in limited eco-concious and designer wear, Peruvian textile footwear, handcrafted teak wood watches and more.
Play Library
Downtown
Play Library
Downtown
The Play Library is just like a regular library but instead of books, we lend toys and games! Designed for kids and adults ages 3 to 103, the Play Library's goal is to... Read more
The Play Library is just like a regular library but instead of books, we lend toys and games! Designed for kids and adults ages 3 to 103, the Play Library's goal is to connect families, friends, and communities through play.
Paper Wings
Downtown
Paper Wings
Downtown
Paper Wings offers monthly revolving shows of original artwork on paper by local artists. Paper Wings is locally owned and family operated in Cincinnati’s historic... Read more
Paper Wings offers monthly revolving shows of original artwork on paper by local artists. Paper Wings is locally owned and family operated in Cincinnati’s historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood; home to restaurants, boutique shopping, and arts venues, including Music Hall, the Ensemble Theatre, Know Theater, and the Woodward... Read More
Rhinegeist Brewery Tours
Downtown
Rhinegeist Brewery Tours
Downtown
Want to get a behind the scenes look at Rhinegeist? Try one of these two brewery tours led by a Rhinegeist team member. Public Tour: Learn about the brewery’s... Read more
Want to get a behind the scenes look at Rhinegeist? Try one of these two brewery tours led by a Rhinegeist team member. Public Tour: Learn about the brewery’s history, walk through the brewing process, and get a glimpse into expansion plans. The tours are capped at 15 people so make sure you sign up online to guarantee... Read More
Cincinnati Art Galleries
Downtown
Cincinnati Art Galleries
Downtown
Cincinnati Art Galleries offers 19th to 20th century original American and European oil paintings. With over 30 years of expertise, the gallery is well known for buying,... Read more
Cincinnati Art Galleries offers 19th to 20th century original American and European oil paintings. With over 30 years of expertise, the gallery is well known for buying, selling and appraising single items or entire collections.
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
Urban Eden
Downtown
Urban Eden
Downtown
Fine art and contemporary craft by local and regional artists.
Fine art and contemporary craft by local and regional artists.
Museum of Natural History & Science
Downtown
Museum of Natural History & Science
Downtown
Be transported back to the Jurassic Period with the new Dinosaur Hall at Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal. This is the first gallery to reopen after the... Read more
Be transported back to the Jurassic Period with the new Dinosaur Hall at Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal. This is the first gallery to reopen after the Union Terminal restoration. The 7,000-square-foot gallery features six massive dinosaur specimens ranging from the Jurassic Period to the Cretaceous Period, including... 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.
Wooden Nickel Antiques
Downtown
Wooden Nickel Antiques
Downtown
One of the last brick and mortar antique stores in Cincinnati that has become a local icon. Selling architectural antiques, furniture and fine decorative art for over 30... Read more
One of the last brick and mortar antique stores in Cincinnati that has become a local icon. Selling architectural antiques, furniture and fine decorative art for over 30 years. In business in Cincinnati, Ohio since 1976, starting out in architectural antiques The Wooden Nickel still buys and sells antique back bars, antique... Read More
Cincinnati History Museum
Downtown
Cincinnati History Museum
Downtown
The Public Landing is the first phase of permanent exhibits to reopen in The Cincinnati History Museum (part of Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal) following the... Read more
The Public Landing is the first phase of permanent exhibits to reopen in The Cincinnati History Museum (part of Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal) following the remarkable restoration work done to Union Terminal. The immersive experience transports visitors back in time to the mid-19th century, to the creak of paddle... Read More
Smith & Hannon Bookstore
Downtown
Smith & Hannon Bookstore
Downtown
Formerly inside the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Smith & Hannon is now located in its own space on Vine Street. The local bookstore specializes in... Read more
Formerly inside the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Smith & Hannon is now located in its own space on Vine Street. The local bookstore specializes in Arican-American literature. Items including jewlery, greeting cards, carvings and other items are also be available for purchase. Books are available both new... Read More
Music Hall
Downtown
Music Hall
Downtown
Located in Over-the-Rhine overlooking Washington Park, Music Hall is home to the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati... Read more
Located in Over-the-Rhine overlooking Washington Park, Music Hall is home to the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Opera, and May Festival Chorus among other local performing arts organizations. Built in 1878 with private money raised from what is believed to be the nation’s... Read More
Brunch, Beer, & Breweries Tour
Downtown
Brunch, Beer, & Breweries Tour
Downtown
This 3-hour tour begins and ends at the Christian Moerlein MalthouseTap Room and includes a streetcar ride to and from the Moerlein Lager House near the river. While... Read more
This 3-hour tour begins and ends at the Christian Moerlein MalthouseTap Room and includes a streetcar ride to and from the Moerlein Lager House near the river. While at the Lager House, enjoy beer tastings, brunch and a tour before heading back to the Malthouse in Over-the-Rhine for additional tastings and tour of the brewery... Read More
Washington Platform’s Over-the-Rhine Tour
Downtown
Washington Platform’s Over-the-Rhine Tour
Downtown
Tour starts at Washington Platform, opened as a beer hall and saloon in 1875 on the south bank of “the Rhine,” the canal that separated the original, Anglo Cincinnati from... Read more
Tour starts at Washington Platform, opened as a beer hall and saloon in 1875 on the south bank of “the Rhine,” the canal that separated the original, Anglo Cincinnati from its “German Quarter.” In the 1800’s, the area north of Washington Platform was, per capita, the most German neighborhood in America. The residents of this... Read More
The All-American Food Tour in Pendleton
Downtown
The All-American Food Tour in Pendleton
Downtown
Get off the beaten path in Over-the-Rhine and explore the adjoining neighborhood of Pendleton. Discover a side of Over-the-Rhine where long-time residents and artists co-... Read more
Get off the beaten path in Over-the-Rhine and explore the adjoining neighborhood of Pendleton. Discover a side of Over-the-Rhine where long-time residents and artists co-exist with emerging eateries and entertainment venues. Your $65 ticket includes enough food for lunch, one craft cocktail sample, and one locally brewed craft... Read More
School for Creative & Performing Arts
Downtown
School for Creative & Performing Arts
Downtown
Set design and mathematics, drama and science, piano practice and social studies. All the courses of arts and academics are intertwined to offer students a holistic, well-... Read more
Set design and mathematics, drama and science, piano practice and social studies. All the courses of arts and academics are intertwined to offer students a holistic, well-rounded education where they can excel in careers that range from creative performance to professional business. Here, students use math to measure and cut a... Read More
