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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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Ethnic Eats in Over the Rhine
Downtown
Ethnic Eats in Over the Rhine
Downtown
Variety is the spice of life! That's what you get on the Saturday afternoon Ethnic Eats in Over the Rhine Food and Culture Tour. Visit six different... Read more
Variety is the spice of life! That's what you get on the Saturday afternoon Ethnic Eats in Over the Rhine Food and Culture Tour. Visit six different local restaurants and enjoy a cocktail on this 3 hour walking tour. See beautiful architecture from the 1800's and colorful murals reflecting Cincinnati's culture &... Read More
True Theatre
Downtown
True Theatre
Downtown
True Theatre is a place where people from all walks of life can have a chance at a microphone and receive coaching while developing their story. Since its inception in... Read more
True Theatre is a place where people from all walks of life can have a chance at a microphone and receive coaching while developing their story. Since its inception in 2010, True Theatre has provided an opportunity for more than 175 unique voices, over the course of 7 seasons, to share their stories.
Victor Athletics
Downtown
Victor Athletics
Downtown
A clothing store with organically made clothing and quality denim.
A clothing store with organically made clothing and quality denim.
Ziegler Park
Downtown
Ziegler Park
Downtown
Ziegler park features a lawn with 2 acres of green space, a basketball area with a play surface that can accommodate up to three games, a game area for older children and... Read more
Ziegler park features a lawn with 2 acres of green space, a basketball area with a play surface that can accommodate up to three games, a game area for older children and adults to enjoy, and a playground for children ages 2-12 equipped with problem solving activities, balance activities, climbers, and more. The main... Read More
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
See the Sights
Downtown
See the Sights
Downtown
See the Sights offers experienced step-on guides of the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region. The most popular tour covers the highlights of downtown... Read more
See the Sights offers experienced step-on guides of the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region. The most popular tour covers the highlights of downtown Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky in a 2 hour tour. Your group begins their tour with quaint MainStrasse Village where you will learn about the German heritage and hear some... Read More
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
Homage
Downtown
Homage
Downtown
A Columbus-based apparel company known for the vintage look and feel of its made-in-the-USA T-shirts, hats, and other accessories featuring sports, music, politics and... Read more
A Columbus-based apparel company known for the vintage look and feel of its made-in-the-USA T-shirts, hats, and other accessories featuring sports, music, politics and popular culture.
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
Spirit of Christmas
Downtown
Spirit of Christmas
Downtown
Wind through the Gateway Quarter, where you will visit churches of local and national significance. Share in history and traditions of the area. Visit St. Francis Seraph... Read more
Wind through the Gateway Quarter, where you will visit churches of local and national significance. Share in history and traditions of the area. Visit St. Francis Seraph Church, where patrons can view numerous nativity scenes from around the world, and a highly detailed Charles Dickens Village. St. Francis also hosts a full... 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.
Leftcoast Modern Cincinnati
Downtown
Leftcoast Modern Cincinnati
Downtown
Retro used furniture from the 1950s-70s.
Retro used furniture from the 1950s-70s.
Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County Main Library
Downtown
Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County Main Library
Downtown
The Main Library serves as the hub of the entire Library system as well as the “neighborhood library” for thousands of downtown workers and residents. With one of the... Read more
The Main Library serves as the hub of the entire Library system as well as the “neighborhood library” for thousands of downtown workers and residents. With one of the finest collections of materials among public libraries in the U.S., the Main Library attracts more than one million users annually. In addition to the standard... 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
Main Auction Galleries
Downtown
Main Auction Galleries
Downtown
Auction house featuring a wide and vast selection of tools and fine furniture.
Auction house featuring a wide and vast selection of tools and fine furniture.
Queen City Underground & Ultimate Underground Tours
Downtown
Queen City Underground & Ultimate Underground Tours
Downtown
Learn about Cincinnati’s hidden history on one of the Top Five Underground Tours in the U.S. (National Geographic, 2012). Enjoy a stroll through Over-the-Rhine, home to... Read more
Learn about Cincinnati’s hidden history on one of the Top Five Underground Tours in the U.S. (National Geographic, 2012). Enjoy a stroll through Over-the-Rhine, home to America’s largest set of historical landmarks. Visit buildings in the Gateway District that were home to over 130 saloons, bars and beer gardens, and theaters... Read More
MiCA 12/v
Downtown
MiCA 12/v
Downtown
Independently owned and operated boutique gift shop & gallery featuring fine craft and art by local artists, design-based gifts by international, independent designers... Read more
Independently owned and operated boutique gift shop & gallery featuring fine craft and art by local artists, design-based gifts by international, independent designers. Located in historic Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio. Open every day except major holidays. Baby gifts, jewelry, screen printed t shirts, functional and... 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.
Hemingway Carriages
Downtown
Hemingway Carriages
Downtown
Downtown Cincinnati carriage tours on a walk-up basis. Grab a beautiful and memorable ride in a horse drawn carriage starting at 5th and Vine across from Fountain Square.... Read more
Downtown Cincinnati carriage tours on a walk-up basis. Grab a beautiful and memorable ride in a horse drawn carriage starting at 5th and Vine across from Fountain Square.
A Lucky Step Furnishings
Downtown
A Lucky Step Furnishings
Downtown
Affordable furniture
Affordable furniture
Sweet Sistah Splash
Downtown
Sweet Sistah Splash
Downtown
Diverse products for African-American women.
Diverse products for African-American women.
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
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.
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
Cellarmen's Tour
Downtown
Cellarmen's Tour
Downtown
Starting at the Christian Moerlein Brewing Company's Malt House Tap Room, this tour shares the stories of several historic Cincinnati breweries as well as the past... Read more
Starting at the Christian Moerlein Brewing Company's Malt House Tap Room, this tour shares the stories of several historic Cincinnati breweries as well as the past and present brewing traditions in Cincinnati. Learn about the men who built and worked in nineteenth century breweries and explore the dangerous working conditions,... 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.
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.
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
I Love Cincinnati Shoppe
Downtown
I Love Cincinnati Shoppe
Downtown
I Love Cincinnati Shoppe offers everything you need to represent the Cincy-style with a large selection gifts and souvenirs.
I Love Cincinnati Shoppe offers everything you need to represent the Cincy-style with a large selection gifts and souvenirs.
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
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
Cincinnati's Best Walking Tours: Cincy Lite
Downtown
Cincinnati's Best Walking Tours: Cincy Lite
Downtown
This tour explores over 200 years of Cincinnati's past and present in just over one city block. Based in the first neighborhood of Cincinnati, this is a great way to learn... Read more
This tour explores over 200 years of Cincinnati's past and present in just over one city block. Based in the first neighborhood of Cincinnati, this is a great way to learn a little about Cincy in an approachable 60-90 minute fun and informative tour on flat sidewalks.
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
Jack Wood Gallery
Downtown
Jack Wood Gallery
Downtown
The Jack Wood Gallery originally opened in O'Bryonville in 1998, they were recently relocated to Over-the-Rhine in 2013. Jack Wood Gallery provides vintage posters and... Read more
The Jack Wood Gallery originally opened in O'Bryonville in 1998, they were recently relocated to Over-the-Rhine in 2013. Jack Wood Gallery provides vintage posters and graphic art from the late 19th century and early to mid-20th century.
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.
Porkopolis BBQ & Brew
Downtown
Porkopolis BBQ & Brew
Downtown
Did you know Cincinnati was once called the Beer Capital of the World and it was also one of the top pork-processings centers in the country? Well, now you do, and we're... Read more
Did you know Cincinnati was once called the Beer Capital of the World and it was also one of the top pork-processings centers in the country? Well, now you do, and we're going to show off these two claims to fame with plenty of brews and a pork-tastic BBQ picnic! Between the food and the libations, you'll listen to stories of... Read More
Elm & Iron Loft
Downtown
Elm & Iron Loft
Downtown
Elm & Iron Loft is an extension of the original Elm & Iron Store in OTR. The Loft is home to vintage furniture and eclectic pieces for the home.
Elm & Iron Loft is an extension of the original Elm & Iron Store in OTR. The Loft is home to vintage furniture and eclectic pieces for the home.
Fountain Square
Downtown
Fountain Square
Downtown
Eat lunch under the sun, check out what’s playing on the video board, or take part in the multitudes of free programming including music, movies and special events.... Read more
Eat lunch under the sun, check out what’s playing on the video board, or take part in the multitudes of free programming including music, movies and special events. Presiding over the Square is the historic Tyler Davidson Fountain, dedicated in 1871 to the people of Cincinnati.
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.
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
Accent on Cincinnati
Downtown
Accent on Cincinnati
Downtown
Provides custom sightseeing tours for your group. Call for details.
Provides custom sightseeing tours for your group. Call for details.
Craft Connection Brewery Tours
Downtown
Craft Connection Brewery Tours
Downtown
Ride in comfort as we take you along Cincinnati's finest local craft breweries. We take YOU to the brewery, take YOU on a tour at each brewery, and bring YOU all the... Read more
Ride in comfort as we take you along Cincinnati's finest local craft breweries. We take YOU to the brewery, take YOU on a tour at each brewery, and bring YOU all the tastings at each brewery. All Craft Connection tours include transportation, tours, and tastings at each brewery. Public tours meet Nation Kitchen & Bar at... Read More
concert:nova
Downtown
concert:nova
Downtown
concert:nova was formed in 2007 to perform fresh and dynamic chamber music that blends together the traditional and contemporary with a visual twist to explore a modern,... Read more
concert:nova was formed in 2007 to perform fresh and dynamic chamber music that blends together the traditional and contemporary with a visual twist to explore a modern, kinetic and powerful concert experience. Made up of musicians of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and guest artists, the ensemble embraces the philosophy of... Read More
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.
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