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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Downtown
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Downtown
Downtown Cincinnati's premiere men's and women's contemporary sweater shop.
Downtown Cincinnati's premiere men's and women's contemporary sweater shop.
American Classical Music Walk Of Fame
Downtown
American Classical Music Walk Of Fame
Downtown
The American Classical Music Walk of Fame in Washington Park, a project of the American Classical Music Hall of Fame, is the only project in existence that combines... Read more
The American Classical Music Walk of Fame in Washington Park, a project of the American Classical Music Hall of Fame, is the only project in existence that combines classical music, mobile technology, public spaces, and a dancing fountain. An interactive classical music application that is integrated into a major urban park... Read More
Elementz
Downtown
Elementz
Downtown
Where street art meets street smart, Elementz is an urban oasis of hope and a catalyst of change for Cincinnati’s inner-city youth. What began as a way to get kids off the... Read more
Where street art meets street smart, Elementz is an urban oasis of hope and a catalyst of change for Cincinnati’s inner-city youth. What began as a way to get kids off the streets in 2001 has transformed into a thriving Urban Arts Center that fosters talent, ignites potential and inspires possibilities. Elementz helps build... 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
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.
Scotts Ballpark Tours at Great American Ball Park
Downtown
Scotts Ballpark Tours at Great American Ball Park
Downtown
Offers visitors a chance to sit in a Major League dugout, walk on the warning track directly behind home plate and visit the expansive Great American Ball Park Press Box.... Read more
Offers visitors a chance to sit in a Major League dugout, walk on the warning track directly behind home plate and visit the expansive Great American Ball Park Press Box. Tour stops also include the ballpark's unique Club spaces including the Diamond Club, FSOhio Champions Club and the Riverfront Club. Throughout the guided... Read More
FC Cincinnati
Downtown
FC Cincinnati
Downtown
Playing since 2016, FC Cincinnati is a professional soccer club that entered Major League Soccer in 2019. Matches are held at the brand-new TQL Stadium.
Playing since 2016, FC Cincinnati is a professional soccer club that entered Major League Soccer in 2019. Matches are held at the brand-new TQL Stadium.
The Most Beautiful Thing In The World Is
Downtown
The Most Beautiful Thing In The World Is
Downtown
An eclectic clothing store with designer options and unique finds.
An eclectic clothing store with designer options and unique finds.
The Shoe Haus
Downtown
The Shoe Haus
Downtown
Upscale European shoe store.
Upscale European shoe store.
Backstage and Beyond: Indoor Building Tour of Cincinnati Music Hall
Downtown
Backstage and Beyond: Indoor Building Tour of Cincinnati Music Hall
Downtown
The Friends of Music Hall presents a 60 min indoor building tour of a world-class historical landmark that goes backstage and beyond with a trip through a variety of... Read more
The Friends of Music Hall presents a 60 min indoor building tour of a world-class historical landmark that goes backstage and beyond with a trip through a variety of private and public spaces and Cincinnati history. The tour speaks to guests of a wide range in ages and interests. If you have a particular interest in history,... Read More
Toko Baru OTR
Downtown
Toko Baru OTR
Downtown
Cincinnati-based boutique offering an eclectic assortment of carefully curated gifts, baby goods, home decor, jewelry, and more! Follow us @tokobaru_otr & @... Read more
Cincinnati-based boutique offering an eclectic assortment of carefully curated gifts, baby goods, home decor, jewelry, and more! Follow us @tokobaru_otr & @iluvthatstore on Instagram for gift ideas, outfit inspo & more!
Union Terminal Rotunda Tours
Downtown
Union Terminal Rotunda Tours
Downtown
Celebrate Union Terminal’s restoration and learn about the building’s significant history with a 50-minute free Rotunda tour led by our Cincinnati Heritage Program docents... Read more
Celebrate Union Terminal’s restoration and learn about the building’s significant history with a 50-minute free Rotunda tour led by our Cincinnati Heritage Program docents. You’ll discover more about the construction, architecture and artwork of one of the world’s finest examples of art deco style. Hear details about the world-... 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.
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 $7 add-on completes your tour with wine tasting at Market Wines... Read More
We Have Become Vikings
Downtown
We Have Become Vikings
Downtown
Creative shop with a passion for printing and designing where you can find posters, hats, and t-shirts.
Creative shop with a passion for printing and designing where you can find posters, hats, and t-shirts.
Fountain Square Ice Rink
Downtown
Fountain Square Ice Rink
Downtown
Skate the day (or evening) away on Fountain Square amidst downtown’s tallest buildings. At 7,000 square feet, it is about the size of the rink at New York's... Read more
Skate the day (or evening) away on Fountain Square amidst downtown’s tallest buildings. At 7,000 square feet, it is about the size of the rink at New York's Rockefeller Center. Amenities include skate rental, lockers, benches, and concessions options. Warm up with hot drinks and sweets at Graeter's on the Square or Ingredients... 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.
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
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.
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
5th Street Gallery
Downtown
5th Street Gallery
Downtown
The 5th Street Gallery is a collaborative of Cincinnati-area artists presenting fine art glass, paintings, ceramics, sculpture, photography, jewelry, floral and wearable... Read more
The 5th Street Gallery is a collaborative of Cincinnati-area artists presenting fine art glass, paintings, ceramics, sculpture, photography, jewelry, floral and wearable arts. Outstanding works of art by members and frequent shows by guest artists make this a must-visit gallery for art lovers. Gallery is located in the lobby of... Read More
OTR Escape
Downtown
OTR Escape
Downtown
Escape games are real life adventures where you and your fellow players have an hour to break out of a room by cracking codes, solving riddles, piecing together puzzles... Read more
Escape games are real life adventures where you and your fellow players have an hour to break out of a room by cracking codes, solving riddles, piecing together puzzles and finding clues. You have 1 hour to figure out the clues, and escape the room!
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.
Plaza Artist Materials
Downtown
Plaza Artist Materials
Downtown
Fine art supplies, crafts, graphic design, studio equipment, and so much more.
Fine art supplies, crafts, graphic design, studio equipment, and so much more.
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.
Cincinnati History Tour
Downtown
Cincinnati History Tour
Downtown
Come along with Tour Guide, Actor, and Author Roy Heizer on this two and a half hour tour as we explore the history of Cincinnati. From the glaciers that formed our seven... Read more
Come along with Tour Guide, Actor, and Author Roy Heizer on this two and a half hour tour as we explore the history of Cincinnati. From the glaciers that formed our seven hills to the modern day; learn about the events, industry, traditions, and people that made Cincinnati the Queen City! Tour Guide Roy Heizer will take you... Read More
Pitaya
Downtown
Pitaya
Downtown
Affordable women's fashion retailer selling clothing like denim, dresses, rompers, and sweaters, as well as accessories, jewelry, handbags, and sunglasses.
Affordable women's fashion retailer selling clothing like denim, dresses, rompers, and sweaters, as well as accessories, jewelry, handbags, and sunglasses.
Xtreme Fashions
Downtown
Xtreme Fashions
Downtown
Women's clothing store offering unique fashion choices for day and night.
Women's clothing store offering unique fashion choices for day and night.
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".
The Mini Microcinema
Downtown
The Mini Microcinema
Downtown
The Mini Microcinema is dedicated to showing film/video/media that breaks from standard cinematic convention. It is part of a community that celebrates the art of the... Read more
The Mini Microcinema is dedicated to showing film/video/media that breaks from standard cinematic convention. It is part of a community that celebrates the art of the moving image, both contemporary and historical, from both near and far. Programming consists of work created outside of mainstream production and distribution... Read More
Cincinnati Streetcar Food Tour by Riverside Food Tours
Downtown
Cincinnati Streetcar Food Tour by Riverside Food Tours
Downtown
Cincinnati is rated one of the top 10 cities in the whole country to see and have we got the tour for you! Whether you have lived here all your life or just... Read more
Cincinnati is rated one of the top 10 cities in the whole country to see and have we got the tour for you! Whether you have lived here all your life or just visiting, the new streetcar is the way to see it all. Receive the VIP treatment on this 3 hour tour, as we dine at 5-6 unique restaurants, sample craft beer, and... 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 is Haunted Tour
Downtown
Queen City is Haunted Tour
Downtown
Discover stories of grisly murders, ghastly deaths and other disturbing tales buried deep within Cincinnati’s storied past. Linger in the halls of an archaic building... Read more
Discover stories of grisly murders, ghastly deaths and other disturbing tales buried deep within Cincinnati’s storied past. Linger in the halls of an archaic building teeming with paranormal activity and walk around the grounds where human remains have recently been unearthed. Our guides will enthrall you with the heinous... Read More
GO(O)D Co. Apparel
Downtown
GO(O)D Co. Apparel
Downtown
A brand encouraging individuals to wear who you are and live what you believe. Their desire is to promote the importance of keeping GO(O)D Company and how that will... Read more
A brand encouraging individuals to wear who you are and live what you believe. Their desire is to promote the importance of keeping GO(O)D Company and how that will allow you to defeat the odds. Clothes available for kids, men and women in store or online! GO(O)D Co. also has a "GO(O)D Gift Box" where they keep new... Read More
Washington Park
Downtown
Washington Park
Downtown
This park located across from historic Music Hall includes a playground for kids with a play castle, climbing wall, sandbox and slides; interactive water features with... Read more
This park located across from historic Music Hall includes a playground for kids with a play castle, climbing wall, sandbox and slides; interactive water features with more than 130 pop-up jets to provide cool relief on hot days; historic restored bandstand gazebo for weekly live music; a fenced-in dog area with 12,000 square... Read More
Streetcar Brewery Tour
Downtown
Streetcar Brewery Tour
Downtown
One of Cincy Brew Bus' lowest priced tours in their lineup boasting some of the best local downtown Cincinnati breweries! Three stops include Taft’s Ale House,... Read more
One of Cincy Brew Bus' lowest priced tours in their lineup boasting some of the best local downtown Cincinnati breweries! Three stops include Taft’s Ale House, Rhinegeist, and Sam Adams Taproom where you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the operations there, and talk about local brewing history. You will begin your day by... Read More
Cincinnati Art Underground
Downtown
Cincinnati Art Underground
Downtown
Urban art gallery located in Over the Rhine with rotating exhibits by local artists.
Urban art gallery located in Over the Rhine with rotating exhibits by local artists.
Herzog Music
Downtown
Herzog Music
Downtown
The first music store located in downtown Cincinnati in decades. Herzog Music is stocked with vintage guitars and collectible records and music lessons are offered for all... Read more
The first music store located in downtown Cincinnati in decades. Herzog Music is stocked with vintage guitars and collectible records and music lessons are offered for all ages. Turntable and music gear service is also available.
Findlay Market
Downtown
Findlay Market
Downtown
Findlay Market is Ohio's oldest continuously operated public market and one of Cincinnati's most cherished institutions. The Market is located just blocks from downtown in... Read more
Findlay Market is Ohio's oldest continuously operated public market and one of Cincinnati's most cherished institutions. The Market is located just blocks from downtown in Over-the-Rhine, a dense historic neighborhood rich in 19th century architecture. Open Tuesday through Sunday, Findlay Market is open year-around with three... Read More
Lloyd Library and Museum
Downtown
Lloyd Library and Museum
Downtown
A collection covering medical botany, pharmacy, eclectic medicine, and horticulture.
A collection covering medical botany, pharmacy, eclectic medicine, and horticulture.
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
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.
Switch Lighting and Design
Downtown
Switch Lighting and Design
Downtown
Switch Lighting & Design is dedicated to the idea that light has a unique power to liven the senses and elevate the spirit. Lighting is a modern art that must be part... Read more
Switch Lighting & Design is dedicated to the idea that light has a unique power to liven the senses and elevate the spirit. Lighting is a modern art that must be part of everyday living in our homes and public spaces. The lighting showroom in downtown Cincinnati was “switched on” in 2008 by Drew Dearwester and Bertie Ray... Read More
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.
Lane & Kate
Downtown
Lane & Kate
Downtown
Jewelry and watch store in OTR.
Jewelry and watch store in OTR.
Flying Pig Tours
Downtown
Flying Pig Tours
Downtown
Formerly knowns as Haunted Cincinnati Tour, Flying Pig Tours offers locally-crafted tours and experiences, including ghost tours, ghost hunts and private group tours.... Read more
Formerly knowns as Haunted Cincinnati Tour, Flying Pig Tours offers locally-crafted tours and experiences, including ghost tours, ghost hunts and private group tours. Choose from ghost, history, true crime and photo tour options.
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
