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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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Laurel Park
Downtown
Laurel Park
Downtown
A park created as a result of the construction on Union Terminal. It has multiple picnic tables and towering trees. Part of Cincinnati Parks
A park created as a result of the construction on Union Terminal. It has multiple picnic tables and towering trees. Part of Cincinnati Parks
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 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
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
Catacoustic Consort
Downtown
Catacoustic Consort
Downtown
Catacoustic Consort seeks to build upon and strengthen the sense of cultural and artistic identity in Ohio. Catacoustic offers early music workshops and classes, and... Read more
Catacoustic Consort seeks to build upon and strengthen the sense of cultural and artistic identity in Ohio. Catacoustic offers early music workshops and classes, and sponsors an annual Early Music Scholarship used for instruments, training, or early music education. They present a variety of vocal and instrumental music from... Read More
Riverside Food Tours: Cincinnati Streetcar Food Tour
Downtown
Riverside Food Tours: Cincinnati Streetcar Food Tour
Downtown
Do it all on our Cincinnati Streetcar Food & Culture Tour. Receive the VIP treatment on this 3 hour tour, as we dine at 5 unique restaurants, sample craft beer,... Read more
Do it all on our Cincinnati Streetcar Food & Culture Tour. Receive the VIP treatment on this 3 hour tour, as we dine at 5 unique restaurants, sample craft beer, and explore 4 different neighborhoods starting at the Banks to Findlay Market in Over the Rhine. Immerse yourself in all the sights and taste that Cincinnati has... Read More
Vocal Arts Ensemble
Downtown
Vocal Arts Ensemble
Downtown
Founded in 1979, for over 30 years VAE has brought the power of spectacular, powerful and thrilling choral performances to audiences of all generations. Their mission:... Read more
Founded in 1979, for over 30 years VAE has brought the power of spectacular, powerful and thrilling choral performances to audiences of all generations. Their mission: Vocal Arts Ensemble is greater Cincinnati’s premier professional vocal ensemble dedicated to presenting passionate and innovative performances of choral music... 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
The Banks
Downtown
The Banks
Downtown
Nestled along the river between Great American Ball Park, Paul Brown Stadium and the new 45- acre Phyllis W. Smale Riverfront park, The Banks offers something for everyone... Read more
Nestled along the river between Great American Ball Park, Paul Brown Stadium and the new 45- acre Phyllis W. Smale Riverfront park, The Banks offers something for everyone, from family-friendly restaurants to sports-friendly bars. Dining and nightlife options are Holy Grail, Jefferson Social, Jimmy John's, Orange Leaf, Tin Roof... 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!
Greater Cincinnati Police Museum
Downtown
Greater Cincinnati Police Museum
Downtown
Artifacts and records from two centuries of law enforcement in 600 communities of eight contiguous counties in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.
Artifacts and records from two centuries of law enforcement in 600 communities of eight contiguous counties in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.
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.
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.
Gilded Brew Tour
Downtown
Gilded Brew Tour
Downtown
The Lager Tour is a 90-minute walking tour that tells the story of how beer built Cincinnati. The tour starts at historic Findlay Market in the Over-the-Rhine... Read more
The Lager Tour is a 90-minute walking tour that tells the story of how beer built Cincinnati. The tour starts at historic Findlay Market in the Over-the-Rhine Biergarten. Beginning with the humble breweries of the 1840s, we witness the evolution of the brewing industry through the size, complexity, & architectural grandeur... Read More
Cincinnati Pops
Downtown
Cincinnati Pops
Downtown
The Cincinnati Pops, led by Conductor John Morris Russell, grew from Cincinnati’s love of great orchestral music, with the same world-class musicians of the Cincinnati... Read more
The Cincinnati Pops, led by Conductor John Morris Russell, grew from Cincinnati’s love of great orchestral music, with the same world-class musicians of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra performing a diverse array of musical styles, from Broadway, jazz, pop, bluegrass/folk and the Great American Songbook. To plan your visit to... Read More
Cincinnati Urban Adventures: Cincy Uncorked
Downtown
Cincinnati Urban Adventures: Cincy Uncorked
Downtown
Artisan wines, fantastic food, gorgeous architecture, and contemporary art -- we're uncorking the very best of Cincinnati on this tour! Come discover the real Cincy as we... Read more
Artisan wines, fantastic food, gorgeous architecture, and contemporary art -- we're uncorking the very best of Cincinnati on this tour! Come discover the real Cincy as we share city stories over wine tasting, innovative cuisine, an art walk, and a visit to a National Historic Landmark. Other Cincinnati Urban Adventures... Read More
Fettner-Friedman Furs
Downtown
Fettner-Friedman Furs
Downtown
Fur and leather service
Fur and leather service
Flavors of the Queen City
Downtown
Flavors of the Queen City
Downtown
The Cincinnati area is home to many unique restaurants, dishes, and flavors that can only be found here in the Queen City. On the Flavors of the Queen City tour, you will... Read more
The Cincinnati area is home to many unique restaurants, dishes, and flavors that can only be found here in the Queen City. On the Flavors of the Queen City tour, you will walk through this rich culinary tradition, one bite at a time. You will be introduced to the world-famous Cincinnati chili, quaint diners, mouth-watering... Read More
Young Professionals' Choral Collective
Downtown
Young Professionals' Choral Collective
Downtown
YPCC brings young, energetic people together to create quality choral music and connect in a low-pressure, social environment. YPCC also supports local businesses through... Read more
YPCC brings young, energetic people together to create quality choral music and connect in a low-pressure, social environment. YPCC also supports local businesses through post-rehearsal (Tuesday nights) dinners & drinks, as well as scheduling rehearsals and concerts in unique downtown venues. Most importantly, YPCC strives... Read More
Cincinnati Bengals Pro Shop
Downtown
Cincinnati Bengals Pro Shop
Downtown
Everything that a true Bengals fan ever needs.
Everything that a true Bengals fan ever needs.
Dick Waller's Artplace
Downtown
Dick Waller's Artplace
Downtown
Dick Waller was a clarinetist in the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, but decided to start painting in 1974. He developed a style which he calls free association painting.... Read more
Dick Waller was a clarinetist in the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, but decided to start painting in 1974. He developed a style which he calls free association painting. His pieces are all titled “Contrasts” which describes his contrasting styles of painting and the contrast of colors he uses.
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.
Ragg Addict
Downtown
Ragg Addict
Downtown
Boutique selling clothing for men.
Boutique selling clothing for men.
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.
Cincinnati Food Tours: The Original Findlay Market Tour
Downtown
Cincinnati Food Tours: 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
Know Theatre of Cincinnati
Downtown
Know Theatre of Cincinnati
Downtown
Know Theatre of Cincinnati creates alternative theatre that is uniquely relevant. Our Mission is to engage a diverse audience making theatre more accessible for all. The... Read more
Know Theatre of Cincinnati creates alternative theatre that is uniquely relevant. Our Mission is to engage a diverse audience making theatre more accessible for all. The purpose of Know Theatre of Cincinnati is to make the arts more accessible to the public by providing provocative artistic opportunities for multicultural and... Read More
Booksellers on Fountain Square
Downtown
Booksellers on Fountain Square
Downtown
A locally owned and operated independent bookseller with a wide variety of books, magazines, newspapers, music, movies, greeting cards, gifts, and items from Rookwood... Read more
A locally owned and operated independent bookseller with a wide variety of books, magazines, newspapers, music, movies, greeting cards, gifts, and items from Rookwood Pottery.
YWCA Women’s Art Gallery
Downtown
YWCA Women’s Art Gallery
Downtown
The YWCA Women’s Art Gallery was established in 1993 to empower local women artists. Although primarily serving the Greater Cincinnati area, the gallery has been proud to... Read more
The YWCA Women’s Art Gallery was established in 1993 to empower local women artists. Although primarily serving the Greater Cincinnati area, the gallery has been proud to host several shows featuring women artists from around the world. As a forum for women’s issues relating to important YWCA programs and services, the gallery... Read More
C-Town Apparel
Downtown
C-Town Apparel
Downtown
Custom designed sportswear orgininating in Cincinnati
Custom designed sportswear orgininating in Cincinnati
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.
HighStreet
Downtown
HighStreet
Downtown
HighStreet is an award winning design studio and lifestyle store. They offer a large selection of furniture, fabrics, fragrance, fashion, antiques, gifts, and accessories...
HighStreet is an award winning design studio and lifestyle store. They offer a large selection of furniture, fabrics, fragrance, fashion, antiques, gifts, and accessories.
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.
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
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
Couture Couture Boutique
Downtown
Couture Couture Boutique
Downtown
Contemporary women's clothing boutique. Personal shopping and styling services available.
Contemporary women's clothing boutique. Personal shopping and styling services available.
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.
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
Cincinnati Arts Association
Downtown
Cincinnati Arts Association
Downtown
Founded in 1992, the Cincinnati Arts Association (CAA) is a not-for-profit organization that oversees the programming and management of the Tri-state’s finest performing... Read more
Founded in 1992, the Cincinnati Arts Association (CAA) is a not-for-profit organization that oversees the programming and management of the Tri-state’s finest performing arts venues – the Aronoff Center for the Arts and Music Hall.
