Things to Do
Find Things To Do in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky (Uptown 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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Cincinnati Art Museum
Uptown
Cincinnati Art Museum
Uptown
Located in scenic Eden Park, the Cincinnati Art Museum features an unparalleled art collection of more than 67,000 works spanning 6,000 years. In addition to displaying... Read more
Located in scenic Eden Park, the Cincinnati Art Museum features an unparalleled art collection of more than 67,000 works spanning 6,000 years. In addition to displaying its own broad collection, the Art Museum also hosts several national and international traveling exhibitions each year. The recently opened Rosenthal Education... Read More
American Sign Museum
Uptown
American Sign Museum
Uptown
Take a walk down Memory Lane. The American Sign Museum takes you through a half century of sign history, beginning with the fancy goldleaf glass signs of the early 1900s,... Read more
Take a walk down Memory Lane. The American Sign Museum takes you through a half century of sign history, beginning with the fancy goldleaf glass signs of the early 1900s, through the pre-neon era of lightbulb signs, to neon's heydey in the 1930s-1940s, and on into the plastic era of the funky '50s. Guided tours are offered and... Read More
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Uptown
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Uptown
Feed a giraffe or meet a new animal friend during an Animal Encounter at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden's Africa exhibit. Take the kids for a ride on the Safari... Read more
Feed a giraffe or meet a new animal friend during an Animal Encounter at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden's Africa exhibit. Take the kids for a ride on the Safari Train or for a spin on the Conservation Carousel. Or send your senses into overdrive at the 4-D Theater featuring a cinematic experience that combines high-... Read More
Rookwood Commons and Pavilion
Uptown
Rookwood Commons and Pavilion
Uptown
Visit the first choice for Cincinnati shopping, Rookwood Commons & Pavilion. Whether shopping in Cincinnati all day, or just to find that one special item, Rookwood... Read more
Visit the first choice for Cincinnati shopping, Rookwood Commons & Pavilion. Whether shopping in Cincinnati all day, or just to find that one special item, Rookwood delivers the ultimate shopping experience. As the most notable of Cincinnati shopping malls, this luxurious shopping mall features over 70 fine stores and... Read More
Krohn Conservatory
Uptown
Krohn Conservatory
Uptown
Built in 1933 at the height of the Art Deco era, Krohn Conservatory showcases more than 3,500 plant species from around the world. The conservatory changes throughout... Read more
Built in 1933 at the height of the Art Deco era, Krohn Conservatory showcases more than 3,500 plant species from around the world. The conservatory changes throughout the year with special exhibits and programs, including the ever-popular Butterfly Show where thousands of butterflies are free to fly throughout the Krohn... Read More
Exhale Dance Tribe
Uptown
Exhale Dance Tribe
Uptown
Exhale Dance Tribe is a contemporary jazz troupe comprised of Cincinnati-based performing artists and dance educators. Founded in 2000 by Andrew Hubbard and Missy Lay... Read more
Exhale Dance Tribe is a contemporary jazz troupe comprised of Cincinnati-based performing artists and dance educators. Founded in 2000 by Andrew Hubbard and Missy Lay Zimmer, Exhale celebrates the full range of modern and rhythm-based dance and features diverse and versatile performers. Their programs, performances, and... Read More
Diane Firsten
Uptown
Diane Firsten
Uptown
Stylish and elegant women's clothing
Stylish and elegant women's clothing
Ault Park
Uptown
Ault Park
Uptown
Ault Park is one of Cincinnati's largest and most scenic parks, with a variety of gardens, benches and plenty of playground equipment. Part of Cincinnati Parks
Ault Park is one of Cincinnati's largest and most scenic parks, with a variety of gardens, benches and plenty of playground equipment. Part of Cincinnati Parks
Greenwich House Gallery
Uptown
Greenwich House Gallery
Uptown
Offers work in a variety of styles and mediums, specializing in contemporary work and American impressionism.
Offers work in a variety of styles and mediums, specializing in contemporary work and American impressionism.
Fairview Park
Uptown
Fairview Park
Uptown
Established in 1931, Fairview Park offers a beautiful view of downtown Cincinnati, the Ohio River, and Union Terminal. Part of Cincinnati Parks
Established in 1931, Fairview Park offers a beautiful view of downtown Cincinnati, the Ohio River, and Union Terminal. Part of Cincinnati Parks
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
Uptown
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
Uptown
The William Howard Taft National Historic Site commemorates the only man to serve as President and Chief Justice of the United States. The house that Taft was born in has... Read more
The William Howard Taft National Historic Site commemorates the only man to serve as President and Chief Justice of the United States. The house that Taft was born in has been restored to its original appearance. A visit to the site includes a tour of the restored birthplace and four period rooms that reflect the family life... Read More
i-do boutique
Uptown
i-do boutique
Uptown
Complimentary event resource showroom for planning a wedding or special event.
Complimentary event resource showroom for planning a wedding or special event.
Aquarius Star
Uptown
Aquarius Star
Uptown
Aquarius Star supports local artists and small global communities. Some of these communities include the Indian Women's Co-op: an all female co-op that makes handmade... Read more
Aquarius Star supports local artists and small global communities. Some of these communities include the Indian Women's Co-op: an all female co-op that makes handmade necklaces; Andes Fair Trade, to include children's items such as musical instruments, puppets and medicine bags; Friendly Crystals, three generations of a Muslim... Read More
Lentz & Company
Uptown
Lentz & Company
Uptown
Vintage treasures for everyone.
Vintage treasures for everyone.
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Uptown
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Uptown
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is the region's preeminent professional theatre. Winner of two Tony Awards, the Playhouse produces a season of mainstage and community... Read more
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is the region's preeminent professional theatre. Winner of two Tony Awards, the Playhouse produces a season of mainstage and community touring productions from Sept. to June that feature storytelling of exceptional artistry and unmatched variety. The Playhouse draw's the nation's finest theatre... Read More
Cincinnati Chamber Opera
Uptown
Cincinnati Chamber Opera
Uptown
Cincinnati Chamber Opera was founded in 2013 by Shawn Mlynek and Autumn West in order to bring unique operatic experiences to the city of Cincinnati. Their productions are... Read more
Cincinnati Chamber Opera was founded in 2013 by Shawn Mlynek and Autumn West in order to bring unique operatic experiences to the city of Cincinnati. Their productions are full of young, vibrant, and extraordinarily talented artists, we program rarely-performed operas, and they perform them in interesting venues across... Read More
Annwood Park
Uptown
Annwood Park
Uptown
A small, well kept park located in the East Walnut Hills area. It was donated to Cincinnati in 1966 and expanded in 1969. It was created as an effort to preserve greenery... Read more
A small, well kept park located in the East Walnut Hills area. It was donated to Cincinnati in 1966 and expanded in 1969. It was created as an effort to preserve greenery and wildlife in the area. Part of Cincinnati Parks
Jos. A Bank Clothiers
Uptown
Jos. A Bank Clothiers
Uptown
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.
Diverse City Youth Chorus
Uptown
Diverse City Youth Chorus
Uptown
MUSE, the Cincinnati’s Women’s Choir and CMC, the Cincinnati Men’s Chorus are pleased to announce the support of the formation of the Diverse City Youth Chorus for middle... Read more
MUSE, the Cincinnati’s Women’s Choir and CMC, the Cincinnati Men’s Chorus are pleased to announce the support of the formation of the Diverse City Youth Chorus for middle school, high school and college age students. Diverse City Voices encourages and fosters artistic expression, personal development, and leadership in lesbian... Read More
Curate Boutique
Uptown
Curate Boutique
Uptown
A fun destination to play, discover, shop, and own unique, thoughtful styles from up and coming designers
A fun destination to play, discover, shop, and own unique, thoughtful styles from up and coming designers
O'Bryonville Business District
Uptown
O'Bryonville Business District
Uptown
Most days of the week, the galleries and shops in historic O’Bryonville shopping district close by 6 p.m., but each third Thursday of the month more than 20 O’Bryonville... Read more
Most days of the week, the galleries and shops in historic O’Bryonville shopping district close by 6 p.m., but each third Thursday of the month more than 20 O’Bryonville businesses offer extended hours to attract prospective buyers with unique antique furniture, collectibles, furnishings, gifts, clothing, stationery, artwork... Read More
NVISION
Uptown
NVISION
Uptown
NVISION offers vintage clothing, art, and furnishings, alongside items that are handcrafted, redesigned, or repurposed by local artists and designers.
NVISION offers vintage clothing, art, and furnishings, alongside items that are handcrafted, redesigned, or repurposed by local artists and designers.
Fairfield Community Arts Center
Uptown
Fairfield Community Arts Center
Uptown
At the Fairfield Community Arts Center, you will find theatre, art, dance, concerts, pottery, fitness, special events, and so much more! Come visit the center located in... Read more
At the Fairfield Community Arts Center, you will find theatre, art, dance, concerts, pottery, fitness, special events, and so much more! Come visit the center located in the Fairfield Village Green Park.
DAAP Galleries
Uptown
DAAP Galleries
Uptown
The DAAP Galleries are intended to serve a broad and diverse audience of students, faculty, and staff of the University, as well as from the wider Cincinnati community.... Read more
The DAAP Galleries are intended to serve a broad and diverse audience of students, faculty, and staff of the University, as well as from the wider Cincinnati community.
Rottinghaus Gallery
Uptown
Rottinghaus Gallery
Uptown
Custom picture framing and fine art.
Custom picture framing and fine art.
Hemptations
Uptown
Hemptations
Uptown
A large selection of hemp goods including clothing.
A large selection of hemp goods including clothing.
Nordstrom Rack
Uptown
Nordstrom Rack
Uptown
Nordstrom Rack, the off-price division of Nordstrom, Inc., first opened in the basement of the Downtown Seattle store in 1975 as a clearance department. Since that time,... Read more
Nordstrom Rack, the off-price division of Nordstrom, Inc., first opened in the basement of the Downtown Seattle store in 1975 as a clearance department. Since that time, it has grown into its own division. Currently there are 56 Nordstrom Rack locations in 20 states. Nordstrom Rack carries merchandise from Nordstrom stores and... Read More
Able Scotsman Tours
Uptown
Able Scotsman Tours
Uptown
Come spend a few enjoyable hours touring the famous and historic “Queen City of the West!” Your host, John Rose, invites you to see the sights and the sites. Learn a bit... Read more
Come spend a few enjoyable hours touring the famous and historic “Queen City of the West!” Your host, John Rose, invites you to see the sights and the sites. Learn a bit about the history of our city. Relax as we take you on a tour of beautiful and historic Cincinnati, Ohio and northern Kentucky. Choose our standard tour or we... Read More
Blue Manatee Literacy Project
Uptown
Blue Manatee Literacy Project
Uptown
Formerly Blue Manatee Bookstore. Children's bookstore and cafe located in Oakley Square
Formerly Blue Manatee Bookstore. Children's bookstore and cafe located in Oakley Square
Wolff Planetarium
Uptown
Wolff Planetarium
Uptown
One of the best secrets of the Cincinnati Parks is the Wolff Planetarium located at the Trailside Nature Center in Burnet Woods. This Spitz model A-1 planetarium was... Read more
One of the best secrets of the Cincinnati Parks is the Wolff Planetarium located at the Trailside Nature Center in Burnet Woods. This Spitz model A-1 planetarium was purchased in 1950, and is the oldest planetarium west of the Allegheny Mountains. Twenty adults can sit under the twelve foot dome to view the stars in all seasons... Read More
Constella Festival of Music and Fine Arts
Uptown
Constella Festival of Music and Fine Arts
Uptown
Constella creates an open space for renowned artists across genres to connect with audiences in an intimate setting. Our mission is to challenge misconceptions of... Read more
Constella creates an open space for renowned artists across genres to connect with audiences in an intimate setting. Our mission is to challenge misconceptions of classical music and the performing arts through the creation of original music, interdisciplinary works, and digital content. We further this mission by providing... Read More
Prairie Gallery
Uptown
Prairie Gallery
Uptown
Gallery showcasing the work local, regional, and national artists.
Gallery showcasing the work local, regional, and national artists.
City Mouse Country Mouse Antiques
Uptown
City Mouse Country Mouse Antiques
Uptown
We specialize in 18th and 19th Century American and English furniture and decorative objects. Our 2,000 square foot showroom is filled with antiques including Paintings,... Read more
We specialize in 18th and 19th Century American and English furniture and decorative objects. Our 2,000 square foot showroom is filled with antiques including Paintings, Rugs, China, Furniture, Brass, Copper, Silver, Crystal and Wooden pieces.
Madison Bowl
Uptown
Madison Bowl
Uptown
Historic bowling alley in operation since 1957. Madison Diner is located inside the alley.
Historic bowling alley in operation since 1957. Madison Diner is located inside the alley.
FC Cincinnati
Uptown
FC Cincinnati
Uptown
Playing since 2016, FC Cincinnati is a professional soccer club that entered Major League Soccer in 2019. Matches are held at Nippert Stadium on the campus of University... Read more
Playing since 2016, FC Cincinnati is a professional soccer club that entered Major League Soccer in 2019. Matches are held at Nippert Stadium on the campus of University of Cincinnati.
Fleischmann Gardens
Uptown
Fleischmann Gardens
Uptown
Fleischmann Gardens is an elegantly landscaped hideaway on the former site of the home of Charles Fleischmann. It offers beautiful gardens, ornamental entrance gates, and... Read more
Fleischmann Gardens is an elegantly landscaped hideaway on the former site of the home of Charles Fleischmann. It offers beautiful gardens, ornamental entrance gates, and an evergreen maze. Part of Cincinnati Parks
Bogart's
Uptown
Bogart's
Uptown
A venue for local, national, and international live music. The venue holds approximately 1,500 people, has six bars, three levels for concert viewing, two entrances, and... Read more
A venue for local, national, and international live music. The venue holds approximately 1,500 people, has six bars, three levels for concert viewing, two entrances, and an elevated stage. Bogart's has been recognized on the international stage for bringing the newest, and best, music and entertainment to the public for over... Read More
Manifest Gallery
Uptown
Manifest Gallery
Uptown
Manifest stands for the quality presentation, experience, and documentation of the visual arts, engaging students, professionals, and the public from around the world... Read more
Manifest stands for the quality presentation, experience, and documentation of the visual arts, engaging students, professionals, and the public from around the world through accessible world-class exhibits, studio programs, and publications. Manifest Gallery serves as a venue for the display and experience of insightful,... Read More
Soho Boutique
Uptown
Soho Boutique
Uptown
Women's contemporary separates, dresses, jewelry, shoes, and accessories from a variety of American and European designers.
Women's contemporary separates, dresses, jewelry, shoes, and accessories from a variety of American and European designers.
Trend Boutique
Uptown
Trend Boutique
Uptown
Unique fashions at a moderate price
Unique fashions at a moderate price
Coup D’Etat Vintage Clothing
Uptown
Coup D’Etat Vintage Clothing
Uptown
Coup D’Etat Vintage Clothing is a unique vintage boutique which specializes in high quality and designer vintage clothing.
Coup D’Etat Vintage Clothing is a unique vintage boutique which specializes in high quality and designer vintage clothing.
Hopkins Park
Uptown
Hopkins Park
Uptown
A small neighborhood park with beautiful green areas, basketball courts, and a playground. Part of Cincinnati Parks
A small neighborhood park with beautiful green areas, basketball courts, and a playground. Part of Cincinnati Parks
20th Century Theatre
Uptown
20th Century Theatre
Uptown
20th Century Theatre has had a long and turbulent lifespan including multiple remodels, water damage, and finally taking its place in Oakley in 1997 as a special event,... Read more
20th Century Theatre has had a long and turbulent lifespan including multiple remodels, water damage, and finally taking its place in Oakley in 1997 as a special event, concert, and wedding venue. Its retro flair and large meeting space set it apart as a premiere event venue in the Cincinnati area.
Westcott & Schaff Picture Framing
Uptown
Westcott & Schaff Picture Framing
Uptown
Upscale picture framing shop with an extensive showroom.
Upscale picture framing shop with an extensive showroom.
The Bead Joint
Uptown
The Bead Joint
Uptown
Family-owned shop offering a wide variety of beads and beading accessories.
Family-owned shop offering a wide variety of beads and beading accessories.
