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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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
Goldsmith Cardel
Uptown
Goldsmith Cardel
Uptown
The very best china, silver, gifts, and bridal registry services.
The very best china, silver, gifts, and bridal registry services.
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
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
Buttercup Valley
Uptown
Buttercup Valley
Uptown
Located in Northside, this park is a favorite of locals due to its many hiking trails and beautiful scenery. Part of Cincinnati Parks
Located in Northside, this park is a favorite of locals due to its many hiking trails and beautiful scenery. Part of Cincinnati Parks
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
Prairie Gallery
Uptown
Prairie Gallery
Uptown
Gallery showcasing the work local, regional, and national artists.
Gallery showcasing the work local, regional, and national artists.
Rally House Cincinnati
Uptown
Rally House Cincinnati
Uptown
Merchandise for all of your favorite Cincinnati teams including the Bearcats, Reds, and Bengals.
Merchandise for all of your favorite Cincinnati teams including the Bearcats, Reds, and Bengals.
The Hansa Guild
Uptown
The Hansa Guild
Uptown
Authentic moccasins, slippers, boots, and hats.
Authentic moccasins, slippers, boots, and hats.
Wander Walnut Hills
Uptown
Wander Walnut Hills
Uptown
Tour features restaurants, bars, and specialty shops in and around Madison Road and Woodburn Avenue. Tour includes great food and a chance to see work in progress as a... Read more
Tour features restaurants, bars, and specialty shops in and around Madison Road and Woodburn Avenue. Tour includes great food and a chance to see work in progress as a historic neighborhood blends old with new. The Walnut Hills Tour is approximately 2.0 miles in length and includes generous samples at four “sit-down”... 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
Kilimanjaro African Heritage
Uptown
Kilimanjaro African Heritage
Uptown
Kilimajaro offers a wide variety of authentic African attires, drums, sculptures, masks, black soap coco butter, and more.
Kilimajaro offers a wide variety of authentic African attires, drums, sculptures, masks, black soap coco butter, and more.
Wrong Bros
Uptown
Wrong Bros
Uptown
Bikes and other cool stuff.
Bikes and other cool stuff.
Morrison & Me
Uptown
Morrison & Me
Uptown
Women's unique shoe, clothing & accessories boutique. Come rejuvenate your sole
Women's unique shoe, clothing & accessories boutique. Come rejuvenate your sole
Raul Haas-Hyde Park
Uptown
Raul Haas-Hyde Park
Uptown
Antique and estate jewelry
Antique and estate jewelry
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
Mt. Storm Park
Uptown
Mt. Storm Park
Uptown
Located in Clifton, this park has picnic areas, green spaces, and a beautiful gazebo. Part of Cincinnati Parks
Located in Clifton, this park has picnic areas, green spaces, and a beautiful gazebo. Part of Cincinnati Parks
Cincy Shirts Hyde Park
Uptown
Cincy Shirts Hyde Park
Uptown
Local shop featuring unique Cincinnati apparel and gifts.
Local shop featuring unique Cincinnati apparel and gifts.
Vintage Marketplace
Uptown
Vintage Marketplace
Uptown
Vintage fashion for women.
Vintage fashion for women.
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
J.Mclaughlin
Uptown
J.Mclaughlin
Uptown
Clothing chain featuring classic fashions for men and women.
Clothing chain featuring classic fashions for men and women.
Geier Esplanade
Uptown
Geier Esplanade
Uptown
A small stretch of land formerly known as Oakley Square, annually decorated with beautiful flowers and greenery. Part of Cincinnati Parks
A small stretch of land formerly known as Oakley Square, annually decorated with beautiful flowers and greenery. Part of Cincinnati Parks
Hoffner Park
Uptown
Hoffner Park
Uptown
Formerly known as Northside playground, this park has been restored to be the perfect locations for gatherings, fun, and family reunions. Part of ... Read more
Formerly known as Northside playground, this park has been restored to be the perfect locations for gatherings, fun, and family reunions. Part of Cincinnati Parks
Thunder-Sky
Uptown
Thunder-Sky
Uptown
Art commemorating Raymond Thunder-Sky and his legacy.
Art commemorating Raymond Thunder-Sky and his legacy.
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.
Wasson Way Bike Trail
Uptown
Wasson Way Bike Trail
Uptown
Newly completed, phase 1 of the Wasson Bike Trail begins from Madison Road, near La Rosa's and Busken Bakery, to Tamarack Avenue near Dana Avenue and I-71. While a short... Read more
Newly completed, phase 1 of the Wasson Bike Trail begins from Madison Road, near La Rosa's and Busken Bakery, to Tamarack Avenue near Dana Avenue and I-71. While a short section, it connects to Withrow High School, Rookwood Commons and Rookwood Pavilion shopping areas, and many streets in the west Hyde Park area such as... Read More
Cincinnati Black Theatre Company
Uptown
Cincinnati Black Theatre Company
Uptown
The mission of the Cincinnati Black Theatre Company is to keep alive the spirit of Black Theatre by offering top-notch theatrical productions, performance and employment... Read more
The mission of the Cincinnati Black Theatre Company is to keep alive the spirit of Black Theatre by offering top-notch theatrical productions, performance and employment opportunities, children’s theatre, educational programs and community outreach in all aspects of theatre arts. CBTC is committed to increasing literacy,... Read More
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
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati
Uptown
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati
Uptown
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT) is the oldest children’s theatre in the country (and is the only professional theater in the region that devotes its entire... Read more
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT) is the oldest children’s theatre in the country (and is the only professional theater in the region that devotes its entire MainStage season to children). We bring more than 105,000 people downtown annually. We reach almost 70,000 students through our touring productions, and TCT... Read More
Emma Wine Bar
Uptown
Emma Wine Bar
Uptown
EMMA was born to create an approachable wine experience for the casual and discerning customer and is profoundly passionate about delivering a comfortable environment for... Read more
EMMA was born to create an approachable wine experience for the casual and discerning customer and is profoundly passionate about delivering a comfortable environment for all wine drinkers. Unlike traditional wine bars, EMMA will serve wine throughout its cutting-edge tasting room with self-service wine dispensers, so customers... Read More
Schmidt Boat Launch Ramp
Uptown
Schmidt Boat Launch Ramp
Uptown
Ohio River boat ramp located on the east side of Cincinnati with On-Site Attendant, Indoor Restroom, and Concession.
Ohio River boat ramp located on the east side of Cincinnati with On-Site Attendant, Indoor Restroom, and Concession.
Holy Cross–Immaculata
Uptown
Holy Cross–Immaculata
Uptown
Built in 1859 in the hilltop neighborhood of Mt. Adams, Immaculata became known as the Church of the Steps and the pilgrimage was known as “making the steps” or “praying... Read more
Built in 1859 in the hilltop neighborhood of Mt. Adams, Immaculata became known as the Church of the Steps and the pilgrimage was known as “making the steps” or “praying up the steps."
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
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
Black Plastic Records
Uptown
The Chocolate Bee
Uptown
The Chocolate Bee
Uptown
Home of Bee Haven and Chocolats Latour. Offering products from the hive and hand crafted chocolates.
Home of Bee Haven and Chocolats Latour. Offering products from the hive and hand crafted chocolates.
Manitou Candle Co.
Uptown
Manitou Candle Co.
Uptown
Hand poured candles with a contemporary perspective blended with 100% American made soy wax, fine fragrances and essential oils.
Hand poured candles with a contemporary perspective blended with 100% American made soy wax, fine fragrances and essential oils.
Torn Light Records
Uptown
Torn Light Records
Uptown
A new & used record store carrying primarily vinyl, cassettes & used home audio.
A new & used record store carrying primarily vinyl, cassettes & used home audio.
Shake It Records
Uptown
Shake It Records
Uptown
The current store stocks over 25,000 titles on vinyl and 15,000 titles on compact disc. In addition, we have well-stocked used cd & lp selections. We carry some... Read more
The current store stocks over 25,000 titles on vinyl and 15,000 titles on compact disc. In addition, we have well-stocked used cd & lp selections. We carry some mainstream releases, but we specialize in independent labels from the obvious to the obscure - Chicago post-punk art-rock to Ethiopian boog-a-loo and all stops in... Read More
Sinister Cincinnati Tour
Uptown
Sinister Cincinnati Tour
Uptown
Join professional tour guide Roy Heizer for a historical tour through some of Cincinnati's most sinister tales. Serial Killers, True Crime, Mediums, Crazies, Tragedies,... Read more
Join professional tour guide Roy Heizer for a historical tour through some of Cincinnati's most sinister tales. Serial Killers, True Crime, Mediums, Crazies, Tragedies, Paranormal Activity, and the just plain weird. Come hear the stories of George Remus, Donald Harvey, Anna Marie Hahn, and other colorful characters. We will... Read More
University of Cincinnati
Uptown
University of Cincinnati
Uptown
The University of Cincinnati is one of America's top public research institutions with a student population of more than 40,000. Since its founding in 1819, UC has been... Read more
The University of Cincinnati is one of America's top public research institutions with a student population of more than 40,000. Since its founding in 1819, UC has been the source of many discoveries creating positive change for society, including co-op education, the oral polio vaccine, the first electronic organ, the first... Read More
Visionaries and Voices Northside Gallery
Uptown
Visionaries and Voices Northside Gallery
Uptown
"Where outsider art is always in." V&V supports 130 artists in the two studios, presents major exhibits in the V&V Northside Gallery and Corner Gallery, conducts... Read more
"Where outsider art is always in." V&V supports 130 artists in the two studios, presents major exhibits in the V&V Northside Gallery and Corner Gallery, conducts Outreach services for artists unable to attend the studios, provides job coaching for artists employed outside the studios and is working with 12 of the most... 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.
Stagecraft Costuming Inc
Uptown
Stagecraft Costuming Inc
Uptown
Costume shop that designs and manufactures custom character costumes for amusement parks and corporate identities and mascots for major universities.
Costume shop that designs and manufactures custom character costumes for amusement parks and corporate identities and mascots for major universities.
Lentz & Company
Uptown
Lentz & Company
Uptown
Vintage treasures for everyone.
Vintage treasures for everyone.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI)
Uptown
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI)
Uptown
Top-brand gear and clothing for camping, climbing, cycling, fitness, hiking, paddling, and more.
Top-brand gear and clothing for camping, climbing, cycling, fitness, hiking, paddling, and more.
Duttenhofer’s Books
Uptown
Duttenhofer’s Books
Uptown
Used book store specializing in classic titles of literature, philosophy, and poetry
Used book store specializing in classic titles of literature, philosophy, and poetry
