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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
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
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
Artists’ Beads
Uptown
Artists’ Beads
Uptown
Shop a wide selection of beads, and even beading classes and parties
Shop a wide selection of beads, and even beading classes and parties
Pink Tulip Club
Uptown
Pink Tulip Club
Uptown
The latest trends in dresses, casual tops, jeans, and sweaters.
The latest trends in dresses, casual tops, jeans, and sweaters.
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.
Esquire Theatre
Uptown
Esquire Theatre
Uptown
The Esquire is located just north of Cincinnati in Clifton, at 320 Ludlow Ave. The Esquire shows foreign films, as well as small independent features. On Wednesday's only... Read more
The Esquire is located just north of Cincinnati in Clifton, at 320 Ludlow Ave. The Esquire shows foreign films, as well as small independent features. On Wednesday's only, patrons may purchase discounted movie tickets for $6 each. At that time, they will receive a coupon for a 20 percent discount at the participating area... 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.
Lucky Cat Museum
Uptown
Lucky Cat Museum
Uptown
Most everyone recognizes Maneki Neko (Japan's "Lucky Cat"). Asian restaurants often have the happy waving cat greeting customers. The Cincinnati Lucky Cat Museum has over... Read more
Most everyone recognizes Maneki Neko (Japan's "Lucky Cat"). Asian restaurants often have the happy waving cat greeting customers. The Cincinnati Lucky Cat Museum has over 1,000 of these fortunate felines on display. Some are waving, some are not. Some are lefties, some righties, and some use both paws to invite luck. One... Read More
Rookwood Commons and Pavilion
Uptown
Rookwood Commons and Pavilion
Uptown
Rookwood Commons, in the collective lap of dense and well-to-do neighborhoods, is crafted for the shoppers of Hyde Park, O'Bryonville and Crestview Hills and includes 45... Read more
Rookwood Commons, in the collective lap of dense and well-to-do neighborhoods, is crafted for the shoppers of Hyde Park, O'Bryonville and Crestview Hills and includes 45 upscale merchants. Rookwood also includes an eclectic mix of dining. Visit the official site for a complete listing of shops and restaurants.
Black Plastic Records
Uptown
indigenous, a handcrafted gallery
Uptown
indigenous, a handcrafted gallery
Uptown
indigenous, a handcrafted gallery features an eclectic array of contemporary fine craft by more than 150 local & regional artists. Now in our new location in the... Read more
indigenous, a handcrafted gallery features an eclectic array of contemporary fine craft by more than 150 local & regional artists. Now in our new location in the vibrant business district of East Walnut Hills, the indigenous collection includes pottery, jewelry, art glass, stained glass, wood, metals, fiber arts, prints,... Read More
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.
Leeli & Lou
Uptown
Leeli & Lou
Uptown
Quality women's clothing, jewelry, gifts, and monogramming at affordable prices.
Quality women's clothing, jewelry, gifts, and monogramming at affordable prices.
Hanover House Interiors & Antiques, Ltd
Uptown
Hanover House Interiors & Antiques, Ltd
Uptown
Interiors & Antiques. Complete interior design services, from whole house design to one small accessory or gift item
Interiors & Antiques. Complete interior design services, from whole house design to one small accessory or gift item
Rottinghaus Gallery
Uptown
Rottinghaus Gallery
Uptown
Custom picture framing and fine art.
Custom picture framing and fine art.
Breakout Games
Uptown
Breakout Games
Uptown
This isn’t your average outing or everyday experience—Breakout is for those who would rather solve mysteries than watch someone else have all the fun. With different rooms... Read more
This isn’t your average outing or everyday experience—Breakout is for those who would rather solve mysteries than watch someone else have all the fun. With different rooms that follow unique story lines, you and your friends will have 60 minutes to escape your adventure of choice by cracking codes, solving puzzles and following... Read More
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.
Bettman Nature Preserve
Uptown
Bettman Nature Preserve
Uptown
A collection of wooded acres donated in 1977 by Mrs. Arthur M. Bettman to preserve nature and provide a place for wildlife to flourish. The park is home to walking and... Read more
A collection of wooded acres donated in 1977 by Mrs. Arthur M. Bettman to preserve nature and provide a place for wildlife to flourish. The park is home to walking and biking trails as well as a wheelchair accessible nature center. Part of Cincinnati Parks
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
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
Parkers Woods
Uptown
Parkers Woods
Uptown
Located in Northside, this park offers plenty of green spaces and picnic areas as well as a playground for children. Part of Cincinnati Parks
Located in Northside, this park offers plenty of green spaces and picnic areas as well as a playground for children. 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.
The Spotted Goose Co.
Uptown
The Spotted Goose Co.
Uptown
Children's fashion boutique which features outfits from many different designers.
Children's fashion boutique which features outfits from many different designers.
Boardwalk Hobby Shop
Uptown
Boardwalk Hobby Shop
Uptown
Hobby shop selling model kits and classic games
Hobby shop selling model kits and classic games
The Gift Box
Uptown
The Gift Box
Uptown
Unique gift shop offering décor, jewelry, candles, and more.
Unique gift shop offering décor, jewelry, candles, and more.
Cincinnati Observatory
Uptown
Cincinnati Observatory
Uptown
Situated atop the rolling hillsides of Mt.Lookout, the Observatory is home to the world's oldest telescope still in use nightly by the general public. Two handsome... Read more
Situated atop the rolling hillsides of Mt.Lookout, the Observatory is home to the world's oldest telescope still in use nightly by the general public. Two handsome National Historic Landmark buildings; one designed in 1873 by Samuel Hannaford, complement the institution's park-like setting.
JackRabbit O'bryonville
Uptown
JackRabbit O'bryonville
Uptown
Bob Roncker's Running Spot offers the largest and widest selection of running shoes in the tri-state area. Consisting of brands like Adidas, Asics, Brooks, Mizuno, New... Read more
Bob Roncker's Running Spot offers the largest and widest selection of running shoes in the tri-state area. Consisting of brands like Adidas, Asics, Brooks, Mizuno, New Balance, Nike, Vibram, and Saucony. Bob Roncker's Running Spot also offers a variety of apparel, accessories, and socks complements the shoes.
Visual History Gallery
Uptown
Visual History Gallery
Uptown
Photographic and art gallery featuring work by local artists.
Photographic and art gallery featuring work by local artists.
Pangaea Trading Company
Uptown
Pangaea Trading Company
Uptown
Explore your style in the heart of Clifton's Gaslight district. CityBeat Best of 2014 Women's Clothing Store!
Explore your style in the heart of Clifton's Gaslight district. CityBeat Best of 2014 Women's Clothing Store!
Francesca's
Uptown
Francesca's
Uptown
The first Francesca's Collections store opened in 1999 and it is becoming a large women's fashion boutique around the country. Francesca's provides a unique shopping... Read more
The first Francesca's Collections store opened in 1999 and it is becoming a large women's fashion boutique around the country. Francesca's provides a unique shopping experience with a selection of treasured items from around the world.
Trend Boutique
Uptown
Trend Boutique
Uptown
Unique fashions at a moderate price
Unique fashions at a moderate price
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
FC Cincinnati
Uptown
FC Cincinnati
Uptown
Cincinnati’s professional soccer franchise brings fast-paced European style futbol and the best fan experience that the United Soccer League has to offer. Matches are... Read more
Cincinnati’s professional soccer franchise brings fast-paced European style futbol and the best fan experience that the United Soccer League has to offer. Matches are held at Nippert Stadium on the campus of Univeristy of Cincinnati. EXCITING NEWS! The team has been awarded a Major League Soccer expansion team to begin play in... Read More
Alms Park
Uptown
Alms Park
Uptown
This hilltop 94-acre park was given to the Park Board in 1916 as a memorial to Frederick H. Alms by his wife. The land was once owned by Nicholas Longworth, who produced... Read more
This hilltop 94-acre park was given to the Park Board in 1916 as a memorial to Frederick H. Alms by his wife. The land was once owned by Nicholas Longworth, who produced his Catawba wine there before the Civil War. From its heights, one can see the juncture of the Little Miami River with the gigantic bend of the Ohio, the hills... Read More
Hemptations
Uptown
Hemptations
Uptown
A large selection of hemp goods including clothing.
A large selection of hemp goods including clothing.
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
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.
Pixel 19 Vintage clothing LLC
Uptown
Pixel 19 Vintage clothing LLC
Uptown
Vintage and retro finds including clothing, shoes, accessories, décor, furniture, and more.
Vintage and retro finds including clothing, shoes, accessories, décor, furniture, and more.
Spun Bicycles
Uptown
Spun Bicycles
Uptown
Full service bike shop offering new and used bikes, parts, accessories, and a full service repair shop.
Full service bike shop offering new and used bikes, parts, accessories, and a full service repair shop.
Ludlow Wines
Uptown
Ludlow Wines
Uptown
Ludlow Wines is a family-owned and operated merchant of fine wine and craft beer located in Clifton. They offer nearly 300 fine and boutique wines and over 150 carefully... Read more
Ludlow Wines is a family-owned and operated merchant of fine wine and craft beer located in Clifton. They offer nearly 300 fine and boutique wines and over 150 carefully curated craft beers.
Vintage Marketplace
Uptown
Vintage Marketplace
Uptown
Vintage fashion for women.
Vintage fashion for women.
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 International Butterfly Show where thousands of butterflies are free to fly throughout the... Read More
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
