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
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
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
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
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.
Hemptations
Uptown
Hemptations
Uptown
A large selection of hemp goods including clothing.
A large selection of hemp goods including clothing.
Cincinnati Men's Chorus
Uptown
Cincinnati Men's Chorus
Uptown
The Cincinnati Men’s Chorus (CMC) is a voluntary, not-for-profit community chorus organized to provide the opportunity for gay and gay-supportive men to sing together. The... Read more
The Cincinnati Men’s Chorus (CMC) is a voluntary, not-for-profit community chorus organized to provide the opportunity for gay and gay-supportive men to sing together. The chorus seeks to provide social and fellowship experiences that reach beyond the realm of musical purpose to deepen and enrich our lives. In addtition, they... Read More
Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center
Uptown
Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center
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
Wild Things Antiques
Uptown
Wild Things Antiques
Uptown
Antique shop specializing in vintage, mid-century modern, and other funky finds.
Antique shop specializing in vintage, mid-century modern, and other funky finds.
Cincinnati Food Tours: Wander Walnut Hills
Uptown
Cincinnati Food Tours: 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, lasts about three hours, and includes five "sit-down"... Read More
Jazz Alive, Inc.
Uptown
Jazz Alive, Inc.
Uptown
Jazz Alive is a 501c3 non profit organization dedicated to the promotion and advancement of the uniquely American music art form of jazz and its practitioners. Their... Read more
Jazz Alive is a 501c3 non profit organization dedicated to the promotion and advancement of the uniquely American music art form of jazz and its practitioners. Their mission is to bring greater appreciation and understanding of jazz from the bebop era to present day. Jazz Alive was founded by 3 jazz musicians who are graduates... Read More
Avon Woods
Uptown
Avon Woods
Uptown
Located four miles from Downtown, this park boasts of extensive hiking trails, hills, and streams. They also offer nature day camps for children during the summer months.... Read more
Located four miles from Downtown, this park boasts of extensive hiking trails, hills, and streams. They also offer nature day camps for children during the summer months. Part of Cincinnati Parks
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
Ten Thousand Villages
Uptown
Ten Thousand Villages
Uptown
Nonprofit fair trade retailer featuring handcrafted gift items, personal accessories and home décor.
Nonprofit fair trade retailer featuring handcrafted gift items, personal accessories and home décor.
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
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
University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM)
Uptown
University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM)
Uptown
The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) is a nationally ranked and internationally renowned preeminent institution for the performing and media... Read more
The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) is a nationally ranked and internationally renowned preeminent institution for the performing and media arts. The CCM Village is equipped with state of the art classroom, studio and performance facilities, which are housed in four buildings: Corbett Center for the... Read More
Northside Grange
Uptown
Northside Grange
Uptown
Supplies for your dog, cat, and backyard poultry.
Supplies for your dog, cat, and backyard poultry.
Eden Park
Uptown
Eden Park
Uptown
Home to the Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park and the Krohn Conservatory, Eden Park is one of the most popular of the Cincinnati Parks. Landmarks... Read more
Home to the Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park and the Krohn Conservatory, Eden Park is one of the most popular of the Cincinnati Parks. Landmarks within the park include Hinkle Magnolia Garden, which features a picturesque gazebo, memorial tree groves and paths, Mirror Lake, and the Bettman Fountain. Twin... Read More
Delamere & Hopkins
Uptown
Delamere & Hopkins
Uptown
Fly fishing and hunting gear
Fly fishing and hunting gear
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
Hemptations
Uptown
Hemptations
Uptown
A large selection of hemp goods including clothing.
A large selection of hemp goods including clothing.
Larz Anderson Park
Uptown
Larz Anderson Park
Uptown
A hillside park with a view of the Ohio River located conveniently above Columbia Parkway. Part of Cincinnati Parks
A hillside park with a view of the Ohio River located conveniently above Columbia Parkway. Part of Cincinnati Parks
The Fig Leaf
Uptown
The Fig Leaf
Uptown
Hancrafted jewelry, accessories, and gifts for you or someone special.
Hancrafted jewelry, accessories, and gifts for you or someone special.
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
The Fresh Market
Uptown
The Fresh Market
Uptown
Upscale grocery store chain offering local produce and more.
Upscale grocery store chain offering local produce and more.
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
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
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
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
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
Happen’s Toy Lab
Uptown
Happen’s Toy Lab
Uptown
The place where anyone can build their own toy out of recycled toy parts.
The place where anyone can build their own toy out of recycled toy parts.
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.
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.
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
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
Hyde Park Square
Uptown
Hyde Park Square
Uptown
Acquired in 1903 when Hyde Park was annexed to Cincinnati, this .25 acre parcel, located at Erie Avenue and Edwards Road, was maintained by the city until it was... Read more
Acquired in 1903 when Hyde Park was annexed to Cincinnati, this .25 acre parcel, located at Erie Avenue and Edwards Road, was maintained by the city until it was transferred to the park board in 1917. The fountain on the square was donated by the Kilgour family on Nov. 6, 1900. Following a complete restoration and revamping,... Read More
EYE1 Unique Eyewear
Uptown
EYE1 Unique Eyewear
Uptown
High-end, unique eyewear
High-end, unique eyewear
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
Malton Art Gallery
Uptown
Malton Art Gallery
Uptown
The Malton Art Gallery has been in business in Cincinnati since 1974, offering a large selection of art in all mediums. Paintings, sculptures, works on paper, and glass... Read more
The Malton Art Gallery has been in business in Cincinnati since 1974, offering a large selection of art in all mediums. Paintings, sculptures, works on paper, and glass art are all available for viewing and purchase at the gallery. They also offer professional art consultation services for your home.
The Art of Entertaining
Uptown
The Art of Entertaining
Uptown
The Art of Entertaining provides interactive culinary and wine tasting events, in part with selling wine, beer, and making custom gift baskets at our store “Uncorked”.... Read more
The Art of Entertaining provides interactive culinary and wine tasting events, in part with selling wine, beer, and making custom gift baskets at our store “Uncorked”. Schedule team building events, corporate luncheons/catering, or wedding rehearsal dinners with us! We can accommodate both small and large groups.
Miller Gallery
Uptown
Miller Gallery
Uptown
Miller Gallery offers artwork from more than 60 established, mid-career, and emerging artists from all over the world.
Miller Gallery offers artwork from more than 60 established, mid-career, and emerging artists from all over the world.
Rawson Woods Nature Preserve
Uptown
Rawson Woods Nature Preserve
Uptown
A nature preserve that was founded in 1923 by the Rawson family in order to preserve the nature and beautiful trees in this area. Part of Cincinnati Parks
A nature preserve that was founded in 1923 by the Rawson family in order to preserve the nature and beautiful trees in this area. Part of Cincinnati Parks
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.
Woodstone Creek Winery and Distillery
Uptown
Woodstone Creek Winery and Distillery
Uptown
As a true artisan winery and Ohio's first microdistillery (since 1999), Woodstone Creek produces 100-200 cases of wine, mead and distilled spirit yearly. The offerings... Read more
As a true artisan winery and Ohio's first microdistillery (since 1999), Woodstone Creek produces 100-200 cases of wine, mead and distilled spirit yearly. The offerings change seasonally - Ohio grape varietals from dry to sweet, honeywine from local honey, port with our own potstilled brandy and fruit wine from area farms.... Read More
Morrison & Me Shoe Boutique
Uptown
Morrison & Me Shoe Boutique
Uptown
High fashion shoes at reasonable prices.
High fashion shoes at reasonable prices.
Marde Couture
Uptown
Marde Couture
Uptown
Fashion boutique for women.
Fashion boutique for women.
