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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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
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
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
Diane Firsten
Uptown
Diane Firsten
Uptown
Stylish and elegant women's clothing
Stylish and elegant women's clothing
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
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
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
Hank a yarn boutique
Uptown
Hank a yarn boutique
Uptown
Sewing shop offering a variety of yarns and patterns to choose from.
Sewing shop offering a variety of yarns and patterns to choose from.
Hemptations
Uptown
Hemptations
Uptown
A large selection of hemp goods including clothing.
A large selection of hemp goods including clothing.
Head Over Heels
Uptown
Head Over Heels
Uptown
The best quality with the fit that you expect-quads, slims, narrow or wide. Personal service for your needs in shoes
The best quality with the fit that you expect-quads, slims, narrow or wide. Personal service for your needs in shoes
Raul Haas-Hyde Park
Uptown
Raul Haas-Hyde Park
Uptown
Antique and estate jewelry
Antique and estate jewelry
Lentz & Company
Uptown
Lentz & Company
Uptown
Vintage treasures for everyone.
Vintage treasures for everyone.
Theodore M. Berry International Friendship Park
Uptown
Theodore M. Berry International Friendship Park
Uptown
Located along the Ohio River just east of downtown, is a sumptuous and award-winning display of sculpture and flora representing five continents and also featuring a... Read more
Located along the Ohio River just east of downtown, is a sumptuous and award-winning display of sculpture and flora representing five continents and also featuring a riverside bike trail and walking paths. Named for Cincinnati’s first African-American mayor, it serves as a lasting tribute to world unity and global understanding... Read More
D Raphael
Uptown
D Raphael
Uptown
Handcrafted jewelry and Renaissance Festival gear including arms and armour, shields and plaques, chain maille, and long bows and cross bows
Handcrafted jewelry and Renaissance Festival gear including arms and armour, shields and plaques, chain maille, and long bows and cross bows
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
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.
Upper Eden
Uptown
Upper Eden
Uptown
Jewelry, handbags, art glass, scarves, and an art gallery.
Jewelry, handbags, art glass, scarves, and an art gallery.
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
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
Newstedt-Loring Andrews
Uptown
Newstedt-Loring Andrews
Uptown
Stunning, high quality jewelry.
Stunning, high quality jewelry.
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.
Phyllis Weston Gallery
Uptown
Phyllis Weston Gallery
Uptown
Original paintings, prints, and works on paper from the 19th-21st centuries.
Original paintings, prints, and works on paper from the 19th-21st centuries.
Avon Fields Golf Course
Uptown
Avon Fields Golf Course
Uptown
Avon Fields Golf Course is Cincinnati's historic classic golf course, set on a beautiful rolling terrain of tree-lined fairways, just minutes from downtown. Challenging... Read more
Avon Fields Golf Course is Cincinnati's historic classic golf course, set on a beautiful rolling terrain of tree-lined fairways, just minutes from downtown. Challenging and fun for players of all abilities, the course's small, elevated greens perfect a player's short game skills, while the Jimmy Woods Learning Center provides... Read More
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Three French Hens
Uptown
Three French Hens
Uptown
Ladies clothing, accessories, and great gifts to make you stand out from the rest.
Ladies clothing, accessories, and great gifts to make you stand out from the rest.
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.
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
Paolo
Uptown
Paolo
Uptown
Paolo one of Cincinnati's best jewelry design specialist with custom and modern jewelry designs, including platinum, 18k colored gold, diamond, and gemstone jewelry.
Paolo one of Cincinnati's best jewelry design specialist with custom and modern jewelry designs, including platinum, 18k colored gold, diamond, and gemstone jewelry.
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
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
Burnet Woods
Uptown
Burnet Woods
Uptown
Located near the University of Cincinnati, Burnet Woods has everything you could want from hiking trails to a historic bandstand to picnic areas to playgrounds and more.... Read more
Located near the University of Cincinnati, Burnet Woods has everything you could want from hiking trails to a historic bandstand to picnic areas to playgrounds and more. They also have a full disc golf course for your enjoyment. Part of Cincinnati Parks
Cycling Backroads: Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum Tour
Uptown
Cycling Backroads: Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum Tour
Uptown
The leisurely ride features multiple lakes, state champion trees, hundreds of plant species and panoramic views within the park-like setting of this National Historic... Read more
The leisurely ride features multiple lakes, state champion trees, hundreds of plant species and panoramic views within the park-like setting of this National Historic Landmark. From the mid-1840s this site, with its uniquely crafted mausoleums and art inspired monuments, has been the resting place for military personnel,... 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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Casablanca Vintage
Uptown
Casablanca Vintage
Uptown
Casablanca Vintage is a clothing boutique located in Cincinnati's Northside neighborhood with a large collection of classic apparel and accessories.
Casablanca Vintage is a clothing boutique located in Cincinnati's Northside neighborhood with a large collection of classic apparel and accessories.
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.
Redtree Gallery
Uptown
Redtree Gallery
Uptown
Redtree Gallery features a selection of art from a wide variety of emerging and established artists. The gallery features affordable art within a coffee shop lounge... Read more
Redtree Gallery features a selection of art from a wide variety of emerging and established artists. The gallery features affordable art within a coffee shop lounge setting.
