Find Things To Do in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

Broadway in Cincinnati

Downtown

Broadway in Cincinnati is committed to bringing the very best of Broadway to the Tri-State. We have presented touring Broadway plays and musicals in Cincinnati since 1987... Read more

Broadway in Cincinnati is committed to bringing the very best of Broadway to the Tri-State. We have presented touring Broadway plays and musicals in Cincinnati since 1987, originally at the historic Taft Theatre. We began presenting shows at the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall in 1995, and the Aronoff, managed by... Read More

Ark Encounter

South > Southeast

The Ark Encounter features a jaw-dropping reconstruction of Noah's ark, built to biblical specs. At over 1.5 football fields long and reaching higher than a four-story... Read more

The Ark Encounter features a jaw-dropping reconstruction of Noah's ark, built to biblical specs. At over 1.5 football fields long and reaching higher than a four-story house, the Ark is one of the largest timber-frame structures in the world. As you explore three decks of cutting-edge exhibits, the biblical account of Noah's... Read More

EnterTRAINment Junction

North

Billed as the the world's only railroad-themed family entertainment center, EnterTRAINment Junction offers the largest indoor train display at 25,000 square feet with more... Read more

Billed as the the world's only railroad-themed family entertainment center, EnterTRAINment Junction offers the largest indoor train display at 25,000 square feet with more than two miles of track and 90 trains depicting every era of American railroading. Kids can bounce, climb and crawl through “Imagination Junction,” a 5,000-... Read More

Newport Aquarium

South > Riverfront

While exploring Newport Aquarium's million gallons of fun, guests have the opportunity to touch a shark, play in the interactive frog bog and even pet a penguin during the... Read more

While exploring Newport Aquarium's million gallons of fun, guests have the opportunity to touch a shark, play in the interactive frog bog and even pet a penguin during the Penguin Encounter. If you're daring, take a stroll across the Shark Bridge - the only suspension bridge in North America where guests can walk just inches... Read More

Escape The Room Challenge

North

Escape The Room Challenge is a next-generation interactive adventure based on the classic “escape the room” on-line video games in which players are trapped in a room and... Read more

Escape The Room Challenge is a next-generation interactive adventure based on the classic “escape the room” on-line video games in which players are trapped in a room and must find clues and solve puzzles in order to escape…all the while the clock is ticking! Escape room adventures are the latest entertainment attraction... Read More

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

Queen City Underground & Ultimate Underground Tours

Downtown

Learn about Cincinnati’s hidden history on one of the Top Five Underground Tours in the U.S. (National Geographic, 2012). Enjoy a stroll through Over-the-Rhine, home to... Read more

Learn about Cincinnati’s hidden history on one of the Top Five Underground Tours in the U.S. (National Geographic, 2012). Enjoy a stroll through Over-the-Rhine, home to America’s largest set of historical landmarks. Visit buildings in the Gateway District that were home to over 130 saloons, bars and beer gardens, and theaters... Read More

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

Dart Rush

South > Riverfront

Dart Rush is an indoor arena for play with NERF® blasters located at Newport on the Levee. It is designed for families, friends, and coworkers to play and make memories... Read more

Dart Rush is an indoor arena for play with NERF® blasters located at Newport on the Levee. It is designed for families, friends, and coworkers to play and make memories together. Play can be booked for one or two hour sessions; each session consists of various quick games like capture the flag, king of the hill, and last person... Read More

Creation Museum

South > Southwest

Bible history comes to life at the family-friendly Creation Museum! Journey through biblical history in this state-of-the-art, 75,000-square-foot museum designed by a... Read more

Bible history comes to life at the family-friendly Creation Museum! Journey through biblical history in this state-of-the-art, 75,000-square-foot museum designed by a former Universal Studios exhibit director. Your admission includes the main walk-through, the Dinosaur Den, Dr. Crawley’s Insectorium, a special effects theater,... Read More

Cincinnati Cyclones Hockey

Downtown

The Cincinnati Cyclones are Cincinnati's Kelly Cup Championship winning hockey team and ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Buffalo Sabres. Cincinnati Cyclones hockey games are... Read more

The Cincinnati Cyclones are Cincinnati's Kelly Cup Championship winning hockey team and ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Buffalo Sabres. Cincinnati Cyclones hockey games are more than just a game! Non-stop action, affordable family entertainment, and intermission activities provide unmatched entertainment value on the banks of the... Read More

Cincy Brew Bus

Downtown

Experience Cincinnati’s original and premier craft brewery, winery (Cincy Wine Wagon) and bourbon distilling tasting tours (Cincy Bourbon Bus). Greater Cincinnati has a... Read more

Experience Cincinnati’s original and premier craft brewery, winery (Cincy Wine Wagon) and bourbon distilling tasting tours (Cincy Bourbon Bus). Greater Cincinnati has a long and rich tradition of beer brewing, wine making and distilling and there is a renaissance they want you to be part of. Tours include a ride to four... Read More

Great Miami Riverway

North

The Great Miami Riverway is 99 miles of river, paved trails, and connected communities. Find your way to Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park or try an art class at the Fitton... Read more

The Great Miami Riverway is 99 miles of river, paved trails, and connected communities. Find your way to Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park or try an art class at the Fitton Center in Hamilton. Whether you stay in the “City of Sculpture” or drive to Franklin to take the Great Miami River Recreation Trail all the way up to Sidney, you’... Read More

New Riff Distilling

South > Riverfront

New Riff crafts a range of whiskeys—Bourbon, Rye, and eventually Malted Rye and a host of specialty recipes—as well as Kentucky Wild Gin. New Riff Distilling’s core... Read more

New Riff crafts a range of whiskeys—Bourbon, Rye, and eventually Malted Rye and a host of specialty recipes—as well as Kentucky Wild Gin. New Riff Distilling’s core Bourbon is a genuinely high-rye, full bodied whiskey offering savory, spicy character. Schedule a guided tour of the distillery for an up-close immersion in the... Read More

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show

South > Riverfront

America’s largest interactive murder mystery comedy dinner show! Solve a hilarious murder case while you feast on a fantastic four-course plated dinner. Just beware! The... Read more

America’s largest interactive murder mystery comedy dinner show! Solve a hilarious murder case while you feast on a fantastic four-course plated dinner. Just beware! The killer is hiding somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a prime suspect!

Crestview Hills Town Center

South > Southwest

Crestview Hills Town Center in Northern Kentucky is anchored by a Dillard’s department store, Bed Bath & Beyond and Joseph Beth Booksellers plus dozens more shops and... Read more

Crestview Hills Town Center in Northern Kentucky is anchored by a Dillard’s department store, Bed Bath & Beyond and Joseph Beth Booksellers plus dozens more shops and restaurants.

Queen City is Haunted Tour

Downtown

Discover stories of grisly murders, ghastly deaths and other disturbing tales buried deep within Cincinnati’s storied past. Linger in the halls of an archaic building... Read more

Discover stories of grisly murders, ghastly deaths and other disturbing tales buried deep within Cincinnati’s storied past. Linger in the halls of an archaic building teeming with paranormal activity and walk around the grounds where human remains have recently been unearthed. Our guides will enthrall you with the heinous... Read More

Carew Tower Observation Deck

Downtown

Completed in 1930, Carew Tower stands 49 stories tall in the heart of downtown Cincinnati. Visitors to the 49th floor Observation Deck can enjoy one of the city'... Read more

Completed in 1930, Carew Tower stands 49 stories tall in the heart of downtown Cincinnati. Visitors to the 49th floor Observation Deck can enjoy one of the city's most spectacular views plus pick up a Cincinnati souvenier in the gift shop.  Carew Tower is also home to 25 shops, restaurants, and other amenities including the... Read More

Brewing Heritage Trail Tours

Downtown

Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine neighborhood is home to one of the largest collections of pre-Prohibition brewery architecture, in the middle of one of the largest historic... Read more

Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine neighborhood is home to one of the largest collections of pre-Prohibition brewery architecture, in the middle of one of the largest historic districts in the country. Once completed, the Brewing Heritage Trail will invite the world to explore Cincinnati's brewing heritage through an unrivaled urban... Read More

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

Downtown

The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center stands as a monument to freedom bringing to life the importance - and relevance - of struggles for freedom around the... Read more

The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center stands as a monument to freedom bringing to life the importance - and relevance - of struggles for freedom around the world, throughout history and today. The structure, specificially situated for the location's historical significance, is made up of three buildings that... Read More

Tanger Outlets-Jeffersonville

North

Tanger Outlets – Jeffersonville is an outlet shopping mall featuring an exciting collection of brand name retailers including Williams Sonoma, Kate Spade, Pottery Barn... Read more

Tanger Outlets – Jeffersonville is an outlet shopping mall featuring an exciting collection of brand name retailers including Williams Sonoma, Kate Spade, Pottery Barn Outlet and more. Located just off I-71 near Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton, the outlet mall is within a short drive of can’t-miss tourist attractions including... Read More

Coney Island

East

Featuring Sunlite Water Adventure, classic rides, live shows, mini golf and more, Coney Island has all the makings of a full day of fun for the whole family. Sunlite... Read more

Featuring Sunlite Water Adventure, classic rides, live shows, mini golf and more, Coney Island has all the makings of a full day of fun for the whole family. Sunlite Water Adventure includes Sunlite Pool, the world's largest recirculating swimming pool with three million gallons of water fun; Typhoon Tower, the world's largest... Read More

Jungle Jim's International Market Fairfield

North

Jungle Jim’s International Market is a place where the first rule is to treat customers like gold. The second is to have fun doing it. People come from several states away... Read more

Jungle Jim’s International Market is a place where the first rule is to treat customers like gold. The second is to have fun doing it. People come from several states away for the unique shopping experience Jungle Jim’s International Market offers. A wide selection of food from all over the world, red hot deals and, of course,... Read More

Bonnybrook Farms

North

A beautiful 370 acre historic working farm with fresh air, room to roam and run, fishing ponds, woodlands & so much more. It’s all here at Bonnybrook Farms, located... Read more

A beautiful 370 acre historic working farm with fresh air, room to roam and run, fishing ponds, woodlands & so much more. It’s all here at Bonnybrook Farms, located just 20 minutes east of Kings Island in southeastern Warren County.     At the Chuck Wagon Dinner Ride work up an appetite with some ‘Fun on the Farm’... Read More

Jungle Jim's International Market Eastgate

East

Jungle Jim’s International Market is a place where the first rule is to treat customers like gold. The second is to have fun doing it. People come from several states away... Read more

Jungle Jim’s International Market is a place where the first rule is to treat customers like gold. The second is to have fun doing it. People come from several states away for the unique shopping experience Jungle Jim’s International Market offers. A wide selection of food from all over the world, red hot deals and, of course,... Read More

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

Bourbon and Spirits Distillery Tour

South > Riverfront

From grain to glass the world of craft distilling is taking off at lightning speed.  Join us as we will tour 3 unique distilleries and meet the incredible craftsmen... Read more

From grain to glass the world of craft distilling is taking off at lightning speed.  Join us as we will tour 3 unique distilleries and meet the incredible craftsmen bringing the spirit of distilling back to our area. You will learn the distilling process by experts and enjoy tastings at each location.  Presented by American... Read More

Full Throttle Indoor Karting

North

Full Throttle Indoor Karting is Cincinnati’s premier high-speed indoor go-kart track. Everyone from the novice to the professional racer will enjoy their state-of-the-art... Read more

Full Throttle Indoor Karting is Cincinnati’s premier high-speed indoor go-kart track. Everyone from the novice to the professional racer will enjoy their state-of-the-art karts and racing at speeds up to 40mph. Featuring 2 High Speed tracks, racers can choose which track to tackle – or better yet, why choose? Drive them both!... Read More

Loveland Canoe and Kayak

East

Enjoy the Little Miami River as you paddle through some of the most beautiful, natural surroundings in the region. With it's designation as a State and National Scenic... Read more

Enjoy the Little Miami River as you paddle through some of the most beautiful, natural surroundings in the region. With it's designation as a State and National Scenic River this section of the Little Miami looks much the way it did 200 years ago with rolling, majestic banks, pristine waters and natural vegetation. Paddle Happy...

Sugar Ridge Golf Club

West

The Shoe Haus

Downtown

Upscale European shoe store.

Upscale European shoe store.

Liberty Center

North

Located on I-75 in the northern part of the region, Liberty Center is a premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination whose anchor tenants include Dillards, DICK'... Read more

Located on I-75 in the northern part of the region, Liberty Center is a premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination whose anchor tenants include Dillards, DICK's Sporting Goods and Cobb Luxury 15 & CineBistro.  Restaurants at Liberty Center include: Flip Side, Rusty Bucket, Brio Tuscan Grill, Cheesecake Factory,... Read More

Kent's Harbor Marina

West

Located on Brookville Lake, features a full service 380-slip deep water marina with seasonal and transient slips, daily boat rentals, waterfront restaurant and bar,... Read more

Located on Brookville Lake, features a full service 380-slip deep water marina with seasonal and transient slips, daily boat rentals, waterfront restaurant and bar, overnight condo lodging, boat sales and service, and 18 hole golf course.

Logan's Gap

East

Located in the Ohio Valley along Eagle Creek in Ripley, Ohio. Logan's Gap is a family-friendly camping destination.

Located in the Ohio Valley along Eagle Creek in Ripley, Ohio. Logan's Gap is a family-friendly camping destination.

Dandy Haberdashery

North

Local made artisan wares, vintage objects, custom made jewelry, and interior design services

Local made artisan wares, vintage objects, custom made jewelry, and interior design services

Saltin's Orchard

West

Donna and Richard Salatin started their orchard in 1984 as a hobby. It has since grown into a full-time business. Located on Chesterville Road in Moores Hill, Salatin's... Read more

Donna and Richard Salatin started their orchard in 1984 as a hobby. It has since grown into a full-time business. Located on Chesterville Road in Moores Hill, Salatin's Orchard grows and sells 24 varieties of apples. The Salatins also make their own cider. Apples that have fallen on the ground, however, are never used for cider... Read More

Clifton Cultural Arts Center

Uptown

A multi-venue, truly regional Cultural Arts Center encompassing and preserving over 57,000 square feet of historically significant space in an urban campus. Housed in... Read more

A multi-venue, truly regional Cultural Arts Center encompassing and preserving over 57,000 square feet of historically significant space in an urban campus. Housed in former Clifton School building and adjacent carriage house. The guiding vision of CCAC is one of a dynamic and collaborative civic hub – a bustling hive of... Read More

East Fork Stables

East

East Fork Stables has an indoor arena and miles of trail riding. Enhance your knowledge of defensive riding. Lessons cover everything from grooming and tacking to advanced... Read more

East Fork Stables has an indoor arena and miles of trail riding. Enhance your knowledge of defensive riding. Lessons cover everything from grooming and tacking to advanced horsemanship skills. Western, endurance, and English riding lessons are available. Lessons are offered year round.

21c Museum Hotel

Downtown

Located in the center of the action in downtown Cincinnati - adjacent to the Contemporary Arts Center and across the street from the Aronoff Center for the Arts – 21c... Read more

Located in the center of the action in downtown Cincinnati - adjacent to the Contemporary Arts Center and across the street from the Aronoff Center for the Arts – 21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati is a 156-room boutique hotel, contemporary art museum and cultural civic center. The museum and hotel is located in the 100-year-old... Read More

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

Sherlock's Escape Rooms

South > Southeast

Work together to find clues, solve puzzles, and escape the room in 60 minutes! Additional location in Florence

Work together to find clues, solve puzzles, and escape the room in 60 minutes! Additional location in Florence

Contemporary Arts Center

Downtown

Founded in Cincinnati in 1939 as the Modern Art Society by three visionary local women, the Contemporary Arts Center was one of the first institutions in the United States... Read more

Founded in Cincinnati in 1939 as the Modern Art Society by three visionary local women, the Contemporary Arts Center was one of the first institutions in the United States dedicated to exhibiting contemporary art. The CAC provides the opportunity for all people to discover the dynamic relationship between art and life by... Read More

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

A Game Knight

North

Everynight is game night at A Game Knight! Visit this game parlor and tavern in Hamilton for a fun night of Candy Land, Uno, Dungeons and Dragons or any of the hundreds of... Read more

Everynight is game night at A Game Knight! Visit this game parlor and tavern in Hamilton for a fun night of Candy Land, Uno, Dungeons and Dragons or any of the hundreds of games to choose from!  Minors must be accompanied by an adult. 8pm-1am, 18 and up only. 

Yours Truly, Kelly

North

"Off the rack" bridal boutique with most dresses marked down to 50-75% off.

"Off the rack" bridal boutique with most dresses marked down to 50-75% off.

See the Sights

Downtown

See the Sights offers experienced step-on guides of the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region. The most popular tour covers the highlights of downtown... Read more

See the Sights offers experienced step-on guides of the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region. The most popular tour covers the highlights of downtown Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky in a 2 hour tour. Your group begins their tour with quaint MainStrasse Village where you will learn about the German heritage and hear some... Read More

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.

Middletown Symphony Orchestra

North

Founded in 1941, the Middletown Symphony Orchestra holds three classical concerts a year and an annual spring pops concert.

Founded in 1941, the Middletown Symphony Orchestra holds three classical concerts a year and an annual spring pops concert.

HighStreet

Downtown

HighStreet is an award winning design studio and lifestyle store. They offer a large selection of furniture, fabrics, fragrance, fashion, antiques, gifts, and accessories...

HighStreet is an award winning design studio and lifestyle store. They offer a large selection of furniture, fabrics, fragrance, fashion, antiques, gifts, and accessories.

Busy Bee Boutique

East

In 2007, two sister-in-laws decided to open Busy Bee Boutique offering unique gifts for infants, kids, teens, and adults.

In 2007, two sister-in-laws decided to open Busy Bee Boutique offering unique gifts for infants, kids, teens, and adults.