Find Things To Do in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

Ozone Zipline Adventures

North

Suit up and fly on zip lines breezing through and above the canopy of the Little Miami River valley. Two tour guides escort each group of up to eight participants from... Read more

Suit up and fly on zip lines breezing through and above the canopy of the Little Miami River valley. Two tour guides escort each group of up to eight participants from platform to platform. Ozone offers three different tour options (plus night zipping!) that will have you traversing sky bridges and zipping to and from a 45-foot... Read More

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

YMCA Camp Kern

North

Camp Kern is a community-focused nonprofit established in 1844 with recreational programs and services for all ages. Activities include summer camps, outdoor education,... Read more

Camp Kern is a community-focused nonprofit established in 1844 with recreational programs and services for all ages. Activities include summer camps, outdoor education, leadership & conferencing, family programs, ranch camp, and Ozone Zipline Adventures.

New Riff Distilling

South > Riverfront

Kentucky Bourbon and whiskey drinkers - rejoice! The northernmost stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail is now located in Newport, Kentucky! Free tours offer a firsthand look... Read more

Kentucky Bourbon and whiskey drinkers - rejoice! The northernmost stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail is now located in Newport, Kentucky! Free tours offer a firsthand look at the distillery as a guide leads you on an in-depth journey through the nooks and crannies of the distilling process, from grain to barrel. After each tour... 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

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

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

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

Campbell County Log Cabin Museum

South > Southeast

This museum is a privately built and owned non-profit museum. The mission of this museum is "to educate today's generation about yesterday's rural Campbell County; 1845... Read more

This museum is a privately built and owned non-profit museum. The mission of this museum is "to educate today's generation about yesterday's rural Campbell County; 1845 through about 1965." The museum consists of two re-constructed log cabins, which were built before the Civil War. From 1982 to 1996, both cabins were rebuilt by... Read More

The Fig Leaf

Uptown

Hancrafted jewelry, accessories, and gifts for you or someone special.

Hancrafted jewelry, accessories, and gifts for you or someone special.

Kirk & Company Jewelers

East

Find jewelry and jewelry repairs.

Find jewelry and jewelry repairs.

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.

Mt. Echo Park

West

This park's 84 acres include steep wooded hillsides, hiking trails, playgrounds, picnic areas, a unique historic reservable picnic shelter and the 1928 Mt. Echo pavilion,... Read more

This park's 84 acres include steep wooded hillsides, hiking trails, playgrounds, picnic areas, a unique historic reservable picnic shelter and the 1928 Mt. Echo pavilion, a popular spot for dances, community events and private functions. The park's overlook features one of the most dramatic views of any Cincinnati Park. Part... Read More

Fifty West Canoe & Kayak

East

Enjoy the Little Miami Scenic River with tubing, canoes and kayaks, or shuttle options for fellow river lovers.

Enjoy the Little Miami Scenic River with tubing, canoes and kayaks, or shuttle options for fellow river lovers.

Embshoff Woods

West

This 333 acre park features a 1.0-mile Parcours fitness trail, 9-hole disc golf course, playground and reservable picnic shelters. Part of Great Parks of Hamilton County

This 333 acre park features a 1.0-mile Parcours fitness trail, 9-hole disc golf course, playground and reservable picnic shelters. Part of Great Parks of Hamilton County

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

City Gear

Uptown

City Gear is an American apparel company which features urban style clothing and footwear.

City Gear is an American apparel company which features urban style clothing and footwear.

Hartwell Recreation Golf Course

North

Black Owned

Downtown

Black Owned Outerwear is a fashion line created to promote excellence, with every garment designed to inspire. Products include crew neck sweatshirts, pullover & zip... Read more

Black Owned Outerwear is a fashion line created to promote excellence, with every garment designed to inspire. Products include crew neck sweatshirts, pullover & zip up hoodies, t-shirts, and hats for men and women. Since black is the color of success and sophistication, that's what being Black Owned represents.

Poeme

Uptown

Stationary boutique offering greeting cards, fine stationary & writing utensils, and unique gifts & gift wrap.

Stationary boutique offering greeting cards, fine stationary & writing utensils, and unique gifts & gift wrap.

Xavier University

Uptown

Founded in 1831, Xavier University is a private coeducational university located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati is home to six Fortune 500 companies and two professional... Read more

Founded in 1831, Xavier University is a private coeducational university located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati is home to six Fortune 500 companies and two professional sports teams. Xavier provides a liberal arts education in the Catholic, Jesuit tradition. The university is the third-largest independent institution in Ohio... Read More

Boone County Distilling Company

Southwest

Making authentic bourbon whiskey in the northern hills of Kentucky. Visit the tasting room and the gift shop.

Making authentic bourbon whiskey in the northern hills of Kentucky. Visit the tasting room and the gift shop.

Victor Athletics

Downtown

A clothing store with organically made clothing and quality denim.

A clothing store with organically made clothing and quality denim.

Mullins Log Cabin Country Getaway

South > Southwest

Getaway to the country at this original 1850s rustic log cabin, located on private farm in the southeastern portion of Grant County. Experience life as it might have been... Read more

Getaway to the country at this original 1850s rustic log cabin, located on private farm in the southeastern portion of Grant County. Experience life as it might have been in that era. Group tours, heritage and herbal workshops available. Only 50 miles south of Cincinnati.

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

Frontgate Outlet Center

North

Here you'll find a mix of current catalog items as well as overstocks, out-of season and scratch-and-dent merchandise — some at incredible discounts. The Frontgate Outlet... Read more

Here you'll find a mix of current catalog items as well as overstocks, out-of season and scratch-and-dent merchandise — some at incredible discounts. The Frontgate Outlet Center offers the most comprehensive collection anywhere of functional items for the home: from brass soap dispensers and bath fixtures to clever storage... Read More

Railway Museum of Greater Cincinnati

South

Volunteer-run and aimed at preserving the railway artifacts of the region, the  Railway Museum of Greater Cincinnati maintains over 80 units of railroad equipment and... Read more

Volunteer-run and aimed at preserving the railway artifacts of the region, the  Railway Museum of Greater Cincinnati maintains over 80 units of railroad equipment and acquires several new pieces each year to their home in the Latonia Rail Yard. Visitors are welcome to explore the museum on a self-guided tour every Saturday.... Read More

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.

Riverbend Music Center

East

One of Cincinnati's premiere outdoor music venues has now added the 4,100-seat PNC Pavilion providing a mid-sized theater-amphitheater hybrid which offers an intimate... Read more

One of Cincinnati's premiere outdoor music venues has now added the 4,100-seat PNC Pavilion providing a mid-sized theater-amphitheater hybrid which offers an intimate concert experience. Riverbend Music Center also features the Hulbert Taft Jr. Center for the Performing Arts and J. Ralph Corbett Pavilion offering both indoor... Read More

Christ Church Cathedral

Downtown

While the parish was founded in 1817, the current cathedral is post-modern in design and was consecrated in 1957.

While the parish was founded in 1817, the current cathedral is post-modern in design and was consecrated in 1957.