Find Things To Do in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

American Legacy Tours

Downtown

Explore the unique history and landmarks of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky with a variety of guided walking tours. Tours include: Queen City Underground &... Read more

Explore the unique history and landmarks of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky with a variety of guided walking tours. Tours include: Queen City Underground & Ultimate Underground Tours Newport Gangster Tour Bourbon and Spirits Distillery Tour Under the Market & Ultimate Under the Market Tours Barons Brew Bus 1919:... 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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX Theater

Downtown

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal's Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX Theater features a five-story, 72-foot-diameter, tilted, domed screen that surrounds... Read more

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal's Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX Theater features a five-story, 72-foot-diameter, tilted, domed screen that surrounds viewers with super-sized images and exceptional visual and audio quality. Visit website for specific showtimes and details.

5th Street Gallery

Downtown

The 5th Street Gallery is a collaborative of Cincinnati-area artists presenting fine art glass, paintings, ceramics, sculpture, photography, jewelry, floral and wearable... Read more

The 5th Street Gallery is a collaborative of Cincinnati-area artists presenting fine art glass, paintings, ceramics, sculpture, photography, jewelry, floral and wearable arts. Outstanding works of art by members and frequent shows by guest artists make this a must-visit gallery for art lovers. Gallery is located inside the... Read More

Village Gifts KY

South > Riverfront

Gift shop specializing in Kentucky-made products including food items, art, apparel, and more.

Gift shop specializing in Kentucky-made products including food items, art, apparel, and more.

East Fork State Park

East

One of Ohio's largest state parks, the 4,870-acre East Fork State Park offers a great diversity of recreational opportunities and natural history only 25 miles from... Read more

One of Ohio's largest state parks, the 4,870-acre East Fork State Park offers a great diversity of recreational opportunities and natural history only 25 miles from downtown Cincinnati. The park's terrain includes both rugged hills and open meadows, setting the stage for a wonderful getaway. The park also offers opportunities... Read More

The Native One + The Northern Market

Downtown

A one-stop-shop for all things fashion and minimal home decor.

A one-stop-shop for all things fashion and minimal home decor.

Friendly Meadows Golf Course

East

Eagles Nest Golf Course

East

Eagles Nest Golf Course is an exciting 18 hole regulation course. From the longest tees it offers 6,145 yards of golf for par of 71. The course was designed by Taylor Boyd... Read more

Eagles Nest Golf Course is an exciting 18 hole regulation course. From the longest tees it offers 6,145 yards of golf for par of 71. The course was designed by Taylor Boyd and opened in 1962. The course rating is 69.4 with a slope rating of 122. Eagles Nest is a daily fee golf course with an " Open to the Public" guest policy. 

Market Wines at Findlay Market

Downtown

Market Wines is a full-service wine shop located in Cincinnati's Historic Findlay Market. In addition to over 500 wines, the shop also stocks a wide variety of local,... Read more

Market Wines is a full-service wine shop located in Cincinnati's Historic Findlay Market. In addition to over 500 wines, the shop also stocks a wide variety of local, national and imported beers, wine glasses, and wine and beer accessories.

Streets of West Chester

North

Offers a day of shopping like no other. From unique shops and fine dining, to blockbuster favorites and a huge movie theater.

Offers a day of shopping like no other. From unique shops and fine dining, to blockbuster favorites and a huge movie theater.

Apple Store

North

Apple Retail Store which sells Macs, iPhones, iPads, iPods, and more. Plus you can sign up for free workshops or visit the Genius bar for support and answers.

Apple Retail Store which sells Macs, iPhones, iPads, iPods, and more. Plus you can sign up for free workshops or visit the Genius bar for support and answers.

Cricket Ridge Golf Course

West

Public golf course and restaurant

Public golf course and restaurant

School for Creative & Performing Arts

Downtown

Set design and mathematics, drama and science, piano practice and social studies. All the courses of arts and academics are intertwined to offer students a holistic, well-... Read more

Set design and mathematics, drama and science, piano practice and social studies. All the courses of arts and academics are intertwined to offer students a holistic, well-rounded education where they can excel in careers that range from creative performance to professional business. Here, students use math to measure and cut a... Read More

Cincinnati Boychoir

Downtown

The Cincinnati Boychoir provides exceptional concert opportunities and music education in a safe, diverse, and respectful environment. They believe in life-changing... Read more

The Cincinnati Boychoir provides exceptional concert opportunities and music education in a safe, diverse, and respectful environment. They believe in life-changing educational experiences for boys and inspirational musical moments for audiences. The Cincinnati Boychoir instills a passion for vocal arts excellence in its... Read More

Salt Creek Ranch

West

Salt Creek Ranch is located just outside of Metamora, IN on Highway 52. With over 100 horses in his stable and 600 acres of rolling hills to ride through, they offer a... Read more

Salt Creek Ranch is located just outside of Metamora, IN on Highway 52. With over 100 horses in his stable and 600 acres of rolling hills to ride through, they offer a variety of guided horseback trips ranging from one hour to overnight.

Dwellings

Uptown

Interior design shop that will help you find the perfect style for your room

Interior design shop that will help you find the perfect style for your room

Stoney’s Gift & Toy Shoppe

South > Riverfront

Top quality unique and and educational gifts for little ones

Top quality unique and and educational gifts for little ones

Sweet Sistah Splash

Downtown

Diverse products for African-American women.

Diverse products for African-American women.

Behringer-Crawford Museum

South > Riverfront

From the ridiculous (BCM’s infamous two-headed calf) to the sublime (our fascinating collections), this family-friendly museum celebrates the unique arts, heritage and... Read more

From the ridiculous (BCM’s infamous two-headed calf) to the sublime (our fascinating collections), this family-friendly museum celebrates the unique arts, heritage and culture of Northern Kentucky as part of the Ohio Valley. Examine a mammoth fossil, take a ride through time with the beautifully restored 1892 streetcar “... Read More

Everybody's Records

North

Everybody’s Records specializes in a great variety of new and used: albums, CDs, and cassettes. 

Everybody’s Records specializes in a great variety of new and used: albums, CDs, and cassettes. 

PartyTown

South > Southwest

PartyTown has everything you need for throwing a party from party decor to beer, wine, and spirits. 

PartyTown has everything you need for throwing a party from party decor to beer, wine, and spirits. 

Cedarbrook Campground

North

Camping options include both RV and tent campsites as well as cabins for rent. Amenities include a swimming pool, dog park, 24 laundry facilities, and a general store.... Read more

Camping options include both RV and tent campsites as well as cabins for rent. Amenities include a swimming pool, dog park, 24 laundry facilities, and a general store. Located just 8 miles from Kings Island.