Find Things To Do in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

Archery Arena

North

The first and only dedicated archery dodgeball facility in the midwest. Battle your friends and family with bows and specially engineered foam-tipped arrows.

The first and only dedicated archery dodgeball facility in the midwest. Battle your friends and family with bows and specially engineered foam-tipped arrows.

The Escape Game

Downtown

[Located downtown in The Banks] From uncovering lost treasure to breaking out of prison – The Escape Game offers a uniquely premium experience. Team up, follow clues, and... Read more

[Located downtown in The Banks] From uncovering lost treasure to breaking out of prison – The Escape Game offers a uniquely premium experience. Team up, follow clues, and solve puzzles to complete your mission and become the hero of these immersive 60-minute adventures. You might escape…you WILL have fun! Book your experience... Read More

Perfect North Slopes

West

Perfect North Slopes in Lawrenceburg, Ind., offers skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing. Lessons, equipment rental, delicious food options and a ski lodge are also... Read more

Perfect North Slopes in Lawrenceburg, Ind., offers skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing. Lessons, equipment rental, delicious food options and a ski lodge are also available. Check the daily snow report online and choose from multiple trails of varying degrees of difficulty.

Zuri Handmade

Downtown

Natural organic skin, hair, and home products for men, women, and children.

Natural organic skin, hair, and home products for men, women, and children.

Hemptations

Uptown

A large selection of hemp goods including clothing.

A large selection of hemp goods including clothing.

The 1811 Augusta Jail

South > Southeast

The 1811 Augusta Jail is the oldest jail in the state of Kentucky on its original foundation. The 1st floor, the prisoner's quarters, have been restored and is open to the... Read more

The 1811 Augusta Jail is the oldest jail in the state of Kentucky on its original foundation. The 1st floor, the prisoner's quarters, have been restored and is open to the public. The second story, the jailer's living quarters, is currently being renovated and will be open soon. One may take a self-guided tour of the dungeon... Read More

Turfway Park

South > Southwest

Catch the fun and excitement of Thoroughbred racing all year long at Turfway Park. Live racing held each winter. You can experience simulcast action the rest of the year... Read more

Catch the fun and excitement of Thoroughbred racing all year long at Turfway Park. Live racing held each winter. You can experience simulcast action the rest of the year Wednesday thru Sunday. The vintage charm of historical Turfway Park will be sure to create a memorable experience for the young and old alike. Check out the... Read More

Twice As Nice Antiques & More

South > Riverfront

Antiques, primitives, and art deco.

Antiques, primitives, and art deco.

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.

Piston Society

Downtown

Urban motorcycle parts shop with unique additions and blog. Located across from Taft's Ale House in OTR. Motorcycle rental is available.

Urban motorcycle parts shop with unique additions and blog. Located across from Taft's Ale House in OTR. Motorcycle rental is available.

U.S. Grant Boyhood Home

East

Built in 1823 by Jesse and Hannah Grant, additions to the home were made in 1825 and 1828, and many more times after it was sold in 1840's. Slated for demolition in the... Read more

Built in 1823 by Jesse and Hannah Grant, additions to the home were made in 1825 and 1828, and many more times after it was sold in 1840's. Slated for demolition in the early 1980's, the property was saved by John and Judy Ruthven. Designated a National Historic Landmark, it was opened for visitors in 1982. Today, after... Read More

Twin Run Golf Course

North

Carrie Karibo Bridal

North

Find your fun, stylish, and unqiue wedding attire

Find your fun, stylish, and unqiue wedding attire

Shelter Cove Marina

East

Located on the Little Miami River with valet launch services and less than a mile trip to the Ohio River.

Located on the Little Miami River with valet launch services and less than a mile trip to the Ohio River.

Sparta Campground

South

Located 3.5 miles from the Kentucky Speedway, Sparta Campground has flat level shady sites, a bath house with hot showers, and horseshoes. Drinking water and firewood... Read more

Located 3.5 miles from the Kentucky Speedway, Sparta Campground has flat level shady sites, a bath house with hot showers, and horseshoes. Drinking water and firewood delivery are available. 

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.

Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra

Uptown

The Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra is an independent ensemble of 32 professional musicians that celebrated its 40th anniversary season in 2014 and launched the critically... Read more

The Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra is an independent ensemble of 32 professional musicians that celebrated its 40th anniversary season in 2014 and launched the critically acclaimed summer music festival Summermusik in August, 2015. Maestro Eckart Preu was named as new music director in October, 2016. The CCO offers a vibrant and... Read More

Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption

South > Riverfront

Originally opened as St. Mary's Church in 1837, the first Roman Catholic Church in Covington, by 1895 the St. Mary's Cathedral was nearly complete: the interior being... Read more

Originally opened as St. Mary's Church in 1837, the first Roman Catholic Church in Covington, by 1895 the St. Mary's Cathedral was nearly complete: the interior being modeled after the Abbey Church of St. Denis in Paris while the facade would mirror Notre Dame de Paris. Built in the 13th Century French-Gothic style, and... Read More

Buttercup Valley

Uptown

Located in Northside, this park is a favorite of locals due to its many hiking trails and beautiful scenery.  Part of Cincinnati Parks

Located in Northside, this park is a favorite of locals due to its many hiking trails and beautiful scenery. Part of Cincinnati Parks

Blaine's Fine Men's Apparel

North

The best European and American branded men's apparel

The best European and American branded men's apparel

Collegium Cincinnati

Downtown

Founded in 2011 as the pet project of two local musicians Christopher Eanes and Manami White, Collegium Cincinnati has quickly garnered a reputation for the highest level... Read more

Founded in 2011 as the pet project of two local musicians Christopher Eanes and Manami White, Collegium Cincinnati has quickly garnered a reputation for the highest level of artistry. Beginning in 2014, the Collegium began presenting an annual Bach Festival, with city-wide performances involving numerous groups and performers.... Read More

City Mouse Country Mouse Antiques

Uptown

We specialize in 18th and 19th Century American and English furniture and decorative objects. Our 2,000 square foot showroom is filled with antiques including Paintings,... Read more

We specialize in 18th and 19th Century American and English furniture and decorative objects. Our 2,000 square foot showroom is filled with antiques including Paintings, Rugs, China, Furniture, Brass, Copper, Silver, Crystal and Wooden pieces.

Cincinnati Skirball Museum

Uptown

The Skirball Museum in Cincinnati has a long history as one of the oldest repositories of Jewish cultural artifacts in America. The first stage in the museum's development... Read more

The Skirball Museum in Cincinnati has a long history as one of the oldest repositories of Jewish cultural artifacts in America. The first stage in the museum's development lasted for nearly a century, beginning when Hebrew Union College (HUC) opened in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1875 and over time began accepting donations of Judaic... Read More

BrickOTR

Downtown

BrickOTR allows brands to create temporary shops to get their names out there and pitch new products in a pop-up shop atmosphere. Stop in and find a new business, and keep... Read more

BrickOTR allows brands to create temporary shops to get their names out there and pitch new products in a pop-up shop atmosphere. Stop in and find a new business, and keep up with who will be selling via their Facebook site. 

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

Lou Lou's

West

Stylish clothing and accessories for women.

Stylish clothing and accessories for women.

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.

JackRabbit O'bryonville

Uptown

Bob Roncker's Running Spot offers the largest and widest selection of running shoes in the tri-state area. Consisting of brands like Adidas, Asics, Brooks, Mizuno, New... Read more

Bob Roncker's Running Spot offers the largest and widest selection of running shoes in the tri-state area. Consisting of brands like Adidas, Asics, Brooks, Mizuno, New Balance, Nike, Vibram, and Saucony. Bob Roncker's Running Spot also offers a variety of apparel, accessories, and socks complements the shoes.

Curtis Gates Lloyd Wildlife Management Area

South > Southwest

1,179 acres of virgin forest, nature trails, archery, trap and skeet ranges and fishing.

1,179 acres of virgin forest, nature trails, archery, trap and skeet ranges and fishing.

Paint By The Glass

North

Bottoms up and brushes up! At Paint By The Glass, a local professional artists will teach you how to paint your own work of art in less than three hours, while you enjoy... Read more

Bottoms up and brushes up! At Paint By The Glass, a local professional artists will teach you how to paint your own work of art in less than three hours, while you enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres. Classes are fun and easy and great for both kids and adults.

Memorial Hall

Downtown

The Hamilton County Memorial Hall was erected in 1908 to honor the Grand Army of the Republic and Spanish-American War veterans. The building was designed by Samuel... Read more

The Hamilton County Memorial Hall was erected in 1908 to honor the Grand Army of the Republic and Spanish-American War veterans. The building was designed by Samuel Hannaford and Sons, the same architect who designed Cincinnati’s Music Hall. Memorial Hall is the finest of Cincinnati’s Beaux Arts buildings. Listed on the... Read More

Riverside Centre Antique Mall

East

Over 30,000 square feet of antiques and collectibles. Shop anything from antique and re-purposed furniture to fine art and oil paintings.

Over 30,000 square feet of antiques and collectibles. Shop anything from antique and re-purposed furniture to fine art and oil paintings.

FC Cincinnati Shop

Purchase official FC Cincinnati merchandise.

Purchase official FC Cincinnati merchandise.

Greater Cincinnati Police Museum

Downtown

Artifacts and records from two centuries of law enforcement in 600 communities of eight contiguous counties in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.

Artifacts and records from two centuries of law enforcement in 600 communities of eight contiguous counties in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.

Know Theatre of Cincinnati

Downtown

Know Theatre of Cincinnati creates alternative theatre that is uniquely relevant. Our Mission is to engage a diverse audience making theatre more accessible for all. The... Read more

Know Theatre of Cincinnati creates alternative theatre that is uniquely relevant. Our Mission is to engage a diverse audience making theatre more accessible for all. The purpose of Know Theatre of Cincinnati is to make the arts more accessible to the public by providing provocative artistic opportunities for multicultural and... 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

Garver Family Farm Market

North

From the beginning four generations have proudly cared for the Garver Family Farm. The Garver Family Farm Market takes pride in serving customers with fresh quality... Read more

From the beginning four generations have proudly cared for the Garver Family Farm. The Garver Family Farm Market takes pride in serving customers with fresh quality products, at an affordable price. The Garver Family philosophy is, "Take care of the land and the land will take care of you." May through mid June you can also... Read More

Jos. A Bank Clothiers

Uptown

Full selection of of men's tailored and casual clothing, footwear, and accessories.

Full selection of of men's tailored and casual clothing, footwear, and accessories.

Main Auction Galleries

Downtown

Auction house featuring a wide and vast selection of tools and fine furniture.

Auction house featuring a wide and vast selection of tools and fine furniture.

St. Francis Seraph Parish

Downtown

Built on the former site of Christ Church and it’s adjacent cemetery, all of the remaining bodies were entombed in a crypt below the altar of St. Francis Seraph which was... Read more

Built on the former site of Christ Church and it’s adjacent cemetery, all of the remaining bodies were entombed in a crypt below the altar of St. Francis Seraph which was consecrated in 1859.

Reeves Golf Course

East

Wide, friendly fairways greet players at Reeves, whose traditional layout and small, elevated greens add some challenge to eth game. Reeves’ nine hole , par 3 course and... Read more

Wide, friendly fairways greet players at Reeves, whose traditional layout and small, elevated greens add some challenge to eth game. Reeves’ nine hole , par 3 course and expansive driving range are great for a quick warm up or to learn the game. 18 Holes, Par 70 – 6,371 yards Course Rating: 69.4 Slope: 110 9 Hole, Par 3... Read More

Reunion Clothiers

Downtown

A vintage clothing store offering quality denim and clothing for men and women.

A vintage clothing store offering quality denim and clothing for men and women.

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.

South Fork Park

South > Southwest

This 42 acre park located on the west side of the city was originally planned as part of Farmview Subdivision Approval (mid 1980s). The developer donated five acres to the... Read more

This 42 acre park located on the west side of the city was originally planned as part of Farmview Subdivision Approval (mid 1980s). The developer donated five acres to the City in 1997 and 37 acres in late 2000. The park has a nautical theme and is the largest city park. Current amenities include the following: Concrete masonry... Read More

The Galaxie Skateshop

South > Riverfront

Shop selling skateboards and skateboard accessories.

Shop selling skateboards and skateboard accessories.

Lincoln Woods Park

South > Southwest

The land for this park was acquired by the City in 1959 as a part of the water treatment plant land acquisition. This 15 acre park was developed in 1985 into an active... Read more

The land for this park was acquired by the City in 1959 as a part of the water treatment plant land acquisition. This 15 acre park was developed in 1985 into an active park. Amenities include the following: Two asphalt surface enclosed tennis courts. City sponsored clinics are conducted at the courts and have priority use.... Read More

OTR Escape

Downtown

Escape games are real life adventures where you and your fellow players have an hour to break out of a room by cracking codes, solving riddles, piecing together puzzles... Read more

Escape games are real life adventures where you and your fellow players have an hour to break out of a room by cracking codes, solving riddles, piecing together puzzles and finding clues.  You have 1 hour to figure out the clues, and escape the room! 

Visionaries and Voices Tri-county and Corner Gallery

North

"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

French Rendez-vous

East

French linens, pottery, soaps, and pastries.

French linens, pottery, soaps, and pastries.

Tower Park

South > Southeast

86.6 acres of hilly trails and picnic areas for families and kids to enjoy. Located close to the Ohio River and given its name from the 102 foot stone tower at the park... Read more

86.6 acres of hilly trails and picnic areas for families and kids to enjoy. Located close to the Ohio River and given its name from the 102 foot stone tower at the park entrance. The park is also home to a 4-mile mountain bike trail.