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Find Things To Do in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky
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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Broadway in Cincinnati
Downtown
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
Dart Rush
South > Riverfront
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
American Legacy Tours
Downtown
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
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
The Escape Game
Downtown
The Escape Game
Downtown
Located in The Banks, The Escape Game is Cincinnati’s #1 escape room and immersive adventure. As a premier provider of escape rooms, The Escape Game’s adventures play like... Read more
Located in The Banks, The Escape Game is Cincinnati’s #1 escape room and immersive adventure. As a premier provider of escape rooms, The Escape Game’s adventures play like Hollywood blockbusters with twists, turns, and jaw-dropping surprises around every corner. Their 60-minute adventures bring epic stories to life in a one-... Read More
Cincinnati Cyclones Hockey
Downtown
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
Topgolf West Chester
North
Topgolf West Chester
North
Topgolf is the premier golf entertainment complex where the competition of sport meets your favorite local hangout. Players hit golf balls containing computer microchips... Read more
Topgolf is the premier golf entertainment complex where the competition of sport meets your favorite local hangout. Players hit golf balls containing computer microchips that track each shot’s accuracy and distance while also awarding points for hitting targets on the outfield. The upscale, laid-back experience features more... 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
EnterTRAINment Junction
North
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
Queen City Underground & Ultimate Underground Tours
Downtown
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
Peddlers Mall
North
Peddlers Mall
North
The Lebanon Peddlers Mall is part of the well known "flea-tique" chain of vendor malls within the antique & collectible's community. With hundreds of vendors at every... Read more
The Lebanon Peddlers Mall is part of the well known "flea-tique" chain of vendor malls within the antique & collectible's community. With hundreds of vendors at every Peddlers Mall location throughout KY, IN, and OH, and new merchandise being added daily, you never know what kind of treasures you'll find! Our unique... Read More
New Riff Distilling
South > Riverfront
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
BB Riverboats
South > Riverfront
BB Riverboats
South > Riverfront
Take a cruise with BB Riverboats, a staple of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky riverfront for more than 30 years, and learn about the history of the river, take in a... Read more
Take a cruise with BB Riverboats, a staple of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky riverfront for more than 30 years, and learn about the history of the river, take in a magnificent meal, or dance under the stars on an unbelievable journey you will never forget. BB Riverboats offers lunch, dinner and sightseeing cruises plus themed... Read More
Coney Island
East
Coney Island
East
Coney Island has been Cincinnati’s favorite place to play with something for everyone since 1886. Sunlite Water Adventure is your tropical oasis for water fun. It features... Read more
Coney Island has been Cincinnati’s favorite place to play with something for everyone since 1886. Sunlite Water Adventure is your tropical oasis for water fun. It features the largest recirculating pool in North America that is larger than a football field. Play at Typhon Tower, the world’s largest erupting hydro storm tower... Read More
Kings Island
North
Kings Island
North
With more than 100 rides, shows and attractions plus Soak City Waterpark, Kings Island offers the perfect combination of world-class thrills and family attractions.... Read more
With more than 100 rides, shows and attractions plus Soak City Waterpark, Kings Island offers the perfect combination of world-class thrills and family attractions. Guests can experience the park’s 16 thrill-inducing roller coasters, like Diamondback, the tallest and fastest roller coaster at Kings Island, and the world’s... Read More
Nancy and David Wolf Holocaust and Humanity Center
Downtown
Nancy and David Wolf Holocaust and Humanity Center
Downtown
Located at historic Union Terminal, the very site where many Holocaust survivors arrived in Cincinnati to rebuild their lives, The Holocaust and Humanity Center aims to... Read more
Located at historic Union Terminal, the very site where many Holocaust survivors arrived in Cincinnati to rebuild their lives, The Holocaust and Humanity Center aims to ensure the lessons of the past inspire action today. Through innovative storytelling, interactive experiences, and genuine artifacts, visitors witness the... Read More
Ark Encounter
South > Southeast
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
Cincy Brew Bus
Downtown
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
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
Full Throttle Indoor Karting
North
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
Creation Museum
South > Southwest
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
Queen City is Haunted Tour
Downtown
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
Crestview Hills Town Center
South > Southwest
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.
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
Newport Aquarium
South > Riverfront
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
Carew Tower Observation Deck
Downtown
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
Great Miami Riverway
North
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
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum
North
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum
North
Pyramid Hill is one of few sculpture parks in the United States. Upon opening in 1996, it was touted as the "most beautiful natural setting of any art park in the country... Read more
Pyramid Hill is one of few sculpture parks in the United States. Upon opening in 1996, it was touted as the "most beautiful natural setting of any art park in the country" by Atlantic Monthly. This 335-acre park features more than 60 monumental contemporary sculptures. The park’s Ancient Sculpture Museum displays antiquities... Read More
Brewing Heritage Trail Tours
Downtown
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
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
South > Riverfront
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
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 Museum Center at Union Terminal
Downtown
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Downtown
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal is home to the Cincinnati History Museum, Duke Energy Children's Museum, Museum of Natural History & Science, and ... Read more
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal is home to the Cincinnati History Museum, Duke Energy Children's Museum, Museum of Natural History & Science, and Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX Theater. New this year as part of the Museum of Natural History & Science, is the Science Interactives Gallery. In this hands-on... Read More
Cincinnati Wine and Dessert Tour
Downtown
Cincinnati Wine and Dessert Tour
Downtown
Join American Legacy Tours for our wine and desserts walking tour as we stroll through beautiful Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine sampling sweet treats & tasting delectable... Read more
Join American Legacy Tours for our wine and desserts walking tour as we stroll through beautiful Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine sampling sweet treats & tasting delectable wines. This two hour tour will feature desserts from three amazing businesses along with 4 tastings of wine. Presented by American Legacy Tours.
Bonnybrook Farms
North
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
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
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Downtown
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
Climb Time of Blue Ash
North
Climb Time of Blue Ash
North
Climb Time of Blue Ash offers over 7,000 square feet of climbing facilities. The venue specializes in bouldering but also offers a variety of top-rope climbing. No... Read more
Climb Time of Blue Ash offers over 7,000 square feet of climbing facilities. The venue specializes in bouldering but also offers a variety of top-rope climbing. No experience is required and all skill levels are welcome.
Stand Up Paddleboarding Cincinnati
East
Stand Up Paddleboarding Cincinnati
East
Offers stand up paddleboarding lessons and rentals. Main location is East Fork Lake. Other locations include various points along the Ohio River, Sharon Lake or any... Read more
Offers stand up paddleboarding lessons and rentals. Main location is East Fork Lake. Other locations include various points along the Ohio River, Sharon Lake or any large, unobstructed body of water. Call to reserve.
Exhale Dance Tribe
Uptown
Exhale Dance Tribe
Uptown
Exhale Dance Tribe is a contemporary jazz troupe comprised of Cincinnati-based performing artists and dance educators. Founded in 2000 by Andrew Hubbard and Missy Lay... Read more
Exhale Dance Tribe is a contemporary jazz troupe comprised of Cincinnati-based performing artists and dance educators. Founded in 2000 by Andrew Hubbard and Missy Lay Zimmer, Exhale celebrates the full range of modern and rhythm-based dance and features diverse and versatile performers. Their programs, performances, and... Read More
Morgan's Canoe & Outdoor Adventures Ft. Ancient
North
Morgan's Canoe & Outdoor Adventures Ft. Ancient
North
Morgan’s Canoe Livery at Ft. Ancient was the first livery on the Little Miami River, built by Bob Morgan in 1969. It remains to this day the only Canoe, Kayak, and Rafting... Read more
Morgan’s Canoe Livery at Ft. Ancient was the first livery on the Little Miami River, built by Bob Morgan in 1969. It remains to this day the only Canoe, Kayak, and Rafting Outfitter located in the pristine Ft. Ancient Gorge of the Little Miami River. It was home to the ancient Hopewell Indian tribe also known as "The Mound... Read More
Stonelick State Park
East
Stonelick State Park
East
Tucked away in the rolling highlands of southwest Ohio, 1,058-acre Stonelick State Park offers a quiet retreat for visitors. The still waters of the lake and stately... Read more
Tucked away in the rolling highlands of southwest Ohio, 1,058-acre Stonelick State Park offers a quiet retreat for visitors. The still waters of the lake and stately woodlands provide the setting for a host of outdoor recreational pursuits including camping. Options for camping include 108 electric campsites or cabins available... Read More
Edgewood Designs
West
Edgewood Designs
West
Unique gifts, home décor, and fashion items
Unique gifts, home décor, and fashion items
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.
Plaid Room Records
East
Plaid Room Records
East
New and used LPs, CDs, and cassettes.
New and used LPs, CDs, and cassettes.
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
Hunt Club Clothiers
Downtown
Hunt Club Clothiers
Downtown
Hunt Club Clothiers is located in Carew Tower downtown, with a variety of men's business apparel and upscale sportswear
Hunt Club Clothiers is located in Carew Tower downtown, with a variety of men's business apparel and upscale sportswear
Hobby Express
East
Hobby Express
East
Remote control cars and airplanes.
Remote control cars and airplanes.
Madison LIVE
South > Riverfront
Madison LIVE
South > Riverfront
Madison Live is located adjacent to The Madison Theater in Covington, KY with a capacity of 350 plus an outdoor patio. The venue hosts smaller, more intimate shows,... Read more
Madison Live is located adjacent to The Madison Theater in Covington, KY with a capacity of 350 plus an outdoor patio. The venue hosts smaller, more intimate shows, headlined by singer-songwriters and up-and-coming artists.
