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The Cozy Cottage

South > Riverfront

Local handcrafts and gifts. Clothes for the American Girl Doll, Candleberry Candles, great gifts for everyone on your list.

Local handcrafts and gifts. Clothes for the American Girl Doll, Candleberry Candles, great gifts for everyone on your list.

Boone Cliffs Nature Preserve

South > Southwest

Boone Cliffs contains 74 acres of old growth forest and unique cliff formations. There are 2.4 miles of unpaved trails that are rated moderate to difficult for hiking.

Boone Cliffs contains 74 acres of old growth forest and unique cliff formations. There are 2.4 miles of unpaved trails that are rated moderate to difficult for hiking.

Plum Street Temple

Downtown

Built in 1866, this temple is a part of the Isaac M. Wise congregation in Amberley Village and reflects the Byzantine-Moorish style that emerged in Germany in the... Read more

Built in 1866, this temple is a part of the Isaac M. Wise congregation in Amberley Village and reflects the Byzantine-Moorish style that emerged in Germany in the nineteenth century, and is the fountainhead of Reform Judaism in America. 

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

Pique

South > Riverfront

The space is an open ended art experiment. The common denominator is that workshops, classes, and events take place frequently in the context of 6 exhibitions that inhabit... Read more

The space is an open ended art experiment. The common denominator is that workshops, classes, and events take place frequently in the context of 6 exhibitions that inhabit the space over 12 months. Through our events we create opportunities, connections, and funding for artists and the community. We hope to blow your mind... Read More

Oxford Lanes

North

Oxford Lanes is a 12 lane bowling center located in Oxford, Ohio, located just miles away from the main campus of Miami University. The center features AMF 82-70... Read more

Oxford Lanes is a 12 lane bowling center located in Oxford, Ohio, located just miles away from the main campus of Miami University. The center features AMF 82-70 pinsetters, AMF HPL-9000 synthetic lanes and AMF XL automatic scoring.

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.

Wine and Dine in Over the Rhine Tour

Downtown

Enjoy an evening stroll through Over the Rhine, the trendiest neighborhood in Cincinnati!  Take a cellar tour at award winning Revel Urban Winery.  Enjoy fine... Read more

Enjoy an evening stroll through Over the Rhine, the trendiest neighborhood in Cincinnati!  Take a cellar tour at award winning Revel Urban Winery.  Enjoy fine dining at four unique chef inspired restaurants! On this progressive dinner tour, you'll hear about the amazing transformation of this historic German neighborhood, see... Read More

Xtreme Fashions

Downtown

Women's clothing store offering unique fashion choices for day and night.

Women's clothing store offering unique fashion choices for day and night.

Tantrum

Uptown

Giftables for all ages with a focus on ethically responsible boutique goods from Home and Body

Giftables for all ages with a focus on ethically responsible boutique goods from Home and Body

Macy's

North

The best-known name in retail offers quality, fashion and value at all five Cincinnati region locations. Locations Macy's Kenwood Towne Center 7875 Montgomery Road... Read more

The best-known name in retail offers quality, fashion and value at all five Cincinnati region locations. Locations Macy's Kenwood Towne Center 7875 Montgomery Road 513-247-6400 Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Get Directions Macy's Tri-... 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. 

Wooden Nickel Antiques

Downtown

One of the last brick and mortar antique stores in Cincinnati that has become a local icon. Selling architectural antiques, furniture and fine decorative art for over 30... Read more

One of the last brick and mortar antique stores in Cincinnati that has become a local icon. Selling architectural antiques, furniture and fine decorative art for over 30 years. In business in Cincinnati, Ohio since 1976, starting out in architectural antiques The Wooden Nickel still buys and sells antique back bars, antique... Read More

Riverbend Music Center

East

One of Cincinnati's premier 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 premier 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 and... Read More

The Southgate House Revival

South > Riverfront

The Southgate House Revival is located in The Grace Methodist Episcopal Church. The church was built in 1866 just after the Civil War. It is one of the few historic... Read more

The Southgate House Revival is located in The Grace Methodist Episcopal Church. The church was built in 1866 just after the Civil War. It is one of the few historic churches that remain in Newport, Ky. There are three rooms in the church that host live music every night: The Sanctuary, The Lounge and The Revival Room. The main... Read More

Portaluca

Downtown

New and gently used clothing for women.

New and gently used clothing for women.

The Pink Box

East

Attractive, upscale fashion at reasonable prices.

Attractive, upscale fashion at reasonable prices.

Happen’s Toy Lab

Uptown

The place where anyone can build their own toy out of recycled toy parts.

The place where anyone can build their own toy out of recycled toy parts.

Eddie Lane's Diamond Showroom

North

One-of-a-kind jewelry items

One-of-a-kind jewelry items

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

Wilder Boat Launch Ramp

South > Southeast

Located only a few miles away from downtown Cincinnati with a short trip to the Ohio River.  

Located only a few miles away from downtown Cincinnati with a short trip to the Ohio River.  

Cincinnati Streetcar Food Tour by Riverside Food Tours

Downtown

Cincinnati is rated one of the top 10 cities in the whole country to see and have we got the tour for you!  Whether you have lived here all your life or just... Read more

Cincinnati is rated one of the top 10 cities in the whole country to see and have we got the tour for you!  Whether you have lived here all your life or just visiting, the new streetcar is the way to see it all.  Receive the VIP treatment on this 3 hour tour, as we dine at 5-6 unique restaurants, sample craft beer, and... Read More

Hanamiya

North

Japanese porcelain, accessories, and traditonal crafts.

Japanese porcelain, accessories, and traditonal crafts.

JackRabbit Newport

South > Riverfront

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.

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

Miami University Art Museum & Sculpture Park

North

Located at the southern edge of Miami University, the museum features five ever-changing galleries, and more than 10,000 objects in the permanent collection. The museum,... Read more

Located at the southern edge of Miami University, the museum features five ever-changing galleries, and more than 10,000 objects in the permanent collection. The museum, designed by world-renowned architect Walter Netsch, has received national and international reviews.

Fettner-Friedman Furs

Downtown

Fur and leather service

Fur and leather service

The Shops at Harper's Point

East

Outdoor shopping mall with lifestyle centers  

Outdoor shopping mall with lifestyle centers  

Oakley Wines

Uptown

Boutique bottle shop and wine bar with curated cocktails and beer.

Boutique bottle shop and wine bar with curated cocktails and beer.

Julie's Inspiration Consignment Shoppe

South > Riverfront

Located in Mainstrasse Village, Julie’s Inspiration Consignment Shoppe is dedicated to meeting the fashion needs of the Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati area. Gifts,... Read more

Located in Mainstrasse Village, Julie’s Inspiration Consignment Shoppe is dedicated to meeting the fashion needs of the Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati area. Gifts, jewelry, art, collectibles, furniture and clothing from vintage to couture, we have everything you need. New items arrive daily and consignments are always welcome... Read More

Fitton Center for Creative Arts

North

Expect the unexpected at the Fitton Center - Experience artistic, musical, educational and social opportunities designed with the community in mind. With rotating... Read more

Expect the unexpected at the Fitton Center - Experience artistic, musical, educational and social opportunities designed with the community in mind. With rotating galleries, a variety of class offerings, performances and other special events, there truly is something for everyone at the Fitton Center.

Little Miami Canoe and Campground

North

Canoe, kayak, raft, or tube your way down the Little Miami Scenic River, exploring the vibrant wildlife, wandering trails and family-friendly campgrounds of Lebanon, Ohio... Read more

Canoe, kayak, raft, or tube your way down the Little Miami Scenic River, exploring the vibrant wildlife, wandering trails and family-friendly campgrounds of Lebanon, Ohio. 

The Carnegie

South > Riverfront

The Carnegie is Northern Kentucky’s largest multidisciplinary arts venue hosting theater and concert events, children’s arts programs and art exhibitions. With five art... Read more

The Carnegie is Northern Kentucky’s largest multidisciplinary arts venue hosting theater and concert events, children’s arts programs and art exhibitions. With five art galleries, a magnificent turn-of-the-century theater, and a brand new education center, the Carnegie is one of the most prominent arts institutions in Northern... Read More

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

Little Britain Stables

South > Southwest

Located in Burlington Ky. Little Britain Stables has been welcoming horses and riders for over 45 years. With indoor and outdoor arenas, the 90 acres of varied landscapes... Read more

Located in Burlington Ky. Little Britain Stables has been welcoming horses and riders for over 45 years. With indoor and outdoor arenas, the 90 acres of varied landscapes makes this facility an asset to many disciplines of riding and driving. There have been as many as twenty different breeds of horses and ponies stabled at the... Read More

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.

Whitewater Canoe Rental

West

Canoe, kayak, raft, tube, and camp on the scenic Whitewater River in Brookville, Indiana. Let's Go Canoeing!

Canoe, kayak, raft, tube, and camp on the scenic Whitewater River in Brookville, Indiana. Let's Go Canoeing!

Annwood Park

Uptown

A small, well kept park located in the East Walnut Hills area. It was donated to Cincinnati in 1966 and expanded in 1969. It was created as an effort to preserve greenery... Read more

A small, well kept park located in the East Walnut Hills area. It was donated to Cincinnati in 1966 and expanded in 1969. It was created as an effort to preserve greenery and wildlife in the area. Part of Cincinnati Parks

Own Lane Shoes

Downtown

Owned by Mortar grad student Chanel Scales, her love of fashion shines through in her very own boutique filled with name brand shoes, and accessories in all sizes and... Read more

Owned by Mortar grad student Chanel Scales, her love of fashion shines through in her very own boutique filled with name brand shoes, and accessories in all sizes and styles. 

Cincinnati Circus Company

North

The Cincinnati Circus Company is an entertainment and event provider that offers more than 100 different forms of entertainment; from jugglers to fire performers and... Read more

The Cincinnati Circus Company is an entertainment and event provider that offers more than 100 different forms of entertainment; from jugglers to fire performers and aerialists, to setting up large events complete with disc jockeys and green screen photographers. Did we mention that they also have the only flying trapeze rig in... Read More

Arcade Legacy

North

7,600 square feet of arcade gaming goodness! Enjoy 70+ arcade and pinball cabinets, plus a console area with 20 stations to play Atari 2600, NES, Sega Genesis, PS4, WiiU,... Read more

7,600 square feet of arcade gaming goodness! Enjoy 70+ arcade and pinball cabinets, plus a console area with 20 stations to play Atari 2600, NES, Sega Genesis, PS4, WiiU, and more!

Flagg Springs Golf Course

South > Southeast

Kismet OTR

Downtown

Cincinnati-based women's boutique offering an eclectic assortment of carefully curated clothing, shoes, jewelry, gifts and accessories. Follow us @kismet.otr & @... Read more

Cincinnati-based women's boutique offering an eclectic assortment of carefully curated clothing, shoes, jewelry, gifts and accessories. Follow us @kismet.otr & @iluvthatstore on Instagram for gift ideas, outfit inspo & more! 

Fresh Thyme Farmers Market

North

At Fresh Thyme, you’ll find a natural food marketplace that feeds your body without feasting on your wallet. Much of what they offer is organic and natural. Fresh Thyme is... Read more

At Fresh Thyme, you’ll find a natural food marketplace that feeds your body without feasting on your wallet. Much of what they offer is organic and natural. Fresh Thyme is committed to providing more items that are Clean Label, organic or food you feel good about (no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives).   They also... Read More

D Raphael

Uptown

Handcrafted jewelry and Renaissance Festival gear including arms and armour, shields and plaques, chain maille, and long bows and cross bows

Handcrafted jewelry and Renaissance Festival gear including arms and armour, shields and plaques, chain maille, and long bows and cross bows

Augusta Art Guild's Gallery

South > Southeast

The Guild's Mission Statement: "The Augusta Art Guild is an organization of artists who believe there are many visual, emotional and educational experiences that can only... Read more

The Guild's Mission Statement: "The Augusta Art Guild is an organization of artists who believe there are many visual, emotional and educational experiences that can only be perceived through the arts. The Guild feels it is important that our community be a part of that process in order to expand and enrich lives."  The City of... Read More

City of Sculpture

North

The mission of Hamilton, Ohio City of Sculpture is to promote the recognition of Hamilton as a cultural community through obtaining sculptures to be placed in public... Read more

The mission of Hamilton, Ohio City of Sculpture is to promote the recognition of Hamilton as a cultural community through obtaining sculptures to be placed in public spaces for the enjoyment of citizens and visitors. Embark on a self-guided tour to locate all of the unique sculptures.Downtown Sculpture Map Citywide Sculpture... Read More

Lunken Airport

East

Cincinnati Municipal Lunken Airport is a City-owned airport with three runways on the eastern side of Cincinnati. Lunken Airport was permanently established in 1925 and... Read more

Cincinnati Municipal Lunken Airport is a City-owned airport with three runways on the eastern side of Cincinnati. Lunken Airport was permanently established in 1925 and formally dedicated in 1930. Several corporations in the Cincinnati area use Lunken Airport for their corporate flights. Charter flights and sightseeing tours... Read More

Screaming Eagle Aerial Adventures

Southwest

Make a day of it and experience the free fall jumps and adventure course! Take home proof you conquered the zip lines with the free photography package of action shots.... Read more

Make a day of it and experience the free fall jumps and adventure course! Take home proof you conquered the zip lines with the free photography package of action shots.   Available seven days a week during normal Ark Encounter hours. Closed January to mid-March. Not included in Ark Encounter admission.

Geier Esplanade

Uptown

A small stretch of land formerly known as Oakley Square, annually decorated with beautiful flowers and greenery.  Part of Cincinnati Parks

A small stretch of land formerly known as Oakley Square, annually decorated with beautiful flowers and greenery. Part of Cincinnati Parks