Things to Do
Find Things To Do in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky (Uptown Region)
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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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
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
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
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
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
Hank a yarn boutique
Uptown
Hank a yarn boutique
Uptown
Sewing shop offering a variety of yarns and patterns to choose from.
Sewing shop offering a variety of yarns and patterns to choose from.
JackRabbit O'bryonville
Uptown
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.
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Uptown
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Uptown
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is the region's preeminent professional theatre. Winner of two Tony Awards, the Playhouse produces a season of mainstage and community... Read more
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is the region's preeminent professional theatre. Winner of two Tony Awards, the Playhouse produces a season of mainstage and community touring productions from Sept. to June that feature storytelling of exceptional artistry and unmatched variety. The Playhouse draw's the nation's finest theatre... Read More
Manifest Gallery
Uptown
Manifest Gallery
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
The Dust Jacket
Uptown
The Dust Jacket
Uptown
Used book store.
Used book store.
Caza Sikes
Uptown
Caza Sikes
Uptown
Cincinnati's premiere gallery for fine art, fine craft, and exceptional, one-of-a-kind handmade pieces.
Cincinnati's premiere gallery for fine art, fine craft, and exceptional, one-of-a-kind handmade pieces.
Buttercup Valley
Uptown
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
Lentz & Company
Uptown
Lentz & Company
Uptown
Vintage treasures for everyone.
Vintage treasures for everyone.
Eden Park
Uptown
Eden Park
Uptown
Home to the Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park and the Krohn Conservatory, Eden Park is one of the most popular of the Cincinnati Parks. Landmarks... Read more
Home to the Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park and the Krohn Conservatory, Eden Park is one of the most popular of the Cincinnati Parks. Landmarks within the park include Hinkle Magnolia Garden, which features a picturesque gazebo, memorial tree groves and paths, Mirror Lake, and the Bettman Fountain. Twin... Read More
Cincinnati Chamber Opera
Uptown
Cincinnati Chamber Opera
Uptown
Cincinnati Chamber Opera was founded in 2013 by Shawn Mlynek and Autumn West in order to bring unique operatic experiences to the city of Cincinnati. Their productions are... Read more
Cincinnati Chamber Opera was founded in 2013 by Shawn Mlynek and Autumn West in order to bring unique operatic experiences to the city of Cincinnati. Their productions are full of young, vibrant, and extraordinarily talented artists, we program rarely-performed operas, and they perform them in interesting venues across... Read More
The Gift Box
Uptown
The Gift Box
Uptown
Unique gift shop offering décor, jewelry, candles, and more.
Unique gift shop offering décor, jewelry, candles, and more.
Blue Manatee Literacy Project
Uptown
Blue Manatee Literacy Project
Uptown
Formerly Blue Manatee Bookstore. Children's bookstore and cafe located in Oakley Square
Formerly Blue Manatee Bookstore. Children's bookstore and cafe located in Oakley Square
indigenous, a handcrafted gallery
Uptown
indigenous, a handcrafted gallery
Uptown
indigenous, a handcrafted gallery features an eclectic array of contemporary fine craft by more than 150 local & regional artists. Now in our new location in the... Read more
indigenous, a handcrafted gallery features an eclectic array of contemporary fine craft by more than 150 local & regional artists. Now in our new location in the vibrant business district of East Walnut Hills, the indigenous collection includes pottery, jewelry, art glass, stained glass, wood, metals, fiber arts, prints,... Read More
Cincinnati Observatory
Uptown
Cincinnati Observatory
Uptown
Situated atop the rolling hillsides of Mt.Lookout, the Observatory is home to the world's oldest telescope still in use nightly by the general public. Two handsome... Read more
Situated atop the rolling hillsides of Mt.Lookout, the Observatory is home to the world's oldest telescope still in use nightly by the general public. Two handsome National Historic Landmark buildings; one designed in 1873 by Samuel Hannaford, complement the institution's park-like setting.
Annwood Park
Uptown
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
Alms Park
Uptown
Alms Park
Uptown
This hilltop 94-acre park was given to the Park Board in 1916 as a memorial to Frederick H. Alms by his wife. The land was once owned by Nicholas Longworth, who produced... Read more
This hilltop 94-acre park was given to the Park Board in 1916 as a memorial to Frederick H. Alms by his wife. The land was once owned by Nicholas Longworth, who produced his Catawba wine there before the Civil War. From its heights, one can see the juncture of the Little Miami River with the gigantic bend of the Ohio, the hills... Read More
Aquarius Star
Uptown
Aquarius Star
Uptown
Aquarius Star supports local artists and small global communities. Some of these communities include the Indian Women's Co-op: an all female co-op that makes handmade... Read more
Aquarius Star supports local artists and small global communities. Some of these communities include the Indian Women's Co-op: an all female co-op that makes handmade necklaces; Andes Fair Trade, to include children's items such as musical instruments, puppets and medicine bags; Friendly Crystals, three generations of a Muslim... Read More
Artists’ Beads
Uptown
Artists’ Beads
Uptown
Shop a wide selection of beads, and even beading classes and parties
Shop a wide selection of beads, and even beading classes and parties
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
Hauck Botanical Gardens
Uptown
Hauck Botanical Gardens
Uptown
The Botanical Garden is home to 900 types of trees, shrubs, and plants for you to enjoy. Spend your day exploring the varieties of flowers and flora the gardens have to... Read more
The Botanical Garden is home to 900 types of trees, shrubs, and plants for you to enjoy. Spend your day exploring the varieties of flowers and flora the gardens have to offer. Part of Cincinnati Parks
Castle House
Uptown
Castle House
Uptown
Castle House specializes in designer clothing and shoes for infants and young children.
Castle House specializes in designer clothing and shoes for infants and young children.
Able Scotsman Tours
Uptown
Able Scotsman Tours
Uptown
Come spend a few enjoyable hours touring the famous and historic “Queen City of the West!” Your host, John Rose, invites you to see the sights and the sites. Learn a bit... Read more
Come spend a few enjoyable hours touring the famous and historic “Queen City of the West!” Your host, John Rose, invites you to see the sights and the sites. Learn a bit about the history of our city. Relax as we take you on a tour of beautiful and historic Cincinnati, Ohio and northern Kentucky. Choose our standard tour or we... Read More
Hoffner Park
Uptown
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
Clifton Cultural Arts Center
Uptown
Clifton Cultural Arts Center
Uptown
The guiding vision of CCAC is one of a dynamic and collaborative civic hub – a bustling hive of artistic activity and personal expression where people of all ages and... Read more
The guiding vision of CCAC is one of a dynamic and collaborative civic hub – a bustling hive of artistic activity and personal expression where people of all ages and backgrounds, will come and go from morning until evening.
Wolff Planetarium
Uptown
Wolff Planetarium
Uptown
One of the best secrets of the Cincinnati Parks is the Wolff Planetarium located at the Trailside Nature Center in Burnet Woods. This Spitz model A-1 planetarium was... Read more
One of the best secrets of the Cincinnati Parks is the Wolff Planetarium located at the Trailside Nature Center in Burnet Woods. This Spitz model A-1 planetarium was purchased in 1950, and is the oldest planetarium west of the Allegheny Mountains. Twenty adults can sit under the twelve foot dome to view the stars in all seasons... Read More
Northside Grange
Uptown
Northside Grange
Uptown
Supplies for your dog, cat, and backyard poultry.
Supplies for your dog, cat, and backyard poultry.
Thunder-Sky
Uptown
Thunder-Sky
Uptown
Art commemorating Raymond Thunder-Sky and his legacy.
Art commemorating Raymond Thunder-Sky and his legacy.
The Art of Entertaining
Uptown
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.
Ludlow Wines
Uptown
Ludlow Wines
Uptown
Ludlow Wines is a family-owned and operated merchant of fine wine and craft beer located in Clifton. They offer nearly 300 fine and boutique wines and over 150 carefully... Read more
Ludlow Wines is a family-owned and operated merchant of fine wine and craft beer located in Clifton. They offer nearly 300 fine and boutique wines and over 150 carefully curated craft beers.
Francesca's
Uptown
Francesca's
Uptown
The first Francesca's Collections store opened in 1999 and it is becoming a large women's fashion boutique around the country. Francesca's provides a unique shopping... Read more
The first Francesca's Collections store opened in 1999 and it is becoming a large women's fashion boutique around the country. Francesca's provides a unique shopping experience with a selection of treasured items from around the world.
Prairie Gallery
Uptown
Prairie Gallery
Uptown
Gallery showcasing the work local, regional, and national artists.
Gallery showcasing the work local, regional, and national artists.
The Galaxie Skateshop
Uptown
The Galaxie Skateshop
Uptown
Shop selling skateboards and skateboard accessories.
Shop selling skateboards and skateboard accessories.
Plaza Artist Materials
Uptown
Plaza Artist Materials
Uptown
Fine art supplies, crafts, graphic design, studio equipment, and so much more.
Fine art supplies, crafts, graphic design, studio equipment, and so much more.
Hyde Park Square
Uptown
Hyde Park Square
Uptown
Acquired in 1903 when Hyde Park was annexed to Cincinnati, this .25 acre parcel, located at Erie Avenue and Edwards Road, was maintained by the city until it was... Read more
Acquired in 1903 when Hyde Park was annexed to Cincinnati, this .25 acre parcel, located at Erie Avenue and Edwards Road, was maintained by the city until it was transferred to the park board in 1917. The fountain on the square was donated by the Kilgour family on Nov. 6, 1900. Following a complete restoration and revamping,... Read More
Hemptations
Uptown
Hemptations
Uptown
A large selection of hemp goods including clothing.
A large selection of hemp goods including clothing.
Malton Art Gallery
Uptown
Malton Art Gallery
Uptown
The Malton Art Gallery has been in business in Cincinnati since 1974, offering a large selection of art in all mediums. Paintings, sculptures, works on paper, and glass... Read more
The Malton Art Gallery has been in business in Cincinnati since 1974, offering a large selection of art in all mediums. Paintings, sculptures, works on paper, and glass art are all available for viewing and purchase at the gallery. They also offer professional art consultation services for your home.
Bettman Nature Preserve
Uptown
Bettman Nature Preserve
Uptown
A collection of wooded acres donated in 1977 by Mrs. Arthur M. Bettman to preserve nature and provide a place for wildlife to flourish. The park is home to walking and... Read more
A collection of wooded acres donated in 1977 by Mrs. Arthur M. Bettman to preserve nature and provide a place for wildlife to flourish. The park is home to walking and biking trails as well as a wheelchair accessible nature center. Part of Cincinnati Parks
Wrong Bros
Uptown
Wrong Bros
Uptown
Bikes and other cool stuff.
Bikes and other cool stuff.
NVISION
Uptown
NVISION
Uptown
NVISION offers vintage clothing, art, and furnishings, alongside items that are handcrafted, redesigned, or repurposed by local artists and designers.
NVISION offers vintage clothing, art, and furnishings, alongside items that are handcrafted, redesigned, or repurposed by local artists and designers.
Avon Woods
Uptown
Avon Woods
Uptown
Located four miles from Downtown, this park boasts of extensive hiking trails, hills, and streams. They also offer nature day camps for children during the summer months.... Read more
Located four miles from Downtown, this park boasts of extensive hiking trails, hills, and streams. They also offer nature day camps for children during the summer months. Part of Cincinnati Parks
Peek of Chic
Uptown
Peek of Chic
Uptown
Peek of Chic is a local boutique located in Hyde Park with unique jewelry and accessories.
Peek of Chic is a local boutique located in Hyde Park with unique jewelry and accessories.
