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
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
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
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
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
Parkers Woods
Uptown
Parkers Woods
Uptown
Located in Northside, this park offers plenty of green spaces and picnic areas as well as a playground for children. Part of Cincinnati Parks
Located in Northside, this park offers plenty of green spaces and picnic areas as well as a playground for children. Part of Cincinnati Parks
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
Jos. A Bank Clothiers
Uptown
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.
Greenwich House Gallery
Uptown
Greenwich House Gallery
Uptown
Offers work in a variety of styles and mediums, specializing in contemporary work and American impressionism.
Offers work in a variety of styles and mediums, specializing in contemporary work and American impressionism.
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
Knickers of Hyde Park
Uptown
Knickers of Hyde Park
Uptown
Located in Hyde Park Knickers is a boutique that specializes in lingerie and sleepwear with a variety from cozy to sophisticated.
Located in Hyde Park Knickers is a boutique that specializes in lingerie and sleepwear with a variety from cozy to sophisticated.
Casablanca Vintage
Uptown
Casablanca Vintage
Uptown
Casablanca Vintage is a clothing boutique located in Cincinnati's Northside neighborhood with a large collection of classic apparel and accessories.
Casablanca Vintage is a clothing boutique located in Cincinnati's Northside neighborhood with a large collection of classic apparel and accessories.
Fleischmann Gardens
Uptown
Fleischmann Gardens
Uptown
Fleischmann Gardens is an elegantly landscaped hideaway on the former site of the home of Charles Fleischmann. It offers beautiful gardens, ornamental entrance gates, and... Read more
Fleischmann Gardens is an elegantly landscaped hideaway on the former site of the home of Charles Fleischmann. It offers beautiful gardens, ornamental entrance gates, and an evergreen maze. Part of Cincinnati Parks
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
Bogart's
Uptown
Bogart's
Uptown
A venue for local, national, and international live music. The venue holds approximately 1,500 people, has six bars, three levels for concert viewing, two entrances, and... Read more
A venue for local, national, and international live music. The venue holds approximately 1,500 people, has six bars, three levels for concert viewing, two entrances, and an elevated stage. Bogart's has been recognized on the international stage for bringing the newest, and best, music and entertainment to the public for over... Read More
Inwood Park
Uptown
Inwood Park
Uptown
A small park located on Vine Street with green spaces, meadows, and a small lake. Part of Cincinnati Parks
A small park located on Vine Street with green spaces, meadows, and a small lake. Part of Cincinnati Parks
Hemptations
Uptown
Hemptations
Uptown
A large selection of hemp goods including clothing.
A large selection of hemp goods including clothing.
Rawson Woods Nature Preserve
Uptown
Rawson Woods Nature Preserve
Uptown
A nature preserve that was founded in 1923 by the Rawson family in order to preserve the nature and beautiful trees in this area. Part of Cincinnati Parks
A nature preserve that was founded in 1923 by the Rawson family in order to preserve the nature and beautiful trees in this area. Part of Cincinnati Parks
D Raphael
Uptown
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
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
Hemptations
Uptown
Hemptations
Uptown
A large selection of hemp goods including clothing.
A large selection of hemp goods including clothing.
Boardwalk Hobby Shop
Uptown
Boardwalk Hobby Shop
Uptown
Hobby shop selling model kits and classic games
Hobby shop selling model kits and classic games
Lucky Cat Museum
Uptown
Lucky Cat Museum
Uptown
Most everyone recognizes Maneki Neko (Japan's "Lucky Cat"). Asian restaurants often have the happy waving cat greeting customers. The Cincinnati Lucky Cat Museum has over... Read more
Most everyone recognizes Maneki Neko (Japan's "Lucky Cat"). Asian restaurants often have the happy waving cat greeting customers. The Cincinnati Lucky Cat Museum has over 1,000 of these fortunate felines on display. Some are waving, some are not. Some are lefties, some righties, and some use both paws to invite luck. One... Read More
Happen’s Toy Lab
Uptown
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.
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.
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati
Uptown
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati
Uptown
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT) is the oldest children’s theatre in the country (and is the only professional theater in the region that devotes its entire... Read more
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT) is the oldest children’s theatre in the country (and is the only professional theater in the region that devotes its entire MainStage season to children). We bring more than 105,000 people downtown annually. We reach almost 70,000 students through our touring productions, and TCT... Read More
Clifton Natural Foods
Uptown
Clifton Natural Foods
Uptown
Clifton Natural Foods is a family-owned natural food store that has been part of the Clifton community since 1985. They offering organic produce, bulk grains, coffee and... Read more
Clifton Natural Foods is a family-owned natural food store that has been part of the Clifton community since 1985. They offering organic produce, bulk grains, coffee and herbs as well as vitamins, dairy alternatives, body care, chemical-free and cruelty-free cleaning products, and so much more.
Nordstrom Rack
Uptown
Nordstrom Rack
Uptown
Nordstrom Rack, the off-price division of Nordstrom, Inc., first opened in the basement of the Downtown Seattle store in 1975 as a clearance department. Since that time,... Read more
Nordstrom Rack, the off-price division of Nordstrom, Inc., first opened in the basement of the Downtown Seattle store in 1975 as a clearance department. Since that time, it has grown into its own division. Currently there are 56 Nordstrom Rack locations in 20 states. Nordstrom Rack carries merchandise from Nordstrom stores and... Read More
Fairview Park
Uptown
Fairview Park
Uptown
Established in 1931, Fairview Park offers a beautiful view of downtown Cincinnati, the Ohio River, and Union Terminal. Part of Cincinnati Parks
Established in 1931, Fairview Park offers a beautiful view of downtown Cincinnati, the Ohio River, and Union Terminal. Part of Cincinnati Parks
English Traditions
Uptown
English Traditions
Uptown
Family-owned and operated business specializing in fine European antiques and European-made replica furniture
Family-owned and operated business specializing in fine European antiques and European-made replica furniture
Ivivva Cincinnati Apparel
Uptown
Ivivva Cincinnati Apparel
Uptown
Girls athletic wear that's made to move.
Girls athletic wear that's made to move.
Clifton Market
Uptown
Clifton Market
Uptown
Full service, community owned grocery store offering fresh baked bread and pastries, a deli, a fresh meat and seafood counter, hot and cold prepared foods, and a sushi bar...
Full service, community owned grocery store offering fresh baked bread and pastries, a deli, a fresh meat and seafood counter, hot and cold prepared foods, and a sushi bar.
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
Uptown
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
Uptown
The William Howard Taft National Historic Site commemorates the only man to serve as President and Chief Justice of the United States. The house that Taft was born in has... Read more
The William Howard Taft National Historic Site commemorates the only man to serve as President and Chief Justice of the United States. The house that Taft was born in has been restored to its original appearance. A visit to the site includes a tour of the restored birthplace and four period rooms that reflect the family life... Read More
Breakout Games
Uptown
Breakout Games
Uptown
This isn’t your average outing or everyday experience—Breakout is for those who would rather solve mysteries than watch someone else have all the fun. With different rooms... Read more
This isn’t your average outing or everyday experience—Breakout is for those who would rather solve mysteries than watch someone else have all the fun. With different rooms that follow unique story lines, you and your friends will have 60 minutes to escape your adventure of choice by cracking codes, solving puzzles and following... Read More
A World of Beads
Uptown
A World of Beads
Uptown
Family-owned and operated bead store with a large selection of bead items to choose from
Family-owned and operated bead store with a large selection of bead items to choose from
Spun Bicycles
Uptown
Spun Bicycles
Uptown
Full service bike shop offering new and used bikes, parts, accessories, and a full service repair shop.
Full service bike shop offering new and used bikes, parts, accessories, and a full service repair shop.
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 Hansa Guild
Uptown
The Hansa Guild
Uptown
Authentic moccasins, slippers, boots, and hats.
Authentic moccasins, slippers, boots, and hats.
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
Esquire Theatre
Uptown
Esquire Theatre
Uptown
The Esquire is located just north of Cincinnati in Clifton, at 320 Ludlow Ave. The Esquire shows foreign films, as well as small independent features. On Wednesday's only... Read more
The Esquire is located just north of Cincinnati in Clifton, at 320 Ludlow Ave. The Esquire shows foreign films, as well as small independent features. On Wednesday's only, patrons may purchase discounted movie tickets for $6 each. At that time, they will receive a coupon for a 20 percent discount at the participating area... Read More
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
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
DAAP Galleries
Uptown
DAAP Galleries
Uptown
The DAAP Galleries are intended to serve a broad and diverse audience of students, faculty, and staff of the University, as well as from the wider Cincinnati community.... Read more
The DAAP Galleries are intended to serve a broad and diverse audience of students, faculty, and staff of the University, as well as from the wider Cincinnati community.
Cincinnati Children's Choir
Uptown
Cincinnati Children's Choir
Uptown
The Cincinnati Children’s Choir is a non-profit organization serving young singers from Southwestern Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana. Each year, over 1000... Read more
The Cincinnati Children’s Choir is a non-profit organization serving young singers from Southwestern Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana. Each year, over 1000 Greater Cincinnati children in grades one through twelve benefit from this educational venue focusing on performance as a result of the children’s education... Read More
