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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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
Visionaries and Voices Northside Gallery
Uptown
Visionaries and Voices Northside Gallery
Uptown
"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
Marde Couture
Uptown
Marde Couture
Uptown
Fashion boutique for women.
Fashion boutique for women.
Redtree Gallery
Uptown
Redtree Gallery
Uptown
Redtree Gallery features a selection of art from a wide variety of emerging and established artists. The gallery features affordable art within a coffee shop lounge... Read more
Redtree Gallery features a selection of art from a wide variety of emerging and established artists. The gallery features affordable art within a coffee shop lounge setting.
Cincinnati Black Theatre Company
Uptown
Cincinnati Black Theatre Company
Uptown
The mission of the Cincinnati Black Theatre Company is to keep alive the spirit of Black Theatre by offering top-notch theatrical productions, performance and employment... Read more
The mission of the Cincinnati Black Theatre Company is to keep alive the spirit of Black Theatre by offering top-notch theatrical productions, performance and employment opportunities, children’s theatre, educational programs and community outreach in all aspects of theatre arts. CBTC is committed to increasing literacy,... Read More
Theodore M. Berry International Friendship Park
Uptown
Theodore M. Berry International Friendship Park
Uptown
Located along the Ohio River just east of downtown, is a sumptuous and award-winning display of sculpture and flora representing five continents and also featuring a... Read more
Located along the Ohio River just east of downtown, is a sumptuous and award-winning display of sculpture and flora representing five continents and also featuring a riverside bike trail and walking paths. Named for Cincinnati’s first African-American mayor, it serves as a lasting tribute to world unity and global understanding... 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
Holy Cross–Immaculata
Uptown
Holy Cross–Immaculata
Uptown
Built in 1859 in the hilltop neighborhood of Mt. Adams, Immaculata became known as the Church of the Steps and the pilgrimage was known as “making the steps” or “praying... Read more
Built in 1859 in the hilltop neighborhood of Mt. Adams, Immaculata became known as the Church of the Steps and the pilgrimage was known as “making the steps” or “praying up the steps."
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
Stagecraft Costuming Inc
Uptown
Stagecraft Costuming Inc
Uptown
Costume shop that designs and manufactures custom character costumes for amusement parks and corporate identities and mascots for major universities.
Costume shop that designs and manufactures custom character costumes for amusement parks and corporate identities and mascots for major universities.
Black Plastic Records
Uptown
Oakley Wines
Uptown
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.
Pixel 19 Vintage clothing LLC
Uptown
Pixel 19 Vintage clothing LLC
Uptown
Vintage and retro finds including clothing, shoes, accessories, décor, furniture, and more.
Vintage and retro finds including clothing, shoes, accessories, décor, furniture, and more.
Pink Tulip Club
Uptown
Pink Tulip Club
Uptown
The latest trends in dresses, casual tops, jeans, and sweaters.
The latest trends in dresses, casual tops, jeans, and sweaters.
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
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
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
Upper Eden
Uptown
Upper Eden
Uptown
Jewelry, handbags, art glass, scarves, and an art gallery.
Jewelry, handbags, art glass, scarves, and an art gallery.
Burnet Woods
Uptown
Burnet Woods
Uptown
Located near the University of Cincinnati, Burnet Woods has everything you could want from hiking trails to a historic bandstand to picnic areas to playgrounds and more.... Read more
Located near the University of Cincinnati, Burnet Woods has everything you could want from hiking trails to a historic bandstand to picnic areas to playgrounds and more. They also have a full disc golf course for your enjoyment. Part of Cincinnati Parks
Lululemon Athletica
Uptown
Lululemon Athletica
Uptown
Quality athletic clothing clothing for men and women.
Quality athletic clothing clothing for men and women.
Bellevue Hill Park
Uptown
Bellevue Hill Park
Uptown
This park used to be the end point for the Cincinnati incline. Today, the beautiful view remains and, as an example of organic architecture, the park’s pavilion was... Read more
This park used to be the end point for the Cincinnati incline. Today, the beautiful view remains and, as an example of organic architecture, the park’s pavilion was designed by architect R. Carl Freund in 1955 to serve as an outdoor dancing venue. It features a cantilever roof, bandstand and three pergolas that form the... Read More
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.
The Fig Leaf
Uptown
The Fig Leaf
Uptown
Hancrafted jewelry, accessories, and gifts for you or someone special.
Hancrafted jewelry, accessories, and gifts for you or someone special.
Whole Foods Market
Uptown
Whole Foods Market
Uptown
Natural and organic grocery items, housewares, and other products.
Natural and organic grocery items, housewares, and other products.
EYE1 Unique Eyewear
Uptown
EYE1 Unique Eyewear
Uptown
High-end, unique eyewear
High-end, unique eyewear
Lentz & Company
Uptown
Lentz & Company
Uptown
Vintage treasures for everyone.
Vintage treasures for everyone.
Hopkins Park
Uptown
Hopkins Park
Uptown
A small neighborhood park with beautiful green areas, basketball courts, and a playground. Part of Cincinnati Parks
A small neighborhood park with beautiful green areas, basketball courts, and a playground. Part of Cincinnati Parks
Geier Esplanade
Uptown
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
Morrison & Me
Uptown
Morrison & Me
Uptown
Women's unique shoe, clothing & accessories boutique. Come rejuvenate your sole
Women's unique shoe, clothing & accessories boutique. Come rejuvenate your sole
Miller Gallery
Uptown
Miller Gallery
Uptown
Miller Gallery offers artwork from more than 60 established, mid-career, and emerging artists from all over the world.
Miller Gallery offers artwork from more than 60 established, mid-career, and emerging artists from all over the world.
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.
University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM)
Uptown
University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM)
Uptown
The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) is a nationally ranked and internationally renowned preeminent institution for the performing and media... Read more
The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) is a nationally ranked and internationally renowned preeminent institution for the performing and media arts. The CCM Village is equipped with state of the art classroom, studio and performance facilities, which are housed in four buildings: Corbett Center for the... Read More
Goldsmith Cardel
Uptown
Goldsmith Cardel
Uptown
The very best china, silver, gifts, and bridal registry services.
The very best china, silver, gifts, and bridal registry services.
FC Cincinnati
Uptown
FC Cincinnati
Uptown
Cincinnati’s professional soccer franchise brings fast-paced European style futbol and the best fan experience that the United Soccer League has to offer. Matches are... Read more
Cincinnati’s professional soccer franchise brings fast-paced European style futbol and the best fan experience that the United Soccer League has to offer. Matches are held at Nippert Stadium on the campus of Univeristy of Cincinnati. EXCITING NEWS! The team has been awarded a Major League Soccer expansion team to begin play in... 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.
Rottinghaus Gallery
Uptown
Rottinghaus Gallery
Uptown
Custom picture framing and fine art.
Custom picture framing and fine art.
45/46 Fine Men’s Apparel
Uptown
45/46 Fine Men’s Apparel
Uptown
Mens custom shirts and suits, as well as shoes and accessories to bring everything together
Mens custom shirts and suits, as well as shoes and accessories to bring everything together
Woodstone Creek Winery and Distillery
Uptown
Woodstone Creek Winery and Distillery
Uptown
As a true artisan winery and Ohio's first microdistillery (since 1999), Woodstone Creek produces 100-200 cases of wine, mead and distilled spirit yearly. The offerings... Read more
As a true artisan winery and Ohio's first microdistillery (since 1999), Woodstone Creek produces 100-200 cases of wine, mead and distilled spirit yearly. The offerings change seasonally - Ohio grape varietals from dry to sweet, honeywine from local honey, port with our own potstilled brandy and fruit wine from area farms.... Read More
The Bead Joint
Uptown
The Bead Joint
Uptown
Family-owned shop offering a wide variety of beads and beading accessories.
Family-owned shop offering a wide variety of beads and beading accessories.
Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra
Uptown
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
Clifton Performance Theater
Uptown
Clifton Performance Theater
Uptown
The Clifton Performance Theatre (The Players) is an actor driven cooperative. Founded by Clifton resident Carol Brammer and built by the hard work of Cincinnati’s... Read more
The Clifton Performance Theatre (The Players) is an actor driven cooperative. Founded by Clifton resident Carol Brammer and built by the hard work of Cincinnati’s professional actors, directors and designers. The Clifton Performance Theatre offers classes, workshops, plays, musical and artistic events to children and adults. It... Read More
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
Schmidt Boat Launch Ramp
Uptown
Schmidt Boat Launch Ramp
Uptown
Ohio River boat ramp located on the east side of Cincinnati with On-Site Attendant, Indoor Restroom, and Concession.
Ohio River boat ramp located on the east side of Cincinnati with On-Site Attendant, Indoor Restroom, and Concession.
Northside Grange
Uptown
Northside Grange
Uptown
Supplies for your dog, cat, and backyard poultry.
Supplies for your dog, cat, and backyard poultry.
