Things to Do
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.
Bourbon, Brews and a Winery Too!
South
Bourbon, Brews and a Winery Too!
South
Can’t decide between Cincy Brew Bus' Cincinnati winery tours, brew bus trips, and distillery experiences? Now you don’t have to! Their fun and exciting 5 hour Bourbon,... Read more
Can’t decide between Cincy Brew Bus' Cincinnati winery tours, brew bus trips, and distillery experiences? Now you don’t have to! Their fun and exciting 5 hour Bourbon, Beer and Wine tasting tour gives you a little bit of everything you love in one memorable tasting experience! Visit New Riff Distilling in Newport, KY for the... Read More
Riverside Food Tours
Downtown
Riverside Food Tours
Downtown
Hungry to see Cincinnati? Immerse yourself in the rich and delicious culture of the region with a friendly certified guide who loves this city! On a Riverside... Read more
Hungry to see Cincinnati? Immerse yourself in the rich and delicious culture of the region with a friendly certified guide who loves this city! On a Riverside Food Tour, the goal is to provide you with a personable and memorable VIP experience the moment we meet. From the banks of the Ohio River to Findlay Market,... Read More
Caldwell Nature Preserve
North
Caldwell Nature Preserve
North
Caldwell Nature Preserve hosts a variety of old and new trees and flora. It also is home to many different types of animals and wildlife as well as a wheelchair accessible... Read more
Caldwell Nature Preserve hosts a variety of old and new trees and flora. It also is home to many different types of animals and wildlife as well as a wheelchair accessible paved trail. Part of Cincinnati Parks
Bourbon Tasting and Distillery Tour
South > Riverfront
Bourbon Tasting and Distillery Tour
South > Riverfront
Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati was at one time one of the top bourbon rectifying regions in the United States. Cincy Bourbon Bus aims to celebrate its rich history with... Read more
Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati was at one time one of the top bourbon rectifying regions in the United States. Cincy Bourbon Bus aims to celebrate its rich history with stops at New Riff Distilling for a tour and a tasting, Second Sight Spirits for a tour and tasting and do some relaxing with a flight of bourbon at The... Read More
McGlasson Farms
South > Southwest
McGlasson Farms
South > Southwest
Located along scenic rural Route 8 (River Road) in Hebron, Kentucky, this roadside farm has been in family owned and operation for six generations. From July through... Read more
Located along scenic rural Route 8 (River Road) in Hebron, Kentucky, this roadside farm has been in family owned and operation for six generations. From July through October, they proudly grow fresh fruits & vegetables on the farm and sell them at the roadside stand. Additionally, there are several opportunities for pick-... Read More
Pioneer Cemetery
East
Pioneer Cemetery
East
A memorial cemetery of the pioneer settlement of Columbia. The 2.2 acre park is the resting place of veterans and pioneers dating all the way back to 1797. Part... Read more
A memorial cemetery of the pioneer settlement of Columbia. The 2.2 acre park is the resting place of veterans and pioneers dating all the way back to 1797. Part of Cincinnati Parks
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Uptown
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Uptown
Roam with kangaroos and get adventurous on the new Kanga’ Klimb high ropes course at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden! Listen to stories about nearby plants and... Read more
Roam with kangaroos and get adventurous on the new Kanga’ Klimb high ropes course at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden! Listen to stories about nearby plants and animals with a Zoo Key while exploring the zoo. If you get hungry, be sure to grab a bite to eat down at the food trucks in The Grove or at Mai Thai’s Market,... Read More
Harriet Beecher Stowe House
Uptown
Harriet Beecher Stowe House
Uptown
Tour the Cincinnati home where Harriet Beecher Stowe lived during the formative years that led her to write the best-selling novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Learn about the... Read more
Tour the Cincinnati home where Harriet Beecher Stowe lived during the formative years that led her to write the best-selling novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Learn about the author, the Beecher and Stowe families, the Underground Railroad, women’s rights movement of the 1830s–1860s, and the site as an African American boarding house... Read More
Gorman Heritage Farm
North
Gorman Heritage Farm
North
Gorman Heritage Farm is a nonprofit 122-acre educational farm teaching kids (and adults!) about the sources of our food, healthy food choices and why farming is... Read more
Gorman Heritage Farm is a nonprofit 122-acre educational farm teaching kids (and adults!) about the sources of our food, healthy food choices and why farming is important. Visit the Farm to explore the many gardens, meet the farm animals, walk over. 5 miles of trails, discover the flavor of local foods in our Farm Shop, play... Read More
Hillforest Mansion
West
Hillforest Mansion
West
Hillforest, overlooking the Ohio River, was the home of industrialist and financier Thomas Gaff and his family between 1855 and 1891. Shipping and riverboats were... Read more
Hillforest, overlooking the Ohio River, was the home of industrialist and financier Thomas Gaff and his family between 1855 and 1891. Shipping and riverboats were significant elements of the Gaff business and are reflected in the architecture of the home. Note the third floor belvedere resembling a pilot house. The style is... Read More
Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati
North
Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati
North
Since opening November 9, 1995, Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati has come to be known as an organization built on strong interfaith relations, cross-cultural... Read more
Since opening November 9, 1995, Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati has come to be known as an organization built on strong interfaith relations, cross-cultural understanding, and service to one and all. Greater Cincinnati Muslims of all ethnicities and backgrounds gather here to pray, socialize and learn. The larger community... Read More
French Park
North
French Park
North
French Park is home of the beautiful French House which can be rented out for private parties and events. The house is surrounded by beautiful greenery and floral scenes... Read more
French Park is home of the beautiful French House which can be rented out for private parties and events. The house is surrounded by beautiful greenery and floral scenes along with multiple walking and hiking paths, creeks, and a beautiful view of Cincinnati. Part of Cincinnati Parks
Rabbit Hash General Store
South > Southwest
Rabbit Hash General Store
South > Southwest
A working general store since 1831, the Rabbit Hash General Store is a heaping slice of Americana from another era.
A working general store since 1831, the Rabbit Hash General Store is a heaping slice of Americana from another era.
Weston Art Gallery
Downtown
Weston Art Gallery
Downtown
Located inside Aronoff Center for the Arts, Weston Art Gallery is acclaimed for its eclectic mix of emerging and professional artists presented in museum-quality environs... Read more
Located inside Aronoff Center for the Arts, Weston Art Gallery is acclaimed for its eclectic mix of emerging and professional artists presented in museum-quality environs in the heart of downtown Cincinnati’s restaurant and theater district. With galleries on two levels and 3,500 square feet of exhibition space, the Weston... Read More
Butler County Donut Trail Experience Tour
North
Butler County Donut Trail Experience Tour
North
The sweetest tour in the Cincy Brew Bus lineup offers an inside look at some of the hardest working locations on the Butler County Donut trail. This three hour adventure... Read more
The sweetest tour in the Cincy Brew Bus lineup offers an inside look at some of the hardest working locations on the Butler County Donut trail. This three hour adventure highlights the delicious offerings of Holtman's West Chester, Jupiter Fairfield, Kelly's Bakery Hamilton and Stan The Donut Man in West Chester. Behind the... Read More
Glendale Heritage Preservation Museum and Gift Shop
North
Glendale Heritage Preservation Museum and Gift Shop
North
Operated by the Glendale Heritage Preservation, the Museum is housed in the former Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railroad Depot built in 1880 to replace the original... Read more
Operated by the Glendale Heritage Preservation, the Museum is housed in the former Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railroad Depot built in 1880 to replace the original 1854 wooden structure which was leveled by fire. Viewdisplays that change three to four times a year. Watch a quick video and learn why Glendale is a historic... Read More
Constella Festival of Music and Fine Arts
Uptown
Constella Festival of Music and Fine Arts
Uptown
Constella creates an open space for renowned artists across genres to connect with audiences in an intimate setting. Our mission is to challenge misconceptions of... Read more
Constella creates an open space for renowned artists across genres to connect with audiences in an intimate setting. Our mission is to challenge misconceptions of classical music and the performing arts through the creation of original music, interdisciplinary works, and digital content. We further this mission by providing... Read More
Eagles Nest Golf Course
East
Eagles Nest Golf Course
East
Eagles Nest Golf Course is an exciting 18 hole regulation course. From the longest tees it offers 6,145 yards of golf for par of 71. The course was designed by Taylor Boyd... Read more
Eagles Nest Golf Course is an exciting 18 hole regulation course. From the longest tees it offers 6,145 yards of golf for par of 71. The course was designed by Taylor Boyd and opened in 1962. The course rating is 69.4 with a slope rating of 122. Eagles Nest is a daily fee golf course with an " Open to the Public" guest policy.
GO(O)D Co. Apparel
Downtown
GO(O)D Co. Apparel
Downtown
A brand encouraging individuals to wear who you are and live what you believe. Their desire is to promote the importance of keeping GO(O)D Company and how that will... Read more
A brand encouraging individuals to wear who you are and live what you believe. Their desire is to promote the importance of keeping GO(O)D Company and how that will allow you to defeat the odds. Clothes available for kids, men and women in store or online! GO(O)D Co. also has a "GO(O)D Gift Box" where they keep new... Read More
Wilson Commons
West
Wilson Commons
West
Wilson Commons is known for it's beautiful view of downtown Cincinnati and the Kentucky hills. It has a small pond area (no swimming) and paved pathways. Part... Read more
Wilson Commons is known for it's beautiful view of downtown Cincinnati and the Kentucky hills. It has a small pond area (no swimming) and paved pathways. Part of Cincinnati Parks
Pizza and Beer Tour
North
Pizza and Beer Tour
North
Fresh hot delicious local pizza and fresh cold local craft beer come together to form one outrageously delicious Cincinnati beer tour experience! Travel the tristate... Read more
Fresh hot delicious local pizza and fresh cold local craft beer come together to form one outrageously delicious Cincinnati beer tour experience! Travel the tristate sampling and pairing pizza and beer at three local stops! Relax with fellow pizza and beer lovers on the small brew bus as you hit up Taft’s Brewporium for some... Read More
Rapid Run Park
West
Rapid Run Park
West
A 50 acre park with paved sidewalks, a shelter for picnics, and a view of a shallow lake. Also includes kid's play areas. Part of Cincinnati Parks
A 50 acre park with paved sidewalks, a shelter for picnics, and a view of a shallow lake. Also includes kid's play areas. Part of Cincinnati Parks
Urban Axes
Downtown
Urban Axes
Downtown
OTR has their very own axe throwing with full bar! Get help on your axe honing skills by a local in-house "axepert".
OTR has their very own axe throwing with full bar! Get help on your axe honing skills by a local in-house "axepert".
Eagle Tee Golf Center
North
Eagle Tee Golf Center
North
Eagle Tee offers golfers the opportunity to work on all aspects of your game. Golf instruction is available from two of the area's best teaching instructors - Ted Steed,... Read more
Eagle Tee offers golfers the opportunity to work on all aspects of your game. Golf instruction is available from two of the area's best teaching instructors - Ted Steed, and Roger Parks. Both have years of experience and can help improve your game rapidly. Eagle Tee always has the best value for golf practice, instruction and... Read More
Lebanon Cincinnati Northeast KOA
North
Lebanon Cincinnati Northeast KOA
North
Camping options include both RV and tent campsites as well as cabins for rent. Amenities include a swimming pool, dog park, 24 laundry facilities, and a general store.... Read more
Camping options include both RV and tent campsites as well as cabins for rent. Amenities include a swimming pool, dog park, 24 laundry facilities, and a general store. Located just 8 miles from Kings Island.
Lawrenceburg Event Center
West
Lawrenceburg Event Center
West
Located near the Hollywood Casino, the Lawrenceburg Event Center is home to many live performances. The event center is also close to the Double Tree Hilton for a... Read more
Located near the Hollywood Casino, the Lawrenceburg Event Center is home to many live performances. The event center is also close to the Double Tree Hilton for a leisurely stay while you play and includes The Levee Bar and Grill which is serving great American fare 7 days a week.
Own Lane Shoes
Downtown
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.
Smith & Hannon Bookstore
Downtown
Smith & Hannon Bookstore
Downtown
Formerly inside the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Smith & Hannon is now located in its own space on Vine Street. The local bookstore specializes in... Read more
Formerly inside the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Smith & Hannon is now located in its own space on Vine Street. The local bookstore specializes in Arican-American literature. Items including jewlery, greeting cards, carvings and other items are also be available for purchase. Books are available both new... Read More
Francis RecreAcres
North
Francis RecreAcres
North
Park offers soccer fields that are available for lease, volleyball courts (with spring and summer leagues), snack bar and a 1.0-mile paved trail. A universally accessible... Read more
Park offers soccer fields that are available for lease, volleyball courts (with spring and summer leagues), snack bar and a 1.0-mile paved trail. A universally accessible playground features wide ramps, rubber safety surface and physical fitness elements. Part of Great Parks of Hamilton County
Wander Walnut Hills
Uptown
Wander Walnut Hills
Uptown
Tour features restaurants, bars, and specialty shops in and around Madison Road and Woodburn Avenue. Tour includes great food and a chance to see work in progress as a... Read more
Tour features restaurants, bars, and specialty shops in and around Madison Road and Woodburn Avenue. Tour includes great food and a chance to see work in progress as a historic neighborhood blends old with new. The Walnut Hills Tour is approximately 2.0 miles in length and includes generous samples at four “sit-down”... Read More
Ohio Kings
Uptown
Ohio Kings
Uptown
The Ohio Kings are an expansion team that play in the American Basketball Association, a semi-pro league spanning 100 teams strong across the US, Canada, and Mexico. The... Read more
The Ohio Kings are an expansion team that play in the American Basketball Association, a semi-pro league spanning 100 teams strong across the US, Canada, and Mexico. The Kings play in the North Central Region with teams in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Maryland. Home games will be played at Cincinnati... Read More
Wyoming Walk: Food + History Tour
North
Wyoming Walk: Food + History Tour
North
Only 20 minutes from downtown Cincinnati, Wyoming is a one-of-a-kind community just waiting to be explored. Its historic “village” district includes an impressive array of... Read more
Only 20 minutes from downtown Cincinnati, Wyoming is a one-of-a-kind community just waiting to be explored. Its historic “village” district includes an impressive array of architecture surrounded by towering trees and huge lawns. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Wyoming provides a living history spanning... Read More
Labor History in Over the Rhine
Downtown
Labor History in Over the Rhine
Downtown
Think going to work is a drag today? Come take a deep dive into working conditions and labor organizing efforts in Over-the-Rhine around the turn of the 20th century.... Read more
Think going to work is a drag today? Come take a deep dive into working conditions and labor organizing efforts in Over-the-Rhine around the turn of the 20th century. Participants will visit workplaces including breweries, a woodworking shop, a tailor shop, and a cigar-making factory. They will experience how diverse and... Read More
Destiny Yacht Charters
West
Destiny Yacht Charters
West
Destiny is Cincinnati's largest private yacht. It is a great way to host corporate events, weddings, rehearsal dinners, or family gatherings. They offer a selection of... Read more
Destiny is Cincinnati's largest private yacht. It is a great way to host corporate events, weddings, rehearsal dinners, or family gatherings. They offer a selection of different meals to enjoy while traveling down the Ohio River.
Triple Creek
North
Triple Creek
North
This 177 acre park offers four manicured softball fields, a fishing pond, fitness trail, playground and snack bar. Part of Great Parks of Hamilton County
This 177 acre park offers four manicured softball fields, a fishing pond, fitness trail, playground and snack bar. Part of Great Parks of Hamilton County
Miami Whitewater Forest
West
Miami Whitewater Forest
West
The sprawling 4,438 acre park includes wetlands with a wildlife viewing shelter located along the Shaker Trace Trail, disc golf course, three nature trails, two fitness... Read more
The sprawling 4,438 acre park includes wetlands with a wildlife viewing shelter located along the Shaker Trace Trail, disc golf course, three nature trails, two fitness trails, 18-hole golf facility with driving range, campground, soccer complex, 85-acre lake with fishing, bike, boat rental, and snack bar, an 11-acre dog park,... Read More
Burton's Bamboo Garden
North
Burton's Bamboo Garden
North
Stop in and marvel at the largest collection of bamboo species in the Northeastern United States. Located 30 miles north of Cincinnati Ohio, Burton's Bamboo... Read more
Stop in and marvel at the largest collection of bamboo species in the Northeastern United States. Located 30 miles north of Cincinnati Ohio, Burton's Bamboo Garden was established over 30 years ago and is tucked away along a seven-acre lake in a peaceful and tranquil environment featuring exotic birds and granite statuary from... Read More
Cincy Vegan Tour
Downtown
Cincy Vegan Tour
Downtown
Dive into a one of a kind experience. This tour is unique in that it’s a 100% vegan. That means for 3 hours, we focus on the city's most delicious plant based food and... Read more
Dive into a one of a kind experience. This tour is unique in that it’s a 100% vegan. That means for 3 hours, we focus on the city's most delicious plant based food and restaurants. Ranging from vegan tacos to cold pressed juice flights to vegan fudge, and regardless of whether you’re vegan or not, we guarantee your taste buds... Read More
Herzog Music
Downtown
Herzog Music
Downtown
The first music store located in downtown Cincinnati in decades. Herzog Music is stocked with vintage guitars and collectible records and music lessons are offered for all... Read more
The first music store located in downtown Cincinnati in decades. Herzog Music is stocked with vintage guitars and collectible records and music lessons are offered for all ages. Turntable and music gear service is also available.
Stanbery Park
East
Stanbery Park
East
This park features some of the longest and best hiking trails in the area. Because of its extensive space and large hills, it is also a favorite sledding hill for locals.... Read more
This park features some of the longest and best hiking trails in the area. Because of its extensive space and large hills, it is also a favorite sledding hill for locals. Its green spaces are also ideal for picnics, meetings, gatherings, and more. Part of Cincinnati Parks
BB&T Arena
South > Southeast
BB&T Arena
South > Southeast
Open since 2008, the BB&T Arena is a 10,000 seat, state-of-the-art arena featuring first-class concerts, family shows and a wide variety of sporting events. The BB... Read more
Open since 2008, the BB&T Arena is a 10,000 seat, state-of-the-art arena featuring first-class concerts, family shows and a wide variety of sporting events. The BB&T Arena is located on the campus of Northern Kentucky University and is the home to NKU’s Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams.
Aronoff Center for the Arts
Downtown
Aronoff Center for the Arts
Downtown
The Aronoff Center for the Arts is located in the heart of downtown Cincinnati. Designed by renowned architect Cesar Pelli, the state-of-the-art facility opened in October... Read more
The Aronoff Center for the Arts is located in the heart of downtown Cincinnati. Designed by renowned architect Cesar Pelli, the state-of-the-art facility opened in October 1995. The Center consists of three stunning performance spaces: Procter & Gamble Hall, Jarson-Kaplan Theater and Fifth Third Bank Theater. In addition,... Read More
John Parker House
East
John Parker House
East
John Parker was a slave who had a desire for freedom which he eventually earned by paying his master for his freedom in 1845. John Parker came to Cincinnati and moved into... Read more
John Parker was a slave who had a desire for freedom which he eventually earned by paying his master for his freedom in 1845. John Parker came to Cincinnati and moved into a house near the Ohio River shore in Ripley, Ohio. He helped hundreds of slaves escape to freedom through the Underground Railroad. John Parker House... Read More
Harmon Museum
North
Harmon Museum
North
Housed in a 28,000-square-foot brick building, the Harmon Museum contains artifacts from prehistoric eras to the 1830s and mid-20th century periods. It holds more than 30... Read more
Housed in a 28,000-square-foot brick building, the Harmon Museum contains artifacts from prehistoric eras to the 1830s and mid-20th century periods. It holds more than 30 exhibits on three floor levels displaying thousands of items that will interest both young and old alike.
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.
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
Carpenter Art Enamel Foundation
South > Riverfront
Carpenter Art Enamel Foundation
South > Riverfront
The W.W. Carpenter Enamel Foundation Museum is a privately owned collection, dedicated to works of enamel art and craft, from historical antique Limoges paintings to a... Read more
The W.W. Carpenter Enamel Foundation Museum is a privately owned collection, dedicated to works of enamel art and craft, from historical antique Limoges paintings to a large collection of contemporary works by some of the finest artists in the field. The museum houses over 600 pieces of enamel art. The art works are very... Read More
iFly Cincinnati
North
iFly Cincinnati
North
Indoor skydiving where instructors are there to help you take flight!
Indoor skydiving where instructors are there to help you take flight!
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
Women's History in Over the Rhine
Downtown
Women's History in Over the Rhine
Downtown
Do you know the stories of the women of Over-the-Rhine? This tour explores women’s lives and work in Over-the-Rhine, from German-speaking immigrants in the mid-1800s up to... Read more
Do you know the stories of the women of Over-the-Rhine? This tour explores women’s lives and work in Over-the-Rhine, from German-speaking immigrants in the mid-1800s up to African American women who moved to Over-the-Rhine in the 1960s. It explores topics important to women's history—work for women, childbirth and motherhood,... Read More
