Find Outdoor & Recreation Activities in Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky

Archery Arena

North

The first and only dedicated archery dodgeball facility in the midwest. Battle your friends and family with bows and specially engineered foam-tipped arrows.

The first and only dedicated archery dodgeball facility in the midwest. Battle your friends and family with bows and specially engineered foam-tipped arrows.

The Web Extreme Entertainment

North

Jack of all games. Masters of fun. Laser tag, go karts, mini bowling, and mini golf offer something just just about everyone. We pride ourself on our staff, and trust them... Read more

Jack of all games. Masters of fun. Laser tag, go karts, mini bowling, and mini golf offer something just just about everyone. We pride ourself on our staff, and trust them to ensure that you have nothing but Fun at the WEB.    Birthday parties? We do those. Corporate team building? We do that too. Just need something to do on a... Read More

Topgolf West Chester

North

Topgolf is the premier golf entertainment complex where the competition of sport meets your favorite local hangout. Players hit golf balls containing computer microchips... Read more

Topgolf is the premier golf entertainment complex where the competition of sport meets your favorite local hangout. Players hit golf balls containing computer microchips that track each shot’s accuracy and distance while also awarding points for hitting targets on the outfield. The upscale, laid-back experience features more... Read More

Full Throttle Adrenaline Park

North

Full Throttle Adrenaline Park is Cincinnati’s premier high-speed indoor go-kart track. Everyone from the novice to the professional racer will enjoy their state-of-the-art... Read more

Full Throttle Adrenaline Park is Cincinnati’s premier high-speed indoor go-kart track. Everyone from the novice to the professional racer will enjoy their state-of-the-art karts and racing at speeds up to 40mph. Featuring 2 High Speed tracks, racers can choose which track to tackle – or better yet, why choose? Drive them both!... Read More

Great Miami Riverway

North

The Great Miami Riverway is 99 miles of river, paved trails, and connected communities. Find your way to Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park or try an art class at the Fitton... Read more

The Great Miami Riverway is 99 miles of river, paved trails, and connected communities. Find your way to Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park or try an art class at the Fitton Center in Hamilton. Whether you stay in the “City of Sculpture” or drive to Franklin to take the Great Miami River Recreation Trail all the way up to Sidney, you’... Read More

Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum

North

Pyramid Hill is one of few sculpture parks in the United States. Upon opening in 1996, it was touted as the "most beautiful natural setting of any art park in the country... Read more

Pyramid Hill is one of few sculpture parks in the United States. Upon opening in 1996, it was touted as the "most beautiful natural setting of any art park in the country" by Atlantic Monthly. This 335-acre park features more than 60 monumental contemporary sculptures. The park’s Ancient Sculpture Museum displays antiquities... Read More

Escape The Room Challenge

North

Escape The Room Challenge is a next-generation interactive adventure based on the classic “escape the room” on-line video games in which players are trapped in a room and... Read more

Escape The Room Challenge is a next-generation interactive adventure based on the classic “escape the room” on-line video games in which players are trapped in a room and must find clues and solve puzzles in order to escape…all the while the clock is ticking! Escape room adventures are the latest entertainment attraction... Read More

EnterTRAINment Junction

North

Billed as the the world's only railroad-themed family entertainment center, EnterTRAINment Junction offers the largest indoor train display at 25,000 square feet with more... Read more

Billed as the the world's only railroad-themed family entertainment center, EnterTRAINment Junction offers the largest indoor train display at 25,000 square feet with more than two miles of track and 90 trains depicting every era of American railroading. Kids can bounce, climb and crawl through “Imagination Junction,” a 5,000-... Read More

The Escape Game

Downtown

Located in The Banks, The Escape Game is Cincinnati’s #1 escape room and immersive adventure. As a premier provider of escape rooms, The Escape Game’s adventures play like... Read more

Located in The Banks, The Escape Game is Cincinnati’s #1 escape room and immersive adventure. As a premier provider of escape rooms, The Escape Game’s adventures play like Hollywood blockbusters with twists, turns, and jaw-dropping surprises around every corner.    Their 60-minute adventures bring epic stories to life in a one-... Read More

Jane's Saddlebag

South > Southwest

Jane's Saddlebag is a hands-on historic educational experience, complete with the old restored "Saddlebag" home, original stone smokehouse, life-size replica of a 1700s... Read more

Jane's Saddlebag is a hands-on historic educational experience, complete with the old restored "Saddlebag" home, original stone smokehouse, life-size replica of a 1700s Flatboat, 100-year-old mortise and tenon barn, kids village, wine shop, restaurant, general store and petting zoo. Plus, free parking and cornhole.

Green Crest Golf Club

North

Green Crest Golf Club offers group lessons, leagues, private instruction, on-course beverage service, practice green, pro shop, snack bar and dining room.

Green Crest Golf Club offers group lessons, leagues, private instruction, on-course beverage service, practice green, pro shop, snack bar and dining room.

Pier 99

South > Southwest

Located near Belterra Casino and Markland Dam just off the Ohio River on Craigs Creek Lake.

Located near Belterra Casino and Markland Dam just off the Ohio River on Craigs Creek Lake.

Goebel Park

South > Riverfront

When you see the historic German-style Carroll Chimes Clock Tower, you’ll know you’re at Goebel Park. The park offers walking trails, picnic shelters, a gazebo and... Read more

When you see the historic German-style Carroll Chimes Clock Tower, you’ll know you’re at Goebel Park. The park offers walking trails, picnic shelters, a gazebo and playground.

Licking River Greenway and Trails

South > Riverfront

Gravel and paved trails (biking, walking, running) along the Licking River in Covington spanning approximately two miles from the corner of Levassor and Eastern Ave. (... Read more

Gravel and paved trails (biking, walking, running) along the Licking River in Covington spanning approximately two miles from the corner of Levassor and Eastern Ave. (behind Holmes High School – 2500 Madison Ave.) to Randolph Park. The paved portion can be accessed at Clayton Meyer Park at the corner of Glenway and Thomas St.... Read More

Heatherwoode Golf Club

North

Mosaic Climbing

North

Experience climbing at any level. Whether you're a new or seasoned climber,  Mosaic offers a diverse range of climbing, classes, and fitness for you to explore.... Read more

Experience climbing at any level. Whether you're a new or seasoned climber,  Mosaic offers a diverse range of climbing, classes, and fitness for you to explore. 

Doe Run Lake Park

South > Southwest

Doe Run Lake is a 50 acre lake located on Bullock Pen Road off of KY 17. The lake is surrounded with hiking trails and secluded picnic areas for a total of 183 acres of... Read more

Doe Run Lake is a 50 acre lake located on Bullock Pen Road off of KY 17. The lake is surrounded with hiking trails and secluded picnic areas for a total of 183 acres of park space. Trolling motors are only permitted.

Washington Park

Downtown

This newly renovated park located across from historic Music Hall includes a playground for kids with a play castle, climbing wall, sandbox and slides; interactive water... Read more

This newly renovated park located across from historic Music Hall includes a playground for kids with a play castle, climbing wall, sandbox and slides; interactive water features with more than 130 pop-up jets to provide cool relief on hot days; historic restored bandstand gazebo for weekly live music; a fenced-in dog area with... Read More

Little Miami Golf Center

East

Offers a 9-hole, par 35 (2,950 yards) regulation course and a 9-hole, par 3 (1,015 yards) course with bentgrass fairways. There is also a natural turf practice area, an 18... Read more

Offers a 9-hole, par 35 (2,950 yards) regulation course and a 9-hole, par 3 (1,015 yards) course with bentgrass fairways. There is also a natural turf practice area, an 18-hole putting course, a covered and heated driving range open year-round and a full-service pro shop. An 18-hole miniature golf course and lawn bowling green... Read More

Veterans Memorial of Boone County

South > Southwest

The Veterans Memorial of Boone County was conceived in 1995 when H.B. Deatherage, a Viet Nam veteran, was deeply moved by the fact that veterans in Boone County had no... Read more

The Veterans Memorial of Boone County was conceived in 1995 when H.B. Deatherage, a Viet Nam veteran, was deeply moved by the fact that veterans in Boone County had no place to heal wounds and memories of war. The names and etchings were brought to the forefront with beautiful black granite, making up the memorial honoring WWI... 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

Neumann Golf Course

West

Fast, true greens and rolling, wooded fairways set among three distinctly different nines make Neumann Cincinnati’s most popular golf course. Known for its welcoming... Read more

Fast, true greens and rolling, wooded fairways set among three distinctly different nines make Neumann Cincinnati’s most popular golf course. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and scenic, quiet wooded setting, Neumann’s four sets of tees provide the right challenge for every player. 27 Holes, Driving Range, Practice Green... Read More

Highland Cemetery Hiking Trails

South > Southwest

Explore 6 color-coded trails covering 4 miles on 150 acres of undeveloped cemetery property. Witness something unique with each season. Spring and summer are ideal for... Read more

Explore 6 color-coded trails covering 4 miles on 150 acres of undeveloped cemetery property. Witness something unique with each season. Spring and summer are ideal for bird watching and getting to see both native species and neotropical migrants. Fall boasts gorgeous colors from the maple trees, and winter is great for... Read More

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

Smugglers Cove Marina

South > Southwest

Full service marina located just off the Ohio River offering fuel, restaurant, motel and RV hookups.

Full service marina located just off the Ohio River offering fuel, restaurant, motel and RV hookups.

Belterra Casino Golf Course

West

Designed by legend Tom Fazio, this world-class championship course was ranked in the top 20 casino golf courses in the U.S. by Golfweek. Created to highlight the natural... Read more

Designed by legend Tom Fazio, this world-class championship course was ranked in the top 20 casino golf courses in the U.S. by Golfweek. Created to highlight the natural surroundings, winding through lakes and over 2,200 trees, the par 71 course challenges players with water hazards and bunkers set amidst the beautiful rolling... Read More

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

Glenway Woods

West

A nature preserve located in historic Price Hill. This preserve was founded in order to save the area from indiscriminate physical development.  Part of ... Read more

A nature preserve located in historic Price Hill. This preserve was founded in order to save the area from indiscriminate physical development.  Part of Cincinnati Parks

Fifty West Canoe & Kayak

East

Enjoy the Little Miami Scenic River with tubing, canoes and kayaks, or shuttle options for fellow river lovers.

Enjoy the Little Miami Scenic River with tubing, canoes and kayaks, or shuttle options for fellow river lovers.

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

S&S Western Bowl

West

Western Bowl Strike and Spare offers 68 lanes of bowling and state-of-the-art scoring system. 

Western Bowl Strike and Spare offers 68 lanes of bowling and state-of-the-art scoring system. 

Sharon Woods

North

Sharon Woods is a popular 730-acre park that features a visitor center with exhibits, gift shop and an accessible two-story indoor play area for children ages 2-12. The... Read more

Sharon Woods is a popular 730-acre park that features a visitor center with exhibits, gift shop and an accessible two-story indoor play area for children ages 2-12. The park is a popular spot to exercise outdoors with a 2.6-mile paved trail around the lake, a 1.0-mile fitness trail and the 0.7-mile Gorge nature trail. The... Read More

Ault Park

Uptown

Ault Park is one of Cincinnati's largest and most scenic parks, with a variety of gardens, benches and plenty of playground equipment. Part of Cincinnati Parks

Ault Park is one of Cincinnati's largest and most scenic parks, with a variety of gardens, benches and plenty of playground equipment. Part of Cincinnati Parks

Morgan's Canoe & Outdoor Adventures Brookville

West

Enjoy canoeing, kayaking, rafting and camping along the fastest flowing river in Indiana, the Whitewater River which is considered a Class 1 stream and great for canoeists... Read more

Enjoy canoeing, kayaking, rafting and camping along the fastest flowing river in Indiana, the Whitewater River which is considered a Class 1 stream and great for canoeists of all skill levels. 

Manhattan Harbour

South > Riverfront

Located just 2 miles east of downtown Cincinnati on the Ohio River offering full service marina and yacht services. Other services include Valet Service, Restaurant... Read more

Located just 2 miles east of downtown Cincinnati on the Ohio River offering full service marina and yacht services. Other services include Valet Service, Restaurant including Bar and Boater’s Lounge.

Swing365

North

A fully functioning indoor golf course with virtual play and high definition golf simulators for when the weather outside isn't ideal for golf. Book a tee time on the... Read more

A fully functioning indoor golf course with virtual play and high definition golf simulators for when the weather outside isn't ideal for golf. Book a tee time on the website and choose from their 27 course choices.

Chuck E. Cheese's

South

Family entertainment center and restaurant offering pizza, arcade games, and birthday parties.

Family entertainment center and restaurant offering pizza, arcade games, and birthday parties.

Greentree Golf Club

North

Greentree Golf Club occupies a refreshingly rural parcel of Southwestern Ohio land between Cincinnati and Dayton, perfect for getting in a relaxing round, and with easy... Read more

Greentree Golf Club occupies a refreshingly rural parcel of Southwestern Ohio land between Cincinnati and Dayton, perfect for getting in a relaxing round, and with easy access to I-75. Enjoying the scenery at Greentree will be a far more simple task than making par, as there are no roads, no houses and no noise to take away... Read More

East Fork Stables

East

East Fork Stables has an indoor arena and miles of trail riding. Enhance your knowledge of defensive riding. Lessons cover everything from grooming and tacking to advanced... Read more

East Fork Stables has an indoor arena and miles of trail riding. Enhance your knowledge of defensive riding. Lessons cover everything from grooming and tacking to advanced horsemanship skills. Western, endurance, and English riding lessons are available. Lessons are offered year round.

Florence/Boone County Skate Park

South > Southwest

This 20,000 sq. ft. park is designed for in-line skates, roller blades and skateboards and has beginner, intermediate and advanced areas with various challenging elements... Read more

This 20,000 sq. ft. park is designed for in-line skates, roller blades and skateboards and has beginner, intermediate and advanced areas with various challenging elements. Included are a shelter, spectator area, emergency telephone and parking lot. There is no fee to enter. Park hours are from dawn to dusk. Safety equipment... Read More

Deer Track Golf Course

East

Shelter Cove Marina

East

Located on the Little Miami River with valet launch services and less than a mile trip to the Ohio River.

Located on the Little Miami River with valet launch services and less than a mile trip to the Ohio River.

Rotolo

South > Riverfront

Boutique bowling center with a full casual Italian-inspired restaurant, bars, patio and bocce.   Rotolo Bowling Bocce Eatery is a boutique bowling alley with plenty... Read more

Boutique bowling center with a full casual Italian-inspired restaurant, bars, patio and bocce.   Rotolo Bowling Bocce Eatery is a boutique bowling alley with plenty of fun to go ‘round. A license for indulgence and bowler’s paradise, Rotolo takes a modern spin on the traditional bowling alley, where it features two full-service... Read More

American Classical Music Walk Of Fame

Downtown

The American Classical Music Walk of Fame in Washington Park, a project of the American Classical Music Hall of Fame, is the only project in existence that combines... Read more

The American Classical Music Walk of Fame in Washington Park, a project of the American Classical Music Hall of Fame, is the only project in existence that combines classical music, mobile technology, public spaces, and a dancing fountain.  An interactive classical music application that is integrated into a major urban park... Read More

Thaxton's Canoe & Paddlers Inn

South > Southeast

Camp in a cabin or rent a canoe and paddle along the Licking River.

Camp in a cabin or rent a canoe and paddle along the Licking River.

Mt. Airy Arboretum

West

An arboretum featuring hundreds of different types of trees as well as garden areas and walking paths.  Part of Cincinnati Parks

An arboretum featuring hundreds of different types of trees as well as garden areas and walking paths. Part of Cincinnati Parks

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!

Lake Isabella

East

Enjoy a 28-acre pay lake that is stocked weekly March through October and offers fishing from the bank, dock or rental boat. Electric trolling motors are permitted.... Read more

Enjoy a 28-acre pay lake that is stocked weekly March through October and offers fishing from the bank, dock or rental boat. Electric trolling motors are permitted. Personal watercrafts, such as canoes and kayaks, are not permitted on the lake. Lake Isabella also has a full-service boathouse and reservable Chart Room, Riverside... Read More

Devou Park

South > Riverfront

Located in the hills overlooking Covington, Kentucky and downtown Cincinnati, Devou Park offers a range of entertainment and recreational activities including theater,... Read more

Located in the hills overlooking Covington, Kentucky and downtown Cincinnati, Devou Park offers a range of entertainment and recreational activities including theater, symphony, nature trails, golf, tennis, scenic overlook area, picnic facilities, fishing, Behringer-Crawford Museum, Devou Golf & Event Center, and the Drees... Read More

Ollie's Skatepark

South > Southwest

Tucked in the serene blue grass hills of Florence, Ky., just below Cincinnati, located in an industrial park area is Ollie’s Skate Park. Ollie's is by far the newest... Read more

Tucked in the serene blue grass hills of Florence, Ky., just below Cincinnati, located in an industrial park area is Ollie’s Skate Park. Ollie's is by far the newest premier indoor skate park in the Midwest boasting 60,000 square feet of skate terrain with something for everyone. This park is newly finished and has already seen... Read More