Find Outdoor & Recreation Activities in Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky

Full Throttle Indoor Karting

North

Full Throttle Indoor Karting 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 Indoor Karting 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

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

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

Bonnybrook Farms

North

A beautiful 370 acre historic working farm with fresh air, room to roam and run, fishing ponds, woodlands & so much more. It’s all here at Bonnybrook Farms, located... Read more

A beautiful 370 acre historic working farm with fresh air, room to roam and run, fishing ponds, woodlands & so much more. It’s all here at Bonnybrook Farms, located just 20 minutes east of Kings Island in southeastern Warren County.     At the Chuck Wagon Dinner Ride work up an appetite with some ‘Fun on the Farm’... Read More

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 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

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

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

Dart Rush

South > Riverfront

Dart Rush is an indoor arena for play with NERF® blasters located at Newport on the Levee. It is designed for families, friends, and coworkers to play and make memories... Read more

Dart Rush is an indoor arena for play with NERF® blasters located at Newport on the Levee. It is designed for families, friends, and coworkers to play and make memories together. Play can be booked for one or two hour sessions; each session consists of various quick games like capture the flag, king of the hill, and last person... 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

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

Owl's Nest Park

North

Donated in memory of a homestead known as "Owl's Nest". The park boasts of beautiful entryway columns, wrought iron fences and a beautiful pavilion.  Part of... Read more

Donated in memory of a homestead known as "Owl's Nest". The park boasts of beautiful entryway columns, wrought iron fences and a beautiful pavilion. Part of Cincinnati Parks

Deer Track Golf Course

East

Scenic River Canoe Excursions

East

Scenic River Canoe Excursions invites you to relax on the river and enjoy a peaceful canoe or kayak trip on the Little Miami River, a State and National Scenic River... Read more

Scenic River Canoe Excursions invites you to relax on the river and enjoy a peaceful canoe or kayak trip on the Little Miami River, a State and National Scenic River long considered one of Ohio’s most beautiful waterways. A beautiful way to enjoy your day-- Mother Nature provides the gorgeous setting, and we can provide... Read More

Screaming Raptor Zip Line and Canopy Adventure Tours

South > Southwest

Located at the Creation Museum featuring over two and a half miles of zip lines and sky bridges. Soar over a three-acre lake with the Ptero-Soar option, or go for a more... Read more

Located at the Creation Museum featuring over two and a half miles of zip lines and sky bridges. Soar over a three-acre lake with the Ptero-Soar option, or go for a more rigorous course involving 2½ to 3 hours of airtime with the Adventure Tour Plus. Add to your day of adventure with an 800-foot line and 1,700-foot racing lines... Read More

Kincaid Lake State Park

South > Southeast

Wide variety of outdoor activities make it a favorite retreat for campers and fishermen. Park features boat dock, junior Olympic-size swimming pool, 9-hole golf course,... Read more

Wide variety of outdoor activities make it a favorite retreat for campers and fishermen. Park features boat dock, junior Olympic-size swimming pool, 9-hole golf course, miniature golf, hiking trails, athletic courts, picnic area and playground. The Campground offers 84 water and electric sites, open April–Oct.

Sherlock's Escape Rooms

South > Southeast

Work together to find clues, solve puzzles, and escape the room in 60 minutes! Additional location in Florence

Work together to find clues, solve puzzles, and escape the room in 60 minutes! Additional location in Florence

Shawnee Lookout

West

Shawnee Lookout is well known for its historical Springhouse School and Log Cabin and Native American archaeological earthworks. The park's nature trails, including the 1.... Read more

Shawnee Lookout is well known for its historical Springhouse School and Log Cabin and Native American archaeological earthworks. The park's nature trails, including the 1.3-mile Blue Jacket, 2.0-mile Little Turtle and the 1.4-mile Miami Fort trail, offer spectacular views of the Ohio River and Great Miami River valleys. The... Read More

Summit Park

North

Located at the corner of Glendale-Milford and Plainfield Roads, a 130-acre regional park in the heart of Blue Ash where visitors will enjoy interactive programming, unique... Read more

Located at the corner of Glendale-Milford and Plainfield Roads, a 130-acre regional park in the heart of Blue Ash where visitors will enjoy interactive programming, unique learning opportunities and year-round experiences in one of the region's most beautiful settings. This park is full of fun for the young and young at heart... Read More

Grailville

North

Located in the rolling hills of southwest Ohio, Grailville is steward to 315 acres of rural land including woods, pastures, ponds and creeks. An outdoor... Read more

Located in the rolling hills of southwest Ohio, Grailville is steward to 315 acres of rural land including woods, pastures, ponds and creeks. An outdoor labyrinth, hiking trails, and organic vegetable gardens are yours to enjoy. Visit the Grailville Store Monday to Saturday 10am-5pm. Grailville offers programs affirming our... Read More

Hickory Woods Golf Course

East

Sky Zone Springdale

North

Sky Zone is the world’s first indoor trampoline park. We’re the inventors of “fun fitness” and the makers of trampolines as far as the eye can see. We give you one of the... Read more

Sky Zone is the world’s first indoor trampoline park. We’re the inventors of “fun fitness” and the makers of trampolines as far as the eye can see. We give you one of the greatest workouts ever combined with awesome, healthy fun. We’ve been voted the number one out of the box workout, the best birthday party ever and best... Read More

Ride Horses at First Farm Inn

South > Southwest

Learn about horses and have a great ride! First Farm Inn offers a unique two-hour horsemanship lesson/trail ride that includes grooming and tacking up, then starting in... Read more

Learn about horses and have a great ride! First Farm Inn offers a unique two-hour horsemanship lesson/trail ride that includes grooming and tacking up, then starting in the riding arena working on control and steering. After you’re comfortable with your horse, we tour the farm on horseback. Rides are available year-round to... Read More

Willamstown Lake

South

In 1957, Williamstown Lake became accessible for all to enjoy fishing. Today, it's still a popular place to cast a line. At 300 acres, the city's reservoir produces a... Read more

In 1957, Williamstown Lake became accessible for all to enjoy fishing. Today, it's still a popular place to cast a line. At 300 acres, the city's reservoir produces a variety of fish. The lake also offers several launch ramps in addition to the dock which stocks bait, tackle and other supplies.

Ziegler Park

Downtown

Ziegler park features a lawn with 2 acres of green space, a basketball area with a play surface that can accommodate up to three games, a game area for older children and... Read more

Ziegler park features a lawn with 2 acres of green space, a basketball area with a play surface that can accommodate up to three games, a game area for older children and adults to enjoy, and a playground for children ages 2-12  equipped with problem solving activities, balance activities, climbers, and more. The main... Read More

Big Bone Lick State Historic Site

South > Southwest

Big Bone Lick is a unique state park where the prehistoric past is enshrined, containing the remains of some of America’s early animal inhabitants.  Once covered with... Read more

Big Bone Lick is a unique state park where the prehistoric past is enshrined, containing the remains of some of America’s early animal inhabitants.  Once covered with swamps, the land that makes up Big Bone Lick had a combination of minerals and water that animals found difficult to resist.     For centuries great beasts of the... 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. Echo Park

West

This park's 84 acres include steep wooded hillsides, hiking trails, playgrounds, picnic areas, a unique historic reservable picnic shelter and the 1928 Mt. Echo pavilion,... Read more

This park's 84 acres include steep wooded hillsides, hiking trails, playgrounds, picnic areas, a unique historic reservable picnic shelter and the 1928 Mt. Echo pavilion, a popular spot for dances, community events and private functions. The park's overlook features one of the most dramatic views of any Cincinnati Park. Part... Read More

Haspin Acres

West

Haspin Acres Off Road & Motocross Park in Laurel, Indiana has 750 scenic acres of wooded hills and trails, nestled in the heart of beautiful, rustic, rural Indiana!... Read more

Haspin Acres Off Road & Motocross Park in Laurel, Indiana has 750 scenic acres of wooded hills and trails, nestled in the heart of beautiful, rustic, rural Indiana! Relax and enjoy the great outdoors with us, doing the things you REALLY enjoy, like off road riding, racing, camping, fishing, and so much more! 

Land of Illusion Adventure Park

North

Land of Illusion Adventure Park is a place for fun throughout the seasons!   Spend your summer splashing in the Wibit Adventure Zone. Play a game with friends at... Read more

Land of Illusion Adventure Park is a place for fun throughout the seasons!   Spend your summer splashing in the Wibit Adventure Zone. Play a game with friends at Game Works or The Spike Spot. Or relax and enjoy a paddle in Paddle Bay or a libation at Sandy Cove and Aqua Lounge.   In the fall, enjoy SPOOK-tacular haunted... Read More

Lake Waynoka

East

  Located on Lake Waynoka great for fishing, boating, and skiing with a campground, lodge, restaurant, health center, beach and lounge.  

  Located on Lake Waynoka great for fishing, boating, and skiing with a campground, lodge, restaurant, health center, beach and lounge.  

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

Three Springs Campground

South

Three Springs Campground is a family friendly campground with an emphasis on healthy outdoor activities. The ecosystem of this valley is protected as you are invited to... Read more

Three Springs Campground is a family friendly campground with an emphasis on healthy outdoor activities. The ecosystem of this valley is protected as you are invited to appreciate and enjoy its natural beauty and diversity.  A recreation hall is available for private events, and a large swimming pool, a fishing pond, and a... Read More

Harbor Links at Sagamore Resort

West

Public, 18 Hole, P.B. Dye designed championship golf course, located at Kent’s Harbor Marina on beautiful Brookville Lake.  Stay and Play packages available.

Public, 18 Hole, P.B. Dye designed championship golf course, located at Kent’s Harbor Marina on beautiful Brookville Lake.  Stay and Play packages available.

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

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

Lavender Hills of Kentucky

South > Southeast

Lavender Hills of Kentucky is a family owned and operated lavender farm established in 2005. Located in the northern Kentucky county of Bracken, this family farm was... Read more

Lavender Hills of Kentucky is a family owned and operated lavender farm established in 2005. Located in the northern Kentucky county of Bracken, this family farm was purchased in 1965 with tobacco and cattle being the main source of income. Over 40 years later, the farm's goals have changed to include the production of lavender... Read More

Lincoln Woods Park

South > Southwest

The land for this park was acquired by the City in 1959 as a part of the water treatment plant land acquisition. This 15 acre park was developed in 1985 into an active... Read more

The land for this park was acquired by the City in 1959 as a part of the water treatment plant land acquisition. This 15 acre park was developed in 1985 into an active park. Amenities include the following: Two asphalt surface enclosed tennis courts. City sponsored clinics are conducted at the courts and have priority use.... Read More

Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati

Uptown

The Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati is a gardening resource dedicated to enriching lives through education and community beautification. It's delightfully... Read more

The Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati is a gardening resource dedicated to enriching lives through education and community beautification. It's delightfully landscaped eight acres located on Reading Road two-and-a-half miles from downtown Cincinnati. The grounds are maintained by volunteers who donate their time and... Read More

Tri County Golf Ranch

North

The 9-hole Tri County Golf Ranch course (previously known as the Golden Tee At Tri-County) facility in Springdale, Ohio, features 1,207 yards of golf from the longest tees... Read more

The 9-hole Tri County Golf Ranch course (previously known as the Golden Tee At Tri-County) facility in Springdale, Ohio, features 1,207 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 27. The course rating is 35.0 and it has a slope rating of 113 on Bent grass. Designed by Jose Casterjon, the Tri County Golf Ranch golf course... Read More

Aston Oaks Golf Club

West

Eighteen holes of championship golf will wind their way through Aston Oaks wooded terrain. This world class golf course has been designed by Nicklaus Design, Inc. These... Read more

Eighteen holes of championship golf will wind their way through Aston Oaks wooded terrain. This world class golf course has been designed by Nicklaus Design, Inc. These spectacular golf holes offer not only a distinctively different course, but one of incredible beauty. You're sure to enjoy a challenging game of golf... Read More

Ruby's Boat Dock

South > Southwest

Located on Williamstown Lake featuring a Boat launch, Storage & Service, and Trailer & Camping area.

Located on Williamstown Lake featuring a Boat launch, Storage & Service, and Trailer & Camping area.

Blue Ash Golf Course

North

Golf Digest magazine has rated the award-winning Blue Ash Golf Course as one of its top 75 municipal golf courses in the United States – out of approximately 10,000... Read more

Golf Digest magazine has rated the award-winning Blue Ash Golf Course as one of its top 75 municipal golf courses in the United States – out of approximately 10,000 such courses! Recently, the course was proven again as a favorite public course within the Cincinnati area as it was chosen as the “reader’s pick” by the Cincinnati... Read More

Lazer Kraze Mason

North

Lazer Kraze, The Ultimate Family Fun Center, is conveniently located on the north side of Cincinnati in Mason, OH on the south end of Kings Island. The Mason  ... Read more

Lazer Kraze, The Ultimate Family Fun Center, is conveniently located on the north side of Cincinnati in Mason, OH on the south end of Kings Island. The Mason  location is home to a Multi-level laser tag arena and Indoor Trampoline Park. State-of-the-art laser tag gear with integrated sound and scoring make for high tech fun for... Read More

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

Chuck E. Cheese's

North

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

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

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

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

Taylor Glen Golf Club

East