Spring
Find Spring Things To Do in Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky
Spring is a wonderful time in the heartland river region of 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 in Cincinnati USA.
Archery Arena
North
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.
Museum of Natural History & Science
Downtown
Museum of Natural History & Science
Downtown
Be transported back to the Jurassic Period with the new Dinosaur Hall at Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal. This is the first gallery to reopen after the... Read more
Be transported back to the Jurassic Period with the new Dinosaur Hall at Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal. This is the first gallery to reopen after the Union Terminal restoration. The 7,000-square-foot gallery features six massive dinosaur specimens ranging from the Jurassic Period to the Cretaceous Period, including... Read More
Gentle Breeze Hot Air Balloon Company
North
Gentle Breeze Hot Air Balloon Company
North
Gentle Breeze is a privately owned and operated hot air balloon operation based out of Lebanon, Ohio. Its upgraded, safely maintained equipment is kept looking new and... Read more
Gentle Breeze is a privately owned and operated hot air balloon operation based out of Lebanon, Ohio. Its upgraded, safely maintained equipment is kept looking new and serviced locally by FAA authorized personnel on staff. All flights provide a full three-hour experience that starts with a pre-flight safety briefing followed by... Read More
Green Crest Golf Club
North
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.
Museum at the Friends Home
North
Museum at the Friends Home
North
Discover the history of early Quaker culture at the Friends Home Museum in Waynesville, Ohio's Quaker historical District. Originally constructed as a boarding house in... Read more
Discover the history of early Quaker culture at the Friends Home Museum in Waynesville, Ohio's Quaker historical District. Originally constructed as a boarding house in 1905, the Friends Home Museum features twenty-two rooms of exhibits, each highlighting a unique aspect of early Quaker life. Listed on the National Register of... Read More
Eagle Bend Alpacas
South > Southwest
Eagle Bend Alpacas
South > Southwest
Eagle Bend is the first and largest alpaca farm in Northern Kentucky. It is home to more than 125 show quality and award winning alpacas. You can also take... Read more
Eagle Bend is the first and largest alpaca farm in Northern Kentucky. It is home to more than 125 show quality and award winning alpacas. You can also take educational tours of the farm and visit the Fiber and Gift Shop.
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
The Ludlow Garage
Uptown
The Ludlow Garage
Uptown
Intimate concert venue in Cincinnati's historic Clifton Gaslight neighborhood.
Intimate concert venue in Cincinnati's historic Clifton Gaslight neighborhood.
ArtWorks Mural Tour: Spirit of OTR
Downtown
ArtWorks Mural Tour: Spirit of OTR
Downtown
The Spirit of OTR walking tour is around a mile long and includes 12 murals in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood including: Mr.Tarbell Tips His Hat, The Golden Muse,... Read more
The Spirit of OTR walking tour is around a mile long and includes 12 murals in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood including: Mr.Tarbell Tips His Hat, The Golden Muse, Cincinnati’s Strongman: Henry Holtgrewe, New Lines, Crazy Cat, Crazy Quilt and many more. Learn the stories behind each mural and how they connect to Cincinnati’s... 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
Taft Museum of Art
Downtown
Taft Museum of Art
Downtown
The Taft Museum of Art is one of the finest small art museums in America. A National Historic Landmark built in 1820, the historic house was the home of some iconic... Read more
The Taft Museum of Art is one of the finest small art museums in America. A National Historic Landmark built in 1820, the historic house was the home of some iconic Cincinnatians, including: Martin Baum, Nicholas Longworth, David Sinton, Anna Sinton Taft and Charles Phelps Taft. Opening in 1932, the Taft Museum is home to an... 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
Riverfront Floodwall Mural Tour
South > Riverfront
Riverfront Floodwall Mural Tour
South > Riverfront
Led by artist Robert Dafford, a team of artists created a magnificent illustration of the history of Covington. Depicting a variety of scenes from the meeting of General... Read more
Led by artist Robert Dafford, a team of artists created a magnificent illustration of the history of Covington. Depicting a variety of scenes from the meeting of General George Rogers Clark, Simon Kenton, and Daniel Boone on the mouth of the Licking River to Jacob Price, a local African American leader of the late 1800s, the... Read More
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
Downtown
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
Downtown
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati is the region's premiere destination for powerful and provocative contemporary theatre. Noted for its intimacy and celebrated for its... Read more
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati is the region's premiere destination for powerful and provocative contemporary theatre. Noted for its intimacy and celebrated for its dedication to bringing socially conscious new works to local audiences, Ensemble Theatre continues to present a portfolio of visually stunning theatre that garners... Read More
Morgan's Canoe & Outdoor Adventures Brookville
West
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.
Down to Mars Vintage
Downtown
Down to Mars Vintage
Downtown
Etsy online shop turned to brick and mortar vintage clothing boutique. Selling modern-vintage lifestyle fashions and accessories.
Etsy online shop turned to brick and mortar vintage clothing boutique. Selling modern-vintage lifestyle fashions and accessories.
Greentree Golf Club
North
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
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
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
Elegant Carriages
South > Riverfront
Elegant Carriages
South > Riverfront
Elegant Carriages offers horse drawn carriage rides for city tours, private parties, weddings, funerals and special occasions. Guided City tours of Cincinnati, Ohio;... Read more
Elegant Carriages offers horse drawn carriage rides for city tours, private parties, weddings, funerals and special occasions. Guided City tours of Cincinnati, Ohio; Covington & Newport, Kentucky; and Madison, Indiana. Horse-drawn carriages for private parties and rides; weddings, special occasions, and events of all types... Read More
S&S Western Bowl
West
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.
Jungle Jim's International Market Fairfield
North
Jungle Jim's International Market Fairfield
North
Jungle Jim’s International Market is a place where the first rule is to treat customers like gold. The second is to have fun doing it. People come from several states away... Read more
Jungle Jim’s International Market is a place where the first rule is to treat customers like gold. The second is to have fun doing it. People come from several states away for the unique shopping experience Jungle Jim’s International Market offers. A wide selection of food from all over the world, red hot deals and, of course,... Read More
Neusole Glassworks
North
Neusole Glassworks
North
Neusole Glassworks is a non-profit organization that offers a variety of courses to teach all ages and skill levels the art of glass. Whether you want to create glass art... Read more
Neusole Glassworks is a non-profit organization that offers a variety of courses to teach all ages and skill levels the art of glass. Whether you want to create glass art for a living or just want to make a small piece to see what it's like to handle this exciting molten material - Neusole Glassworks has a class for you! Take a... Read More
Holiday Auto Theatre Drive-In
North
Holiday Auto Theatre Drive-In
North
Enjoy a classic twist on seeing all the most recent movie releases at this drive-in movie theater in Hamilton. Holiday Auto Theatre is one of the last remaining drive-in... Read more
Enjoy a classic twist on seeing all the most recent movie releases at this drive-in movie theater in Hamilton. Holiday Auto Theatre is one of the last remaining drive-in theatre's in Ohio.
U.S. Grant Boyhood Home
East
U.S. Grant Boyhood Home
East
Built in 1823 by Jesse and Hannah Grant, additions to the home were made in 1825 and 1828, and many more times after it was sold in 1840's. Slated for demolition in the... Read more
Built in 1823 by Jesse and Hannah Grant, additions to the home were made in 1825 and 1828, and many more times after it was sold in 1840's. Slated for demolition in the early 1980's, the property was saved by John and Judy Ruthven. Designated a National Historic Landmark, it was opened for visitors in 1982. Today, after... Read More
Cincy Top Ten Tour
Downtown
Cincy Top Ten Tour
Downtown
Visiting Cincinnati? This budget friendly tour is for you! Enjoy 5 mouth-watering dishes that Cincinnati is known for and visit the 10 must-see sites with a... Read more
Visiting Cincinnati? This budget friendly tour is for you! Enjoy 5 mouth-watering dishes that Cincinnati is known for and visit the 10 must-see sites with a friendly local guide. How do you do it all? You'll hop aboard the Cincinnati Streetcar (all day pass included). When the tour concludes, you will have enjoyed a... Read More
concert:nova
Downtown
concert:nova
Downtown
concert:nova was formed in 2007 to perform fresh and dynamic chamber music that blends together the traditional and contemporary with a visual twist to explore a modern,... Read more
concert:nova was formed in 2007 to perform fresh and dynamic chamber music that blends together the traditional and contemporary with a visual twist to explore a modern, kinetic and powerful concert experience. Made up of musicians of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and guest artists, the ensemble embraces the philosophy of... Read More
Owl's Nest Park
North
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
Play Library
Downtown
Play Library
Downtown
The Play Library is just like a regular library but instead of books, we lend toys and games! Designed for kids and adults ages 3 to 103, the Play Library's goal is to... Read more
The Play Library is just like a regular library but instead of books, we lend toys and games! Designed for kids and adults ages 3 to 103, the Play Library's goal is to connect families, friends, and communities through play.
Beyond the Market Tour
Downtown
Beyond the Market Tour
Downtown
Explore the northern area of Over-the-Rhine during a casual guided tour through one of the largest intact urban historic districts in the U.S. Walking distance is... Read more
Explore the northern area of Over-the-Rhine during a casual guided tour through one of the largest intact urban historic districts in the U.S. Walking distance is less than a mile in length and includes at least four stops. This tour is not recommended for those who have difficulty walking. (We climb several flights of stairs... 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
Escape The Room Challenge
North
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
Mariner's Landing
West
Mariner's Landing
West
Full service marina located 14 miles out of Cincinnati with access to the Ohio River, shaded picnic area, and in ground pool and deck.
Full service marina located 14 miles out of Cincinnati with access to the Ohio River, shaded picnic area, and in ground pool and deck.
Bracken County Historical Society
South > Southeast
Bracken County Historical Society
South > Southeast
Founded in 1993, the BCHS encourages the preservation of historical resources in Bracken County and the surrounding areas. The BCHS has its offices and museum in the old... Read more
Founded in 1993, the BCHS encourages the preservation of historical resources in Bracken County and the surrounding areas. The BCHS has its offices and museum in the old Bracken County jail located in Brooksville, adjacent to the Bracken County Court House. Here, records can be found dating back to the late 1700's. Genealogical... Read More
Blue Ash/Montgomery Symphony Orchestra
North
Blue Ash/Montgomery Symphony Orchestra
North
Founded in 1987, the Blue Ash/Montgomery Symphony Orchestra (BAMSO) is the only professional orchestra in greater Cincinnati offering a complete season of concerts, free... Read more
Founded in 1987, the Blue Ash/Montgomery Symphony Orchestra (BAMSO) is the only professional orchestra in greater Cincinnati offering a complete season of concerts, free to the general public. BAMSO works to promote the next generation of musicians through its Young Artist Competition concert, Young Artist recital, and our... Read More
Cincinnati Premium Outlets
North
Cincinnati Premium Outlets
North
Discover upscale outlet shopping with an impressive collection of 100 designer and name brand outlet stores including Banana Republic, Coach, Cole Haan, J.Crew, Michael... Read more
Discover upscale outlet shopping with an impressive collection of 100 designer and name brand outlet stores including Banana Republic, Coach, Cole Haan, J.Crew, Michael Kors, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th and Tommy Hilfiger.
Caesar's Creek Pioneer Village
North
Caesar's Creek Pioneer Village
North
Gain a new understandingof early life on the Ohio Frontier with a walk through original Quaker buildings from the 1700s and early 1800s. Visitors of all ages are invited... Read more
Gain a new understandingof early life on the Ohio Frontier with a walk through original Quaker buildings from the 1700s and early 1800s. Visitors of all ages are invited to participate in interactive and educational activities like Maple Sugar Camp, Harvest Festival, Civil War Encampment, and more!
Vineyard Golf Course
West
Vineyard Golf Course
West
Vineyard Golf Course is a scenic, well maintained, and challenging 18 hole course. Vineyard offers great golfing year round (weather permitting).
Vineyard Golf Course is a scenic, well maintained, and challenging 18 hole course. Vineyard offers great golfing year round (weather permitting).
Florence/Boone County Skate Park
South > Southwest
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
Doe Run Lake Park
South > Southwest
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.
Mercantile Library
Downtown
Mercantile Library
Downtown
Everyone is welcome to visit the Mercantile Library, which has an express elevator to the Library on the 11th floor of the Mercantile Building. Most programs are open to... Read more
Everyone is welcome to visit the Mercantile Library, which has an express elevator to the Library on the 11th floor of the Mercantile Building. Most programs are open to the public, but use of the collection is for members. The book collection is general, including popular fiction and non-fiction, in print, ebook, and audio... 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
West Elm
East
West Elm
East
A global designed company dedicated to transforming lives and spaces through creatvity, style, and purpose. Modern and affordable home decor and ethically-sourced Fair... Read more
A global designed company dedicated to transforming lives and spaces through creatvity, style, and purpose. Modern and affordable home decor and ethically-sourced Fair Trade Certified products.
Funny Bone Comedy Club Liberty
North
Funny Bone Comedy Club Liberty
North
Comedy club inside Liberty Center, presenting local and nationally recognized comedians.
Comedy club inside Liberty Center, presenting local and nationally recognized comedians.
Cincinnati World Cinema
Downtown
Cincinnati World Cinema
Downtown
Small, independent movie theater showing first-run and classic, independent, international, docs and shorts. See website for upcoming films and schedule.
Small, independent movie theater showing first-run and classic, independent, international, docs and shorts. See website for upcoming films and schedule.
Goebel Park
South > Riverfront
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.
William Henry Harrison Tomb Historic Site
West
William Henry Harrison Tomb Historic Site
West
Visit the tomb of our 9th president, William Henry Harrison.
Visit the tomb of our 9th president, William Henry Harrison.
Mitchell Memorial Forest
West
Mitchell Memorial Forest
West
This park offers over eight miles of challenging mountain bike trail, a 1.0-mile Wood Duck nature trail, the River Hill “catch and release” fishing pond, playground,... Read more
This park offers over eight miles of challenging mountain bike trail, a 1.0-mile Wood Duck nature trail, the River Hill “catch and release” fishing pond, playground, picnic areas and the reservable Pine Meadow Youth Camp. Part of Great Parks of Hamilton County
Batter's Advantage
North
Batter's Advantage
North
Batter's Advantage is an indoor batting cage and party facility that features token-operated automated batting machines and a separate turf area which can be used for... Read more
Batter's Advantage is an indoor batting cage and party facility that features token-operated automated batting machines and a separate turf area which can be used for indoor fielding and batting practice. Instructors are available to help with all of your batting and pitching needs, one of which is a former MLB pitcher. Batter'... Read More
