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.
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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.
Ark Encounter
South > Southwest
Ark Encounter
South > Southwest
The Ark Encounter features a jaw-dropping reconstruction of Noah's ark, built to biblical specs. At over 1.5 football fields long and reaching higher than a four-story... Read more
The Ark Encounter features a jaw-dropping reconstruction of Noah's ark, built to biblical specs. At over 1.5 football fields long and reaching higher than a four-story house, the Ark is one of the largest timber-frame structures in the world. As you explore three decks of cutting-edge exhibits, the biblical account of Noah's... 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
Topgolf West Chester
North
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
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
EnterTRAINment Junction
North
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 Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
South > Riverfront
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
South > Riverfront
America’s largest interactive murder mystery comedy dinner show! Solve a hilarious murder case while you feast on a fantastic four-course plated dinner. Just beware! The... Read more
America’s largest interactive murder mystery comedy dinner show! Solve a hilarious murder case while you feast on a fantastic four-course plated dinner. Just beware! The killer is hiding somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a prime suspect!
Creation Museum
South > Southwest
Creation Museum
South > Southwest
Bible history comes to life at the family-friendly Creation Museum! Journey through biblical history in this state-of-the-art, 75,000-square-foot museum designed by a... Read more
Bible history comes to life at the family-friendly Creation Museum! Journey through biblical history in this state-of-the-art, 75,000-square-foot museum designed by a former Universal Studios exhibit director. Your admission includes the main walk-through, the Dinosaur Den, Dr. Crawley’s Insectorium, a special effects theater,... Read More
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Downtown
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Downtown
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center stands as a monument to freedom bringing to life the importance - and relevance - of struggles for freedom around the... Read more
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center stands as a monument to freedom bringing to life the importance - and relevance - of struggles for freedom around the world, throughout history and today. The structure, specifically situated for the location's historical significance, is made up of three buildings that symbolize... Read More
Behringer-Crawford Museum
South > Riverfront
Behringer-Crawford Museum
South > Riverfront
From the ridiculous (BCM’s infamous two-headed calf) to the sublime (our fascinating collections), this family-friendly museum celebrates the unique arts, heritage and... Read more
From the ridiculous (BCM’s infamous two-headed calf) to the sublime (our fascinating collections), this family-friendly museum celebrates the unique arts, heritage and culture of Northern Kentucky as part of the Ohio Valley. Examine a mammoth fossil, take a ride through time with the beautifully restored 1892 streetcar “... Read More
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Downtown
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Downtown
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal is home to the Cincinnati History Museum, Duke Energy Children's Museum, Museum of Natural History & Science, and ... Read more
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal is home to the Cincinnati History Museum, Duke Energy Children's Museum, Museum of Natural History & Science, and Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX Theater. New this year as part of the Museum of Natural History & Science, is the Science Interactives Gallery (this exhibit is... Read More
BB Riverboats
South > Riverfront
BB Riverboats
South > Riverfront
Inspired by Cincinnati’s endearing bond to the river, BB Riverboats’ founder, Ben Bernstein, along with close friend and industry pioneer, Betty Blake, sought to provide a... Read more
Inspired by Cincinnati’s endearing bond to the river, BB Riverboats’ founder, Ben Bernstein, along with close friend and industry pioneer, Betty Blake, sought to provide a new opportunity—one centered on adventure, beauty, and discovery. They envisioned a journey where lasting memories would be created by the undeniable romance... 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
Escape Room Family
North
Escape Room Family
North
Ohio’s only escape room geared towards…you guessed it, families. The rooms are designed a little differently than traditional escape game experiences. In a normal... Read more
Ohio’s only escape room geared towards…you guessed it, families. The rooms are designed a little differently than traditional escape game experiences. In a normal escape room you must solve one puzzle in order to access another puzzle. In Escape Room Family all the puzzles are out from the start of the timer. Instead of ‘... Read More
Nancy and David Wolf Holocaust and Humanity Center
Downtown
Nancy and David Wolf Holocaust and Humanity Center
Downtown
Located at historic Union Terminal, the very site where many Holocaust survivors arrived in Cincinnati to rebuild their lives, The Holocaust and Humanity Center aims to... Read more
Located at historic Union Terminal, the very site where many Holocaust survivors arrived in Cincinnati to rebuild their lives, The Holocaust and Humanity Center aims to ensure the lessons of the past inspire action today. Through innovative storytelling, interactive experiences, and genuine artifacts, visitors witness the... 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
Carew Tower Observation Deck
Downtown
Carew Tower Observation Deck
Downtown
CLOSED FOR THE REMAINDER OF 2020 - Completed in 1930, Carew Tower stands 49 stories tall in the heart of downtown Cincinnati. Visitors to the 49th floor Observation... Read more
CLOSED FOR THE REMAINDER OF 2020 - Completed in 1930, Carew Tower stands 49 stories tall in the heart of downtown Cincinnati. Visitors to the 49th floor Observation Deck can enjoy one of the city's most spectacular views plus pick up a Cincinnati souvenier in the gift shop. Carew Tower is also home to 25 shops, restaurants,... Read More
Whitewater Canal State Historic Site
West
Whitewater Canal State Historic Site
West
Discover how this 1840s feat of engineering changed Indiana from a pioneer outpost to the "Crossroads of America"
Discover how this 1840s feat of engineering changed Indiana from a pioneer outpost to the "Crossroads of America"
Riverfront Commons
South > Riverfront
Riverfront Commons
South > Riverfront
Still under development, Riverfront Commons is an 11.5-mile uninterrupted walking, running, and biking trail that will ink Northern Kentucky’s six river cities – Ludlow,... Read more
Still under development, Riverfront Commons is an 11.5-mile uninterrupted walking, running, and biking trail that will ink Northern Kentucky’s six river cities – Ludlow, Covington, Newport, Bellevue, Dayton, and Fort Thomas – to the City of Cincinnati and other local trail systems. This trail is the signature project of... Read More
Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County Main Library
Downtown
Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County Main Library
Downtown
The Main Library serves as the hub of the entire Library system as well as the “neighborhood library” for thousands of downtown workers and residents. With one of the... Read more
The Main Library serves as the hub of the entire Library system as well as the “neighborhood library” for thousands of downtown workers and residents. With one of the finest collections of materials among public libraries in the U.S., the Main Library attracts more than one million users annually. In addition to the standard... Read More
Kenton County Public Library – William E. Durr
South > Southeast
Kenton County Public Library – William E. Durr
South > Southeast
The William E. Durr location of the Kenton County Public Library opened in January 2007. It is a 39,000 square-foot library, with 25,283 sq. ft. of public space. Features... Read more
The William E. Durr location of the Kenton County Public Library opened in January 2007. It is a 39,000 square-foot library, with 25,283 sq. ft. of public space. Features include a drive-through window, 2,000 sq. ft. meeting room, two study rooms, 15 station computer lab, 32 public access computers and a reading garden. The... Read More
Dick's Sporting Goods
North
Dick's Sporting Goods
North
All of your sporting goods needs in one convenient location.
All of your sporting goods needs in one convenient location.
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
Busse's Farm
West
Busse's Farm
West
The farm offers a wide variety of bedding plants for purchase, including 19 different varieties of tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, eggplant and herbs. In the fall, choose... Read more
The farm offers a wide variety of bedding plants for purchase, including 19 different varieties of tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, eggplant and herbs. In the fall, choose from approximately 2,500 pumpkins and 500 gourds, or pick from the farm's vast selection of mums.
Corryville Suzuki Project
East
Corryville Suzuki Project
East
The Corryville Suzuki Project is a unique string program for violin and viola which provides a nurturing, non-competitive environment where all children can develop an... Read more
The Corryville Suzuki Project is a unique string program for violin and viola which provides a nurturing, non-competitive environment where all children can develop an appreciation for the beauty of music. CSP students receive a high level of musical training rooted in Dr. Shinichi Suzuki's philosophy that every child can learn... Read More
Florence Nature Park
South > Southwest
Florence Nature Park
South > Southwest
Nestled within the city limits, this passive park was acquired by the City in 1986 and has approximately 15 acres paved walking trails for exploring nature. The granite... Read more
Nestled within the city limits, this passive park was acquired by the City in 1986 and has approximately 15 acres paved walking trails for exploring nature. The granite animals were donated by Florence Mall for use at the facility. The Evelyn M. Kalb Gathering House is located here and rented to the public for parties or... 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.
Great Parks of Hamilton County
North
Great Parks of Hamilton County
North
Great Parks of Hamilton County preserves and protects natural resources and provides outdoor recreation and education opportunities for all to enjoy. Great Parks is... Read more
Great Parks of Hamilton County preserves and protects natural resources and provides outdoor recreation and education opportunities for all to enjoy. Great Parks is comprised of 17 developed parks and 4 nature preserves spanning over 17,000 acres throughout the county. Visitors enjoy nearly 80 miles of trails, multiple lakes... Read More
Sinister Cincinnati Tour
Uptown
Sinister Cincinnati Tour
Uptown
Join professional tour guide Roy Heizer for a historical tour through some of Cincinnati's most sinister tales. Serial Killers, True Crime, Mediums, Crazies, Tragedies,... Read more
Join professional tour guide Roy Heizer for a historical tour through some of Cincinnati's most sinister tales. Serial Killers, True Crime, Mediums, Crazies, Tragedies, Paranormal Activity, and the just plain weird. Come hear the stories of George Remus, Donald Harvey, Anna Marie Hahn, and other colorful characters. We will... Read More
La Boiteaux Woods
North
La Boiteaux Woods
North
A nature preserve with a nature center and plenty of diverse wildlife. Part of Cincinnati Parks
A nature preserve with a nature center and plenty of diverse wildlife. Part of Cincinnati Parks
Bellevue Hill Park
Uptown
Bellevue Hill Park
Uptown
This park used to be the end point for the Cincinnati incline. Today, the beautiful view remains and, as an example of organic architecture, the park’s pavilion was... Read more
This park used to be the end point for the Cincinnati incline. Today, the beautiful view remains and, as an example of organic architecture, the park’s pavilion was designed by architect R. Carl Freund in 1955 to serve as an outdoor dancing venue. It features a cantilever roof, bandstand and three pergolas that form the... Read More
Eden Park
Uptown
Eden Park
Uptown
Home to the Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park and the Krohn Conservatory, Eden Park is one of the most popular of the Cincinnati Parks. Landmarks... Read more
Home to the Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park and the Krohn Conservatory, Eden Park is one of the most popular of the Cincinnati Parks. Landmarks within the park include Hinkle Magnolia Garden, which features a picturesque gazebo, memorial tree groves and paths, Mirror Lake, and the Bettman Fountain. Twin... Read More
Beyond the Bricks: Outdoor Building Tour of Cincinnati Music Hall
Downtown
Beyond the Bricks: Outdoor Building Tour of Cincinnati Music Hall
Downtown
Join us for a 60-minute outdoor tour of this National Historic Landmark conducted by the Friends of Music Hall's knowledgeable guides. FMH Outdoor Building Tour of... Read more
Join us for a 60-minute outdoor tour of this National Historic Landmark conducted by the Friends of Music Hall's knowledgeable guides. FMH Outdoor Building Tour of Music Hall explores Music Hall's history, the symbolism and design of the architecture, the challenges at every step of construction, and the people who made it... Read More
Madison Avenue Tour
South > Riverfront
Madison Avenue Tour
South > Riverfront
Discover why people Lov the Cov! Treat yourself to a VIP experience every Sunday morning as you taste our way through the heart of this historic city, beginning... Read more
Discover why people Lov the Cov! Treat yourself to a VIP experience every Sunday morning as you taste our way through the heart of this historic city, beginning at the chic boutique Hotel Covington. On this 3 hour culinary experience, you'll not only taste delicious food from local family owned restaurants, you will visit... 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
Jungle Jim's International Market Eastgate
East
Jungle Jim's International Market Eastgate
East
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
Styled by Mama
Downtown
Styled by Mama
Downtown
Being the only toy store in OTR, find educational, modern, and aesthetically pleasing toys which are the focus at Styled by Mama. Find items like Ice cream makers,... Read more
Being the only toy store in OTR, find educational, modern, and aesthetically pleasing toys which are the focus at Styled by Mama. Find items like Ice cream makers, books, and stuffed animals stock the shelves, and Vespa scooter rockers and macaroon-shaped pillows pepper the floor.
Contemporary Dance Theatre
North
Contemporary Dance Theatre
North
Presents contemporary dance and time arts that reflect the diversity of style and culture. Presents work that is serious in content, entertaining, and has a social... Read more
Presents contemporary dance and time arts that reflect the diversity of style and culture. Presents work that is serious in content, entertaining, and has a social message or context. Provides production assistance to others for the creation and presentation of movement-based work and time arts projects. Delivers educational... 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
Loveland Castle
East
Loveland Castle
East
There are so many things to do and places to explore when you visit Chateau Laroche. From a quiet walk down the pathways of the gardens exploring the various plants and... Read more
There are so many things to do and places to explore when you visit Chateau Laroche. From a quiet walk down the pathways of the gardens exploring the various plants and flowers to a family picnic by the river to admiring the collection of period weaponry on display. Harry Andrews built the stone castle in the 1920s on the bank... Read More
Manifest Gallery
Uptown
Manifest Gallery
Uptown
Manifest stands for the quality presentation, experience, and documentation of the visual arts, engaging students, professionals, and the public from around the world... Read more
Manifest stands for the quality presentation, experience, and documentation of the visual arts, engaging students, professionals, and the public from around the world through accessible world-class exhibits, studio programs, and publications. Manifest Gallery serves as a venue for the display and experience of insightful,... Read More
Pinot's Palette Kenwood
North
Pinot's Palette Kenwood
North
Pinot's Palette is the upscale "Paint. Drink. Have Fun." destination in Cincinnati where anyone can be a Picasso. No art experience required! In two or three hours, with... Read more
Pinot's Palette is the upscale "Paint. Drink. Have Fun." destination in Cincinnati where anyone can be a Picasso. No art experience required! In two or three hours, with artist lead step-by-step instructions, you can create a festive or whimsical painting. Paint and Sip with us! We offer the best wine and painting parties you... Read More
Art Academy of Cincinnati
Downtown
Art Academy of Cincinnati
Downtown
The Art Academy of Cincinnati (AAC) is a college of art and design whose mission is to create and sustain radical, forward-thinking, contemporary visual artists and... Read more
The Art Academy of Cincinnati (AAC) is a college of art and design whose mission is to create and sustain radical, forward-thinking, contemporary visual artists and designers. Located in the heart of Over-the-Rhine, the AAC is a hub of creativity, curiosity, energy, and collaboration. Its three galleries offer viewers changing... Read More
Porkopolis BBQ & Brew
Downtown
Porkopolis BBQ & Brew
Downtown
Did you know Cincinnati was once called the Beer Capital of the World and it was also one of the top pork-processings centers in the country? Well, now you do, and we're... Read more
Did you know Cincinnati was once called the Beer Capital of the World and it was also one of the top pork-processings centers in the country? Well, now you do, and we're going to show off these two claims to fame with plenty of brews and a pork-tastic BBQ picnic! Between the food and the libations, you'll listen to stories of... Read More
World Peace Bell
South > Riverfront
World Peace Bell
South > Riverfront
You'll want to swing by Newport to visit the World Peace Bell: the largest, free-swinging bell in the world. Weighing in at 66,000 pounds and measuring 12 feet high and 12... Read more
You'll want to swing by Newport to visit the World Peace Bell: the largest, free-swinging bell in the world. Weighing in at 66,000 pounds and measuring 12 feet high and 12 feet wide, the bell was designed and cast by Cincinnati's own Verdin Bell Company, one of the largest bell-making companies in the world. Installed in 1999,... Read More
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
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra
South
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra
South
Since its inception, the KSO has demonstrated a unique ability to make the concert experience relevant and entertaining to its audiences, while maintaining high... Read more
Since its inception, the KSO has demonstrated a unique ability to make the concert experience relevant and entertaining to its audiences, while maintaining high performance standards and integrity. We foster a creative and energetic atmosphere for everyone to enjoy. Through the years, KSO concerts have offered many surprises... Read More
Wash Park Art
Downtown
Wash Park Art
Downtown
An intimate art gallery celebrating Cincinnati's creativity, located 3 doors south of Music Hall on Washington Park in historic Over-The-Rhine.
An intimate art gallery celebrating Cincinnati's creativity, located 3 doors south of Music Hall on Washington Park in historic Over-The-Rhine.
The All-American Food Tour in Pendleton
Downtown
The All-American Food Tour in Pendleton
Downtown
Get off the beaten path in Over-the-Rhine and explore the adjoining neighborhood of Pendleton. Discover a side of Over-the-Rhine where long-time residents and artists co-... Read more
Get off the beaten path in Over-the-Rhine and explore the adjoining neighborhood of Pendleton. Discover a side of Over-the-Rhine where long-time residents and artists co-exist with emerging eateries and entertainment venues. Your $65 ticket includes enough food for lunch, one craft cocktail sample, and one locally brewed craft... Read More
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Downtown
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Downtown
The mission of the CSO is to seek and share inspiration, and it has been doing so since 1895 as the country’s sixth oldest orchestra. Under the artistic direction of Louis... Read more
The mission of the CSO is to seek and share inspiration, and it has been doing so since 1895 as the country’s sixth oldest orchestra. Under the artistic direction of Louis Langrée, the CSO continues its legacy as Cincinnati’s cultural ambassador around the world, at home in Music Hall, and in our community. To plan your visit... Read More
