Find Spring Things To Do 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.

Brewing Heritage Trail Tours

Downtown

Explore Cincinnati's brewing legacy and learn the tales of breweries past with a walk through the neighborhood that is home to one of the largest collections of pre-... Read more

Explore Cincinnati's brewing legacy and learn the tales of breweries past with a walk through the neighborhood that is home to one of the largest collections of pre-Prohibition breweries. The Brewing Heritage Trail is a non-profit organization based in Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine, establishing a physical walking trail... Read More

Avon Fields Golf Course

Uptown

Avon Fields Golf Course is Cincinnati's historic classic golf course, set on a beautiful rolling terrain of tree-lined fairways, just minutes from downtown. Challenging... Read more

Avon Fields Golf Course is Cincinnati's historic classic golf course, set on a beautiful rolling terrain of tree-lined fairways, just minutes from downtown. Challenging and fun for players of all abilities, the course's small, elevated greens perfect a player's short game skills, while the Jimmy Woods Learning Center provides... Read More

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.  Be sure to check out the Science Interactives Gallery in the Museum of Natural History & Science. In this hands-on STEM... Read More

Newport on the Levee

South > Riverfront

Opened in 2001, Newport on the Levee is a multi-level retail entertainment center, located across from downtown Cincinnati on the south bank of the Ohio River in Newport,... Read more

Opened in 2001, Newport on the Levee is a multi-level retail entertainment center, located across from downtown Cincinnati on the south bank of the Ohio River in Newport, Kentucky. Hosting nearly 4.5 million guests each year upon 380,000 square feet of unique retail and restaurant space, Newport on the Levee features a variety... Read More

Cincinnati Music Theatre

Downtown

One of Cincinnati’s oldest and most successful community theaters, Cincinnati Music Theatre (CMT) is proud of its long history of presenting popular, large scale, award-... Read more

One of Cincinnati’s oldest and most successful community theaters, Cincinnati Music Theatre (CMT) is proud of its long history of presenting popular, large scale, award-winning musicals to enthusiastic audiences from across the Greater Cincinnati area. It was in the early ’60s when CMT founder Will Breyer approached a select... Read More

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

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

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.

The Vineyard Golf Course

East

An 18-hole golf course located at Woodland Mound, The Vineyard Golf Course consistently ranks as one of golfers’ favorite courses in southern Ohio. The facility has... Read more

An 18-hole golf course located at Woodland Mound, The Vineyard Golf Course consistently ranks as one of golfers’ favorite courses in southern Ohio. The facility has received awards from Golf Digest, Golf World, National Golf Foundation, Golf for Women Magazine and City Beat magazine. The course is a par 71 and measures 4,747... Read More

John Rankin House

East

Revered John Rankin preached for several years in Kentucky but decided to move his family across the Ohio River to the free state of Ohio. In 1825, he built the house on... Read more

Revered John Rankin preached for several years in Kentucky but decided to move his family across the Ohio River to the free state of Ohio. In 1825, he built the house on Liberty Hill with its proximity to the river and its owner's hatred of slavery, the Rankin home became a stopping point for slaves. Around 2,000 escaped slaves... Read More

Beech Creek Golf Course

North

Opened in 1995, Beech Creek has become known as a local favorite for golf the whole family can enjoy. The par-70 golf course measures over 5,400 yards from the back... Read more

Opened in 1995, Beech Creek has become known as a local favorite for golf the whole family can enjoy. The par-70 golf course measures over 5,400 yards from the back tees. It was designed by Joe and Tom Macke. The shorter length of the golf course, along with affordable anytime rates, make Beech Creek Golf Course a great choice... Read More

Beckett Ridge Golf Club

North

Amid the rolling hills near Cincinnati, you'll find one of Southwest Ohio's top-ranked golfing experiences. Beckett Ridge has a classic course with a great tradition in... Read more

Amid the rolling hills near Cincinnati, you'll find one of Southwest Ohio's top-ranked golfing experiences. Beckett Ridge has a classic course with a great tradition in the area. The layout was designed by Jack Kidwell, one of the best known names in the world of Ohio golf. He skillfully combined the ups and downs of the... Read More

The Escape Game

Downtown

[Located downtown in The Banks] From uncovering lost treasure to breaking out of prison – The Escape Game offers a uniquely premium experience. Team up, follow clues, and... Read more

[Located downtown in The Banks] From uncovering lost treasure to breaking out of prison – The Escape Game offers a uniquely premium experience. Team up, follow clues, and solve puzzles to complete your mission and become the hero of these immersive 60-minute adventures. You might escape…you WILL have fun! Book your experience... Read More

Chamber Music Cincinnati

Downtown

Founded in 1929 Chamber Music is the country’s third longest-lived chamber music organization, the only one in our region that exclusively presents international touring... Read more

Founded in 1929 Chamber Music is the country’s third longest-lived chamber music organization, the only one in our region that exclusively presents international touring chamber musicians who are at or approaching the pinnacle of their art. They present six concerts annually by artists ranging from soloists to octets.

Fairview Park

Uptown

Established in 1931, Fairview Park offers a beautiful view of downtown Cincinnati, the Ohio River, and Union Terminal.  Part of Cincinnati Parks

Established in 1931, Fairview Park offers a beautiful view of downtown Cincinnati, the Ohio River, and Union Terminal. Part of Cincinnati Parks

Ohio Kings

Uptown

The Ohio Kings are an expansion team that play in the American Basketball Association, a semi-pro league spanning 100 teams strong across the US, Canada, and Mexico. The... Read more

The Ohio Kings are an expansion team that play in the American Basketball Association, a semi-pro league spanning 100 teams strong across the US, Canada, and Mexico. The Kings play in the North Central Region with teams in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Maryland. Home games will be played at Cincinnati... Read More

Paintbrush Pottery

North

Adults and children of all ages will love creating a special ceramic work of art at this paint-your-own pottery studio in charming Springboro, Ohio. Come in, pick out a... Read more

Adults and children of all ages will love creating a special ceramic work of art at this paint-your-own pottery studio in charming Springboro, Ohio. Come in, pick out a piece, paint it, and have it glazed and fired with just a seven-day turnaround! Parties for all ages and occasions can be scheduled and include a specially-... Read More

Queen City is Haunted Tour

Downtown

Discover stories of grisly murders, ghastly deaths and other disturbing tales buried deep within Cincinnati’s storied past. Linger in the halls of an archaic building... Read more

Discover stories of grisly murders, ghastly deaths and other disturbing tales buried deep within Cincinnati’s storied past. Linger in the halls of an archaic building teeming with paranormal activity and walk around the grounds where human remains have recently been unearthed. Our guides will enthrall you with the heinous... 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

Glenview Golf Course

North

Glenview is Cincinnati’s premier public championship golf course, offering 27 beautiful golf holes with lush landscapes, panoramic views, and demanding hazard features.... Read more

Glenview is Cincinnati’s premier public championship golf course, offering 27 beautiful golf holes with lush landscapes, panoramic views, and demanding hazard features. Once ranked among Golf Digest’s Top 75 Public Courses and site of a U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship, Glenview’s challenge and allure are both remarkable.

Queen City Balladeers

North

The Queen City Balladeers is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the traditions of roots music — what is known as Americana music these days... Read more

The Queen City Balladeers is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the traditions of roots music — what is known as Americana music these days — and folk performance in Cincinnati. The Queen City Balladeers’ primary event is the Leo Coffeehouse, held almost every Sunday night from September through... Read More

Alverta Green Museum

North

The Mason Historical Society's Alverta Green Museum is in a quaint Victorian home displaying antiques, photographs, documents and artifacts which detail the history and... Read more

The Mason Historical Society's Alverta Green Museum is in a quaint Victorian home displaying antiques, photographs, documents and artifacts which detail the history and heritage of the city of Mason, Ohio. Free educational tours for families, adults, and children are led by volunteers and may be reserved for students, scouts,... Read More

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

Avon Woods

Uptown

Located four miles from Downtown, this park boasts of extensive hiking trails, hills, and streams. They also offer nature day camps for children during the summer months.... Read more

Located four miles from Downtown, this park boasts of extensive hiking trails, hills, and streams. They also offer nature day camps for children during the summer months. Part of Cincinnati Parks  

The Woodward

Downtown

Upon its grand reopening in 2014, the Woodward Theater immediately established itself as Cincinnati's favorite intimate-sized music venue.

Upon its grand reopening in 2014, the Woodward Theater immediately established itself as Cincinnati's favorite intimate-sized music venue.

Main Event Entertainment

North

Main Event offers a unique experience, as advertised "Eat.Bowl.Play", which encapsulates state-of-the art bowling, great food and drink, and a huge game room. The bowling... Read more

Main Event offers a unique experience, as advertised "Eat.Bowl.Play", which encapsulates state-of-the art bowling, great food and drink, and a huge game room. The bowling consists of nice lanes with comfortable lounges surrounding them and lanes with bright, ever changing lights to liven up the lanes. While bowling, you can go... Read More

Deerfield Towne Center

North

More than 60 shops and restaurants make up this open-air market, plus a movie theater. Retail attractions include Charming Charlie, Coldwater Creek, Dick's Sporting Goods... Read more

More than 60 shops and restaurants make up this open-air market, plus a movie theater. Retail attractions include Charming Charlie, Coldwater Creek, Dick's Sporting Goods, New York & Company, Arhaus Furniture, buybuy Baby and more. Restaurants include Abuelo's, Rusty Bucket Corner Cafe, Panera and McAlister's Deli.

Parkers Woods

Uptown

Located in Northside, this park offers plenty of green spaces and picnic areas as well as a playground for children.  Part of Cincinnati Parks

Located in Northside, this park offers plenty of green spaces and picnic areas as well as a playground for children. Part of Cincinnati Parks

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!

Madison Bowl

Uptown

Historic bowling alley in operation since 1957. Madison Diner is located inside the alley.

Historic bowling alley in operation since 1957. Madison Diner is located inside the alley.

Newport Gangster Tour

South > Riverfront

Explore the streets where the mob made their millions, gamblers lost their lives, and ladies of the night earned their reputations. Join our gangster guides for a raucous... Read more

Explore the streets where the mob made their millions, gamblers lost their lives, and ladies of the night earned their reputations. Join our gangster guides for a raucous, high energy presentation inside an old casino to explain the historic significance of Newport, and discover how this little town gave birth to the modern day... Read More

George Rogers Clark Park

South > Riverfront

This charming urban park in Northern Kentucky is a favorite spot for photographers and riverwalkers. Situated on Riverside Drive and on the Covington Riverfront, the park... Read more

This charming urban park in Northern Kentucky is a favorite spot for photographers and riverwalkers. Situated on Riverside Drive and on the Covington Riverfront, the park provides a shaded respite to read a book, eat lunch on a bench or watch barges travel down the Ohio River.

Faith Acres Farm

South > Southeast

Family-owned and operated farm steeped in the tradition of providing healthy, fresh products directly to consumers.

Family-owned and operated farm steeped in the tradition of providing healthy, fresh products directly to consumers.

Mt. Storm Park

Uptown

Located in Clifton, this park has picnic areas, green spaces, and a beautiful gazebo.  Part of Cincinnati Parks

Located in Clifton, this park has picnic areas, green spaces, and a beautiful gazebo. Part of Cincinnati Parks

Michaela Farm

West

Michaela Farm, embodying the Franciscan spirit, nurtures sustainable relationships among land, plants, animals and humans, and utilizes resources to fulfill its goals.... Read more

Michaela Farm, embodying the Franciscan spirit, nurtures sustainable relationships among land, plants, animals and humans, and utilizes resources to fulfill its goals. 

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.

French Park

North

French Park is home of the beautiful French House which can be rented out for private parties and events. The house is surrounded by beautiful greenery and floral scenes... Read more

French Park is home of the beautiful French House which can be rented out for private parties and events. The house is surrounded by beautiful greenery and floral scenes along with multiple walking and hiking paths, creeks, and a beautiful view of Cincinnati. Part of Cincinnati Parks

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

Fairfield Greens North Trace

North

Fairfield Greens North Trace is a fun and challenging executive nine-hole course. The 1,885 yards course is par 31, with four par four holes and five par three holes.... Read more

Fairfield Greens North Trace is a fun and challenging executive nine-hole course. The 1,885 yards course is par 31, with four par four holes and five par three holes. Outings, tournaments, and weekly leagues are offered and available to the public.

Wolf Creek Habitat & Rescue

West

Get up close and personal with wolves at this rescue center.

Get up close and personal with wolves at this rescue center.

Sayler Park

West

Known as Cincinnati's western gateway, this park spans much of the area below the Delhi area of Cincinnati. It offers play spaces and relaxing picnic areas. ... Read more

Known as Cincinnati's western gateway, this park spans much of the area below the Delhi area of Cincinnati. It offers play spaces and relaxing picnic areas. Part of Cincinnati Parks

Kennedy Heights Park

North

Kennedy Heights Park provides a pleasant neighborhood retreat. The park has picnic tables, play equipment, and a soccer field, as well as walking trails. Part of... Read more

Kennedy Heights Park provides a pleasant neighborhood retreat. The park has picnic tables, play equipment, and a soccer field, as well as walking trails. Part of Cincinnati Parks

Cincinnati Craft Brewery 3-Stop Hop

This is a three-brewery tour and tasting experience. You get behind-the-scenes tours, history, trivia, prizes, and of course, fun! You will get plenty of beer, a giant... Read more

This is a three-brewery tour and tasting experience. You get behind-the-scenes tours, history, trivia, prizes, and of course, fun! You will get plenty of beer, a giant pretzel, tours of the breweries, a souvenir glass and education on how Cincinnati got to this point, dating all the way back to 1812. Presented by Cincy Brew Bus

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

Railway Museum of Greater Cincinnati

South

Volunteer-run and aimed at preserving the railway artifacts of the region, the  Railway Museum of Greater Cincinnati maintains over 80 units of railroad equipment and... Read more

Volunteer-run and aimed at preserving the railway artifacts of the region, the  Railway Museum of Greater Cincinnati maintains over 80 units of railroad equipment and acquires several new pieces each year to their home in the Latonia Rail Yard. Visitors are welcome to explore the museum on a self-guided tour every Saturday.... Read More

Wilder Boat Launch Ramp

South > Southeast

Located only a few miles away from downtown Cincinnati with a short trip to the Ohio River.  

Located only a few miles away from downtown Cincinnati with a short trip to the Ohio River.  

Green Acres Canoe & Kayak Rental

West

Located on the Whitewater River offering canoe, kayak, tube, and raft rental, shelter rental, picnic areas, party services, and birthday parties.

Located on the Whitewater River offering canoe, kayak, tube, and raft rental, shelter rental, picnic areas, party services, and birthday parties.

Phillips Berry Patch

West

The Very Berry Patch can be found at 9429 York Ridge Road in New Alsace. Owners James and Darlene Phillips have a variety of items depending on season, including berries,... Read more

The Very Berry Patch can be found at 9429 York Ridge Road in New Alsace. Owners James and Darlene Phillips have a variety of items depending on season, including berries, pumpkins, gourds and mums. Business hours at The Very Berry Patch vary according to season, so you may wish to call before visiting.

Fairfield Fun Center

North

The Fairfield Fun Center has been part of the Fairfield community since the early 1990s. It is a beautiful spot for family and friends to enjoy time together and is one... Read more

The Fairfield Fun Center has been part of the Fairfield community since the early 1990s. It is a beautiful spot for family and friends to enjoy time together and is one the prettiest miniature golf courses in the area. The center also offers batting cages for double the fun!