Winter
Find Winter Things To Do in Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky
Find festive fun and a bounty of experiences all winter long! From cozy indoor venues to ice skating in the heart of downtown let Cincinnati USA dazzle you this season.
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Cincy Brew Bus
Downtown
Cincy Brew Bus
Downtown
Experience Cincinnati’s original and premier craft brewery, winery (Cincy Wine Wagon) and bourbon distilling tasting tours (Cincy Bourbon Bus). Greater Cincinnati has a... Read more
Experience Cincinnati’s original and premier craft brewery, winery (Cincy Wine Wagon) and bourbon distilling tasting tours (Cincy Bourbon Bus). Greater Cincinnati has a long and rich tradition of beer brewing, wine making and distilling and there is a renaissance they want you to be part of. Tours include a ride to four... Read More
Newport Aquarium
South > Riverfront
Newport Aquarium
South > Riverfront
While exploring Newport Aquarium's million gallons of fun, guests have the opportunity to touch a shark, play in the interactive frog bog and even pet a penguin during the... Read more
While exploring Newport Aquarium's million gallons of fun, guests have the opportunity to touch a shark, play in the interactive frog bog and even pet a penguin during the Penguin Encounter. If you're daring, take a stroll across the Shark Bridge - the only suspension bridge in North America where guests can walk just inches... Read More
Queen City Underground & Ultimate Underground Tours
Downtown
Queen City Underground & Ultimate Underground Tours
Downtown
Learn about Cincinnati’s hidden history on one of the Top Five Underground Tours in the U.S. (National Geographic, 2012). Enjoy a stroll through Over-the-Rhine, home to... Read more
Learn about Cincinnati’s hidden history on one of the Top Five Underground Tours in the U.S. (National Geographic, 2012). Enjoy a stroll through Over-the-Rhine, home to America’s largest set of historical landmarks. Visit buildings in the Gateway District that were home to over 130 saloons, bars and beer gardens, and theaters... Read More
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
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
Brewing Heritage Trail Tours
Downtown
Brewing Heritage Trail Tours
Downtown
Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine neighborhood is home to one of the largest collections of pre-Prohibition brewery architecture, in the middle of one of the largest historic... Read more
Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine neighborhood is home to one of the largest collections of pre-Prohibition brewery architecture, in the middle of one of the largest historic districts in the country. Once completed, the Brewing Heritage Trail will invite the world to explore Cincinnati's brewing heritage through an unrivaled urban... Read More
Carew Tower Observation Deck
Downtown
Carew Tower Observation Deck
Downtown
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'... Read more
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, and other amenities including the... 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, specificially situated for the location's historical significance, is made up of three buildings that... Read More
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
Great Miami Riverway
North
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
Bourbon and Spirits Distillery Tour
South > Riverfront
Bourbon and Spirits Distillery Tour
South > Riverfront
From grain to glass the world of craft distilling is taking off at lightning speed. Join us as we will tour 3 unique distilleries and meet the incredible craftsmen... Read more
From grain to glass the world of craft distilling is taking off at lightning speed. Join us as we will tour 3 unique distilleries and meet the incredible craftsmen bringing the spirit of distilling back to our area. You will learn the distilling process by experts and enjoy tastings at each location. Presented by American... Read More
Ark Encounter
South > Southeast
Ark Encounter
South > Southeast
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
Dart Rush
South > Riverfront
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
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Uptown
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Uptown
Feed a giraffe or meet a new animal friend during an Animal Encounter at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden's Africa exhibit. Take the kids for a ride on the Safari... Read more
Feed a giraffe or meet a new animal friend during an Animal Encounter at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden's Africa exhibit. Take the kids for a ride on the Safari Train or for a spin on the Conservation Carousel. Or send your senses into overdrive at the 4-D Theater featuring a cinematic experience that combines high-... Read More
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
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
Cincinnati Art Museum
Uptown
Cincinnati Art Museum
Uptown
Located in scenic Eden Park, the Cincinnati Art Museum features an unparalleled art collection of more than 67,000 works spanning 6,000 years. In addition to displaying... Read more
Located in scenic Eden Park, the Cincinnati Art Museum features an unparalleled art collection of more than 67,000 works spanning 6,000 years. In addition to displaying its own broad collection, the Art Museum also hosts several national and international traveling exhibitions each year. The recently opened Rosenthal Education... Read More
Cincinnati Cyclones Hockey
Downtown
Cincinnati Cyclones Hockey
Downtown
The Cincinnati Cyclones are Cincinnati's Kelly Cup Championship winning hockey team and ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Buffalo Sabres. Cincinnati Cyclones hockey games are... Read more
The Cincinnati Cyclones are Cincinnati's Kelly Cup Championship winning hockey team and ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Buffalo Sabres. Cincinnati Cyclones hockey games are more than just a game! Non-stop action, affordable family entertainment, and intermission activities provide unmatched entertainment value on the banks of the... Read More
American Sign Museum
Uptown
American Sign Museum
Uptown
Take a walk down Memory Lane. The American Sign Museum takes you through a half century of sign history, beginning with the fancy goldleaf glass signs of the early 1900s,... Read more
Take a walk down Memory Lane. The American Sign Museum takes you through a half century of sign history, beginning with the fancy goldleaf glass signs of the early 1900s, through the pre-neon era of lightbulb signs, to neon's heydey in the 1930s-1940s, and on into the plastic era of the funky '50s. Guided tours are offered and... 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!
The Athenaeum of Ohio/Mount St. Mary's Seminary of the West
East
The Athenaeum of Ohio/Mount St. Mary's Seminary of the West
East
Founded in the early 1800s, Mount St. Mary's of the West is the third oldest Catholic seminary in the United States and the oldest Catholic seminary west of the... Read more
Founded in the early 1800s, Mount St. Mary's of the West is the third oldest Catholic seminary in the United States and the oldest Catholic seminary west of the Appalachian Mountains. The present day campus is made up of 76 acres surrounding an impressive granite stone building constructed in 1929. Inside the building you will... Read More
American Classical Music Walk Of Fame
Downtown
American Classical Music Walk Of Fame
Downtown
The American Classical Music Walk of Fame in Washington Park, a project of the American Classical Music Hall of Fame, is the only project in existence that combines... Read more
The American Classical Music Walk of Fame in Washington Park, a project of the American Classical Music Hall of Fame, is the only project in existence that combines classical music, mobile technology, public spaces, and a dancing fountain. An interactive classical music application that is integrated into a major urban park... Read More
John Parker House
East
John Parker House
East
John Parker was a slave who had a desire for freedom which he eventually earned by paying his master for his freedom in 1845. John Parker came to Cincinnati and moved into... Read more
John Parker was a slave who had a desire for freedom which he eventually earned by paying his master for his freedom in 1845. John Parker came to Cincinnati and moved into a house near the Ohio River shore in Ripley, Ohio. He helped hundreds of slaves escape to freedom through the Underground Railroad. John Parker House... Read More
Hauck Botanical Gardens
Uptown
Hauck Botanical Gardens
Uptown
The Botanical Garden is home to 900 types of trees, shrubs, and plants for you to enjoy. Spend your day exploring the varieties of flowers and flora the gardens have to... Read more
The Botanical Garden is home to 900 types of trees, shrubs, and plants for you to enjoy. Spend your day exploring the varieties of flowers and flora the gardens have to offer. Part of Cincinnati Parks
Glendower Historic Mansion
North
Glendower Historic Mansion
North
Located on a hill overlooking downtown Lebanon, Glendower is one of the finest examples of residential Greek Revival architecture found in Ohio. This historic mansion... Read more
Located on a hill overlooking downtown Lebanon, Glendower is one of the finest examples of residential Greek Revival architecture found in Ohio. This historic mansion was erected in 1845 and was given the name “Glendower” by its original owner, John Milton Williams, to honor the Welsh prince and hero Owen Glendower. The house... Read More
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Uptown
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Uptown
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is the region's preeminent professional theatre. Winner of two Tony Awards, the Playhouse produces a season of mainstage and community... Read more
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is the region's preeminent professional theatre. Winner of two Tony Awards, the Playhouse produces a season of mainstage and community touring productions from Sept. to June that feature storytelling of exceptional artistry and unmatched variety. The Playhouse draw's the nation's finest theatre... Read More
Larz Anderson Park
Uptown
Larz Anderson Park
Uptown
A hillside park with a view of the Ohio River located conveniently above Columbia Parkway. Part of Cincinnati Parks
A hillside park with a view of the Ohio River located conveniently above Columbia Parkway. Part of Cincinnati Parks
Cincinnati Urban Adventures: Porkopolis BBQ & Brew
Downtown
Cincinnati Urban Adventures: 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
Trammel Fossil Park
North
Trammel Fossil Park
North
Dig for fossils dating back over 440 million years at this unique 10-acre park. The park also includes picnic tables, drinking fountains and a hiking trail. Portable... Read more
Dig for fossils dating back over 440 million years at this unique 10-acre park. The park also includes picnic tables, drinking fountains and a hiking trail. Portable toilets and hand washing stations are available April-October.
Big Bone Lick State Historic Site
South > Southwest
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
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
Queen City Balladeers
North
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
Meadow Links & Golf Academy
North
Meadow Links & Golf Academy
North
Meadow Links & Golf Academy is located in Winton Woods near The Mill Course in Forest Park. The facility offers a 9-hole mid-length course, a covered and heated... Read more
Meadow Links & Golf Academy is located in Winton Woods near The Mill Course in Forest Park. The facility offers a 9-hole mid-length course, a covered and heated practice tee and a natural turf practice area.
Cincinnati May Festival
Downtown
Cincinnati May Festival
Downtown
The music festival that would transform the musical tastes of America and, at the same time, enhance Cincinnati’s image and national reputation happened in 1873. From its... Read more
The music festival that would transform the musical tastes of America and, at the same time, enhance Cincinnati’s image and national reputation happened in 1873. From its beginnings, the Festival has also depended upon and fostered the talents of vocal and instrumental musicians living in the community. Local and regional... Read More
Otto Armleder Memorial Park & Recreation Complex
East
Otto Armleder Memorial Park & Recreation Complex
East
This park features a 10-acre dog park with areas for large and small breeds, a canine shower and drinking fountains. It also features a new 1.0-mile paved trail that... Read more
This park features a 10-acre dog park with areas for large and small breeds, a canine shower and drinking fountains. It also features a new 1.0-mile paved trail that connects the park's existing 1.9-mile trail to the 5-mile Lunken Airfield loop, as well as a playground, reservable soccer fields, river outlook and access to the... Read More
The Banks
Downtown
The Banks
Downtown
Nestled along the river between Great American Ball Park, Paul Brown Stadium and the new 45- acre Phyllis W. Smale Riverfront park, The Banks offers something for everyone... Read more
Nestled along the river between Great American Ball Park, Paul Brown Stadium and the new 45- acre Phyllis W. Smale Riverfront park, The Banks offers something for everyone, from family-friendly restaurants to sports-friendly bars. Dining and nightlife options are Holy Grail, Jefferson Social, Jimmy John's, Orange Leaf, Tin Roof... Read More
Whitewater Memorial State Park
West
Whitewater Memorial State Park
West
Whitewater Memorial State Park is a great family getaway because of its 200-acre Whitewater Lake. Many guests enjoy hiking, boating, swimming, fishing, and camping. The... Read more
Whitewater Memorial State Park is a great family getaway because of its 200-acre Whitewater Lake. Many guests enjoy hiking, boating, swimming, fishing, and camping. The park also offers nine miles of horseback riding for experienced riders or hayrides, guided trail rides, and sleigh rides for new riders.
Stonelick State Park
East
Stonelick State Park
East
Tucked away in the rolling highlands of southwest Ohio, 1,058-acre Stonelick State Park offers a quiet retreat for visitors. The still waters of the lake and stately... Read more
Tucked away in the rolling highlands of southwest Ohio, 1,058-acre Stonelick State Park offers a quiet retreat for visitors. The still waters of the lake and stately woodlands provide the setting for a host of outdoor recreational pursuits including camping. Options for camping include 108 electric campsites or cabins available... Read More
Young Professionals' Choral Collective
Downtown
Young Professionals' Choral Collective
Downtown
YPCC brings young, energetic people together to create quality choral music and connect in a low-pressure, social environment. YPCC also supports local businesses through... Read more
YPCC brings young, energetic people together to create quality choral music and connect in a low-pressure, social environment. YPCC also supports local businesses through post-rehearsal (Tuesday nights) dinners & drinks, as well as scheduling rehearsals and concerts in unique downtown venues. Most importantly, YPCC strives... Read More
Olden View Park
West
Olden View Park
West
A beautiful hideaway located at the top of the former Price Hill Incline. The park features plaques that explain the history of the Incline. Part of ... Read more
A beautiful hideaway located at the top of the former Price Hill Incline. The park features plaques that explain the history of the Incline. Part of Cincinnati Parks
Miami Whitewater Forest
West
Miami Whitewater Forest
West
The sprawling 4,438 acre park includes wetlands with a wildlife viewing shelter located along the Shaker Trace Trail, disc golf course, three nature trails, two fitness... Read more
The sprawling 4,438 acre park includes wetlands with a wildlife viewing shelter located along the Shaker Trace Trail, disc golf course, three nature trails, two fitness Trails, 18-hole golf facility with driving range, campground, soccer complex, 85-acre lake with fishing, bike, boat rental, and snack bar. Parky's Pirate Cove... Read More
Cincinnati Pops
Downtown
Cincinnati Pops
Downtown
The Cincinnati Pops, led by Conductor John Morris Russell, grew from Cincinnati’s love of great orchestral music, with the same world-class musicians of the Cincinnati... Read more
The Cincinnati Pops, led by Conductor John Morris Russell, grew from Cincinnati’s love of great orchestral music, with the same world-class musicians of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra performing a diverse array of musical styles, from Broadway, jazz, pop, bluegrass/folk and the Great American Songbook. To plan your visit to... Read More
Turfway Park
South > Southwest
Turfway Park
South > Southwest
Catch the fun and excitement of Thoroughbred racing all year long at Turfway Park. Live racing held each winter. You can experience simulcast action the rest of the year... Read more
Catch the fun and excitement of Thoroughbred racing all year long at Turfway Park. Live racing held each winter. You can experience simulcast action the rest of the year Wednesday thru Sunday. The vintage charm of historical Turfway Park will be sure to create a memorable experience for the young and old alike. Check out the... Read More
Clifton Performance Theater
Uptown
Clifton Performance Theater
Uptown
The Clifton Performance Theatre (The Players) is an actor driven cooperative. Founded by Clifton resident Carol Brammer and built by the hard work of Cincinnati’s... Read more
The Clifton Performance Theatre (The Players) is an actor driven cooperative. Founded by Clifton resident Carol Brammer and built by the hard work of Cincinnati’s professional actors, directors and designers. The Clifton Performance Theatre offers classes, workshops, plays, musical and artistic events to children and adults. It... Read More
Park + Vine
Downtown
Park + Vine
Downtown
Offers a wide variety of eco-friendly merchandise that minimizes the use of natural resources and animal byproducts. Products include reusable bottles, bags and food... Read more
Offers a wide variety of eco-friendly merchandise that minimizes the use of natural resources and animal byproducts. Products include reusable bottles, bags and food carriers, non-toxic cleaning and paint supplies, natural baby and parenting supplies, a growing selection of foodstuff, and lots more. Vegan lunch counter is open... Read More
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
Uptown
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
Uptown
The William Howard Taft National Historic Site commemorates the only man to serve as President and Chief Justice of the United States. The house that Taft was born in has... Read more
The William Howard Taft National Historic Site commemorates the only man to serve as President and Chief Justice of the United States. The house that Taft was born in has been restored to its original appearance. A visit to the site includes a tour of the restored birthplace and four period rooms that reflect the family life... Read More
Fort Thomas Landmark Tree Trail
South > Riverfront
Fort Thomas Landmark Tree Trail
South > Riverfront
This relatively short 1.1 mile trail features 14 landmark trees and various plant life. A great trail for kids although some of the hills are a bit steep and might be... Read more
This relatively short 1.1 mile trail features 14 landmark trees and various plant life. A great trail for kids although some of the hills are a bit steep and might be mildly challenging.
Paint By The Glass
North
Paint By The Glass
North
Bottoms up and brushes up! At Paint By The Glass, a local professional artists will teach you how to paint your own work of art in less than three hours, while you enjoy... Read more
Bottoms up and brushes up! At Paint By The Glass, a local professional artists will teach you how to paint your own work of art in less than three hours, while you enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres. Classes are fun and easy and great for both kids and adults.
Georgetown Community Bowling
East
Georgetown Community Bowling
East
Community Lanes is located in Georgetown Ohio with 12 AMF synthetic lanes and Ebonite Vantech automatic scoring.
Community Lanes is located in Georgetown Ohio with 12 AMF synthetic lanes and Ebonite Vantech automatic scoring.
JACK Cincinnati Casino
Downtown
JACK Cincinnati Casino
Downtown
No matter what you want to play, we’ve got your game. From the newest slots and table games to live poker, we’ve got 100,000 square feet of exciting, action-packed choices... Read more
No matter what you want to play, we’ve got your game. From the newest slots and table games to live poker, we’ve got 100,000 square feet of exciting, action-packed choices. Dining options include: Market District Buffet Prism Bobby's Burger Palace Starbucks Noodle 8
