Parks & Nature
Best spot to be outdoors in the city! Beautiful gardens and lawn. Always something going on. Many outdoor concerts and yoga classes. There's a dog park and kid's playground as well.
221 locals recommend
Washington Park
1230 Elm StBest spot to be outdoors in the city! Beautiful gardens and lawn. Always something going on. Many outdoor concerts and yoga classes. There's a dog park and kid's playground as well.
Eden Park
950 Eden Park DrTrails and very picturesque. Amazing views.
Great place to go running, tennis, sand volleyball, play ground, or just walk along the river. It's in between Smale Riverfront Park and Theodore M Berry International Friendship Park along the Ohio River.
37 locals recommend
Sawyer Point Park
705 E Pete Rose WayGreat place to go running, tennis, sand volleyball, play ground, or just walk along the river. It's in between Smale Riverfront Park and Theodore M Berry International Friendship Park along the Ohio River.
Best spot to look at the iconic Robling Bridge. Gorgeous park in between the Bengals' Paul Brown Stadium and the Reds' Ballpark. Connects to Sawyer Point Park. Super kid friendly with year round Carousel, splash pads, play scapes, bench swings over looking the river, running trail, tons of fountains and beautiful gardens. Is very romantic in the evenings.
211 locals recommend
Smale Riverfront Park
West Mehring WayBest spot to look at the iconic Robling Bridge. Gorgeous park in between the Bengals' Paul Brown Stadium and the Reds' Ballpark. Connects to Sawyer Point Park. Super kid friendly with year round Carousel, splash pads, play scapes, bench swings over looking the river, running trail, tons of fountains and beautiful gardens. Is very romantic in the evenings.
Beautiful garden along the river with walking & bike trails. Is perfect for outdoor photoshoots! Connects to Sawyer Point Park.
11 locals recommend
International Friendship Park
1135 Riverside DrBeautiful garden along the river with walking & bike trails. Is perfect for outdoor photoshoots! Connects to Sawyer Point Park.
Food Scene
Best coffee and wine in OTR. Open early and late. Intimate setting.
36 locals recommend
1215 Wine Bar & Coffee Lab
1215 Vine StBest coffee and wine in OTR. Open early and late. Intimate setting.
Great coffee and the "think tank" of Cincy. Great people watching or getting work done over a cup of joe.
104 locals recommend
Coffee Emporium
110 E Central PkwyGreat coffee and the "think tank" of Cincy. Great people watching or getting work done over a cup of joe.
Abigail street
1214 Vine StIncredible small plates restaurant.
One of my favs! Grab a slice or a pie! Highly recommend and open late. Awesome bar and cocktails upstairs!
48 locals recommend
Goodfellas Over-The-Rhine
1211 Main StOne of my favs! Grab a slice or a pie! Highly recommend and open late. Awesome bar and cocktails upstairs!
Great wood fire pizza. The in-house made caramel gelato is awesome! Owner traveled to Italy to learn how to make it.
38 locals recommend
A Tavola Bar + Trattoria
1220 Vine StGreat wood fire pizza. The in-house made caramel gelato is awesome! Owner traveled to Italy to learn how to make it.
Bakersfield OTR
1213 Vine StTacos...need I say more?!
Krueger's Tavern
1313 Vine StGreat roof top deck and awesome food.
Wonderful for a date night or groups. Get the risotto! Great wine flights on Wednesdays for happy hour.
10 locals recommend
The Mercer OTR
1324 Vine StWonderful for a date night or groups. Get the risotto! Great wine flights on Wednesdays for happy hour.
Pontiac BBQ
1403 Vine StI LOVE THIS PLACE!
Try to get in early or get your name on the list. Always a wait but worth it!
157 locals recommend
The Eagle OTR
1342 Vine StTry to get in early or get your name on the list. Always a wait but worth it!
Nicola's
1420 Sycamore StreetAwesome Italian. A date night favorite!
Taste of Belgium - Over The Rhine
1135 Vine StGreat spot for breakfast all day!
Intimate and incredible!
44 locals recommend
Salazar Cincinnati | OTR Restaurant & Bar | Chef Jose Salazar
1401 Republic StIntimate and incredible!
Quan Hapa
1331 Vine StNew take on Asian street fair.
Happy Belly On Vine
1344 Vine StGreat morning and lunch spot with healthy selections.
Free contemporary art exhibit and great restaurant. Make friends with a yellow penguin and head to the roof top...elevator access is in the alleyway.
41 locals recommend
21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati
609 Walnut StFree contemporary art exhibit and great restaurant. Make friends with a yellow penguin and head to the roof top...elevator access is in the alleyway.
Pleasantry
118 W 15th StGreat new local spot! Outdoor patio!
Full menu prepared daily onsite inside historic Findlay Market. Daily lunch specials 11am-2pm. Open year round.
Fresh Table
1801 Race StFull menu prepared daily onsite inside historic Findlay Market. Daily lunch specials 11am-2pm. Open year round.
Ché
1342 Walnut StGreat food and killer Brunch!
Dojo Gelato
137 W Elder StIt's Gelato...of course it is amazing!
A Cincinnati tradition. My personal favorite is the Cherry & Dark Chocolate Chip but all the locals swear by the Raspberry & Dark Chocolate Chip.
140 locals recommend
Graeter's Ice Cream
1401 Vine StA Cincinnati tradition. My personal favorite is the Cherry & Dark Chocolate Chip but all the locals swear by the Raspberry & Dark Chocolate Chip.
Macaron Bar
1206 Main StDelicious little cookie shop.
Nation Kitchen and Bar
1200 Broadway StBest burgers in the area! Great brunch too!
Revolution Rotisserie & Bar
1106 Race StreetAwesome chicken spot.
Specializes in bite sized desserts. Daily menu includes mini cupcakes, pies, and cookies amongst other delectable items.
Sweet Petit Desserts
3546 Montgomery RoadSpecializes in bite sized desserts. Daily menu includes mini cupcakes, pies, and cookies amongst other delectable items.
ZBGB Gourmet Burger Bar
1438 Race StMy favorite is the Italian burger. Really cool spot and is open late.
Drinks & Nightlife
Japp's - Since 1879
1134 Main StOne of the best cocktail spots in the world...seriously!
Just go! It can't be explained and the beer is incredible. Street car stops right in front. No food served but outside food is welcomed. Be sure to check out the rooftop deck!
186 locals recommend
Rhinegeist Brewery
1910 Elm StJust go! It can't be explained and the beer is incredible. Street car stops right in front. No food served but outside food is welcomed. Be sure to check out the rooftop deck!
Another awesome local brewery in a converted church. Amazing space and beer. Also serves food.
75 locals recommend
Taft's Ale House
1429 Race StAnother awesome local brewery in a converted church. Amazing space and beer. Also serves food.
MOTR Pub
1345 Main StRock out to live bands.
The Lackman
1237 Vine StGreat bar in the heart of OTR.
Liberty's Bar & Bottle Shop
1427 Main StGreat bar! Really cool spot! Amazing atmosphere.
I always feel like I'm in a James Bond film here. Great bar with a modern retro vibe and fish tank in the middle of the bar.
12 locals recommend
Low Spark
15 W 14th StI always feel like I'm in a James Bond film here. Great bar with a modern retro vibe and fish tank in the middle of the bar.
Awesome patio and sports spot. Ask the bartender for their slushy drinks...they are not your typical "girly" drinks. Dogs are allowed. Really cool food truck on site.
32 locals recommend
Queen City Radio
222 W 12th StAwesome patio and sports spot. Ask the bartender for their slushy drinks...they are not your typical "girly" drinks. Dogs are allowed. Really cool food truck on site.
Locals favorite! Best place to watch Soccer, you know...REAL Football. Get ready to chant like you're in the Old Country!
15 locals recommend
rhinehaus
119 E 12th StLocals favorite! Best place to watch Soccer, you know...REAL Football. Get ready to chant like you're in the Old Country!
Sundry and Vice
18 W 13th StIncredible intimate spot. Amazing cocktails.
The Transept
1205 Elm StIntimate bar in converted church. Upstairs is available for events and weddings.
Open 24 hours. Very modern and clean. Great event space and rooftop terrace.
119 locals recommend
JACK Cincinnati Casino
1000 Broadway StOpen 24 hours. Very modern and clean. Great event space and rooftop terrace.
Essentials
The place to be on the weekends! Open everyday until 4pm and has everything! Great for fresh, organic, local food. Many shops and cool booths. I recommend The Streetcar (also known as The Connector) or Cincy Red Bike instead of walking. Both have stations right in front of the Market.
292 locals recommend
Findlay Market
1801 Race StThe place to be on the weekends! Open everyday until 4pm and has everything! Great for fresh, organic, local food. Many shops and cool booths. I recommend The Streetcar (also known as The Connector) or Cincy Red Bike instead of walking. Both have stations right in front of the Market.
Cute local and organic shop in Findley Market. Closes at 4pm. Recommend The Streetcar or Cincy Red Bike.
Daisy Mae's Market
107 W Elder StCute local and organic shop in Findley Market. Closes at 4pm. Recommend The Streetcar or Cincy Red Bike.
Arts & Culture
Contemporary Arts Center
44 E 6th StFREE! One of the best museums for contemporary art!
Living landmark! Home of the Cincinnati Orchestra and Pops Orchestra.
149 locals recommend
Cincinnati Music Hall
1241 Elm StLiving landmark! Home of the Cincinnati Orchestra and Pops Orchestra.
Live music venue and event hall.
9 locals recommend
Woodward Theater | Live Music, Weddings & Receptions, Events Hall
1404 Main StLive music venue and event hall.
One of my favorite spots in the city! If you love Art Deco design, this place is a must see. Learn about the history of Cincinnati. Also home to an IMAX theater and the Cincinnati Children Museum. They have a miniature replica of the city with running toy trains. It is a Winter Holiday tradition to see the season décor.
247 locals recommend
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
1301 Western AveOne of my favorite spots in the city! If you love Art Deco design, this place is a must see. Learn about the history of Cincinnati. Also home to an IMAX theater and the Cincinnati Children Museum. They have a miniature replica of the city with running toy trains. It is a Winter Holiday tradition to see the season décor.
Cincinnati Art Museum
953 Eden Park DrCincinnati's destination for adventurous theatre, new works, and live performance.
41 locals recommend
Know Theatre of Cincinnati
1120 Jackson StCincinnati's destination for adventurous theatre, new works, and live performance.
Shopping
If you are a chief, you'll love this store. It's like a cooler, hipper Williams-Sanoma.
Artichoke Curated Cookware Collection
1824 Elm StIf you are a chief, you'll love this store. It's like a cooler, hipper Williams-Sanoma.
Black Plastic Records OTR
1319 Main StCool local vinyl record shop.
The Candle Lab OTR
1325 Vine StCute local, hand made candle shop.
Eden Floral Boutique
1129 Walnut StBest florist in the area, hands down!
HOMAGE Over-The-Rhine
1232 Vine StReally cool local T-shirt shop.
Idlewild Woman
1230 Vine StAmazing clothing boutique for the modern woman.
A curated collection of used books ever changing and for sale. All natural cafe mostly organic and best local foods, smoothies, teas and coffee drinks. Known for their soups, sandwiches, quality ice cream, and homemade vegan pastries. Photography gallery walls with changing exhibitions and an educational component. Wireless internet. Courtyard gardens.
20 locals recommend
Iris Book Cafe
1331 Main StA curated collection of used books ever changing and for sale. All natural cafe mostly organic and best local foods, smoothies, teas and coffee drinks. Known for their soups, sandwiches, quality ice cream, and homemade vegan pastries. Photography gallery walls with changing exhibitions and an educational component. Wireless internet. Courtyard gardens.
Jack Wood Gallery
1413 Vine StVintage posters and period graphics. Archival framing. Buy, sell, trade.
Great local wine shop. They feature a wine flight on the weekends. Will sometimes have live music.
Market Wines
128 W Elder StGreat local wine shop. They feature a wine flight on the weekends. Will sometimes have live music.
In what is one of the more unique stories of art and architecture, Rookwood Pottery traces its roots in Cincinnati back more than 100 years ago. World-renowned for impeccable design and craftsmanship, they continue to embrace this tradition of excellence with inspiring designs and original standards for exceptional quality. Today, Rookwood provides artisan quality products - art tile, art pottery, corporate gifts and special commissions - for designers, architects, homeowners and businesses.
11 locals recommend
Rookwood
1920 Race StIn what is one of the more unique stories of art and architecture, Rookwood Pottery traces its roots in Cincinnati back more than 100 years ago. World-renowned for impeccable design and craftsmanship, they continue to embrace this tradition of excellence with inspiring designs and original standards for exceptional quality. Today, Rookwood provides artisan quality products - art tile, art pottery, corporate gifts and special commissions - for designers, architects, homeowners and businesses.
Churchill's Fine Teas Findlay Market, OTR
122 W Elder StAmazing loose leaf tea shop. Highly recommend!
Maverick Chocolate Co.
129 W Elder StLocal chocolate maker. AMAZING!!!!!!!
Entertainment & Activities
Paul Brown Stadium
1 Paul Brown StadiumHome of the NFL's Cincinnati Bengals. WHO DEY!
Home of the world's first professional Baseball team, MLB's Cincinnati Reds. They also have a great museum at the Ballpark. Tours are offered year round. I've been on the ballpark and museum tours and they are really cool!
273 locals recommend
Great American Ball Park
100 Joe Nuxhall WayHome of the world's first professional Baseball team, MLB's Cincinnati Reds. They also have a great museum at the Ballpark. Tours are offered year round. I've been on the ballpark and museum tours and they are really cool!
U.S. Bank Arena
100 Broadway StHome of the ECHL's Cincinnati Cyclones Hockey.
Penguins, huge shark tank, otters, jelly fish, turtles....
The line gets really long on rainy days. So line up early if you plan to visit on a rain day.
290 locals recommend
Newport Aquarium
1 Levee WayPenguins, huge shark tank, otters, jelly fish, turtles....
The line gets really long on rainy days. So line up early if you plan to visit on a rain day.
Great zoo! Please note, this is the zoo that was on national news for the gorilla. Please be respectful. It is a VERY sore subject.
374 locals recommend
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
3400 Vine StGreat zoo! Please note, this is the zoo that was on national news for the gorilla. Please be respectful. It is a VERY sore subject.
Home of FC Cincinnati (USL Men's Soccer) and the Cincinnati Bearcats Football Team.
Our Soccer team draws about 15-25K people per game. It is EXTREMELY popular here, and YES, you should go to a game!!
28 locals recommend
Nippert Stadum
2700 Bearcat WayHome of FC Cincinnati (USL Men's Soccer) and the Cincinnati Bearcats Football Team.
Our Soccer team draws about 15-25K people per game. It is EXTREMELY popular here, and YES, you should go to a game!!