Sports
Park for just a few dollars on the Kentucky side of the river and walk over the bridge to the game! There's a great fireworks show after every Friday home game.
273 locals recommend
Great American Ball Park
100 Joe Nuxhall WayPark for just a few dollars on the Kentucky side of the river and walk over the bridge to the game! There's a great fireworks show after every Friday home game.
Paul Brown Stadium
1 Paul Brown StadiumCheck out the 2022 AFC champions!
West End Stadium
1501 Central PkwyCheer on FC Cincinnati--GOOOOOOOL!
A gorgeous park just 5 minutes away with bike trails, hiking paths, an 18-hole public golf course, and breathtaking views of the city.
Devou Park Bike Trail
Devou Park Bike TrailA gorgeous park just 5 minutes away with bike trails, hiking paths, an 18-hole public golf course, and breathtaking views of the city.
Museums
A beautifully designed museum that explores the wonder of creation.
224 locals recommend
Creation Museum
2800 Bullittsburg Church RdA beautifully designed museum that explores the wonder of creation.
Visit a replica of Noah's Ark, built to the dimensions specified in the Bible!
274 locals recommend
Ark Encounter
1 Ark Encounter DrVisit a replica of Noah's Ark, built to the dimensions specified in the Bible!
An amazing, world-class collection-- admission is FREE and parking is FREE! Their cafe is my absolute favorite spot for lunch.
262 locals recommend
Cincinnati Art Museum
953 Eden Park DrAn amazing, world-class collection-- admission is FREE and parking is FREE! Their cafe is my absolute favorite spot for lunch.
This place is so cool! If you're into vintage or nostalgia, you'll love this place. Quirky and fun.
46 locals recommend
American Sign Museum
1330 Monmouth AveThis place is so cool! If you're into vintage or nostalgia, you'll love this place. Quirky and fun.
There are actually several museums housed inside this masterpiece of Art-Deco architecture. The lobby itself is worth the visit! You can also explore the Children's Museum, the Museum of Natural History, the Holocaust Museum, and more.
247 locals recommend
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
1301 Western AveThere are actually several museums housed inside this masterpiece of Art-Deco architecture. The lobby itself is worth the visit! You can also explore the Children's Museum, the Museum of Natural History, the Holocaust Museum, and more.
A must-see for anyone who loves freedom and human rights. A beautifully curated museum.
146 locals recommend
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
50 E Freedom WayA must-see for anyone who loves freedom and human rights. A beautifully curated museum.
The historic home of the author of Uncle Tom's Cabin--"the little lady who started this big war"--as Lincoln referred to her. A worthwhile stop.
Harriet Beecher Stowe House
2950 Gilbert AveThe historic home of the author of Uncle Tom's Cabin--"the little lady who started this big war"--as Lincoln referred to her. A worthwhile stop.
Restaurants/Bars
OK, just up the street a couple of miles, you'll find the quirkiest brewery you'll ever visit: Birkus not only offers several home-brewed beers and oven-fired pizzas, but circus performers will serve and entertain you during your stay. By all means, visit this local legend if you can!
12 locals recommend
Bircus Brewing Co.
322 Elm StOK, just up the street a couple of miles, you'll find the quirkiest brewery you'll ever visit: Birkus not only offers several home-brewed beers and oven-fired pizzas, but circus performers will serve and entertain you during your stay. By all means, visit this local legend if you can!
Pepp & Dolores
1501 Vine StIn OTR. So, so good!
The iconic Cincinnati steakhouse. Call early for a reservation.
45 locals recommend
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse
505 Walnut StThe iconic Cincinnati steakhouse. Call early for a reservation.
Great American and Southern cuisine in Covington's Mainstrasse Village. Really cute and trendy.
43 locals recommend
Otto's
521 Main StGreat American and Southern cuisine in Covington's Mainstrasse Village. Really cute and trendy.
Another great dinner spot in Mainstrasse. On weekends there's a jazz band that plays behind the bar. Don't miss their Monday Happy Hour-- it's amazing.
18 locals recommend
Dee Felice Cafe
529 Main StAnother great dinner spot in Mainstrasse. On weekends there's a jazz band that plays behind the bar. Don't miss their Monday Happy Hour-- it's amazing.
Food scene
A sweet family-run farm just a couple of miles to the west offering the best in local produce. Open from July to November, they even have pick-your-own option like tomatoes and pumpkins.
McGlasson Fruit
5832 River RdA sweet family-run farm just a couple of miles to the west offering the best in local produce. Open from July to November, they even have pick-your-own option like tomatoes and pumpkins.
Historic Findlay Market, Ohio's oldest continuously operating market, offers an exquisite selection of specialty food. There's often a band playing, and there are plenty of casual restaurants and boutique shops. Spend a lazy afternoon taking in the best of OTR.
292 locals recommend
Findlay Market
1801 Race StHistoric Findlay Market, Ohio's oldest continuously operating market, offers an exquisite selection of specialty food. There's often a band playing, and there are plenty of casual restaurants and boutique shops. Spend a lazy afternoon taking in the best of OTR.
This is your closest grocery store. Its selection and quality are acceptable. Hot tip: their homemade donuts are AMAZING! If you go too late in the morning they will be sold out.
Riverside Market Place
106 Elm StThis is your closest grocery store. Its selection and quality are acceptable. Hot tip: their homemade donuts are AMAZING! If you go too late in the morning they will be sold out.
A festive outdoor plaza with an aquarium, AMC theater, restaurants, shops, bars, and more. There's often live outdoor entertainment on the weekends. And Brio has the best Happy Hour prices you'll find anywhere!
135 locals recommend
Newport on the Levee
One Levee WayA festive outdoor plaza with an aquarium, AMC theater, restaurants, shops, bars, and more. There's often live outdoor entertainment on the weekends. And Brio has the best Happy Hour prices you'll find anywhere!
Amusement Parks
The kids will love this 364-acre amusement park--a cherished icon for Cincinnatians!
236 locals recommend
Kings Island
6300 Kings Island DrThe kids will love this 364-acre amusement park--a cherished icon for Cincinnatians!
Zoo station
World-renowned. A sure hit with the kids.
Theaters
You won't believe how good this company is. Guaranteed to impress.
24 locals recommend
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
1195 Elm StYou won't believe how good this company is. Guaranteed to impress.
Fabulous acoustics. Historic architecture. A great orchestra. What more could you ask for?
15 locals recommend
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
1241 Elm StFabulous acoustics. Historic architecture. A great orchestra. What more could you ask for?
Aronoff Center for the Arts
650 Walnut StCheck out a Broadway show on tour at the Aronoff!
Sightseeing
Cincinnati's riverfront boasts a fabulous riverwalk that's full of historic markers, playgrounds, volleyball courts, giant swings and more. Rent a bike and take in the historic riverscape.
211 locals recommend
Smale Riverfront Park
West Mehring WayCincinnati's riverfront boasts a fabulous riverwalk that's full of historic markers, playgrounds, volleyball courts, giant swings and more. Rent a bike and take in the historic riverscape.
Take a distillery tour at Second Sight-- just a couple of miles east of the River House. Ample samples!
Second Sight Spirits
301 Elm StTake a distillery tour at Second Sight-- just a couple of miles east of the River House. Ample samples!