Things To Do
Cincinnati Art Museum
Founded in 1881, it was the first purpose-built art museum west of the Alleghenies, and is one of the oldest in the United States. It boasts a huge collection spanning 6,000 years of art. It also hosts the Terrace Cafe, a beautiful spot to grab lunch!
Findlay Market
Findlay Market was opened in 1852 in the historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati. Findlay Market has more than about three dozen indoor merchants selling meat, fish, poultry, produce, flowers, cheese, deli, and ethnic foods.
Cincinnati Museum Center
Inside the historic Cincinnati Union Terminal building -- a magnificently preserved, Art Deco landmark built in 1933 as a passenger railroad terminal -- is an award-winning complex of distinct museums and attractions including the Cincinnati History Museum, the Cincinnati Children's Museum, the Museum of Natural History & Science and the Lindner Family OMNIMAX Theater, along with special exhibitions, exhibits, events and much more.
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
The Cincinnati zoo is consistently ranked one of the best zoos in America, it is also the 6th oldest zoo in America. It is a gorgeous space with over 500 animal species and 1,300 plant species, for animal and plant lovers alike! It is also home to the famed Nile Hippo Fiona!
Aronoff Center for the Arts
If you are a lover of theatre think about seeing a Broadway show in Cincinnati at the Aronoff Performing Arts Center!
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
The National Underground Railroad Museum was opened in 2004, and is part of a new series of museums of conscience in the U.S. The center offers insight into the struggle for freedom in the past, in the present, and for the future, as it attempts to challenge visitors to contemplate the meaning of freedom in their own lives. Its location recognizes the significant role of Cincinnati in the history of the Underground Railroad, as thousands of slaves escaped to freedom by crossing the Ohio River from the southern slave states.
Krohn Conservatory
Krohn Conservatory is located in Eden Park, and is home to over 3,500 plant species from all over the world. It’s widely recognized as one of the country’s largest public greenhouses. It also draws architecture buffs, as the 1933 building is a classic example of the Art Deco style. During a visit to Krohn Conservatory, you can explore seven distinct collections, including the tropical Palm House and the Orchid House, plus six seasonal exhibits. In springtime, the Butterfly Show is a can’t-miss. No matter when you visit, you can choose to wander on your own or join a guided tour to learn more about this unique collection of plants.
Newport Aquarium
Located across the river from Cincy in Newport, Kentucky, the aquarium is home to thousands of animals in a million gallons of water. It’s easy to spend a full day here: Walk through the coral reef tunnel, marvel at the freshwater creatures that live in the Amazon Tunnel, and walk across Shark Bridge–a 75-foot suspended rope bridge that dangles just inches above a tank filled with sharks, rays, and fish.
TQL Stadium
For lovers of Major League Soccer TQL is the home of FC Cincinnati! They are playing games at home the weekend of the wedding!