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Thanks for visiting our page, we are so excited to celebrate with you!
Thanks for visiting our page, we are so excited to celebrate with you!
September 27, 2025
Cincinnati, OH

Alex and RachelAlex and Rachel

Things to do in Cincy!Things to do in Cincy!

If you're in town early before our wedding and need some recommendations, we've got you covered! Below you'll find some of our favorite date night spots, breweries, dance locations, and just cool things to do in Cincinnati. We've got them broken up by evening: - Thursday night in Northside, swing dancing and trying sour beer at Urban Artifact. - Friday dinner at Forno, live music and bars downtown, and a late night bite. - Saturday brunch or lunch and some cool spots to check out before you come dance the night away with us! - Trail running and Tough Mudder friends, we've got a few trail recommendations for you at the bottom!

Liberty Exhibition HallLiberty Exhibition Hall

3938 Spring Grove Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45223

If you're in town on Thursday and you want to get a head start on dancing, show up here at 8:30 for the beginner lesson and a social dance at 9:00! $5, cash or Venmo accepted.

Second PlaceSecond Place

3936 Spring Grove Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45223
, (513) 417-8468

We frequented this bar around dances on Thursdays, before we ever started dating. Ask for a mule - they make the mix in house, and it's delicious!

Urban ArtifactUrban Artifact

1660 Blue Rock Street, Cincinnati, OH 45223
, (513) 542-4222

By far and away our favorite brewery in Cincy, this brewery specializes in sour beer, and often has live music. If you're taking some home, look for the extra thick sticker - the brewers can the bottom of the barrel, which ends up tasting like an alcoholic smoothie, and sell it only at the brewery!

Forno Osteria+BarForno Osteria+Bar

3514 Erie Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45208
, (513) 818-8720

One of our favorite Italian spots in the city! We highly recommend the Elena and calabrese pizzas, whatever soup chef is serving, and the caesar salad. There is a second location in Montgomery with the same menu, if you need something a bit further north!

Japp's - Since 1879Japp's - Since 1879

1134 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
, 5133810674

This is an iconic cocktail and jazz bar in Cincy, and we've had many a date night here, dancing to whatever live music we can find (and some of the time, that's the Hot Magnolias!)

Pins Mechanical Co.Pins Mechanical Co.

1124 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
, 5139647746

Great activities for groups out downtown - duckpin bowling, pinball, and a rooftop!

Gomez Salsa OTRGomez Salsa OTR

107 East 12th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
, 5133811596

This is our favorite late night food when we're out downtown. Trust us, get a turtle.

NadaNada

600 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
, 5137216232

Tacos, enchiladas, spicy margaritas... need we say more? One of Rachel's favorite jobs in college, this place serves killer tex-mex with a great vibe. We recommend it for brunch or lunch. Don't skip the salsa trio - the corn creeper salsa is incredible!

Wild EggsWild Eggs

301 East 4th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
, 5136556707

This is one of our favorite brunch spots in the city. Fresh cinnamon rolls in cast iron skillets. Yum.

Cincinnati Art MuseumCincinnati Art Museum

953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Free, yes FREE, and a great place to check out incredible art. Kids welcome.

Krohn ConservatoryKrohn Conservatory

1501 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Super cute conservatory located in Eden Park, which is incidentally a great place to walk around! Mirror lake is one of our favorite spots in the city.

Mt. Airy ForestMt. Airy Forest

5083 Colerain Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45223

Killer wooded trails that Rachel loves running in, but we recommend shoes with good tread.

Devou Park Hiking/Biking TrailheadDevou Park Hiking/Biking Trailhead

452 Deverill St, Ludlow, KY 41016

Check https://coratrails.org/trails before coming here for a bike, hike or run - the trail closes with significant rain. Again, don't come here without really good tread on your shoes!