Featured in the New York Times, if you want to impress someone with Cincinnati's premier ice cream and candies, look no further than Aglamesis Bro's. Founded in 1908 by Greek immigrants Thomas and Nicholas Aglamesis and operated by the family's grandchildren, some Cincinnatians say that this parlor houses the best ice cream in the city.
This Hyde Park fine-dining culinary institution has been serving up world class Italian-Argentine food for generations. Their chicken parmesan is a personal favorite of both Aneesha and Andrew. Make a reservation in advance if you'd like to go!
Ambar is a great North Indian joint located in Clifton's Gaslight District. There are plenty of shops in the area to peruse after you grab your food.
This is our favorite restaurant to go to together. Jay and Tuoy, the owners, are lovely. The food is even better, though! Try the fried rice and the Panang curry.
Ault Park is one of Cincinnati's most beautiful parks. Located in Mt. Lookout, the park is perfect for taking the family out to enjoy the flowers and gorgeous scenery.
One of Cincinnati's best small-plate Italian restaurants, Boca has it all: fine dining, fresh food, and an upscale atmosphere to impress your family and friends. Please be sure to make a reservation a month in advance as the restaurant is quite popular. Sotto, an Italian restaurant right next to Boca, is also universally loved.
The BonBonerie is Cincinnati's premier cakeshop and place to go to feel like you're at a royal picnic. They have a bakery, a cafe, and a tearoom. Their cakes are so delicious that you will get to try some at the wedding!
The Cincinnati Art Museum is a free art museum in the Eden Park neighborhood. 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. They have a lunchtime cafe, too.
If you love the NFL, grab some gear inside Paycor Stadium, the home of the Cincinnati Bengals. Maybe one day they'll finally win the Super Bowl. Who Dey!
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is one of the oldest and best zoos in the nation. Ranked #1 in the country by USA Today, it has hundreds of exhibits for everyone to see. Great for the kiddos!
Located in Over-The-Rhine, Findlay Market is Ohio's oldest continuously operated public market and one of Cincinnati's most cherished institutions, welcoming more than one million visitors each year. Take a walk both inside and outside to see the market, vendors, and people!
When visitors think of classic Cincinnati ice cream, they think of Graeter's. Fortunately for everyone, there are tons of Graeter's ice cream shops around. They are known for their hand-packed French pot process dating back to 1870. Their black raspberry chip chocolate chip flavor is out of this world.
For our sports lovers out there, Great American Ball Park is the home of the Cincinnati Reds, baseball's oldest professional team. Established in 1869, the Cincinnati Reds are the one of the city's best family-friendly events to go to. Enjoy the game while grabbing a hot dog and some cold drinks!
A great place to enjoy casual yet well prepared American food, the Incline Public House also offers a gorgeous view of downtown Cincinnati to the east.
Located a short drive from the Art Museum and within Eden Park, Krohn Conservatory is the perfect place to take the kids to see their famous butterfly exhibit. Picture tons of butterflies flying around! As Cincinnati's best botanical garden, Krohn and Eden Park are lovely places to visit in the summer months.
Established in 1880 by Maria Longworth Nichols Storer, Rookwood Pottery is the first woman-led large-scale pottery manufacturer in the country. Their showroom in Over-The-Rhine (two blocks away from Findlay Market) features work that is both practical and beautiful. Perfect for gifts, kitchen uses, decorations, and much more.
Shake It Records is one of Cincinnati's best record stores. Located in Northside, Shake It Records contains thousands of new and used vinyls, CDs, and tape cassettes, along with posters, knick-knacks, books, and magazines. Spanning every genre of music, any audiophile should be happy to make a stop here.
Voted best regional fast food in USA Today, Skyline Chili is Cincinnati's most famous cultural export to the rest of the country. Skyline was founded in 1949 by Greek immigrant Nicholas Lambrinides and his family. Named for the view of Cincinnati's skyline, Skyline is the originator of Cincinnati chili: a Mediterranean-spiced meat sauce used as a topping for spaghetti or coneys. There are tons of Skylines around the city, so you are more than welcome to try whichever one you are closest to.