Emily & Geoff
Things To Do
Findlay Market
This is where our reception will be held on Saturday and is iconic Cincinnati. We HIGHLY encourage you to check out the market on Saturday before the festivities begin...and bring an appetite! Findlay Market is the only surviving municipal market house of the nine public markets operating in Cincinnati in the 19th and early 20th century. The market house is built on land donated to the City of Cincinnati by the estate of General James Findlay (1770 - 1835) and Jane Irwin Findlay (1769 - 1851).
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
The Zoological Society of Cincinnati was founded in 1873 and officially opened its doors in 1875, making the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden the second oldest Zoo in the United States. The Zoo’s original animal collection was very small, originally consisting of just eight monkeys, two grizzly bears, three deer, six raccoons, two elk, a buffalo, a hyena, a tiger, an alligator, a circus elephant, and over four hundred birds, including a talking crow. The Zoo was founded on 65 acres in the middle of the city, and since then has acquired some of the surrounding blocks and several reserves in Cincinnati’s suburbs.
Over-The-Rhine
Check out the shops, restaurants and bars in Over The Rhine. Head over to Vine & 12th and stroll up towards Liberty - lots of great places to check out. Some of our favorite food in the city is down in this area.
Cincinnati Art Museum
Located in Mt. Adams which has a beautiful view of downtown Cincinnati and the river. The Art Museum is where Emily & her sister spent a lot of time with their dad growing up. 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.
Great American Ball Park
Located on the winding banks of the Ohio River in downtown Cincinnati, Great American Ball Park serves as the home of the Cincinnati Reds, baseball's first professional franchise.
Washington Park
The Porch at Washington Park is a great place to get a drink. Enjoy the playground, open green space and so much more at this lovely park in the heart of Over The Rhine. The park is also home to the beautiful Music Hall and is also surrounded by fantastic restaurants, shopping and breweries.
Smale Riverfront Park
Ranked by USA Today readers as a Top 5 Riverwalk in the nation, Smale Riverfront Park offers walking trails, water features, swings, and other amenities to enjoy, while taking in the beautiful views of the Ohio River and the historic John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge. If you have kids in tow, make sure to visit Carol Ann’s Carousel, featuring 44 characters and illustrations incorporating Cincinnati landmarks. Enclosed in a glass building, the carousel is open year-round.
Cincinnati Union Terminal
One of the last great American train stations built, Union Terminal is a Cincinnati icon and one of the most widely regarded examples of the art deco style. Since its opening in 1933, Union Terminal has had a long and storied history, from welcoming soldiers home from World War II to becoming the home of three museums, an OMNIMAX® Theater and the Cincinnati History Library and Archives
Fountain Square
Designed to rival the great fountains of Europe, the bronze and granite fountain glorifies the blessings of water. Streams of water flow from the outstretched hands of the nine-foot-tall Genius of Water, affectionately known as “The Lady.” Below her, large human figures represent water’s practical uses, and on the base, four child figures represent the pleasures of water. There are always activities happening around the square such as food trucks, live music and more. Our ceremony location is just around the corner so if you're in the area, swing by first and check it out!
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Just a few steps from the banks of the Ohio River, the great natural barrier that separated the slave states of the South from the free states of the North. Since opening in 2004, we have filled a substantial void in our nation’s cultural heritage. Rooted in the stories of the Underground Railroad, we illuminate the true meaning of inclusive freedom by presenting permanent and special exhibits that inspire, public programming that provoke dialogue and action, and educational resources that equip modern abolitionists.
Skyline Chili
We get it, it's not for everyone but it's a Cincinnati institution. You can find them all over the city - a 3 way is a must! Spaghetti, chili & cheese. Make it a 4 way with onions or a 5 way with onions and beans! Spaghetti not your thing - try a coney! Just make sure to cut and scoop - no twirling allowed ;)
Graeter's Ice Cream
For anyone with a sweet tooth - be sure to swing by one of the Graeters locations fora scoop. 150 years of french pot ice cream, it's one of Oprahs favorite things! Emilys favorite is classic chocolate chip and Geoffs is cookie dough chocolate chip.