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Things To Do
Kings Island
For more than five decades, Kings Island has been the premier entertainment destination in the Midwest for literally millions of families seeking the best in rides, live entertainment, food and Cincinnati events, all in a magical amusement park setting. Since opening in 1972, Kings Island has worked hard to ensure a visit to the park is a day to remember for the entire family – the best day of the year! From the moment you arrive at the 364-acre amusement and water park, you’ll see that Kings Island is one of the best things to do in Cincinnati!
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is one of the oldest and best zoos in the nation. At its core lies an abundance of biodiversity, featuring over 400 species of animals and 3,000 plant species. It is also a world-renowned leader in the areas of endangered species reproduction, groundbreaking education collaboratives, and green practices.
Over-The-Rhine
Filled to the brim with shops, restaurants, bars, and events and located just north of downtown Cincinnati, Over-the-Rhine (OTR) is a must-visit neighborhood in Cincinnati. Read on to discover our guide to Cincy’s OTR neighborhood, including things to do, restaurants, shopping, and more. The History of Over-the-Rhine Over-the-Rhine’s roots date back to the nineteenth century when German immigrants came to the United States looking for opportunity. Seeing similarities between Cincinnati’s Miami and Erie Canal and crossing the Rhine River to work daily, the residents dubbed their new home Over-the-Rhine. Over-the-Rhine was a little slice of Germany as the residents brought their German food, German beer, traditions, language, style, and more. Today the neighborhood is a thriving cultural hub on the National Register of Historic Places, known for having the largest collection of well-preserved Italianate architecture in the country.
Newport on the Levee
Newport on the Levee (The Levee) originally rose on the south bank of the Ohio River in 2001, playing a key role in the renaissance of Newport, Kentucky’s, once-seedy Monmouth Business District, the surrounding area historically known for its gambling halls and Vegas-style nightclubs. Today, The Levee is home to a collection of unique-to-Newport retailers and restaurants, national experience-driven brands, a food hall, Class A office suites, a 20-screen AMC Theater, the Newport Aquarium, and over 200,000 square feet of community gathering space. Boasting plentiful skyline views, direct access to the Purple People Bridge and Riverfront Commons trail, and close proximity to popular attractions like the Great American Ball Park, The Levee is the perfect backdrop for making photo-worthy memories.