Well-preserved 19th-century buildings pepper historic Over-the-Rhine, a onetime working-class German neighborhood now home to craft breweries, hip gastropubs, and trendy bars. Dating from the 1850s, Findlay Market bustles with indoor specialty grocers and a weekend farmers’ market. The city’s symphony orchestra plays at the grand Cincinnati Music Hall, and Washington Park is popular for its fountains and festivals.
Beautiful and historic park near the wedding venue. Eden Park has a wide variety of activities including walking paths, Ohio River views, and the Krohn Conservatory, home to exotic plants and a seasonal butterfly exhibit. The park also contains the Cincinnati Art Museum, offering free admission to its broad permanent collection, and Playhouse in the Park, which stages contemporary shows at 2 theaters.
Cincinnati Zoo is a must-see for any animal lover out there. On a visit, you’ll be able to observe over 500 animals and over 3,000 different kinds of plants. Gibbon Island has animals swinging from branch to branch. At Giraffe Ridge, feed these towering mammals from the palm of your hand. See the Polar Bears swimming, the insects crawling and the lions prowling. And be sure to snap a photo with famous hippo, Fiona. The train and carousel rides allow some time off your feet if you are looking for a break. Stop by the Spaulding Children’s Zoo where you can watch a barnyard show, interact with animals including an aardvark and a wallaby, and play on the “Be the Animal” playground.