Food/ Drink/ & Things To Do

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Home of the premie baby hippo (and internet sensation) Fiona! Also, visit the zoo that had Harambe the gorilla, who was shot, in 2016. Definitely a zoo for meme-lovers. (No I'm not kidding).

Great American Ball Park

Purple People Bridge

Free attraction! Walk from Ohio to Kentucky on this iconic bridge overlooking the Ohio River.

Kings Island Drive at Park & Ride

Amusement park about 20-25 minutes away from downtown Cincinnati! Check out the Diamondback roller coaster and the world's longest wooden roller coaster...the Beast!

Newport on the Levee

The Newport Aquarium is located here....the levee is home to a few small shops, restaurants, and a movie theater and comedy club!

Belterra Park Gaming

A casino and horse racing park, not too far from Newport KY where the reception is held!

Eden Park

A free park, near the conservatory, with an amazing view of the river and city!

Cincinnati Art Museum

Free Art Museum near Eden park!

21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati

A free hotel/art museum in downtown Cincinnati, close to fountain square!

Findlay Market

A massive outdoor market with plenty of stands and booths to find artisan crafts, jewelry, and rare foods! Definitely a must-do for Saturday morning.

Taste of Belgium

A Cincinnati classic! Delicious belgian waffles and bakery. Enjoy chicken and waffles, beer cheese, and macaroons! Here is the list of various locations: The Banks -16 West Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 396-5800 Rookwood -3825 Edwards Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209 (513) 396-5800 Clifton - 2845 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45219 (513) 396-5800 Over The Rhine -1133 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 396-5800

Sleepy Bee Cafe - Oakley

A small hole in the wall breakfast spot with plenty of delicious, health conscious, sustainable, and vegan/GF/vegetarian options!

Melt Eclectic Cafe

A small dive featured on Guy Fieri's diners, drive-ins and dives! Known for their sandwiches and melts.

Hofbräuhaus Newport

A very German restaurant with beer steins, beer cheese, and growlers! Right in Newport, close to the Aquarium and Newport on the Levee.

Lemon Grass Thai Cuisine

One of Matt & Allison's favorite small restaurants...great for anyone looking for Thai food! It's a quaint little restaurant, but definitely not a fast-food/quick eat joint. Takeout available as well.

Graeter's Ice Cream

A cincinnati favorite for ice cream...try the famous Raspberry Chocolate chip!

Tokyo Kitty Bar

Check out this new bar that's been taking Cincinnati by a storm! Drawing inspiration from the cult-classic Bill Murray-Scarlett Johansson film Lost in Translation, owners describe Tokyo Kitty as “A Japanese-style karaoke bar that immerses guests in the sense-stimulating culture of Tokyo where the lines between fantasy and reality blur.” And just like in the film, there will be robots serving drinks. You read that right. Read more about it here: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2018/01/16/heres-when-tokyo-kitty-the-downtown-karaoke-bar.html

Buzzed Bull Creamery

A DIY Ice Cream shop where you can make your own alcoholic ice cream. They freeze it on the spot with liquid nitrogen!

The Rook OTR

A craft beer bar with plenty of board games and interactive activities! Seriously, sip on a "Pretty Pretty Princess" cocktail and play Clue...you name it! Close to /walking distance from 16-Bit Bar, Buzzed Bull Creamery, and many others.

16-Bit Bar+Arcade

OVER 50 CLASSICS ON THE FLOOR Whether it's Donkey Kong, Duck Hunt, Street Fighter, or Tapper... You drink, YOU PLAY FOR FREE. Within walking distance to Buzzed Bull Creamery and Che Empanadas as well as many other bars and restaurants!

The Blind Lemon

A small hole in the wall bar in lovely Mt Adams (a neighborhood overlooking the downtown skyline). Enjoy live music indoors or on the patio during weeknights. Close to several other bars and restaurants (including Mt. Adams Pavillion).

Mt. Adams Pavilion

See the Cincinnati Skyline and the Ohio river from this lookout spot! Totally one of the most breathtaking views you will see in all of Cincinnati. Plenty of bars and restaurants in the area (including Blind Lemon).