Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers Saturday July 15 7:10 pm Sunday July 16 1:40 pm
Ohio River cruises
Go visit the world's most famous Hippo, Fiona. Fiona is famous for surviving! She was born 6 weeks before she was due and was too small to stand and nurse from her mom, Bibi. The Zoo’s care team had to step in and figure out how to feed her, what to feed her, how to keep her warm, and how to manage critical care 24/7 while juggling other daily responsibilities. It took a village, but #TeamFiona did it! And, by sharing her ups and downs with the world (every day for almost two years), she became a beloved symbol of hope and a source of inspiration for millions of people.
Cincinnati's 1930 Train Station converted to Museum and Children's Center HOURS THURS – MON: 10 A.M. TO 5 P.M. Cincinnati Museum Center has a legacy of discovery 200 years in the making, from the founding of the Western Museum Society in 1818 to today’s award-winning multi-museum complex. Housed in Union Terminal, an art deco train station and National Historic Landmark, Cincinnati Museum Center continues to bring the world to Cincinnati through its more than 3 million artifacts, archival materials and artworks.
Cincinnati Amusement Park Amusement Park hours 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Water Park 11:00 am - 7:00 pm 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. We’ll see you soon
Hours Saturday: 8am - 6pm Sunday: 10am - 4pm Welcome to Findlay Market. 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. Located just blocks from downtown in Over-the-Rhine, a dense historic neighborhood rich in 19th century architecture, Findlay Market remains the bustling center of farm fresh, locally sourced, artisanal and specialty foods. Open Tuesday through Sunday year round, Findlay Market is home to more than 50 full-time merchants selling meat, fish, poultry, produce, flowers, cheese, deli, ethnic foods and more. On weekends, the Market also hosts a thriving Farmers Market, a vibrant Outdoor Market, numerous street performers and several special events.
Fountain Square has been the symbolic center of Cincinnati since 1871. The centerpiece of the square is the stunning Genius of Water fountain, commissioned by Henry Probasco. In recent years, the square has gone through a transformation, and is now the focal point of a thriving entertainment district extending roughly three blocks each way from Fifth and Vine. It includes signature restaurants and bars like Graeter’s Ice Cream, Via Vite, Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse, Royce, and March First Brewing on all four sides of the square. If you’re looking for things to do in Fountain Square, there are hundreds of events year round. Summer time in Fountain Square means happy hour drinks at the Fountain Bar and free events like salsa dancing and trivia. Come winter, the square transforms into a holiday wonderland complete with an ice rink and warming tent. To experience the best of downtown Cincinnati, come to the heart of it all– Fountain Square!
Make your way through more than 200 feet of acrylic tunnels, where you are surrounded by water with hundreds of species of fish swimming by. Come face-to-face with exotic shark rays Scooter and Sweet Pea, and say hi to Denver, the friendly Loggerhead Sea Turtle. The first of its kind Shark Bridge at the Newport Aquarium Meet two rare white alligators, get up close and personal with stingrays, watch penguins play, or brave the first-of-its-kind Shark Bridge. There is so much to experience when you dive head first into family fun at the Newport Aquarium in Northern Kentucky! Visit their unique exhibits like the Coral Reef Tunnel pictured in the header above (photo by the Newport Aquarium.) This 100,000 square-foot facility is located at Newport on the Levee, just a short walk or drive from Downtown Cincinnati. Not only is the Newport Aquarium home to a vast array of marine life, they also have many outreach programs that seek to educate the public and promote ocean conservation.
One of the great pleasures of traveling is experiencing cool neighborhoods that are walkable and chock-full of eclectic shops, restaurants, and watering holes. Mainstrasse Village offers all of that in a storybook setting. You’ll find this enchanting Northern Kentucky Village within a few blocks’ walking distance from the NKY Convention Center and Riverfront hotels, or a five-minute drive or trolley ride from downtown Cincinnati. The NKY and Cincinnati region is rich with German-American tradition, culture and architecture. Mainstrasse Village, as you can tell from the name, draws on our area’s history to create a unique cultural attraction and is a Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic Places. And the Carroll Chimes Bell Tower is complete with a working glockenspiel— at certain hours of the day mechanical figures emerge at the top of the Tower, enacting the story of the Pied Piper of Hamelin as music plays.
John G. and Phyllis W. Smale Riverfront Park connects downtown Cincinnati to the Ohio River and the existing riverfront parks. A wonderful location to view the bustling activity along The Ohio River Trail, and a place to gather and celebrate as a community. The park boasts multiple water play features, giant swings, an interactive foot piano, an imaginative play area for kids, expansive pollinator gardens, and Carol Ann’s Carousel. Several historical monuments can be found like the Black Brigade Monument and the recently dedicated Marian Spencer Statue.
Built in 1878, designated a National Historic Landmark in 1975, and renovated in 2017, Cincinnati’s Music Hall is among the City’s most recognizable buildings. The iconic arts venue is home to the Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Opera, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and May Festival.
Overlooking the majestic Ohio River, Sawyer Point is a landmark destination in Cincinnati. A great place to view Cincinnati’s annual Labor Day fireworks show or just watch the river traffic go by on any other day, this charming mile long Park is nestled between T.M. Berry International Friendship Park and Smale Park, right along the Ohio River. Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove feature beautiful landscapes, award winning playgrounds, numerous pieces of public art, walking paths, tennis courts, pickleball courts, and volleyball courts. Sawyer Point is also a premier host site for many regional and national events, including many walks and runs, major music festivals, and other cultural events. For more information on Pickleball, Tennis, and Volleyball Courts please call 513-352-6180. For more information on Sawyer Point Parking passes please click here.