Things To Do
Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest will be going on downtown this weekend. Stop here for a pretzel and beer Saturday afternoon!
Sleepy Bee Cafe
Great option for a healthier breakfast/lunch. Locally sourced food, healthy smoothies and juices, cappuccinos and lattes, pancakes, homemade goetta... Just come here, but check on the No Wait app first! This place can get busy.
Aster
Great place to have a mid-day cocktail before the festivities begin. Great little outdoor patio as well. This is located right above Sleepy Bee.
Smale Riverfront Park
Take a stroll down by the banks to see the river, and even swing in their giant adult swings.
Over-The-Rhine
If you're bored during the day, take an Uber to Over the Rhine and see all of the great locally-owned clothing boutiques, shops, cafes, restaurants, and bars. Tons of things to do and the area has great charm! Walk over to Washington Park as well to see the fully renovated Music Hall.
Taste of Belgium
Chicken and Waffles for breakfast? Trust me, it's good! They have great cappuccinos, lattes, and pastry items as well. Not to mention an extensive list of draft beer and wonderful international options - The guy who started it is Belgian so obviously...
Corkopolis
Fun little place to grab a nice glass of wine.
Brown Bear Bakery
Needing a sweet treat Saturday or Sunday morning? Brown Bear is a local bakery that carries interesting combos like matcha shortbread topped with cacao nibs, cinnamon rolls with orange zest, and the amazingly classic chocolate chunk cookies... Go here, then stroll around OTR and grab a coffee at 1215 Wine Bar, Collective Espresso, or Coffee Emporium afterwards.
Top of the Park at The Phelps
Located at the top of The Phelps hotel, this bar has a stunning view of Cincinnati and the river. Come here if it's nice out and grab a drink during the day - or night!
Maplewood Kitchen and Bar
This is a wonderful brunch place to stop in at. It is sort of a fancier Panera in the ordering sense, but the food is incredible and so is the space. Plenty of healthy and hearty options. Get their Tomatillo Bloody Mary with all of the fixings!
Contemporary Arts Center
If you're looking for something fun and free, stop into the Contemporary Arts Museum. There are always different exhibits and totally free! The 21C Museum is next door as well with more eclectic art, however there is a fee there.
Burn Boot Camp
Free Co-Ed 9am Class on Saturdays (18min drive from the hotel). Just sign up online for a HIIT workout to do to start your weekend right!
CycleBar Hyde Park
CycleBar Hyde Park (12min drive from the hotel) has free classes the weekend of our Wedding. Sign up soon since classes are filling up! They have classes Saturday morning at 8, 9, 10, 11am, and 12pm.