Cincinnati, Ohio located on the Ohio river right next to the state line with Kentucky and is often referred to as an underrated city. Formed in 1788 the city quickly became a boom town and increased in size, population and wealth. The city has German influence and has European-style neighborhoods and a great food scene. Mix this with the passion for sports, great museums and good nightlife, Cincinnati is a fantastic place to visit. Cincinnati is home to three major sports teams: the Cincinnati Reds (MLB); the Cincinnati Bengals (NFL); and FC Cincinnati (MLS). The University of Cincinnati, founded in 1819 and is ranked as one of the 50 largest in the United States.
Here are some of the best things to do in and around Cincinnati:
Board a Boat on The Ohio River
No trip to Cincinnati is complete without a trip along the Ohio River. There are several companies that offer sightseeing and dining tours including BB River Tours. During the summer months this is an amazing experience and one not to be missed. Book in advance to get the best deals especially for the weekend tours.
Visit Kings Island Amusement & Water-Park
Located just outside of Cincinnati, Kings Island is the biggest amusement and water-park in the Midwest. This is a great place to visit for the entire family offering endless amounts of fun.
The park includes an award-winning Planet Snoopy kids’ area which has over 20 different rides and attractions for children including roller-coasters and live activities as well as a petting zoo.
6300 Kings Island Drive, Kings Island
Visit The Cincinnati Art Museum
The Cincinnati Art Museum contains over 67,000 works from across 6,000 years of history making it a must-see when in the city. The museum is one of the oldest in the US and holds masterpieces from Sandro Botticelli, Claude Monet as well as many others.
The Cincinnati Art Museum is located in the scenic Eden Park and displays national and international traveling exhibitions each year. Admission to the museum is free with extra benefits for members. The museum offers a wide range of art-related programs and exhibitions as well as hosting special events throughout the year. The Cincinnati Art Museum also has a large amount of free online art content available via the website. The next time you are in Cincinnati be sure to make this top of the list for places to visit.
Location: 953 Eden Park Drive
The Cincinnati Fire Museum
Cincinnati is the birthplace of professional firefighting and with this the Cincinnati Fire Museum is a great place to visit for all ages. Located downtown Cincinnati, just 3 blocks north of the Convention Center, the museum shares and celebrates the history of firefighting in city. Over 200 years of firefighting history is on display and exhibits include examples of early leather fire buckets and 200 year old fire drums.
With the Cincinnati Fire Department, the museum offers a world-class fire safety education program teaching participants how to prevent fires and escape plans should a fire occur at home. Visit and like the Cincinnati Fire Museum Facebook page to see all the upcoming events taking place.
Location: 315 West Court Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Findlay Market
Another must-visit place when in Cincinnati is Findlay Market, located in the famous Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, known for the German influences. The market is the oldest open-air market in the city and dates back to 1852. The fresh produce, meats and pastries year-round make this a great place to see.
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Located in Avondale neighborhood of Cincinnati, this zoo is home to over 500 animals and 3,000 plan species. The Cincinnati Zoo is one of the places to visit when in the city and is great for the full family especially with prices for adults at $15.
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