Location: Cincinnati
Top Things to do in Cincinnati
- 1. Newport Southbank Bridge a.k.a. Purple People Bridge
- 2. St Mary's Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption
- 3. The Party Source
- 4. Smale Riverfront Park
- 5. Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum
- 6. Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption
- 7. Cincinnati Art Museum
- 8. Great American Ball Park
- 9. Cincinnati Music Hall
- 10. Roebling Suspension Bridge
The 10 Best Things to Do in Cincinnati, United States
Hilly Cincinnati boasts a thriving arts scene, major league sports teams, a world-class zoo and aquarium and a revitalized riverfront with shopping, clubs and restaurants. Located on the Ohio River in southwestern Ohio, Cinci claims more than 4,000 restaurants, and more chili restaurants than any other city in the world. Adrenaline-junkies will want to visit the nearby Kentucky Speedway and Paramount's Kings Island, home of the tallest and fastest wooden roller coaster in the world.
Restaurants in Cincinnati
1. Newport Southbank Bridge a.k.a. Purple People Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 241 reviews
This bridge connects connects Cincinnati, OH to Newport, KY and passes over the Ohio River.
Reviewed By Dan M - Des Moines, Iowa
The weather was perfect and the purple bridge offered a great opportunity to walk and enjoy the scenery or jog to burn off some energy. The crossing is long enough to feel like you've accomplished something, but it can be as easy as you would like. A fun place to view downtown Cincy and the river. And with Newport shops on one end, a dinner or drink is always close by.
2. St Mary's Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption
Overall Ratings
5 based on 140 reviews
Reviewed By Aunt P
The Cathedral is beautiful. Great place to visit and worship. Was able to go to Confession while in town several months ago. The priest homily was great. Highly recommend you go visit and spend some time with God while in town, even in you are not Catholic.
3. The Party Source
Overall Ratings
5 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By James Z - Lethbridge, Canada
Stopped in here while in Cincinnati and it was well worth crossing the river for. This is the largest liquor store in the USA. After a while if you get tired of looking at beer on the shelf you can go to the live brewery and get a pint of freshly made beer. A must see for anyone visiting the Cincinnati and area.
4. Smale Riverfront Park
Overall Ratings
5 based on 520 reviews
Reviewed By James Z - Lethbridge, Canada
This park has a lot of family activites, a great view of the river and is close to the ballpark and many restruants. If you are in town to watch the Reds, I highly recommend checking out this park.
5. Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 643 reviews
Reviewed By Big_bro_1_usa - Chicago, Illinois
PROS: free, easy to find the unique mausoleums , memorials and statues inside the cemetery. Civil war memorial has 2 massive cannons and 1 lesser sized one in wheels- all built and probably used during the Civil war. Hilly terrain with large, old trees. We saw several swans by the lake as well so drive carefully and slowly when visiting. Free map at the visitor center. Restrooms are located here too.
CONS: too bad this historic cemetery is located in an older, sketchy looking part of the city. I hope it stays protected and preserved as it is an unique attraction.
6. Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption
Overall Ratings
5 based on 179 reviews
A gothic cathedral that has a design similar to Notre Dame in Paris.
Reviewed By Jonathan K - Cincinnati, Ohio
It's quite startling to discover a European-style cathedral in an unassuming spot in Covington, Kentucky. The Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption can't compete with places like the Cathedral of Saint Louis in Saint Louis, or the National Cathedral in Washington. But its definitely a place that everyone in the Cincinnati area should visit. Just wandering around in the cathedral is overwhelming. A guided tour helps to appreciate the incredible level of detail.
7. Cincinnati Art Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 836 reviews
One of the most prestigious art museums in the country, with over 100,000 works of art, this grandiose building atop an Eden Park hill, is well-known for its 19th-century European and American paintings, but also contains numerous other works including an outstanding pottery gallery.
Reviewed By Rosemary K - Newport, Kentucky
Checking local points of interest off slowly since we retired to Kentucky, a rainy Tuesday took us the the Cincinnati Art Museum. I have since then returned twice. Who knew??? This museum is huge!~ and has some fabulous collections. There are also often special exhibits. The Albrecht Durer exhibit drew us in. In my excitement, I grabbed a neighbor and returned to share our discovery and to have lunch in the cafe. The cafe was more than I had anticipated. From the outside, it almost resembles a cafeteria. The dining experience itself, anything but that. The food~delicious and the menu had a great variety of choices. Did I mention they also serve beer and wine? Definitely go. There is NO CHARGE! (for the museum)
8. Great American Ball Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
This new home for the Cincinnati Reds, the oldest major league baseball team in the U.S., balances its spiffy new look with nostalgic tributes to the team's history including reminders of Crosley Field, where it all began.
Reviewed By Jeff B - Harrison, United States
This ballpark has great seats. It’s such a fun time and they have some of the lowest ticket prices in baseball.
9. Cincinnati Music Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 150 reviews
Temporarily closed for renovation. Due to reopen Fall 2017. Built in 1878 and renovated throughout the decades, this concert and art venue includes the Springer Auditorium, Music Hall Ballroom, Corbett Tower and the Society for the Preservation of Music Hall.
Reviewed By ARodriguezP - Miami, Florida
This is an impressive building to say the least and a centerpiece of Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. I unfortunately only appreciated this huge edifice from the outside but I honestly couldn't take my eyes off of it,and it's a perfect example of Venetian Gothic architecture that was popular around late Victorian times and Cincinnati should be proud to have it. Thankfully there were enough people in positions of power willing to preserve it,unfortunately many other cities have lost buildings like this,demolishing them many times to be replaced by shopping malls or parking lots. On my next visit to Cincinnati I'm going to make it a point to attend a concert,opera or some other type of performance here! It's also interesting to note that this music hall is considered to be one of America's most haunted places too! Google its history to find out why!
10. Roebling Suspension Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 519 reviews
Reviewed By Ann T - Montreal, Canada
It's hard to write a review of a bridge so I'm going to keep this short. I like to explore and I do street art photography. I was staying in Cincinnati, but had a few walls to check out in Covington so I decided to walk over the bridge - I mean, why wouldn't I want to tell people that I walked from Ohio to Kentucky?! The walk across the bridge is nice and once you're across, you get a great view of Cincinnati. For that reason alone, I think it's worth it. You'll see plenty of walkers and runners making their way from Cincinnati to Covington and Vice Versa so check it out - the architecture is lovely!
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