Top 10 Things To Do In Cincinnati, Ohio

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Cincinnati sits on the Ohio River, an excellent destination for a family-focused or romantic getaway with great dining options, interactive learning, history, music, arts and much more to experience. There are also vacation rentals and historic hotels in Cincinnati for your accommodation needs. This city holds a fantastic avenue for kids, and they will love it here. Have exciting moments with your kids in the Cincinnati Zoo, Duke Energy Children’s Museum, the numerous craft and food vendors in the Findlay Market, or walk through the Over-the-Rhine district and admire the incredible architecture of the 19th century. Find more fun-filled activities in this beautiful city with these top 10 picks of things to do in Cincinnati.

1. Take your kids to the Duke Energy Children’s Museum

Posted by Michele Nestor Tanico on Monday, 25 March 2019

The Duke Energy Children’s Museum ranks among the 10 best children museum in the country and offers 1,800 hours of learning and fun for children of all ages yearly. Let your children have the pleasure of their lives in the eight theme play and education areas as they discover themselves and the world around them through crawling climbing and other kid’s fun activities. They also get to explore the neighbourhood in Kid’s Town through The Woods and widen their horizon on subjects like science, reading, culture, and arts.

Duke Energy Children’s Museum

Address: 1301 Western Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45214, USA

Website: Duke Energy Children’s Museum

Opening hours: 10am - 5pm (daily)

Price: 6 - 11 USD

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2. Get a hit of caffeine and art at BLOC Coffee Company

Posted by BLOC Coffee Company on Wednesday, 27 February 2019

BLOC which stands for Believing and Living One Christ is an organization that assists the community through organizing children’s after-school programs, recovery programs for addicts, provision of safe shelters for female sex workers and job provision for people who are formerly incarcerated. The BLOC Coffee Company made its first debut in 2007 in East Price hill but later moved to Cincinnati in 2017. The company to offer coffee and light bites of outstanding flavour and encourage camaraderie and creativity in the community. Visit their venue and enjoy the best of lunch and breakfast sandwiches, pastries, drink specials, house-made sausages and many more.

BLOC Coffee Company

Address: 801 Mt Hope Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45204, USA

Website: BLOC Coffee Company

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 7am - 6pm; Sat: 8am - 10pm (Sun closed)

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3. Walk past the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge

John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge
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Running along the city’s skyline, the John A. Roebling’s Suspension Bridge opened on the first day of 1867 was the first of its kind, employing astonishing modern building techniques including the 5,180 individual wires making up the two main cables. It stood as the longest Bridge in the World until in 1883 when Brooklyn Bridge designed by the same civil engineer (John A. Roebling) opened. Today, the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge stands as a significant route for pedestrians and vehicles. Walk on the iconic bridge, appreciate its outstanding designs, and explore great restaurants and bar along the Cincinnati riverfronts and the Convington.

John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge

Address: John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge, Covington, KY 41011, USA

Website: John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge

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4. Contemplate America’s dark history at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

Posted by National Underground Railroad Freedom Center on Thursday, 7 March 2019

The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is located in downtown Cincinnati on the banks of the Ohio River and stands as an iconic monument of African-American Heritage. This centre is a unique museum built to honour the heroes who throughout slavery, upheld freedom against all the odds including the present days of human trafficking, and the old times of Underground Railroad operations. Some items you shouldn’t miss when in this place include the exhibit of the history of the slave trade, the eternal flame, the display of slavery of today, the Tom Feelings and Tyron Geter Mural, and the Slave Pen. Get inspired to stand up for freedom through every walk of your life as you experience and learn from the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

Address: 50 E Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA

Website: National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

Opening hours: Sun - Mon: 12pm - 5pm; Tue - Sat: 10am - 5pm

Price: 37 - 40 USD

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5. Stroll through the Eden Park

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Posted by Cincinnati Parks on Friday, 22 March 2019

Your kids will love it in this famous Cincinnati Park which house the Krohn Conservatory, Cincinnati Playhouse, Cincinnati Art Museum and feature breathtaking views of the surrounding. The attractions packed in this beautiful park are incredible and eye-catching. Walk past the stunning twin lakes with walking paths, footbridge and also offer picturesque views of numerous sculptures, Kentucky, and Ohio River or, explore the Hinkle Magnolia Garden featuring memorial parks and grooves, the Bettman Fountain, the Mirror lake or unwind in the charming gazebo all within the vast park.

Eden Park

Address: http://www.cincinnatiparks.com/central/eden-park/

Website: Eden Park

Opening hours: 6am - 10pm (daily)

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6. Unravel the city’s history at the Cincinnati History Museum

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Posted by Cincinnati Museum Center on Monday, 25 March 2019

Get first-hand knowledge of the vital history of Cincinnati with this exciting adventure around the Cincinnati historical Museum with costumed interpreters to guide you through. The Cincinnati in Motion in the museum is a 1/64-scale replica that shows you how the Cincinnati was like in the 1900s, see the Public Landing, showing you a reformation of the city’s activities from the 1850s or climb on the Queen City of the West a replication of the side-wheel steamboat. Step back in time and interact with the city’s history better by making it a date to this historic Museum.

Cincinnati History Museum

Address: 1301 Western Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45203, USA

Website: Cincinnati History Museum

Opening hours: 10am - 5pm (daily)

Price: 6 - 11 USD

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7. Buy trinkets in the Findlay Market

Posted by Findlay Market on Wednesday, 29 May 2013

Shop all you want in this historic market located in the historic Over-the-Rhine, a densely populated region in downtown, featuring numerous structures from the 19th century. The market made its first debut in 1855 and since then offers a variety of entertainment, handmade goods, fresh foods and more, and is the oldest and one of the most cherished market institutions in Ohio. The market is opened all year round and offer a variety of food products, flowers, and dining options. Join the fun during the weekend’s farmers market featuring special events, street performers and a range of outdoor vendors.

Findlay Market

Address: 1801 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA

Website: Findlay Market

Opening hours: Sat: 8am - 6pm; Sun: 10am - 4pm; Tue - Fri: 9am - 6pm (Mon closed)

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8. Hit a home run at the Great American Ball Park

Posted by Great American Ball Park on Tuesday, 16 January 2018

Also situated in downtown Cincinnati, on the banks of the River Ohio, the Great American Ball Park is the home of the Major League Baseball’s Cincinnati Reds, the pioneer professional baseball franchise in the city. This centre boasts of award-winning team shop and Reds Hall of Fame and Museum to be explored and other advanced features. Catch some exciting games at affordable prices by laying your hands on the planning information; special ticket offers and the schedule from their website.

Great American Ball Park

Address: 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA

Website: Great American Ball Park

Opening hours: 9am - 5pm

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9. Enjoy an aerial tour with Stratus Helicopters

HELICOPTER FUN FACTS: The farthest a helicopter has traveled without landing is 2213 miles. Fastest recorded speed is roughly 248 miles per hour.

Posted by Stratus Helicopters on Friday, 24 August 2018

Catch amazing aerial views of the beautiful Cincinnati by purchasing the Stratus Helicopters tour tickets. Take off from the Newport, across the Ohio River, west of the riverboats and begin your fantastic adventure. Look down on everything including the Great American Ballpark, the Clifton area, over the Theodore Berry International Friendship Park and the Eden Park, near the city skyline and more before landing right back in the starting point. They also feature a helicopter simulator where you can experience a feeling of flying over the water, mountain or fields. Another fantastic fact is that reservation is not required, walk in, book a tour and indulge in a memorable experience.

Stratus Helicopters

Address: 4765 Airport Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45226, USA

Website: Stratus Helicopters

Opening hours: Fri - Sat: 9am - 10pm; Sun: 9am - 8pm; Mon - Wed: 9am - 5pm; Thu: 9am - 9pm

Price: 80 USD onwards

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10. See endangered gorillas and more at the Cincinnati Zoo (from USD 24.0)

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Have a memorable time in this historic zoo, opened in 1875, covering 30 hectares (75 acres) of land and housing around 3,000 plant varieties and 580 animal species. The Cincinnati Zoo is ranked as one of the best and is the second oldest in the country. The zoo is run by a non-profit organization and aims at propagation and protection of endangered plants and animals across the globe. You children will love the spin on the Conservation Carousel and the ride on the Safari Train. Also, spend time in the 4-D cinema on-site offering exciting sensory effects and high definition 3D projection.

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Explore this city of diversity

The Cincinnati is a city with variety, featuring a blend of small-town loyalty with public amenities and arts, a bit of Southern flair and great Germanic Midwestern roots. You won’t run out of exciting things to do in this city, but this list will walk you through the best things to do to make the most out of your visit to Cincinnati.

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