Guidebook for Cincinnati
Parks & Nature
This art deco era conservatory boasts permanent exhibits showcasing desert and tropical plant life. There are also rotating exhibits (ex: orchids). Located in the heart of Eden Park, there are also great walking and jogging trails around the conservatory.
137 locals recommend
Krohn Conservatory
1501 Eden Park DrThis art deco era conservatory boasts permanent exhibits showcasing desert and tropical plant life. There are also rotating exhibits (ex: orchids). Located in the heart of Eden Park, there are also great walking and jogging trails around the conservatory.
Located in the heart of Over the Rhine (OTR), Washington Park is fun to walk around, and often has outdoor concerts or local events. While in the neighborhood, check out the many amazing shops and restaurants OTR has to offer.
221 locals recommend
Washington Park
1230 Elm StLocated in the heart of Over the Rhine (OTR), Washington Park is fun to walk around, and often has outdoor concerts or local events. While in the neighborhood, check out the many amazing shops and restaurants OTR has to offer.
Walk just down the street to Eden Park for beautiful views of the river, rolling hills, a fountain at Mirror Lake, and Krohn Conservatory.
157 locals recommend
Eden Park
950 Eden Park DrWalk just down the street to Eden Park for beautiful views of the river, rolling hills, a fountain at Mirror Lake, and Krohn Conservatory.
Arts & Culture
This venue has both new and classic plays in its 2 intimate theaters. Ticket prices are reasonable ($30ish-$75ish for adult tickets, depending on the play and seating). Drinks and snacks are sold in the comfortable lobby area.
70 locals recommend
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
962 Mt Adams CirThis venue has both new and classic plays in its 2 intimate theaters. Ticket prices are reasonable ($30ish-$75ish for adult tickets, depending on the play and seating). Drinks and snacks are sold in the comfortable lobby area.
The museum center has rich history, and is a great place to take kids. Built in 1933 as a railroad terminal, It is now home to multiple organizations, including the Duke Energy Children's Museum, and the Cincinnati History Museum.
247 locals recommend
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
1301 Western AveThe museum center has rich history, and is a great place to take kids. Built in 1933 as a railroad terminal, It is now home to multiple organizations, including the Duke Energy Children's Museum, and the Cincinnati History Museum.
Ark Encounter
1 Ark Encounter DrDrinks & Nightlife
Beer is core to Cincinnati's heritage, and Cincinnati is now rated one of the top 5 cities for microbreweries (by Smart Assets). Woodburn is our favorite neighborhood bar, boasting both unique brews, or liquor if that's your preference. Try a craft beer flight (one of our favorites is the Pineapple Saison). Woodburn does not serve food, but usually has a food truck on the back patio.
27 locals recommend
The Woodburn Brewery
2800 Woodburn AveBeer is core to Cincinnati's heritage, and Cincinnati is now rated one of the top 5 cities for microbreweries (by Smart Assets). Woodburn is our favorite neighborhood bar, boasting both unique brews, or liquor if that's your preference. Try a craft beer flight (one of our favorites is the Pineapple Saison). Woodburn does not serve food, but usually has a food truck on the back patio.
Great service, unique cocktails, and above a great pizza place (Goodfella's).
7 locals recommend
Wiseguy Lounge
1211 Main StGreat service, unique cocktails, and above a great pizza place (Goodfella's).
This karaoke bar includes private karaoke rooms, and overhead "robots" that deliver your drink orders!
15 locals recommend
Tokyo Kitty
575 Race StThis karaoke bar includes private karaoke rooms, and overhead "robots" that deliver your drink orders!
We aren't big gamblers, but Jack's is a fun option if interested in going to the casino. There are a couple of good restaurants inside, including Prism Steakhouse and Bobby's Burger Palace.
119 locals recommend
JACK Cincinnati Casino
1000 Broadway StWe aren't big gamblers, but Jack's is a fun option if interested in going to the casino. There are a couple of good restaurants inside, including Prism Steakhouse and Bobby's Burger Palace.
New cocktail bar to the East Walnut Hills neighborhood! Features wine and unique cocktails in a trendy enviornment
Anjou
2804 Woodburn AvenueNew cocktail bar to the East Walnut Hills neighborhood! Features wine and unique cocktails in a trendy enviornment
Comfort Station is a very unique cocktail bar that's walking distance from our place. A few tips: it's a bit hard to find as it's a converted public restroom (enter through the blue Women's sign), they have an outdoor space for when the weather is nice, and you can bring in food (we like pizza from Fireside down the street).
7 locals recommend
Comfort Station
793 E McMillan StComfort Station is a very unique cocktail bar that's walking distance from our place. A few tips: it's a bit hard to find as it's a converted public restroom (enter through the blue Women's sign), they have an outdoor space for when the weather is nice, and you can bring in food (we like pizza from Fireside down the street).
Rusk Kitchen + Bar
Food Scene
Urbana is our favorite East Walnut Hills coffee shop. It's intimate and cozy, but has a modern feel. Try a flat white paired with a delicious croissant.
26 locals recommend
Urbana Cafe
1130 Broadway StUrbana is our favorite East Walnut Hills coffee shop. It's intimate and cozy, but has a modern feel. Try a flat white paired with a delicious croissant.
Urban Stead is one of our favorite food & drink spots. The owners have a serious passion for cheese made with locally sourced, high quality ingredients. We love the charcuterie board, the cheese curds, and accompany our snacks with well priced beers and cocktails.
Urban Stead Cheese
3036 Woodburn AveUrban Stead is one of our favorite food & drink spots. The owners have a serious passion for cheese made with locally sourced, high quality ingredients. We love the charcuterie board, the cheese curds, and accompany our snacks with well priced beers and cocktails.
This is one of the best brunch spots in the city, and a true Cincinnati staple. Sample goetta (a local Cincinnati specialty kind of like sausage), or the delicious McWaffle sandwich. Their Moules Frites are our favorite if we go for lunch or dinner.
81 locals recommend
Taste of Belgium - Over The Rhine
1135 Vine StThis is one of the best brunch spots in the city, and a true Cincinnati staple. Sample goetta (a local Cincinnati specialty kind of like sausage), or the delicious McWaffle sandwich. Their Moules Frites are our favorite if we go for lunch or dinner.
This is our favorite local pizza! Try one of our favorites, the Porky Fig or Green Lantern. You can't go wrong with a classic pepperoni either, and they allow you to split types of pizza 50/50. During the fall, the best salad is the Harvest Salad, which has amazing boursin cheese. They have a few locations, but this is one convenient if you find yourself in the University of Cincinnati/UC Hospital area.
52 locals recommend
Dewey's Pizza
3014 Madison RoadThis is our favorite local pizza! Try one of our favorites, the Porky Fig or Green Lantern. You can't go wrong with a classic pepperoni either, and they allow you to split types of pizza 50/50. During the fall, the best salad is the Harvest Salad, which has amazing boursin cheese. They have a few locations, but this is one convenient if you find yourself in the University of Cincinnati/UC Hospital area.
Skyline is the home of "Cincinnati chili." We like the 5 way: spaghetti, chili (thin, kind of like a sauce), beans, onions and heaps of cheddar cheese. The coneys are delicious too. Great as a quick or late night option!
177 locals recommend
Skyline Chili
290 Ludlow AveSkyline is the home of "Cincinnati chili." We like the 5 way: spaghetti, chili (thin, kind of like a sauce), beans, onions and heaps of cheddar cheese. The coneys are delicious too. Great as a quick or late night option!
Delicious ice cream! Try the black raspberry chip, or any of the 'chip' flavors that come with large chunks of chocolate. There are many locations, but this one is conveniently located in the middle of downtown's Fountain Square.
140 locals recommend
Graeter's Ice Cream
1401 Vine StDelicious ice cream! Try the black raspberry chip, or any of the 'chip' flavors that come with large chunks of chocolate. There are many locations, but this one is conveniently located in the middle of downtown's Fountain Square.
Montgomery Inn is Cincinnati's barbeque restaurant. This location has gorgeous views of the Ohio River. Order ribs with a side of their kettle cooked "Saratoga" chips.
45 locals recommend
Montgomery Inn The Boathouse
925 Riverside DrMontgomery Inn is Cincinnati's barbeque restaurant. This location has gorgeous views of the Ohio River. Order ribs with a side of their kettle cooked "Saratoga" chips.
This restaurant has amazing views of the city and in the heart of downtown, but is great for groups and families with an approachable bar and grill style menu.
53 locals recommend
Moerlein Lager House
115 Joe Nuxhall WayThis restaurant has amazing views of the city and in the heart of downtown, but is great for groups and families with an approachable bar and grill style menu.
Our favorite steakhouse in the city is hands down The Precinct. Our tip is this is a "better value" (though still expensive :) ) vs the Jeff Ruby's downtown, as you side and salad are included with your steak! We also love the historic building.
64 locals recommend
Jeff Ruby's Precinct
311 Delta AveOur favorite steakhouse in the city is hands down The Precinct. Our tip is this is a "better value" (though still expensive :) ) vs the Jeff Ruby's downtown, as you side and salad are included with your steak! We also love the historic building.
Abigail Street is my wife's favorite restaurant, and great for date night or a small group. A few tips: the Ricotta & Honey is out of this world as an appetizer or dessert, they fill up quickly but do take reservations if you call ahead, and the plates are small, so you'll definitely want an assortment of items.
36 locals recommend
Abigail street
1214 Vine StAbigail Street is my wife's favorite restaurant, and great for date night or a small group. A few tips: the Ricotta & Honey is out of this world as an appetizer or dessert, they fill up quickly but do take reservations if you call ahead, and the plates are small, so you'll definitely want an assortment of items.
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Essentials
Our closest grocery store is about a 7 minute drive away, and is also directly next to a Walgreens. This is a smaller format Kroger, designed for students and young professionals in the Clifton/Corryville area, but it has all the essentials. As a heads up, you do need to drive through the west side of Walnut Hills which is still an up and coming neighborhood.
94 locals recommend
Kroger
4777 Kenard AveOur closest grocery store is about a 7 minute drive away, and is also directly next to a Walgreens. This is a smaller format Kroger, designed for students and young professionals in the Clifton/Corryville area, but it has all the essentials. As a heads up, you do need to drive through the west side of Walnut Hills which is still an up and coming neighborhood.
Entertainment & Activities
This aquarium has 70+ exhibits, and is great for kids and groups. There's also plenty of other things to do at Newport on the Levee: restaurants, ice cream, and a movie theater.
290 locals recommend
Newport Aquarium
1 Levee WayThis aquarium has 70+ exhibits, and is great for kids and groups. There's also plenty of other things to do at Newport on the Levee: restaurants, ice cream, and a movie theater.
King's Island is one of the largest amusement parks in the Midwest. Located ~25 miles northeast of downtown, they have 100 attractions and >15 roller coasters.
50 locals recommend
Kings Island Park & Ride station
King's Island is one of the largest amusement parks in the Midwest. Located ~25 miles northeast of downtown, they have 100 attractions and >15 roller coasters.
The Museum Center has multiple exhibits and is a great destination for families! These include: the Natural History Museum, Children's Museum, the History Museum, and so much more.
247 locals recommend
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
1301 Western AveThe Museum Center has multiple exhibits and is a great destination for families! These include: the Natural History Museum, Children's Museum, the History Museum, and so much more.
Sightseeing
This bridge spans the Ohio River between downtown Cincinnati and Covington, Kentucky. When it opened in 1866, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world.
43 locals recommend
John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge
John A. Roebling Suspension BridgeThis bridge spans the Ohio River between downtown Cincinnati and Covington, Kentucky. When it opened in 1866, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world.
The Purple People Bridge is a pedestrian-only bridge. Walk across and check out bars, restaurants and views that Newport on the Levee (in Kentucky) has to offer!
63 locals recommend
Purple People Bridge
The Purple People Bridge is a pedestrian-only bridge. Walk across and check out bars, restaurants and views that Newport on the Levee (in Kentucky) has to offer!