Tara’s guidebook
Food scene
There's a Kurig in the kitchen but Deeper Roots is just a few doors down if you'd like fresh, gourmet coffee.
35 locals recommend
Deeper Roots Coffee
1814 Race StThere's a Kurig in the kitchen but Deeper Roots is just a few doors down if you'd like fresh, gourmet coffee.
Located at 1800 Race Street across from Findlay Market. Goose & Elder is a casual American restaurant from James Beard nominated Chef Jose Salazar. They offer brunch, lunch and dinner and also have outdoor seating. Reservations recommended!
10 locals recommend
Chef Jose Salazar • Goose & Elder | Findlay Market Restaurant
1800 Race StreetLocated at 1800 Race Street across from Findlay Market. Goose & Elder is a casual American restaurant from James Beard nominated Chef Jose Salazar. They offer brunch, lunch and dinner and also have outdoor seating. Reservations recommended!
BanaSun Smoothie Bar
1810 Race StreetFresh, organic, made to order smoothies!
Ohio's oldest public market, host to diverse local food merchants, artisan products, a weekend farmers market, and sometimes live music performances, weather permitting.
292 locals recommend
Findlay Market
1801 Race StOhio's oldest public market, host to diverse local food merchants, artisan products, a weekend farmers market, and sometimes live music performances, weather permitting.
One of my families favorite Mexican restaurants! They also offer outdoor seating.
55 locals recommend
Nada
600 Walnut StOne of my families favorite Mexican restaurants! They also offer outdoor seating.
Located right next door, PLT has a cult like following. Amazing, authentic Vietnamese food! My favorite is the bo luc lac and salad rolls! Take out and outdoor seating only.
17 locals recommend
Pho Lang Thang
1828 Race StLocated right next door, PLT has a cult like following. Amazing, authentic Vietnamese food! My favorite is the bo luc lac and salad rolls! Take out and outdoor seating only.
Sightseeing
Local brewery with a great rooftop! Just a block and a half northwest in the Brewery District and stop #11 on the Cincinnati Bell Connector.
186 locals recommend
Rhinegeist Brewery
1910 Elm StLocal brewery with a great rooftop! Just a block and a half northwest in the Brewery District and stop #11 on the Cincinnati Bell Connector.
Great for families and dogs with a playground, dog park, and lots of tree lined, beautifully landscaped green spaces. Stage for live performances, movie nights in the park, and exercise classes. Refreshments served at The PPG Paints Porch. Across from Music Hall it is stop #8 on the Cincinnati Bell Connector.
221 locals recommend
Washington Park
1230 Elm StGreat for families and dogs with a playground, dog park, and lots of tree lined, beautifully landscaped green spaces. Stage for live performances, movie nights in the park, and exercise classes. Refreshments served at The PPG Paints Porch. Across from Music Hall it is stop #8 on the Cincinnati Bell Connector.
Great views of the Ohio River and Northern Kentucky. Creatively constructed playgrounds for children and families. Walkable to restaurants, bars, hotels, and bridges. Nestled between Great American Ball Park, home of the Reds, and Paul Brown Stadium, home of the Bengals. Stop #1 on the Cincinnati Bell Connector.
211 locals recommend
Smale Riverfront Park
West Mehring WayGreat views of the Ohio River and Northern Kentucky. Creatively constructed playgrounds for children and families. Walkable to restaurants, bars, hotels, and bridges. Nestled between Great American Ball Park, home of the Reds, and Paul Brown Stadium, home of the Bengals. Stop #1 on the Cincinnati Bell Connector.
Stunning views of downtown Cincy, NKY, and Mt. Adams from this rooftop, one of my favorites!
9 locals recommend
Top of the Park
506 E 4th StStunning views of downtown Cincy, NKY, and Mt. Adams from this rooftop, one of my favorites!
Neighborhoods
A walkable neighborhood with a unique locally owned restaurants such as Nation, Boomtown Biscuits & Wiskey, Braxton Brewery, and Sugar and Spice.
7 locals recommend
Pendleton
A walkable neighborhood with a unique locally owned restaurants such as Nation, Boomtown Biscuits & Wiskey, Braxton Brewery, and Sugar and Spice.
Vine Street
Vine StreetLots of boutiques, restaurants, and other shopping.
Nightlife
Newly acquired by the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino brand, this is a must visit for those who love to gamble! Also has a rooftop bar.
119 locals recommend
JACK Cincinnati Casino
1000 Broadway StNewly acquired by the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino brand, this is a must visit for those who love to gamble! Also has a rooftop bar.
Fine Arts
Host to Broadway Shows, Cincinnati Boys Choir,
Cincinnati Ballet, and many other dance companies. Stop #17 on the Cincinnati Bell Connector.
89 locals recommend
Aronoff Center for the Arts
650 Walnut StHost to Broadway Shows, Cincinnati Boys Choir,
Cincinnati Ballet, and many other dance companies. Stop #17 on the Cincinnati Bell Connector.
One of Cincinnati's most recognizable and breath taking buildings! Completed in 1878, is home to The Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Opera, May Festival Chorus, and Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. Located directly across the street from Washington Park, stop #8 on the Cincinnati Bell Connector.
149 locals recommend
Cincinnati Music Hall
1241 Elm StOne of Cincinnati's most recognizable and breath taking buildings! Completed in 1878, is home to The Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Opera, May Festival Chorus, and Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. Located directly across the street from Washington Park, stop #8 on the Cincinnati Bell Connector.
Housed inside a former train station, now a national historic landmark, the Cincinnati Museum Center is home of the Museum of Natural History & Science, Cincinnati History Museum, The Children's Museum, Omnimax Theater, and traveling exhibits. The Art Deco exterior is an architectural treasure in Cincinnati!
14 locals recommend
Museum Center station
Housed inside a former train station, now a national historic landmark, the Cincinnati Museum Center is home of the Museum of Natural History & Science, Cincinnati History Museum, The Children's Museum, Omnimax Theater, and traveling exhibits. The Art Deco exterior is an architectural treasure in Cincinnati!
Contemporary Arts Center
44 E 6th StSporting Events
Only 4 blocks south and 2 blocks west, brand new home to the new FC Cincinnati MLS Team
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62 locals recommend
West End Stadium
1501 Central PkwyOnly 4 blocks south and 2 blocks west, brand new home to the new FC Cincinnati MLS Team
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Family fun
Newly renovated park and pool in the heart of the city! Reservations required during the pandemic.
15 locals recommend
Ziegler Park
1322 Sycamore StNewly renovated park and pool in the heart of the city! Reservations required during the pandemic.