Cincinnati Guidebook
Food scene
Allyn's Cafe
3538 Columbia PkwyGreat food and local beers on tap
TAGLIO Columbia Tusculum
3531 Columbia PkwyBest pizza in town! Try the hot honey and pepperoni.
Local coffee roaster. Grab a cup and a bag of coffee for later.
17 locals recommend
Lookout Joe: Mt. Lookout Coffee Roasters
3181 Linwood AveLocal coffee roaster. Grab a cup and a bag of coffee for later.
A fancy steakhouse and one of several Jeff Ruby's restaurants around the city. Traveling solo? Find a seat at the bar for a faster seat and the same menu.
64 locals recommend
Jeff Ruby's Precinct
311 Delta AveA fancy steakhouse and one of several Jeff Ruby's restaurants around the city. Traveling solo? Find a seat at the bar for a faster seat and the same menu.
Really great sushi. Dine in for half-price at any hour. But be prepared to wait because the space is small.
20 locals recommend
Cloud 9 Sushi
1018 Delta AveReally great sushi. Dine in for half-price at any hour. But be prepared to wait because the space is small.
We love the ambiance in this restaurant and it's priced right for the upscale feel. Plus, everything on the menu is good. EVERYTHING.
89 locals recommend
Sotto
118 E 6th StWe love the ambiance in this restaurant and it's priced right for the upscale feel. Plus, everything on the menu is good. EVERYTHING.
Local brewery with a large outdoor space that is surprisingly kid and dog friendly.
82 locals recommend
MadTree Brewing
3301 Madison RdLocal brewery with a large outdoor space that is surprisingly kid and dog friendly.
Findlay Market is Ohio's oldest continuously operated public market and one of Cincinnati's most cherished institutions. Located just blocks from downtown in Over-the-Rhine, a dense historic neighborhood rich in 19th century architecture, Findlay Market remains the bustling center of farm fresh, locally sourced, artisanal and specialty foods.
292 locals recommend
Findlay Market
1801 Race StFindlay Market is Ohio's oldest continuously operated public market and one of Cincinnati's most cherished institutions. Located just blocks from downtown in Over-the-Rhine, a dense historic neighborhood rich in 19th century architecture, Findlay Market remains the bustling center of farm fresh, locally sourced, artisanal and specialty foods.
Everything you want in a BBQ place. Delicious BBQ, picnic tables, a record player.Just don't forget your beverage of choice; this restaurant is BYOB.
45 locals recommend
Eli's BBQ
3313 Riverside DriveEverything you want in a BBQ place. Delicious BBQ, picnic tables, a record player.Just don't forget your beverage of choice; this restaurant is BYOB.
Another of the many local breweries, located in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. Enjoy a local brew on their rooftop for a better view.
186 locals recommend
Rhinegeist Brewery
1910 Elm StAnother of the many local breweries, located in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. Enjoy a local brew on their rooftop for a better view.
Sightseeing
Lions and tigers and bears! Oh my! This zoo is the second oldest in the country and home to hometown favorite Fiona the hippo.
374 locals recommend
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
3400 Vine StLions and tigers and bears! Oh my! This zoo is the second oldest in the country and home to hometown favorite Fiona the hippo.
Just across the river in Newport, KY, this aquarium features white alligators, sting rays, and sharks.
290 locals recommend
Newport Aquarium
1 Levee WayJust across the river in Newport, KY, this aquarium features white alligators, sting rays, and sharks.
Go see that team that every Cincinnatian knows will be good...next year.
55 locals recommend
Cincinnati Bengals
1 Paul Brown StadiumGo see that team that every Cincinnatian knows will be good...next year.
Head to Great American Ball Park for a beer and hot dog and watch America's oldest major league baseball team.
273 locals recommend
Great American Ball Park
100 Joe Nuxhall WayHead to Great American Ball Park for a beer and hot dog and watch America's oldest major league baseball team.
Rather watch futbol than football? Head to Nippert Stadium (on the University of Cincinnati's campus) to watch Cincinnati's major league soccer team.
28 locals recommend
Nippert Stadum
2700 Bearcat WayRather watch futbol than football? Head to Nippert Stadium (on the University of Cincinnati's campus) to watch Cincinnati's major league soccer team.
The heart of the downtown business district, you can find activity here every day of the week, from farmer's markets to concerts.
144 locals recommend
Fountain Square
520 Vine StThe heart of the downtown business district, you can find activity here every day of the week, from farmer's markets to concerts.
Want to get a view of the entire city and beyond? Take the elevator as far as you can go, then climb a few flights of stairs, to the building's observation deck. You'll have to pay a few bucks (cash) to go out and look around, but it's worth it.
35 locals recommend
Carew Tower
35 W 5th StWant to get a view of the entire city and beyond? Take the elevator as far as you can go, then climb a few flights of stairs, to the building's observation deck. You'll have to pay a few bucks (cash) to go out and look around, but it's worth it.
The Museum Center is a multi-museum complex housed in Union Terminal, a historic Art Deco train station and National Historic Landmark. It includes both a history museum and a children's museum.
14 locals recommend
Museum Center station
The Museum Center is a multi-museum complex housed in Union Terminal, a historic Art Deco train station and National Historic Landmark. It includes both a history museum and a children's museum.
The center of the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, it's a gathering place for people of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds. Historic Music Hall overlooks the park, which includes a bar and a dog park, and is surrounded by the many restaurants that OTR has to offer.
221 locals recommend
Washington Park
1230 Elm StThe center of the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, it's a gathering place for people of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds. Historic Music Hall overlooks the park, which includes a bar and a dog park, and is surrounded by the many restaurants that OTR has to offer.
City/town information
The Cincinnati Metropolitan Area is home to roughly 2.1 million people and offers countless sports, arts, dining, and entertainment options.
65 locals recommend
Cincinnati
The Cincinnati Metropolitan Area is home to roughly 2.1 million people and offers countless sports, arts, dining, and entertainment options.