Cincinnati Tourist Attractions and Sightseeing

(Cincinnati, Ohio - OH, USA)



Cincinnati offers a wide array of tourist attractions to please the whole family, ranging from theme parks to museums and galleries boasting cutting edge, interactive displays.

More traditional venues and attractions for tourists visiting the city are also plentiful in Cincinnati, such as historic houses containing period antiques and famous paintings.

Cincinnati's zoo is one of the best in the country, as are the city's sporting venues.


Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens

Address: 3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio OH, USA
Tel: +1 513 281 4700
Cincinnati Zoo is one of the country's most famous and oldest zoos. Opened in 1875, today the zoo is home to 700 species of animals and thousands of varieties of plants. Other attractions at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens include the Children's Zoo, Gorilla World, Jungle Trails, Nocturnal House and landscaped gardens.
Open hours: daily - 09:00 to 18:00, seasonal variations apply
Admission: charge, discounts for seniors and children, children under two free

Newport Aquarium

Address: One Aquarium Way, Newport, Kentucky KY, 41071, USA
Tel: +1 606 491 3467
Located on the opposite bank of the Ohio River and just 2 minutes' drive from downtown Cincinnati is this popular aquarium, boasting a fine array of interesting and well-presented exhibits. Attractions at Cincinnati's Newport Aquarium include glass tunnels and floors affording unique views of over 11,000 marine and freshwater animals.
Open hours: daily - 10:00 to 18:00, seasonal variations apply
Admission: charge, discounts available for seniors and children, children under two free

Coney Island

Address: 6201 Kellogg Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio OH, 45228, USA
Tel: +1 513 232 8230
A popular Cincinnati attraction for over 100 years, Coney Island is a traditional theme park featuring over 50 classic rides, a huge pool, waterslides and live stage shows.
Open hours: daily
Admission: charge, discounts available for children

Cincinnati Bengals

Address: Downtown, Cincinnati, Ohio OH, USA
Tel: +1 513 621 3550
Cincinnati's National Football League team regularly play to packed crowds of cheering spectators at the new Paul Brown Stadium, right on the banks of the Ohio River.
Open hours: daily
Admission: charge

Cincinnati Reds

Address: 100 Main Street, Downtown, Cincinnati, Ohio OH, USA
Tel: +1 513 421 4510
The Cincinnati Reds are the oldest team in the National League but their home ground, the Great American Ball Park, is a modern marvel with excellent views of the Ohio River.
Open hours: home games - April to October
Admission: charge

Cincinnati Observatory Center

Address: 3489 Observatory Place, Cincinnati, Ohio OH, 45208, USA
Tel: +1 513 321 5186
The Cincinnati Observatory boasts the distinction of being the oldest professional observatory in the country. Attractions of particular importance at the observatory include two extremely historic telescopes dating back to 1843 and 1904 respectively.
Open hours: Thursday and Friday evenings, call for details
Admission: charge, discounts available for children