Voted the #1 attraction in Cincinnati and one of the top zoos in the nation by Zagat Survey. Award-winning animal habitats and spectacular garden & plant displays featuring over 500 animals and 3,000 plant species. Numerous special animal exhibits including Giraffe Ridge, Manatee Springs, Nocturnal House, Jungle Trails, Gorilla World, Tiger Canyon, Wolf Woods, World of the Insect, Spaulding Children's Zoo and much more.

Over 50 classic amusement park rides and attractions and the giant, one-of-a-kind, Sunlite Pool – the world's largest recirculating swimming pool featuring over 2 acres and 3 million gallons of water fun including flumes, slides and water fun.  Group outings and catered picnics are a Coney Island specialty.  Live stage shows & music, beautifully landscaped grounds and paddle boats on Lake Como.

Monthly planetarium shows and meditainment events.  See event website for information on public shows. 

80,000 square foot family entertainment center features the world's largest indoor train display (25,000 sq. ft), a children's play area, educational railroad museum, hand-cranked railroad cars, walk-thru mazes and more.

Over 7,000 sq. ft. in Laser Tag Arena with 2 full floors feturing ancient Egyptian world theme with heart pumping sound & adventure.   Play 9 holes of Pharaoh's dark light mini golf with hieroglyphics, mummies, pharaohs and more.  Try Guitar Hero on a GIANT SCREEN HDTV. Parent area and an Observation room available. Ask about Corporate and Group Events.

Featuring multi-level space station laser tag arenas and Greater Cincinnati's largest laser tag systems for Out of this World  family and group fun.  Ask about organized team-building sessions including Zero Gravity room relay races, corporate programs and more.

This state-of-the-art facility, named the No. 1 aquarium in the Midwest by the Zagat Survey, showcases thousands of animals from around the world in a million gallons of fresh and saltwater through 70 exhibits and 14 galleries, including five seamless acrylic tunnels totaling over 20 feet in length. Themed galleries include: Frog Bog, 'Gator Bayou, Jellyfish Gallery, Coral Reef, Shark Central,  Dangerous and Deadly, Kingdom of Penguins and more.

Opening summer 2008! Laugh and learn (and "quack") by land and sea during 40-minute tours aboard  amphibious vehicles (crafted from the WWII DUKWs) that take visitors on a narrated sightseeing ride highlighting some of  Northern Kentucky and Cinicinnati's most impressive landmarks. Then splash down and cruise the Ohio River exploring the historic waterfronts of Newport, Covington and Cincinnati. Ticket booth located outside the Newport Aquarium.

State of the art sports facilty features 4 basketball courts, a bowling center, volleyball, soccer, arcade,  fitness club and more.  Corporate and group outings.

60,000 sq ft of family fun including arcade, batting cages, basketball, volleyball, mini golf, kiddie go-karts & more.  Options for Team Parties, Youth Group Functions, Church Outings, Corporate Outings, Private Events. Open Sun-Thurs 10am-10pm, Fri-Sat 10am-11pm.

Three courses within a 54-hole complex – golf for all abilities including the Fox Run, the most challenging public course in Kentucky.

Spend a few days enjoying country life in Northern Kentucky, spend your nights in the spacious comfortable rooms of an updated 1870s farmhouse.  Rock on the porch, try the old-fashioned tire swing, paddle around the pond, fish for bass, ride the horses, visit with neighbors' cows and goats. Watch the sun set from the outdoor hot tub and enjoy a hot stone massage in your room for a complete relaxation experience.

Outdoor rooftop observation deck atop the tallest building in Cincinnati. 9am-5pm daily. $2 admission; $1 ages 6-11; free for age 5 & under.

Before there was Las Vegas, there was Newport Kentucky. Walk the streets where gangsters made their millions, gamblers lost their lives and ladies of the night earned their living along "8 blocks of villainy" that at one time housed casinos, brothels and speakeasies.  Guided public tours along with private/corporate tour events are available.

Tranquil, 2.5 acre park features an exact replica of Christ's tomb in Jerusalem, along with historic artifacts, statuary and imported stones from the Jordan River, Jerusalem's Wailing Wall, Solomon's Temple and more.  Also see a Spanish mission replica built with stones from the Horns of Hatton, where Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount.  Free guided tours (freewill offerings gladly accepted), are highly recommended (call for rsvns).

For nearly 20 years, this was the home of the legendary abolitionist, and author of  Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Harriet Beecher Stowe.  Stowe and her family were active as religious leaders, educators, writers, and anti-slavery and women’s rights advocates.  See attraction website for hours of operation. Free admission.

Learn about the defense of Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati during the Civil War and how the community came together to defend the area during this critical period in our nation's history.  Open Fri-Sat (10am-5pm) and Sun (noon-5pm).

100+ year old private library includes historic, archival and current information on the subjects of natural history, botany, pharmacy and medicine. Their Historical Research Center for the Natural Health Movement is a vast repository for the archives and personal papers of those involved in both scientific and grass roots effots to bring natural health (naturopathic healing and alternative medicine) into the mainsream.

This Ohio River pedestrian-only bridge, one of only a few in the U.S., crosses from the south bank of Cincinnati, OH to  the north bank of Newport, KY.  Built in 1872 and on the Natl Register of Historic Places, the bridge was beautifully restored and re-opened in 2003 as a pedestrian-only bridge providing breathtaking views of the Ohio riverfront year-around and serving as a popular venue for a wide variety of public and private events. 

Self-guided walking tour through the Licking Riverside Historic District features several life-like bronze figures installed along the Riverwalk – among them, Roebling Suspension and Brooklyn bridge designer, James A. Roebling, James Bradley and painter John James Audubon.

100 year old Gothic cathedral – one of only 35 minor basilicas in the country – is home to 26 Italian-carved gargoyles, over 80 priceless stained glass windows, mosaic and mural artworks and magnificent soaring architecture. Self-guided tour brochures available on site; guided tours also available. Open M-Sa 9:30am-4pm.

Helicopter rides and area sight-seeing tours available by charter.  Owner Frank Ortega takes great pride in meeting all FAA regulations and, along with his staff, is dedicated to the highest standards of safety. 

Designed by Samuel Hannaford in 1894, this historic private home offers 180° views of Newport, Mt. Adams and the Cincinnati skyline, and is now available for corporate & private cocktail, reception and dining events.

From the time of his birth in 1857 unil he embarked on a political career that would win him the two highest offices in the nation, William Howard Taft, the 27th President of the U.S., lived in Cincinnati, Ohio. Start your visit at the Taft Education Center (TEC) followed by a guided tour of the Taft House. Open 8am-4pm daily.

225-acre full service horse facility includes wooded trails, new, state-of-the-art barn, free-span indoor (and outdoor) sand arenas, jump field, boarding, lessons, training, trail riding and more. All ages, skill levels and all riding disciplines are welcome. Packages available for company outings, group picnics and other corporate events.

Take a walk down memory lane and experience the only public sign museum in America! Enjoy a 1.5-2 hour guided tour of the museum featuring over 3,000 catalogued objects from bygone eras. Have fun learning about the history of the sign industry and its significant contribuion to commerce and the American landscape. Open  Saturday only, 10am-4pm or by appointment.  Cost is $10 per person; children under 12 accompanied by a paying adult are free. Group rates available.

Visit an historic c. 1848 home and travel through the region's history along rivers, roads, rails and runways thru artifacts and interactive displays and activities. Climb the Roebling Bridge and pilot a packet boat along the Ohio River; stop in a the drive-in theater and enjoy the show in a 1959 Buick and soar through the development of the International Airport. Other exhibits feature prehistoric, Civil War and Underground Railroad artifacts. Open Tu-Sat 10-5pm and Sun 1-5pm.

Dedicated to worldwide curriculum development, teacher training and innovative educational programs , the Center promotes tolerance, inclusion and social justice based on lessons from the Holocaust. Their collection includes hundreds of artifacts from the Hillel Judaica Collection and a permanent exhibition, "Mapping Our Tears" which contains WWII and Holocaust artifacts and an interactive theatre of testimonies.

A 1907 National Register firehouse with over 200 years of firefighting history – includes exhibits of early leather fire buckets, an 1808 fire drum,  the oldest surviving fire engine in Cincinnati, a Hunneman hand pumper, modern fire engine equipment and more.

Inside the enormous and historic Union Terminal building, a magnificently preserved, Art Deco landmark built in 1933 as a passenger railroad terminal, is an award-winning complex of  distinct museums and attractions including the Cincinnati History Museum, the Duke Energy Children's Museum, the Museum of Natural History & Science and the Lindner Family OMNIMAX Theater, along with special exhibitions, exhibits, events and much more.

Changing exhibits, player appearances, interactive exhibits, hall of records, memorabilia & artifacts, salute to Reds radio, videos, and much more tell about the history of the Cincinnati Reds.  Hours and dates of operation vary. See website for off-season, in-season and game-day schedules. Group rates for 15+.

A permanent collection of Jewish archaeological artifacts from the Nelson Glueck School of Biblical Archaeology in Jerusalem plus Jewish ceremonial and ritual objects,  exhibits depicting Torah study, American Judaism and also aspects of the Holocaust and modern Israel.

265-acre sculpture park and outdoor museum combine the lure of nature with the dynamic presence of monumental art.  A setting where landscape and art come together in natural galleries among vast meadows and woodlands.  New in 2009, an indoor museum of ancient sculpture. Walk or drive through the park. Seasonal and special events throughout the year.

Non-profit organization working to preserve historic rail artifacts – features self-guided tours of Pullman sleepers, engine cars, cabooses, engine cars, troop carriers and more. Guided tours can be arranged for groups. Open Wednesdays & Saturdays only, 10am-4pm.

A Natl Natural Landmark and on the Natl Register of Historic Places,  this 512-acre state park is well-known for its fossil beds full of vertibrates from the Pleistocene era. The park has 62-site campground with a swimming pool, playground, 1.75-acre fishing lake, hiking and picnic areas, miniature golf and other recreation activites.

Skiing, snowboarding and tubing. Rentals, lessons and full ski shop available.

In season, open 9:30am-1am Fri-Sat, 9:30am-9:30pm Sun-Thurs. Group rates available for 15+ people.

90-minute tours offer a guided look at one of greater Cincinnati's most beautiful public parks aboard a Segway i2 model personal vehicle. Tours are by appointment and are for age 16 & up.

Canoeing and kayaking rentals on the Licking River. Advance reservations and walk-ins welcome. Trips run 8am-4pm daily (weather and river conditions permitting). Group discounts available. See website for full information.

Vibrant renditions from the classical repertoire as well as new works are performed under the direction of artistic director and CEO Victoria Morgan in the majestic Cincinnati Music Hall and the Aronoff Center for the Performing Arts. 

With a mission to make classical music attractive, accessible and affordable, the KSO delivers high performance standards and a unique and compelling repertoire presented in a thematic and entertaining format.  Everything from silent films to rock operas, comedians, country bands, Civil War battle re-enactments, aerobic classes and more may play a part in their concert programs.  A subscrption series as well as a popular outdoor summer series are offered. 

Historic theater offers a variety of live music concerts featuring national and international music groups as well as comedy, sports and film events throughout the year. Enjoy their state of the art sound and lighting systems, 3 full-service bars and an eclectic lineup of bands and artists spanning all genres.  See the Madison Theater website for a complete list of upcoming events and live music concerts.

Since 1936, Mariemont Players has been an all-volunteer community theater organization committed to producing high quality entertainment at affordable prices.  They continue to receive numerous awards and honors locally for their work and produce a full season of shows from July-May each year. Walton Creek Theater, a former four-room schoolhouse in suburban Cincinnati, OH, was converted to their permanent performance space in 1958.  

The Monmouth Theatre is an eclectic entertainment venue offering an expansive lineup of live events. On any given weekend, choices can range from poetry to jazz standards, or from Shakespeare to Elvis or the River City Stars. Smoke-free venue. 

Shadowbox Cabaret's talented troupe of performers offers a high-energy mix of outrageous and irreverent original sketch comedy combined with live rock 'n roll music, dance and video shorts for an experience like no other. Their creative, fresh, funny & fast-paced shows are complemented by a bistro-style menu and full bar served by the performers in an eclectic warehouse environment.

Upscale, adult entertainment facility offers guests the thrill of experiencing high speed, precision European-style karting.  Group outings and open racing for the general public.

Live poker 24/7, Texas Hold 'Em, slots, blackjack, craps, mini-baccarat, roulette, Caribbean stud, three & four card poker and much more.  Live entertainment, a variety of dining options and special group packages for groups of 50-240.

Northern Kentucky's own 1.5 mile Tri-oval track features 66,000 grandstand seats, 50 luxury suites,  a 2000 seat Bluegrass Club and more. Official NASCAR Busch and Craftsman Truck track, as well as ARCA and IndyCar racing, and driving programs sponsored by Jeff Gordon, Mario Andretti, Dale Jarrett, Fast Track, Richard Petty and more. Group discounts for 50+.

Live horse racing Tuesday through Sunday, in season --  with simulcast racing 7 days a week.  Special packages, dining and seating options for groups. 

Premier Thoroughbred horse racing facility featuring live racing, in season --  and simulcast racing daily. Signature events include the Lane’s End Stakes and the Kentucky Cup Day of Champions. Special packages, seating and dining options for groups.

Private cruises for up to 6 people. Day cruises to casinos, dam and nearby river towns.  Overnight destinations plus popular standard 2-1/2 hour cruises.