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: daily - 09:00 to 18:00, seasonal variations apply
Admission: charge, discounts for seniors and children, children under two free
Newport AquariumAddress: 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: daily - 10:00 to 18:00, seasonal variations apply
Admission: charge, discounts available for seniors and children, children under two free
Coney IslandAddress: 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: 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: daily
Admission: charge
Cincinnati RedsAddress: 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: 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: Thursday and Friday evenings, call for details
Admission: charge, discounts available for children
