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Eat • Explore • Enjoy: Cincy and NKY Edition
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items Cincinnati and N Kentucky each have their own charm - and together they make one of the best midwestern city experiences. Here are some of my personal favorites for food, outdoor views, coffee, and activities to help you enjoy the area the way we do.
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Outdoor Activities
The view from this park is absolutely spectacular!! You have to go here. A definite photo moment.
Devou Park (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews)
This is a great park if you live or are staying close to the airport. Gives those fur babies ample space to get some exercise.
Boone County Dog Park
Another great park to let your dogs loose. This one is closer to cincinnati and in a walkable historic neighborhood. You should check it out if you’re in this area.
Newport Dog Park — East Row Historic District
This gem is hidden in Eden Park along a winding road. Soooo pretty! There is a small fee to go in but it’s so worth it. They have a very nice selection of plants from all over the world.
Krohn Conservatory
This is one of the best views from the Ohio side of the river.
Eden Park
Findlay market is a historical location in the city. It's livelier in the summer when vendors set up their stalls outdoors. You can still find great restaurants indoors and outdoors. This is a must see and do.
Findlay Market
Restaurants
A five star right in downtown Cincinnati. It's an Italian restaurant in a basement of an old building which lends to the old rustic Italian charm. Trust me, this one is worth it. It usually requires reservations, so plan ahead.
Sotto Cincinnati - Rustic Italian Cuisine in Cincinnati, Ohio
If you are in town for a Reds game, then you have to check out this rooftop bar and restaurant. Amazing views.
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This is one of those places that you wouldn't expect to be as good as it is. There's a waiting list to get in. They have a great wine menu too.
Menu — Mama's
If you love Mexican food as much as I do, then check out El Rio Grande in Florence. There's a few different Rio Grande's but this one in Florence has that BEST house margaritas! The food is so delicious and the prices are the best in town for the por...
EL RIO GRANDE, Florence - 7205 Houston Rd - Photos & Restaurant ...
Arts & Entertainment
Please add this to your list of things to do. It's inside the historic and restored Union Terminal (think: grand art deco vibes), and every exhibit feels intentional and immersive. There's a children's museum as well as an Omnimax theater for those r...
Home Page - Cincinnati Museum Center
If you're planning a night out in Cincinnati, put the Aronoff Center on your list. It has that NY Broadway vibe, and great performances ranging from Broadway tours to ballet to local indie artists. It's one of those experiences that just feels elevat...
Aronoff Center | Official Ticket Source | Cincinnati Arts
A powerful and moving museum experience that brings history to life and encourages reflection. The Freedom Center tells stories of courage, resilience, and the journey toward freedom in a way that is both emotional and eye-opening. Absolutely worth v...
Plan Your Visit
This is a great place to take the family. It's right on the river on the Kentucky side and home to the Newport Aquarium. Rain or shine, this is a wonderful place to spend some time. You can also walk across the purple people bridge that connects Ohio...
Welcome | Newport on the Levee in Newport, KY
A hidden gem in Cincinnati, this museum is home to signs from the late 1800's! This museum is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of signs and they have so many. It'll take you down memory lane.
American Sign Museum - American Sign Museum