Things to See When Staying in Cincinnati

Cincinnati is a fun city that has enough excitement to keep anyone entertained for years.  Unfortunately, if you’re staying a week, or even the weekend, your options have to get narrowed down!

These are the top stops and sites to visit while you’re in town!  Whether you want to see an elephant in person, or you’re more interested in modern art, each of these destinations has something you won’t want to miss.

Newport Aquarium

Over a million gallons of water are used to keep all of the incredible aquatic life in this museum in motion!  From the cute starfish to great shark rays that are incredibly rare to see in captivity, visitors are amazed at the large selection of experiences and species that you can see while you’re here.

Not only do you get to walk beside them as if you’re in the room with the fish, but there are also exhibits where you can walk above the sharks, watching them swim beneath your feet!  This is an interesting and unique experience you won’t want to miss out on.

Cincinnati History Museum

If you want to pick one location to spend a day in: the Cincinnati History Museum is the place to go!  Home to multiple museums, a theater, a library, and many traveling exhibitions that change throughout the year, you’ll find yourself wondering if you have enough time in the day to see everything!

Here, you can learn everything from the history of local indigenous people to recent inventions and creative visions that were realized in Cincinnati!  This is a must-stop spot for anyone in town looking at Cincinnati houses for sale.

Coney Island Park

Coney Island is internationally known as a fun theme park and a great way to spend a weekend.  If you haven’t been before, it’s nonstop fun from Ferris go wheels to water parks and even its own rollercoaster.

This is a great place to bring kids in the summer for some outdoor fun, or even to stop by in the winter when the Christmas lights show is on full display!

Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden

If you’re interested in the natural world, this zoo and botanical garden are a stop you won’t want to miss.  Beautiful flora and fauna alike are shown in situations mimicking their natural habitats, covering ranging from elephants to tulips.

Every exhibit is gorgeous and well planned, and those who visit often say that they’re eager to return as soon as possible.  This can be a great vacation destination for any family with children since it’s both entertaining and educational on conservation and the importance of taking care of our planet.

American Sign Museum

Neon and other lit signs have been making a major cultural return in recent years, and because of that, this museum has been making a huge comeback as well!

The American Sign Museum collects, preserves, and archives a collection of signs, displaying the ones that are either in the best condition or the most culturally relevant.  Although the museum is only 20 years old, it’s created a niche for itself in popular culture.