Cincinnati Neighborhood GuideIdeas for things to do in some of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky’s best neighborhoods!AuthorsClevelandTraveler
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Downtown

Black Coffee lounge
This Black-owned coffee shop is the perfect spot to get your caffeine fix downtown.
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Maplewood Kitchen and Bar
An excellent downtown spot for breakfast or brunch.
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Sotto
Italian spot serving up delicious homemade pasta and wood-fired pizza.
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National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
A must-visit! This museum covers the history of the Atlantic slave trade and the great lengths enslaved people went to to escape using the Underground Railroad network.
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Fountain Square
Downtown square surrounding the Tyler Davidson Fountain. There’s always something going on here.
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Smale Riverfront Park
Take a walk along the Ohio side of the Ohio River in this park.
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Great American Ball Park
During baseball season, catch a Cincinnati Reds game here!
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Streetcar Food Tour and Findlay Market with Riverside Food Tours
Try a food tour of downtown Cincinnati and Over the Rhine, getting around via streetcar.
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Phantoms of the Pig Iron Past: Cursed Cincinnati Ghost Tours
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21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati
Downtown hotel with spacious rooms, a restaurant, and its own art gallery - hence why it’s called a museum hotel!
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AC Hotel Cincinnati at The Banks
This trendy hotel has a rooftop bar with river views.
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Kimpton Cincinnati
Boutique hotel near Fountain Square with a rooftop bar.
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Over the Rhine

Brown Bear Bakery
Delicious spot to grab a pastry - don’t miss the cinnamon roll!
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Findlay Market
Shop or grab a bite at Ohio’s longest continually running public market! There’s lots to see in and around the market.
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Cincinnati Music Hall
You can’t miss this building in OTR. Even if you don’t go inside, catch its neo-Gothic facade from Washington Park.
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Cincinnati's Original Findlay Market Tour With Tastings
Looking to take a tour in OTR? Try this Findlay Market tour with food tastings!
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Cincinnati Brewing & Distilling Tasting Tour
You can’t visit OTR and not learn about its long brewing history! Hop on the Brewing Heritage Trail and visit two spots in OTR for some history and tastings.
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The Candle Lab OTR
Make your own custom-scented candle!
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The Eagle OTR
Enjoy some fried chicken and craft beer here.
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Somerset Bar
Chic spot perfect to grab a craft cocktail. The vibes are fabulous and the drinks just as good!
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Ghost Baby
A true speakeasy-style bar down in the underground tunnels where OTR breweries used to store and age their lager. Make a booking for this one, and be prepared for great drinks and cool entertainment.
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Camp Washington

Mom 'n 'em Coffee
A super cozy spot in a converted house. It’s great for breakfast, coffee, or a work session.
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Camp Washington Chili
Don’t miss this local spot to try some Cincinnati-style chili!
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American Sign Museum
This is my favorite museum in Cincinnati. It celebrates 100+ years of American history through the medium of signs, and has hundreds on display, including tons of lighted and neon signs.
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Covington, KY

Roebling Books & Coffee - Covington
A coffee shop inside a cozy book store? Yes, please! Grab a latte and have a browse.
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John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge
This bridge connects Cincinnati, OH to Covington, KY and was designed by John A. Roebling as a prototype of the Brooklyn Bridge.
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Hierophany & Hedge
Stop here for a delightfully quirky shopping experience.
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Wenzel Distillery
A very cool spot to try a whiskey tasting!
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Libby’s Southern Comfort
Since you’re south of the Ohio River here, you may as well embrace some southern hospitality - and food! Go to Libby’s for some Southern comfort food classics.
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Mama’s on Main
This spot is serving up some excellent Italian food, including homemade pastas. Don’t skip the tiramisu for dessert either!
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Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar
End any night with a nightcap or tasting flight at Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar. Ask your bar tender for their specialty menu!
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Hotel Covington
An excellent hotel option in Covington with stylish rooms and a rooftop bar.
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Pickle Factory Boutique Hotel
This boutique hotel is located inside a converted pickle factory, and is located right in the heart of the artsy action in Covington.
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