Downtown Cincinnati Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Great American Ball Park
Catch an event at Great American Ball Park during your trip to Cincinnati. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a baseball game.
Paycor Stadium
Catch an event at Paycor Stadium during your trip to Cincinnati. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
Fountain Square
Attend a rally or art exhibit in this busy piazza marked by a gorgeous bronze fountain from the 19th century.
Smale Riverfront Park
Smale Riverfront Park is just one of the places to see in Cincinnati, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a baseball game.
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
You can spend time exploring the galleries in National Underground Railroad Freedom Center during your trip to Cincinnati. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries or attend a baseball game.
Cincinnati Music Hall
This 19th-century music venue offers opera, ballet and orchestra performances as well as spooky ghost tours.
Things to do
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum Entry Ticket
Ultimate Queen City Underground Tour
The Escape Game Cincinnati: 60-Minute Adventures at The Banks
Cincinnati History & Sightseeing Bus Tour
Mount Adams Historic Smartphone Guided App GPS Audio Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Cincinnati
voco The Clair Cincinnati Downtown by IHG
Valet was quick and convenient. Room was comfortable and spacious. Really liked that there was a potable water dispenser next to the ice machine and the room included a carafe to fill with said water. Very nice touch. Only downside is they don’t provide any complimentary breakfast items. Coffee and ...
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza
Great historic hotel in Cincinnati. Room was very spacious, with nice views of the river.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
The Westin Cincinnati
Location is amazing. All the sporting events are within close walking distance. The staff were very friendly and accommodating.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Hyatt Regency Cincinnati
All good
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati
The staff was both courteous and professional and the room was spotless.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
The Cincinnatian Hotel Curio Collection by Hilton
This was one of the best hotels in Downtown Cincinnati I have stayed at. The hotel is a bit dated and the room needed some repairs but there were tile floors vs carpet, they kept it clean, and the staff was friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Cincinnati
Cincinnati Central Business District
If you're spending time in Cincinnati Central Business District, check out sights like Great American Ball Park or Ohio River Valley and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 247 Telemarketing Tram Stop or Fountain Square Tram Stop.
Over-the-Rhine
You might enjoy the restaurants while in Over-the-Rhine. Ohio River Valley is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Liberty & Race Tram Stop or 12th & Vine Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Licking Riverside
You'll enjoy the restaurants and live music in Licking Riverside. You might want to make time for a stop at Ohio River Valley or Carneal House.
West End
While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Ohio River Valley and TQL Stadium.
Queensgate
If you're spending some time in Queensgate, Ohio River Valley and Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal are top sights worth seeing.
Mount Adams
Mount Adams is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Ohio River Valley and Cincinnati Art Museum.
