If you’ve lived in Cincinnati your entire life, chances are you think you’ve just about done it all. You’ve cheered on the Reds, shouted “WHO-DEY” at a Bengals game, been to every museum, the zoo, and every lovely park our city offers. If this describes you, the question is… well, now what? Believe it or not, there is way more to Cincinnati than the popular attractions we all love. Here are 8 things to do in the Queen City when you thought you’ve done everything.
- Tour a cave.
Facebook/Seneca Caverns WV You’ll have to drive a short way for this unique excursion, but there are actually seven caves nearby that are perfect if you need something new and exciting to try. For more information on all of these mysterious cave tours, check out our previous article here.
- Visit the Cincinnati Observatory.
Flickr/5chw4r7z If you’ve never spent time at this hidden gem, now is definitely the time. Cincinnati’s Observatory is one of the oldest in the country and the historic and beautiful grounds alone are reasons to visit. For more information, check out our previous article here.
- Fly through the trees on a zipline.
Facebook/Ozone Zipline Adventures Just north of Cincinnati, you can have a canopy adventure at Ozone Zipline Adventures. They are open year round and it’s perfect for feeling like you’re on vacation, without actually leaving home.
- Visit the American Sign Museum.
Facebook/American Sign Museum Cincinnati is home to dozens of interesting museums, but this one seems to fly under the radar. The American Sign Museum is a colorful collection of retired neon signs, and it makes for an exciting excursion if you’re looking for something fun and different. For more information, check out our previous article here.
- Hike to a herd of bison.
Facebook/Big Bone Lick State Historic Site Just south of Cincinnati, you’ll find the historic site of Big Bone Lick State Park. The highlight of this interesting area is the 0.5-mile trail that takes you right past a (fenced in) herd of bison. It’s quite the sight to witness America’s largest land mammal up close and so close home! You can learn more about this cool State Park in our previous article here.
- Take a Riverboat Cruise.
Facebook/BB Riverboats If you’re looking for breathtaking views of downtown Cincinnati and a one-of-a-kind experience in our city, check out the variety of cruises offered by BB Riverboats. They continue through the fall, so you haven’t missed the boat to take advantage of this activity this year.
- Relax at a little known vineyard.
Yelp/Bill S. East of Cincinnati, the little-known Harmony Hill Winery is a lovely family-owned vineyard that welcomes guests to wander the grounds and sample their delicious local wine. It’s ideal for those weekend afternoons when you feel like you’ve tried it all.
- Enjoy dinner aboard a historic train.
Cincinnati Dinner Train This may just be the ultimate date night in Cincinnati. If you’re looking for a new and unique dining experience, reserve your tickets for the Cincinnati Dinner Train. You’ll enjoy a four-course meal while riding the rails through Cincinnati. For more information, check out our previous article here.
Even this list just scratches the surface when it comes to unique fun in Cincinnati. Have you completed them all? What is your favorite thing to do in our city? Share with us in the comments!
Facebook/Seneca Caverns WV
You’ll have to drive a short way for this unique excursion, but there are actually seven caves nearby that are perfect if you need something new and exciting to try. For more information on all of these mysterious cave tours, check out our previous article here.
Flickr/5chw4r7z
If you’ve never spent time at this hidden gem, now is definitely the time. Cincinnati’s Observatory is one of the oldest in the country and the historic and beautiful grounds alone are reasons to visit. For more information, check out our previous article here.
Facebook/Ozone Zipline Adventures
Just north of Cincinnati, you can have a canopy adventure at Ozone Zipline Adventures. They are open year round and it’s perfect for feeling like you’re on vacation, without actually leaving home.
Facebook/American Sign Museum
Cincinnati is home to dozens of interesting museums, but this one seems to fly under the radar. The American Sign Museum is a colorful collection of retired neon signs, and it makes for an exciting excursion if you’re looking for something fun and different. For more information, check out our previous article here.
Facebook/Big Bone Lick State Historic Site
Just south of Cincinnati, you’ll find the historic site of Big Bone Lick State Park. The highlight of this interesting area is the 0.5-mile trail that takes you right past a (fenced in) herd of bison. It’s quite the sight to witness America’s largest land mammal up close and so close home! You can learn more about this cool State Park in our previous article here.
Facebook/BB Riverboats
If you’re looking for breathtaking views of downtown Cincinnati and a one-of-a-kind experience in our city, check out the variety of cruises offered by BB Riverboats. They continue through the fall, so you haven’t missed the boat to take advantage of this activity this year.
Yelp/Bill S.
East of Cincinnati, the little-known Harmony Hill Winery is a lovely family-owned vineyard that welcomes guests to wander the grounds and sample their delicious local wine. It’s ideal for those weekend afternoons when you feel like you’ve tried it all.
Cincinnati Dinner Train
This may just be the ultimate date night in Cincinnati. If you’re looking for a new and unique dining experience, reserve your tickets for the Cincinnati Dinner Train. You’ll enjoy a four-course meal while riding the rails through Cincinnati. For more information, check out our previous article here.
There are so many reasons to love Cincy, so check out some of our favorites in our recent article here.
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