Our most recommended things to do in Cincinnati

Cincinnati: Ohio River Cruise with Buffet Dinner

1. Cincinnati: Ohio River Cruise with Buffet Dinner

Take in the skyline, watch the river go by, and enjoy a fantastic meal aboard the Belle of Cincinnati on this round-trip cruise from Newport. Choose from a wide variety of dinner cruises, all of which include a fully stocked cash bar and a delicious 3-course buffet dinner. Plan a date night with your loved one, on either the Captain's Dinner Cruise or Admiral Dinner Cruise. Looking for fun with the entire family? Bring the kids and have some family fun and bonding on the Sunday Family Dinner Cruise. There is no dress code, so feel free to enjoy the river in casual or formal wear.

Ohio River: Sunset Sightseeing Cruise

2. Ohio River: Sunset Sightseeing Cruise

Experience Cincinnati and the Ohio River on an evening cruise aboard one of the BB Riverboats. Departing from Newport, Kentucky, this tour is scheduled at the perfect time to take in the beauty of the Cincinnati skyline as the sun sets. Enjoy special entertainment such as music as you go. Entertainment is provided by a DJ during the off-season and during the season on Monday – Thursday and a live band during the season (June – Sept) on Fridays and Saturdays. Make the most of the onboard bar as the boat drifts down the river and the scenery moves past. Kick back and relax with a drink as the sun sets on the Ohio River. Admire the views of the Cincinnati skyline as your boat makes its journey.

Cincinnati: Riverboat Cruise with Lunch and Entertainment

3. Cincinnati: Riverboat Cruise with Lunch and Entertainment

Climb aboard a vintage riverboat and get ready for a scenic cruise down the Ohio River. Savor an expertly-prepared 3-course lunch buffet at your table, and then roam around on deck as you take in the river views. Enjoy games, music, and entertainment. Enjoy some music and have fun on this classic and memorable experience. Take part in games and delight in the entertainment as the boat moves down the river. The cruise ends at the departure point. The lunch menu: Tossed salad topped with Cucumbers, Tomatoes, and Red Onions served with homemade ranch and Gluten Free Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressings Bone-in Chicken Braised Beef Sirloin Tips and vegetables in a rich brown gravy Whipped Potatoes Fresh Seasonal Vegetable Bakery Fresh Rolls and butter Chef’s Choice of dessert

Cincinnati: Historic Sightseeing Cruise

4. Cincinnati: Historic Sightseeing Cruise

Sit back, relax, and enjoy spectacular views of the city along the Ohio River aboard a BB Riverboat on a sightseeing cruise. Take in the sights and sounds of the Queen City and Northern Kentucky, with panoramic views that will take your breath away. See the city unfold before your eyes as you slowly cruise along the Ohio River. Enjoy seeing all the landmarks from a unique vantage point. Listen, as the captain guides your adventure with historic and fascinating commentary of the beautiful river city. A cash bar with snacks will be available for you to purchase on this delightful afternoon river cruise.

Cincinnati: 1-Hour Escape Room Adventure

5. Cincinnati: 1-Hour Escape Room Adventure

The concept is simple, but the game is anything but — enter a series of elaborately designed rooms, you and your group must work together to find clues and crack codes to complete your mission. With 5 thrilling adventures to choose from, you may find yourself as a prospector, hunting for a lost cache of gold, a special ops agent investigating a suspicious bazaar, a spy sent to recover a stolen painting, or a falsely accused prisoner, determined to break out of jail. No matter your choice, keep your wits about you and focus; you’ve got one hour to escape. After you and your group have emerged victorious, you’ll be conveniently located in the heart of Cincinnati, so you can celebrate with a bite to eat or a beer.

Cincinnati: Self-Guided Haunted Walking Audio Tour

6. Cincinnati: Self-Guided Haunted Walking Audio Tour

Ditch the tour group and discover the historic OTR neighborhood in Cincinnati with the help of a fully narrated audio tour by app. Go at your own pace and hear spooky tales about hauntings and spirits. Begin your eerie adventure by heading to the starting point and pressing play on the app. Listen to ghoulish stories told by professional horror narrators from Britain, all set to the tune of spooky horror-style music for added atmosphere. Visit famous ghostly attractions, lurk in the park in search of the Witch of Washington Park, and hear the story of Charlie Manson's childhood. Walk down the Elm Street that inspired Freddy Kruger, learn the haunted history of Music Hall, see where the lady in red resides, and more. You'll receive instructions on how to download the app after booking. Then, get ready to explore the spooky side of Over-the-Rhine. Pause the tour for a quick bite or grab a drink, then simply carry on from where you left off.

Cincinnati: Ghost Walking Tour

7. Cincinnati: Ghost Walking Tour

Join your expert guide on a walking tour through some of the most haunted locations in Cincinnati, and hear the spooky tales they have to tell. Visit Washington Park, the site of at least 2 known murders and home to a lingering dark spirit. Next, encounter the ghost of a child that haunts Memorial Hall, then catch a glimpse of Peter Moelhnann’s ghost, the former pastor of St. Paul’s Evangelical Church, which now houses a pub. By the end of the tour, you’ll have seen a new side of Cincinnati, and have a few spooky stories to take home with you.

Mt Adams Historic, Cincinnati, App/GPS Audio Walking Tour

8. Mt Adams Historic, Cincinnati, App/GPS Audio Walking Tour

On our smart phone guided adventure you will be guided you through the historic streets of Mt. Adams and you’ll see the historic buildings, the staircases, an old speak easy, many of the best views of the city, historic churches and a mural as grand as the city itself. And I’ll share with you the tales of the folk figure Ida Martin, President John Adams, the founders of Mt. Adams, bottleleggers from the prohibition era, immigrant’s tales, vineyards, art, and the history that shaped Cincinnati, and America. Go at your own pace, anytime. Try doing that with a group tour! It’s time to get out and explore Cincinnati.

iFLY Cincinnati First-Time Flyer Experience

9. iFLY Cincinnati First-Time Flyer Experience

Defy gravity with skill, style, and courage at iFLY Cincinnati. Make your childhood dreams of flight a reality with a skydiving simulator boasting state-of-the-art technologies. Flying has never been this easy. Feel the adrenaline rush of skydiving at the iFLY wind tunnel venue. Before your experience, learn how to make different body positions and control your flight inside the tunnel with the help of professional flight instructors. Enjoy complimentary skydive gear rental and a flight experience at a fraction of the cost of a tandem jump, but with much longer freefall time. Each wind tunnel has multiple large fans that can blow a wind of up to 185 mph (300 kph), and a pressurized staging area that can fit up to 12 flyers at one time. Safe for kids, challenging for adults, exciting for teens, and realistic for skydivers, the iFLY experience will leave you smiling from cheek to cheek.

Cincinnati: Smartphone Photo Scavenger Hunt

10. Cincinnati: Smartphone Photo Scavenger Hunt

Looking for a family friendly activity? We can help you explore the city with our fun photo scavenger hunt. Using your smartphone, you'll be given a scavenger hunt list of items to find in the form of riddles and challenges to complete on our scavenger hunt app. You'll go look for the item described in the riddle, complete the accompanied challenge, and send in a photo to get points. Your points will show up on the app's leaderboard so you can see how you're doing compared to teams all across the country! Operation City Quest can be played in any city, no matter how big or small! Don't worry, you won't be alone. You'll have a remote host that will be communicating with you during your game via a chat feature on the app if you need help or have a question. They can also give you hints and additional *mystery* challenges! The goal of this interactive scavenger hunt is to find all the items, earn your way to the top of the leaderboard, and more importantly, to have fun with family and friends! Our games usually take about 2 hours and most teams walk around 2 miles during their scavenger hunt.

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4.5 / 5

based on 614 reviews

We had a really nice time. The meal was a good mix of home style type comfort foods, very enjoyable. The boat staff were attentive and friendly. The historical background information and banjo playing were also very enjoyable. I would highly recommend!

Really good, food is average good , but is buffet so you can fill out a lot and is like a plus because only the sail worth the money and alcohol drinks are cheap like 7, not so yummy but enough and not pricy. The view is out of this world.

Had so much fun but it was to cold outside definitely will redo one for the summer. They have music, a bar, and food for sale.

Beautiful boat ride. Wonderful staff, even better experience!

Lovely sights, great band, would recommend going again :)