City or town
Things to see in Cincinnati (United States): 38 places and when to go
Cincinnati is a major city in United States with around 1,636,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 38 places in and around it, mainly History (15), Food and drink (13), With kids (4). The best known are Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, Cincinnati Art Museum and Contemporary Arts Center. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 16. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 39.1638, -84.4589
- Population
- About 1,636,000
- Places
- 38 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (15) · Food and drink (13) · With kids (4) · Wildlife (3) · Museums and art (3) · Temples (3)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 428 km as the crow flies
What to see in Cincinnati
The places in and around Cincinnati, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical GardenSecond oldest zoo in the United States4.8 km
- Cincinnati Art MuseumArt museum in Cincinnati, Ohio6.5 km
- Contemporary Arts CenterArt gallery in Cincinnati8.2 km
- Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in ChainsCathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, with the title of minor basilica8.5 km
- Cincinnati ObservatoryOther organization in Cincinnati, United States4.1 km
- Mount Airy ForestProtected area10 km
- Beth Israel SynagogueChurch building in Ohio, United States of America27 km
- Fernald Feed Materials Production CenterUranium fuel factory25 km
- Hindu Temple of Greater CincinnatiHindu temple in Ohio, United States16 km
- Stricker's GroveAmusement park in Ross, Ohio, United States23 km
- Village Historic DistrictHistoric district in Ohio, United States6.6 km
- Blair HouseHistoric house in Montgomery, Ohio, United States12 km
- Gaskins-Malany HouseHistoric house in Ohio, United States20 km
- Gatch SiteArchaeological site in Ohio, United States15 km
- Gorman Heritage FarmWorking farm museum in Evendale, Ohio, United States9.3 km
- McCafferty Road Covered Bridge1877 Historic Covered Bridge40 km
- Pfarr Log HouseHistoric house in Ohio, United States21 km
- PinecroftHistoric house in Ohio, United States11 km
- Stonelick Covered BridgeIn Clermont County, Ohio24 km
- Twelve Mile HouseHistoric house in Ohio, United States12 km
- Wilson-Gibson HouseCincinnati, Ohio, NRHP-listed5.2 km
- Yost TavernHistoric building in Montgomery, Ohio, United States11 km
- carriage laneHistory35 km
- Esoteric Brewery CompanyBrewery5.0 km
And the other 14, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Fifty West Production Works, Fulton Grove Winery, Humble Monk Brewing Company, Knox Joseph Distillery, Listermann Brewery, MadTree Brewing, Mount Carmel Brewing Company, Municipal Brew Works, Revel OTR Urban Winery, Rivertown Brewery Monroe Barrel House, The Skeleton Root, Wiedemann Brewing Company
- With kids: Sharonville Family Aquatics Center, Wyoming Family Aquatic Center
When to go to Cincinnati
The best time to visit Cincinnati is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:32
- FebPossible10:31
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:02
- MayBest time14:09
- JunBest time14:44
- JulBest time14:30
- AugBest time13:32
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:57
- NovPossible9:49
- DecPossible9:16
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 16. In April, 38 of the 38 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Cincinnati
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 428 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
Other towns nearby
- Covington, Kentucky13 places9.9 km
- Kings Island10 places26 km
- California7 places32 km
- Belleview9 places37 km
- Bowling Green6 places50 km
- Dayton, Ohio24 places69 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Cincinnati?
The best known: Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, Cincinnati Art Museum, Contemporary Arts Center, Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains, Cincinnati Observatory. In all, 38 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Cincinnati?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 16.
How do you get to Cincinnati?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 428 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Cincinnati as the destination and these 38 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
- United StatesBefore travelling to United States: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed, but you do need an electronic authorisation, the ESTA, applied…
- History4315 places for history in United States, from Empire State Building to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to October. Each with its own season by altitude and
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.