Cincinnati itinerary: 1 to 2 days
Plans for one and two days in Cincinnati, day by day: Union Terminal, Findlay Market, Over-the-Rhine, the Freedom Center, Smale Riverfront Park and the Roebling Bridge first, then the Zoo, the Art Museum, the Taft Museum, the Reds Hall of Fame and Music Hall on day two. Every stop has a typical visit length.
How long do you have?
Map: 2 days
Cincinnati in 1 day
Day 1
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Art Deco train station of 1933 with a huge domed rotunda, which houses history, natural history and children's museums.
Findlay Market
Ohio's oldest continuously operated public market, in Over-the-Rhine, with food stalls, produce and shops, busiest on weekends.
Over-the-Rhine
Historic neighbourhood of nineteenth-century Italianate buildings with restaurants, breweries, Washington Park and Music Hall.
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Museum on the Ohio riverfront telling the story of slavery, the Underground Railroad and the struggle for freedom.
Smale Riverfront Park
Riverfront park on the Ohio River with fountains, playgrounds, gardens and views of the Roebling Suspension Bridge.
John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge
Suspension bridge of 1866 over the Ohio River, a forerunner of Roebling's Brooklyn Bridge, open to pedestrians with skyline views.
Cincinnati in 2 days
Day 1
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
One of the oldest zoos in the United States, opened in 1875, known for its big cats, Africa exhibits and plant collections.
Cincinnati Art Museum
Art museum in Eden Park with collections spanning ancient Egypt, European painting and modern art.
Taft Museum of Art
Art museum in an early 19th-century house with European paintings, decorative arts and a garden, in downtown Cincinnati.
John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge
Suspension bridge of 1866 over the Ohio River, a forerunner of Roebling's Brooklyn Bridge, open to pedestrians with skyline views.
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum
Museum of the Cincinnati Reds baseball team beside Great American Ball Park, with trophies, uniforms and film exhibits.
Smale Riverfront Park
Riverfront park on the Ohio River with fountains, playgrounds, gardens and views of the Roebling Suspension Bridge.
Day 2
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Museum on the Ohio riverfront telling the story of slavery, the Underground Railroad and the struggle for freedom.
Saint Peter in Chains Cathedral
Greek Revival cathedral of 1845 with a tall portico, a grand interior and fine stained glass, in downtown.
Cincinnati Music Hall
Gothic Revival concert hall of 1878 in Over-the-Rhine, home of the Cincinnati Symphony and Opera, with tours offered.
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Art Deco train station of 1933 with a huge domed rotunda, which houses history, natural history and children's museums.
Findlay Market
Ohio's oldest continuously operated public market, in Over-the-Rhine, with food stalls, produce and shops, busiest on weekends.
Over-the-Rhine
Historic neighbourhood of nineteenth-century Italianate buildings with restaurants, breweries, Washington Park and Music Hall.
Watch: Cincinnati
A one-minute look at the plan: every stop, day by day, with the map.
When to go to Cincinnati
Spring and autumn are the best seasons, with mild temperatures and blooming trees or fall colours in the parks. Summers are hot and humid, and winters are cold with occasional snow. Reds Opening Day in late March or early April and Oktoberfest Zinzinnati in September are the biggest events.
Plan the rest of your trip
- Where to stay: hotels in Cincinnati on Booking.com or Trip.com
- Skip-the-line tickets: museums and sights in Cincinnati on Tiqets
- Tours and day trips: things to do in Cincinnati on GetYourGuide
- Data on arrival: an eSIM for United States from Airalo
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Tips for Cincinnati
- The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge is a pedestrian-friendly walk across the Ohio River to Covington, Kentucky, with good views of the skyline.
- The Cincinnati Art Museum, the Museum Center at Union Terminal and the Taft Museum of Art are closed on some weekdays, so check opening days before planning.
- The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center sits beside the riverfront and combines well with the bridge and the Reds Hall of Fame.
- Cincinnati-style chili, served over spaghetti with cheese, is the local dish and is sold at many small parlors.
- The city is built on hills; a car or the Metro buses help for the Cincinnati Art Museum in Eden Park and the zoo.
Make it your own
Open the guide in Andiamo Places to see every stop on a map with walking directions, move places between days, check opening hours for your dates, and add your own finds. After the trip, your photos become a journal and, if you like, a printed photo book.
Guides are made with the help of AI and public sources such as Wikipedia, and may contain errors. Opening hours and prices change, so check before you go. Spotted a wrong photo, a pin in the wrong place, a missing stop or a better one? Write to andiamotravelapp@gmail.com: the e-mail opens with this guide filled in.
Photo credits
- Cincinnati Art Museum: Warren LeMay, CC0
- Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal: Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cincinnati Music Hall: Larsonj3, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum: Fritzmann2002, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Findlay Market: Warren LeMay from Cincinnati, OH, United States, CC0
- John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge: Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- National Underground Railroad Freedom Center: MamaGeek at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Over-the-Rhine: Wholtone, Public domain
- Saint Peter in Chains Cathedral: Nheyob, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Smale Riverfront Park: unknown author, Fair use
- Taft Museum of Art: Joaquín Sorolla, Public domain
Opening hours change; check before you go. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
