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Holidays in Cincinnati

Cincinnati is a city bursting with personality, where iconic experiences like the Cincinnati Reds, Skyline Chili, world‑class museums, the Cincinnati Ballet, craft beer, and bourbon shape a region full of unforgettable things to do. The CINCY Region blends Ohio’s warm Midwest friendliness with Kentucky’s Southern charm, linked beautifully by the historic Roebling Suspension Bridge. It’s a place where urban art and street food meet leafy parks and winding waterways, offering everything from world‑famous chili to innovative local cuisine. Visitors can explore cutting‑edge murals, wander Northern Kentucky’s bourbon trail, or simply soak up a destination that honours its history while constantly reinventing itself. CINCY Culture isn’t just one thing—it’s a vibrant mix you truly have to experience for yourself.

Why Visit Cincinnati

  • Skyline Chili, craft breweries, and vibrant neighbourhoods create Cincinnati’s unforgettable cultural flavour.
  • Historic bridges, bold street art, and buzzing markets showcase Cincinnati’s creative urban energy.
  • Riverfront views, bourbon trails, and friendly locals define Cincinnati’s warm, welcoming charm.
  • Iconic sports, innovative cuisine, and lively arts make Cincinnati a standout destination.

More About Cincinnati


Food Scene

Food Scene

Get a taste of CINCY Flavour

From favorite local delicacies to trendy farm-to-table restaurants, the CINCY Region is making a name for itself as a foodie destination. USA Today even named the region one of the country's top small cities with a big food scene.

CINCY’s food scene isn’t one thing…in fact, it’s sort of ALL the things. With cuisine from all over the world and restaurant concepts from buzzworthy chefs, you’ll want to arrive hungry. Pull up a chair, grab a fork, and dig in. And don’t forget to pack your stretchy pants.

Sports and Outdoors

Sports and Outdoors

Hike, bike, paddle, and stroll in the great outdoors and local parks

Outdoor fun is all around in the CINCY Region, from the peace and quiet of Kentucky back roads to an urban oasis in downtown Cincinnati to gliding down the Ohio River on a riverboat or kayak. Break a sweat, climb that hill, or enjoy a stroll with a view that stops you in your tracks. Rouse your sense of adventure with biking or ziplining in the Kentucky hills. Whether you’re looking for parks, trails, or water slides for the kiddos and kids at heart, you’ll find plenty of room to roam and explore in CINCY.

Beer, Bourbon & Bites

Beer, Bourbon & Bites

Get a taste of the craft beer scene in Cincinnati

Enjoy a night out on the town in the CINCY Region. With beer and bourbon always flowing and live music around every corner, there are countless places to grab a drink in CINCY. Watch the game at a sports bar downtown, experience Japanese-style karaoke, socialize at the swankiest speakeasy, or try happy hour with a local craft brew on tap in Over-The-Rhine: when the sun goes down, the fun ramps up. Cheers…or, as we like to say, Prost.

Family Fun

Family Fun

Find family-friendly attractions and things to do with kids

From the world-class Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden to the Smale Riverfront Park to cooling off at the Sunlite Pool at Coney Island, CINCY is bursting with family fun. Get hands-on at the Cincinnati Museum Center’s Children’s Museum. Touch sharks at Newport Aquarium or visit the largest Galapagos tortoise in the Midwest at the Cincinnati Zoo. Whether you’re going wild in the great outdoors or expanding your horizons in our one-of-a-kind museums there's always more to explore and memories to be made! Looking for things to do this weekend with the kids? Check out our events calendar for upcoming events.

History & Culture

History & Culture

Explore the past and celebrate CINCY Culture

Dive deep into CINCY’s history through unique tours, attractions, cultural events and museums. From Prohibition-era bootleggers to a mob-run early gambling scene and an abandoned network of larger tunnels, the region’s history is full of secrets to discover.

Places to visit

Places to visit

Get familiar with everything the CINCY Region has to offer

Newport is a city steeped in history. Once a “sin city” of sorts, brimming with mobsters and gambling halls, today Newport is a family-friendly getaway with something for every visitor.

Located less than 20 minutes southeast of downtown Cincinnati and just a stone’s throw from the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), the Kentucky town of Florence isn’t shy about welcoming visitors. In fact, its most popular landmark is a water tower on the side of the highway into town that’s painted with the friendly phrase, “Florence, Y’all.”

Cincinnati Travel Guide

Travel Guide

Cincinnati holidays blend vibrant arts, iconic food, riverfront views, and friendly neighbourhoods, creating a lively city escape packed with culture and character.

  • Currency: US Dollar
  • Average flight time: 8.5 Hours
  • Time difference: -5 hours
  • Most suited for: Families, Couples, Groups

Cincinnati Weather

Average monthly temperature in Cincinnati (°C)

  • Jan 3°C
  • Feb 5°C
  • Mar 12°C
  • Apr 18°C
  • May 24°C
  • Jun 28°C
  • Jul 30°C
  • Aug 29°C
  • Sep 26°C
  • Oct 19°C
  • Nov 12°C
  • Dec 6°C

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