Cincinnati, Ohio Fun Things To Do
Whether you're looking for fun, free things to do in Cincinnati, Ohio with kids or more sophisticated attractions for the adults - you're gonna love the variety of exciting adventures in Cincinnati, OH. Head to football games at Xavier University and the University of Cincinnati. Get in on gaming action at the Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg. Attend events at the Sharonville Convention Center. Go totally wild at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens. Dive into fun at the Newport Aquarium. Check out a performance of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra at the Riverbend Music Center. The Wingate by Wyndham Cincinnati-Blue Ash offers the perfect central location for enjoying every exciting moment of the fun in Cincinnati, Ohio. Here's just some of the fun that awaits…
University of Cincinnati.
The University of Cincinnati is one the leading academic institutions in the United States and has more than 40,000 students enrolled. Located in Cincinnati, OH, the university has been ranked one of America's "Top 20" public research universities. To learn more about visiting the University of Cincinnati campus and attending sporting events and activities at the university, visit www.uc.edu.
The Creation Museum.
The Creation Museum is a 70,000-sq.-ft institution in Petersburg, Kentucky. There are exhibits about creation, the Bible, dinosaurs and evolution like "Natural Selection is Not Evolution," the Garden of Eden exhibit, T. Rex and dinosaurs, plus a re-creation of the Noah's Ark construction site. An entirely new way to experience the Bible and science, the Creation Museum offers more than 160 state-of-the-art exhibits. To learn more fun things to do with kids and attractions the Creation Museum, please visit creationmuseum.org.
Riverbend Music Center.
The Riverbend Music Center is an outdoor amphitheater in Cincinnati, OH designed by post-modern architectural icon Michael Graves. Set along the beautiful banks of the Ohio River, the Riverbend Music Center holds more than 20,000 concert goers and is the home theater of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. To learn more about the Riverbend Music Center, please visit www.riverbend.org.
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is located in downtown Cincinnati and offers a uniquely poignant view of history. The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is dedicated to teaching about the dark period of slavery in America and paying tribute all who worked to abolish slavery through exhibits and historic artifacts. To learn more about the many fascinating attractions at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, visit www.freedomcenter.org
Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg.
Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg offers Las Vegas-style gaming action on a riverboat setting in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Previously known as Argosy Casino and located nearby the Cincinnati, Ohio area, the all-new riverboat is home to poker, slots and table games for almost 9,000 guests. To learn more about gaming, entertainment and fun at the Casino Hollywood, please visit www.hollywoodindiana.com.
Sharonville Convention Center.
The Sharonville Convention Center is a state-of-the-art multi-use complex built in 1994 and located at the intersection of I-75 and I-275. Home to a wide variety of trade shows, wedding receptions, conventions, personal occasions and business meetings and conferences, the Sharonville, Ohio Convention Center has hosted thousands of private and public events with a full line of food and beverage services. To learn more about attending upcoming business conventions and events at the Sharonville Convention Center, please visit www.sharonville.org/scc.
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden.
The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden offers a totally wild place to interact with animals in a wide variety of natural settings. Exhibits at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden include the African Savannah, the Cat House, Kroger Lords of the Arctic, Gibbon Islands, Giraffe Ridge, Gorilla World and Lemur Lookout. To learn more about the fun attractions for kids and exciting things to do at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, please visit www.cincyzoo.org
Cincinnati Bengals.
The Cincinnati Bengals football club is the National Football League team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Cincinnati Bengals are the 2009 AFC North Division Champions and have made numerous appearances in the playoffs. Since 2000, the Cincinnati Bengals have played home games at Paul Brown Stadium. To learn more about attending Cincinnati Bengals games and see a season schedule, visit www.bengals.com
Kings Island.
Kings Island is a world-famous amusement park that sprawls for nearly 400 acres in Mason, Ohio, which is just outside of Cincinnati. Since the 1970s Kings Island has been one of the most popular amusement parks in America with more than 80 rides and attractions. Highlights of Kings Island include a 15-acre water park and 15 roller coasters. To learn more about the many fun attractions for kids and things to do at Kings Island in the Cincinnati, Ohio area, please visit www.visitkingsisland.com.
Newport Aquarium.
Newport Aquarium is a state-of-the-art center for viewing aquatic animals in Newport, Kentucky. The Newport Aquarium is home to more than 14 galleries with 70 dazzling exhibits. Take an unforgettable stroll through the ocean in one of the five acrylic tunnels that run for more than 200 feet in the aquarium. The facility is open to the public 365 days a year. To learn more about the many animal exhibits and fun things to do with kids at Newport Aquarium, please visit www.newportaquarium.com.
