Attractions in Cincinnati |
Cincinnati attractions are perfect for meeting attendees who want to explore Cincinnati's rich cultural treasures while you are here, or if you want to bring your spouse and family with you during your stay in Cincinnati. The city offers a plethora of activities for you, your spouses and children. Places to see in Cincinnati: Krohn Conservatory in Eden Park is itself architecturally significant, having been built in 1933 at the height of the charming Art Deco era. But it's what inside those aluminum and glass walls that make Krohn Conservatory truly special. Come to Krohn Conservatory, Cincinnati Parks' nationally recognized showcase of more than 3,500 plant species from around the world. Krohn Conservatory changes throughout the year with special exhibits and programs, including the ever-popular springtime “Butterfly Show,” where thousands of butterflies are let loose in a specially-themed garden. But you can always visit the rainforest waterfall and exotic plants on permanent display in the Palm, Tropical, Desert and Orchid houses. The Visitor Center receives and responds to inquiries about Cincinnati Parks as well as Krohn Conservatory, and makes Parks-related brochures available in the lobby kiosk. The Visitor Center is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Receive free admission to special events at Krohn and receive invitations to special preview sales throughout the year. |
A palace for the fans! With the formation of the Cincinnati Red Stockings of 1869, professional baseball and America's passion for the sport were born, and grew, right here in Cincinnati. Now, for the first time, the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum offers fans of the Reds, and of baseball, the first comprehensive look into the sport's heralded past.
Nowhere else are fans able to see as complete of a collection of artifacts from the first professional baseball team and its rich history in the major leagues. And nowhere outside of the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., are baseball fans treated to such an amazing visual history of the World Series and Opening Day. The Reds Hall of Fame, which opened to the public Sept. 25, 2004, is just west of Great American Ball Park, the home of the Cincinnati Reds, along Cincinnati's riverfront. The facility features more than 16,000 square feet of exhibit space on two floors.
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Few American cities can claim a landmark as distinctive as Cincinnati's Suspension Bridge. The Covington and Cincinnati Bridge, in 1984 renamed after designer John A. Roebling, and all the while called by locals simply "The Suspension Bridge", has been a symbol of the city since its completion in December of 1866. Images of the bridge can be seen today in all parts of the city hanging in homes, offices, restaurants, bars, waiting rooms, and as backdrops for the local television news. More than just a nostalgic decoration, the old bridge remains an important river crossing for thousands of cars and buses each day. The bridge will close in October of 2006 for a year of repairs and repainting, however the bridge is expected to carry vehicular traffic for several more decades.
Mt. Airy Forest of Cincinnati offers a picturesque assortment of hills, valleys, streams, gardens, woods and wildlife - all within a 10-minute drive from downtown Cincinnati.
Mt. Airy Forest had its origins in 1911 when the Cincinnati Park Board purchased 168 acres of land lying west of Colerain Avenue near the top of the Colerain hill, thus starting the first municipal reforestation project in the United States.
Mt. Airy Forest , with its trees, shrubs, and wildflowers, offers a never-ending variety of natural beauty. While surrounded by an urban environment, it is home to a great variety of flora and fauna including Virginia whitetail deer and a rare and endangered salamander.
With its opening on March 31, 2003, Great American Ball Park became the second ballpark to be built on the banks of the Ohio River in Cincinnati. In the 1990s the Reds and the Bengals (NFL) began to want separate modern stadiums after sharing Riverfront Stadium for nearly three decades. The idea for a new ballpark for the Reds was first raised in August 1993 when officials stated that a new ballpark would help the team compete with other teams in baseball. By 1996 Hamilton County voters approved a bond to increase the sales tax to fund new stadiums for the Reds and Bengals. Two locations were proposed for the Reds new ballpark, Broadway Commons and along the riverfront, in an area between Riverfront Stadium and US Bank Arena, known as the 'wedge.'
A look back at the beloved ballpark that served as the home of the Reds from 1912 - 1970. The story of Crosley Field is told through images, one-of-a-kind artifacts, video presentations and a special soundtrack that recreates the unique sounds of a game day at Crosley. Visitors are able to set the Reds' lineup for the day on an 8-foot-tall replica of a portion of the massive Crosley Field scoreboard and also experience the feeling of going uphill to chase a fly ball on the Hall of Fame's recreation of the famous Crosley Field outfield terrace.
The Cincinnati Art Museum is one of the oldest art museums in the United States. Founded in 1881, it was the first purpose-built art museum west of the Alleghenies. Its collection of over 60,000 works make it one of the most comprehensive collections in the Midwest.
The Art Museum, located at 953 Eden Park Drive in Eden Park, is open Tuesdays through Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesdays 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed on Mondays. Parking fee per vehicle is $4.
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal is home to the Cincinnati History Museum, Duke Energy Children's Museum, the Museum of Natural History & Science, the Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX Theater and the Cincinnati Historical Society Library.
It is a nationally recognized educational and research resource and one of the top cultural attractions in the Midwest. Cincinnati Museum Center serves more than 1.47 million visitors annually, reaching out to almost 200,000 young people through hands-on exhibits and programs. As a center for the entire community, over 700 events are held in the building each year.
Originally built in 1933 as the Union Terminal train station, the building is a national historic landmark and was renovated and reopened as Cincinnati Museum Center in 1990. Summer is here along with the return of Free Fridays to Cincinnati Museum Center starting on June 16 from 4 to 8 p.m. Address : Cincinnati Museum Center - 1301 Western Avenue - Cincinnati, OH 45203
Come take a walk down Memory Lane and experience the only public sign museum in America. Here at the American Sign Museum, you'll get a personal tour of more than 200 signs guided by the museum's founder, Tod Swormstedt. Swormstedt is the former editor of the sign industry journal, Signs of the Times, which celebrated its 100th anniversary of continuous publication in May, 2006. The 1-1/2 hour guided tour takes you through a century of sign history, beginning with the fancy goldleaf glass signs so popular at the beginning of the last century, through the pre-neon era of lightbulb signs, to neon's heyday in the 1930s-1940s, and on into the funky 1950s era of rotating globes and flashing lightbulb-studded arrows. You'll learn about neon—how it works and when it was introduced to the U.S. You'll witness spinning sputnik-like signs from bygone eras. And you'll see handpainted showcards from the Las Vegas days of frank Sinatra and Charo. Come and visit the only sign museum in the country for a fun and educational experience.
In the midst of the construction shaping downtown Cincinnati's future, the Carew Tower stands, the city's tallest building and a landmark to its past and present. Since its completion 70 years ago, the building's function has remained the same: office space, shopping and hotel rooms. And throughout those decades, visitors to Cincinnati have stood on the 49th floor observation deck, enjoying one of the city's most spectacular views. On a clear day, visitors can see for several miles in all directions.
PKI, located in Northern Cincinnati, is one of the most popular amusement parks in the U.S. with record-breaking roller coasters like The Beast and Son of Beast, plus many more rides, like the new Scooby Doo and the Haunted Castle and Delirium, open this year.
Repited for its thought-provoking and innovative paintings, photography and other arts, this center, founded in 1939, is in a new six-story building that is a work of art itself, with fascinating features both inside and out.
Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center stands as the nation's newest monument to freedom. It brings to life the relevance of freedom around the world and throughout history, including today.
Fountain Square is a city square in Cincinnati. Founded in 1871, it was renovated in 1971 and 2005 and currently features many shops, restaurants, hotels, and offices. Fountain square has many events all through the week including speeches, games, movies, concerts, giveaways, and festivals. The square also has many seasonal events such as Halloween on the square, the ice rink, Oktoberfest and more. The Fountain Square District is becoming a restaurant and entertainment hub. It contains many offices, hotels, specialty shops and includes signature restaurants that are not found anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky.
Located at Gilbert Avenue between Elsinore and Morris and comprised of 186.29 acres, Eden Park was assembled by a series of purchases beginning in 1859. The name came, naturally, from the Garden of Eden and was given by Nicholas Longworth who owned a large tract which constitutes the main portion of the park. Eden Park at Cincinnati is the home of the Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati Art Academy, Playhouse in the Park, Murray Seasongood Pavilion, and the Irwin M. Krohn Conservatory.
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