Cincinnati USA

Downtown
Things to Do
21c Museum Hotel*
513-578-6600,
21cmuseumhotels.com
A true cultural experience resides
within this boutique hotel, equipped
with 156 rooms and a contemporary art
museum that offers free admission and
is open 24/7. Learn more on pages
41, 45.
Aronoff Center for the Arts*
513-621-2787, cincinnatiarts.org
Just a block from Fountain Square,
the center houses three theater performance
spaces and also showcases
visual art in the Weston Art Gallery.
ArtWorks Murals
513-333-0388,
artworkscincinnati.org
Since 2007, ArtWorks has created
more than 120 public murals and other
public art pieces. Tours available. Learn
more on pages 29, 45, 52, 53.
The Betts House
513-651-0734, thebettshouse.org
In 1996, the oldest surviving brick
building in Cincinnati opened to the
public as a museum. This remarkable
reminder of Cincinnati’s period of settlement
offers exhibits and programs
on architecture, historic preservation,
and construction technologies.
Brewing Heritage Trail
brewingheritagetrail.org
Urban walking trail that explores dozens
of historic breweries.
Carew Tower*
513-241-3888
Forty-nine stories of Art Deco architecture
in the thriving epicenter of downtown.
A rooftop observation deck provides
a birds-eye view of the city and
beyond. Learn more on pages 30, 52.
Cincinnati Ballet*
513-621-5282, cballet.org
The cornerstone professional ballet
company of the region has a mission
to inspire hope and joy in Cincinnati
through the power and passion of
dance. Learn more on page 43.
Cincinnati Bengals
at Paul Brown Stadium*
513-621-8383, bengals.com
Cheer for the city’s professional football
team from one of the stadium’s
65,515 seats.
Cincinnati Cyclones
513-421-7825,
cycloneshockey.com
Professional hockey team playing at
U.S. Bank Arena that has won the Kelly
Cup twice, in 2008 and 2010. Learn
more on page 30.
Cincinnati Fire Museum*
513-621-5553, cincyfi remuseum.com
With one of the best collections of
firefighting artifacts in the U.S., the
Cincinnati Fire Museum highlights the
significant contributions that Cincinnati
has made to the firefighting profession.
Cincinnati Museum Center
at Union Terminal*
513-287-7000, cincymuseum.org
A multi-museum complex housed in
Union Terminal, a historic train station.
The award-winning Duke Energy
Children’s Museum features hands-on,
educational play areas for kids of all
ages. Learn more on page 45.
Cincinnati Opera*
513-241-2742, cincinnatiopera.org
The second oldest opera company in
the U.S. It will present La Bohème,
Frida, and The Magic Flute in 2017.
Cincinnati Parks
513-352-4080, cincinnatiparks.com
More than 5,000 acres of park and
facilities are sure to meet all recreational
needs, from dog park visits
to private event booking. Learn more
on pages 18, 52.
Cincinnati Reds at
Great American Ball Park*
513-381-REDS, reds.com
Baseball’s first professional
franchise calls this riverbank stadium
home. A fan-friendly venue, with
fireworks on Friday nights and giveaways
on weekends. Learn more
on page 52.
Cincinnati Reds
Hall of Fame & Museum*
513-765-7923, redsmuseum.org
A treasure trove of Reds history, with
the team’s three World Championship
trophies and other memorabilia.
Cincinnati
Shakespeare Company
513-381-2273, cincyshakes.com
A resident ensemble Shakespeare
company bringing classic theater to
audiences of all ages. Learn more
on page 44.
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
and Cincinnati Pops*
513-381-3300,
cincinnatisymphony.org
The talented ensemble maintains a
balance, performing classical masterpieces
(CSO), and diverse and newly
commissioned musical works (Pops).
Learn more on pages 34, 43.
Contemporary Arts Center*
513-345-8400,
contemporaryartscenter.org
Ever-changing modern art exhibitions
and free admission. Learn more on
pages 45, 52, 57.
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
513-421-3555, ensemblecincinnati.org
Performing powerful and provocative
contemporary theater. Learn more
on page 44.
Fifth Third Bank
Broadway in Cincinnati*
513-241-2345,
cincinnati.broadway.com
Bringing the best of Broadway to the
Queen City. Learn more on page 43.
Fountain Square
513-621-4400,
myfountainsquare.com
From ice-skating in the winter to
free music during the summer, the
Square is bustling with activities
year-round. Learn more on pages 30,
34, 35, 52, 57.
Greater Cincinnati Police Museum
513-300-3664, gcphs.com
Funded solely by donations, this
museum houses some of the country’s
oldest police artifacts.
JACK Cincinnati Casino*
513-252-0777,
jackentertainment.com/Cincinnati
Hit the gaming tables and enjoy casual
or fine dining, plus the Rock Bar and
Lounge for drinks.
Know Theatre of Cincinnati
513-300-5669, knowtheatre.com
An artistic playground for nationally
and regionally underrepresented
acts that wish to engage audiences
on a new level. Learn more on
pages 34, 43.
Museums and Historic Sites
of Greater Cincinnati
513-651-0734,
historicgreatercincinnati.org
Explore the architecture, history,
lifestyles, and culture of the Ohio
River Valley at more than 30
museums, historic homes, and sites
in Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and
Southeast Indiana.
= Member of the Cincinnati USA Convention and Visitors Bureau
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