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Cincinnati, situated on the Ohio River gained cityhood in 1819. City features include rolling hills, a diverse skyline, and Cinergy Field, where the Cincinnati Reds and the Cincinnati Bengals play. The Union Terminal is one of the greatest examples of Art Deco architecture in the world. The Cincinnati economy is fueled by the U.S. rubber industry. In addition to a variety of festivals and events, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Pops Orchestra present concerts September through May at historic Music Hall and June and July outdoors at Riverbend Music Center.

Abraham Lincoln Statue

421 E. 4th St., Lytle Park

Cincinnati

Ohio

The statue is the work of the noted sculpture George Grey Barnard.

Burnet Woods

North using Vine and Clifton Sts.

Cincinnati

Ohio

A 89-acre park offering hiking trails, picnic facilities, a small lake and a nature center.

Carew Tower Observatory

5th and Vine Sts

Cincinnati

Ohio

(513) 579-9735

One of Cincinnati's tallest buildings and has excellent views of the downtown area and the metropolitan area.

Cincinnati Art Museum

Eden Park

Cincinnati

Ohio

(513) 721-5204

The museum displays art form the past 5,000 years, through sculpture, paintings, prints, and in many other ways.

Cincinnati Fire Museum

315 W. Court St.

Cincinnati

Ohio

(513) 621-5553

The museum shows hands-on exhibits and has chronicles of the firefighting history.

Cincinnati Historical Society Museum

Ezzard Charles Dr.

Cincinnati

Ohio

The museum exhibits history relating to Cincinnati and has a re-creation of the 1850s Public Landing, a World War II exhibit, and much more.

Cincinnati Museum of Natural History

Ezzard Charles Dr.

Cincinnati

Ohio

The museum has permanent changing, exhibits and it has a replica of a limestone cavern with underground waterfalls and a live bat colony, a fossil display and much more.

Cincinnati Nature Center

4949 Tealtown Rd.

Cincinnati

Ohio

(513) 831-1711

The nature center offers 790 acres of nature trails covering over 14 miles and the Nature Center also has a library, exhibits and a bird-wathching area.

Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden

Use I-75 exit 6, follow signs to Auto Gate

Cincinnati

Ohio

(513) 281-4700

The zoo offers some of the world's rarest animals, in a garden setting.

Coney Island

6201 Kellogg Ave.

Cincinnati

Ohio

(513) 232-8230

The recreational park offers the world's largest circulating pool, a 500-foot-long water slide, a 180-foot-long water coaster, miniature golf, and rides for children.

Contemporary Arts Center

115 E. 5th St.

Cincinnati

Ohio

(513) 345-8400

The art center contains displays of paintings, sculpture, adn photography.

Goodwill Industries Inc.

10600 Springfield Pike

Cincinnati

Ohio

(513) 771-4800

Offers 1-hour tours of its operation and training facility.

Harriet Beecher Stowe House

2950 Gilbert Ave.

Cincinnati

Ohio

(513) 632-5120

The author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin", lived here and the house displays descriptions of the Beecher family.

Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion

3101 Clifton Ave.

Cincinnati

Ohio

(513) 221-1875

Houses exhibits exploring the heritage of the Jewish people.

Hillel Jewish Student Center

2615 Clifton Ave.

Cincinnati

Ohio

(513) 221-6728

The center houses a collection of antique architecture of Judaica from synagogues throughout the Midwest.

Irwin M. Krohn Conservatory

Eden Park

Cincinnati

Ohio

(513) 421-4086

The conservatory shows six seasonal, permanent, displays of flowers and plants.

John Hauck House

812 Dayton St.

Cincinnati

Ohio

(513) 721-3570

A restore 19th-century Italianate townhouse was the home of a prominent Cincinnati brewer, and it has been furnished for its period.

Meier's Wine Cellars

Plainfield Pike

Cincinnati

Ohio

(513) 891-2900

The winery offers guided tours explaining the wine-making process and also has a tasting room.

Mount Airy Forest

5083 Colerain Ave.

Cincinnati

Ohio

(513) 352-4080

The forest has 1,466 acres, and it includes hiking and picnicking areas.

Museum Center at Union Terminal, The

Ezzard Charles Dr.

Cincinnati

Ohio

(513)287-7000 or (800)733-2077

The museum includes a natural history, an OMNIMAX theater, and a historical museum.

Paramount's Kings Island

Kings Island Dr.

Cincinnati

Ohio

(513) 573-5700

The entertainment center offers 7 theme areas for the family to enjoy: Internation Street, Oktoberfest, Rivertown, Hanna-Barbara Land, Coney Mall and Waterworks.

Sharon Woods Village

US 42

Cincinnati

Ohio

(513) 563-9484

The 35-acre village has restored 19th-century buildings brought from other sections of southwest Ohio.

St. Peter in Chains Cathedral

8th and Plum Sts.

Cincinnati

Ohio

(513) 421-5354

A Greek Revival cathedral has a 25-foot gold-leaf reredos in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, and was dedicated in 1845 and renovated in 1957.

Surf Cincinnati Waterpark

11460 Sebring Dr.

Cincinnati

Ohio

(513) 742-0620

The waterpark includes a .5-acre wave pool, an inner tube ride, body flumes, speed slides, and more.

Taft Museum

316 Pike St.

Cincinnati

Ohio

(513) 241-0343

The museum was built in 1820 and houses 12 rooms of exhibits of portraits and landscapes done by various artist.

The Robert D. Linder Family OMNIMAX Theater

Ezzard Charles Dr.

Cincinnati

Ohio

(513) 287-7081

The theater presents various shows on the hour.

William Howard Taft National Historic Site

2038 Auburn Ave.

Cincinnati

Ohio

(513) 684-3262

This Greek Revival home was home of Howard Taft, our 27th president.

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