Family Friendly Activities in Cincinnati, Ohio

Cincinnati is one in every of our favourite cities to go to, and never simply because we’re followers of their sports activities groups. Town (and surrounding space) has a lot historical past and so many enjoyable issues to do with children. We make it to Cincinnati at the least a couple of times a 12 months and would positively suggest placing it in your checklist of locations to go to!

Issues to Do in Cincinnati Ohio

From our dozens of journeys to Cincinnati, these are our favourite actions that had been enjoyable for adults and youngsters alike!

Go Beneath the Sea at the Newport Aquarium

One of many extra standard locations to go to close to Cincinnati and with good cause. All of us liked the Newport Aquarium! Child favorites right here had been the shark tunnel (stroll over an aquarium of sharks on a skinny rope bridge) and the tank the place you possibly can pet the sharks. We (the adults) loved all of the acrylic tunnels that allow you to basically stroll by way of the completely different aquarium tanks. The one draw back is that tickets are considerably dear, particularly for a big household.

TIP: Name forward to examine for specials just like the free baby admission days. The penguin interplay exhibit is price the additional cash when you have the time.

Get Palms on at Cincinnati Museum Middle

The Cincinnati Museum Middle Youngsters’s Museum tops the checklist of favourite locations for many of our youngsters. A really interactive hands-on museum with lots to do for all ages. We spent 4 hours there and I believe the kids would have stayed twice as lengthy. In addition they host touring Smithsonian displays just like the upcoming “Star Wars and the Energy of Costume Exhibit” (coming Could 2017) that we plan to return to see.

TIP: Name forward to examine on closings because the museum middle is beneath renovation for the following couple of years.

Discover Smale Riverfront Park

On our final go to to Cincinnati, we had been searching for a spot to let the children run round and the map on my cellphone discovered Smale Riverfront Park because the park closest to us. This hidden gem is one in every of our new favourite locations to go in Cincinnati and for future journeys, we plan to picnic right here for meals and construct in additional time for play. It has a LOT of playgrounds, enormous chess units, water works locations, a leaping piano and a lot extra. Extremely suggest and positively well worth the time!

TIP: Pack a picnic lunch and eat right here whereas the children run round. Additionally a detailed stroll to Nice American Ballpark, so construct in a ballpark tour on the identical time if that’s in your checklist.

Root for the Dwelling Group at a Reds Sport

The Cincinnati Reds are the oldest staff in baseball (and our favourite staff). Even when they aren’t your staff, Nice American Ballpark (GABP) is well worth the go to. If you happen to go to from April-October check for ticket specials and grab some tickets for a sport.

TIP: Outfield bleacher seats are nice at GABP and you may normally rating some for affordable (and typically with a free bobblehead or hat if it’s a promo night time).

Tailgate for a Bengals Sport

Who Dey! You’ll hear that chanted typically for those who tailgate for a Cincinnati Bengals sport. If you happen to move followers carrying Bengals gear on the road, the suitable greeting is “Who Dey” (and it doesn’t matter if you already know them or not- they’ll probably reply in sort). Nobody knows for sure where this chant originated, however the Who Dey tradition is powerful in Cincinnati, and the most effective theories recommend it originated from a basic Cincinnati beer: Hudepohl. Followers bond in methods solely a persistently shedding staff can (and I say this as a fan). Although the motto typically appears to be “there’s at all times subsequent 12 months,” Bengals video games are a great time!

TIP: Tailgate even for those who don’t go to the sport. Right here’s the thing- Soccer tickets are dear, and much more so once you want eight of them! However tailgating is cheap and typically much more enjoyable. On sport days, tailgating begins early and also you’ll have enjoyable strolling by way of the tailgating, enjoying Cornhole and seeing all of the tiger themed decorations.

Epic Grocery Purchasing at Jungle Jims

That is at attraction that’s free, at the least if it’s a must to do some grocery buying anyway, although I can’t assure you’ll get out of there with out spending some huge cash. Jungle Jims is likely one of the largest grocery shops and worldwide markets within the nation with over 200,000 sq. ft of house. It’s a vacation spot by itself!

Its produce part and scorching sauce sections had been each larger than our native grocery retailer they usually carry each obscure worldwide meals you possibly can consider (together with all of the common stuff you’d discover at a grocery retailer).

TIP: Plan at the least an hour right here and take a look at the loos…actually! They appear like an enormous Porta-Potty from the surface however are good luxurious loos inside. Our favourite finds: Ostrich eggs, Kimchee, nice costs on beef brisket and a choice of uncommon fruits to attempt.

Take the Crew to the Zoo

The second oldest zoo within the nation is dwelling to all kinds of animal species together with Cheetahs, Rhinos and Tigers. Its related to a beautiful botanical backyard and well worth the go to. It isn’t one of many largest zoos within the nation however price trying out.

TIP: Lower your expenses and skip the wait by shopping for tickets on-line. Go early within the day when the animals are probably the most energetic, and go counter clockwise (reverse of most visitors).

Go to the Reds Corridor of Fame

In case you are at GABP for a sport or a tour, additionally take a while to take a look at the Reds Corridor of Fame Museum. Wonderful historical past, enjoyable displays for youths and a wall with a ball representing every of the Hit King’s (Pete Rose) main league hits. Our children particularly preferred the room the place they get to fake the be the announcer for well-known moments in Reds historical past.

Seize Some Meals at Findlay Market

The oldest market within the state is now a rejuvenated and thriving farmers market with locations to eat and purchase meals Tuesday-Sunday every week. Random fact- my husband had a household member who had a fruit stand with a man whose final identify occurred to be Kroger. The story goes that Kroger needed to enterprise out and this relative didn’t wish to, so he stored the fruit stand and Kroger began some grocery shops…. Guessing that labored out fairly effectively for Kroger!

Take a Nice American Ballpark Tour

If you happen to’re a Reds fan (and try to be!), this tour is well worth the time. Really because the Reds are the oldest staff in Baseball and have such a wealthy historical past, it’s a fascinating tour for any baseball fan. This tour takes you inside GABP: the press bins, dugout, the sector, even the diamond membership. If you happen to’re on the town for a weekend, group this with a sport and go to the Corridor of Fame whilst you’re at it.

Prost at Oktoberfest

Cincinnati’s Oktoberfest (known as Oktoberfest Zininnati) has the excellence of being America’s largest Oktoberfest every year. It additionally holds the world file for most individuals doing the hen dance at one time. The place else are you able to be a part of that sort of historical past! Annually, it’s estimated that Oktoberfest contributors eat:

If you can also make it to Cincinnati throughout Oktoberfest, you’ll get a glimpse into Ohio’s wealthy German historical past. Strive some genuine German meals and beer and listen to some nice German music!

TIP: Get there the night time earlier than the massive festivities for the annual Operating of the Wieners… a 75 foot race of 100 dachshunds carrying scorching canine costumes.

Be A part of Opening Day

Opening day of baseball season is a giant deal in Cincinnati. Like a extremely, actually massive deal. Faculties shut. Parades occur. Events ensue. It’s a nice time… although you may need a tricky time getting tickets to the sport except you already know somebody who is aware of somebody (or except you might be keen to pay for them on StubHub).

Strive the Authentic Graeters Ice Cream

Based within the 1870s by Bavarian immigrants, Graeters ice cream is a long-standing Cincinnati favourite… and with good cause. This superb ice cream is made in small batches utilizing components you possibly can truly pronounce (milk, cream, and so forth) and is available in quite a lot of basic and weird favorites. There are a dozen locations in the Cincinnati area, so cease by one in your visits.

TIP: You may’t go unsuitable with any of their flavors however Black Cherry and Mocha Chip are a few our favorites.

Get Your Palms on Some Cincinnati Chili

There’s one situation that has the ability to divide Cincinnatians greater than some other: Skyline vs. Gold Star (vs. the opposite smaller chains). This chili is in contrast to chili you’ll discover anyplace else within the nation with hints of chocolate and cinnamon. It sounds unusual however tastes scrumptious and you will get it over noodles (one other unusual Cincinnati factor) and topped with cheese, onions and oyster crackers. Or simply seize a Chili Cheese Coney… simply be sure to do that uncommon meals if you end up in Cincy.

TIP:  Wish to multi-task? Seize a Skyline Coney whereas watching a Reds sport or a Gold Star Coney whereas watching a Bengals sport.

Try the Hofbrauhaus

Simply over the river in Newport, KY and well worth the stroll or drive… the Hofbrauhaus House is modeled after the unique Bier home in Munich, Germany. One of many solely locations you’ll discover conventional Bavarian meals and beer brewed in response to the German Purity Legal guidelines, or “Reinheitsgebot,” requiring brewmasters to make use of solely hops, malt and water.

TIP: Go for lunch for cheaper meals.. and the beer is simply pretty much as good!

I Noticed a Signal on the American Signal Museum

The American Sign Museum has over 20,000 sq. ft of indicators spanning from over a century in the past to modern-day. Undoubtedly price spending a few hours strolling by way of historical past right here.

Have a Blast at Kings Island

The 364-acre largest amusement park within the midwest… King’s Island is one other Cincinnati establishment. Generations have visited this large park that has water rides and all kinds of curler coasters. If your loved ones needs to go and also you aren’t the rollercoaster kind… no worries.. there may be an Ikea proper throughout the road!

American’s largest Oktoberfest, grocery shops, and oldest baseball staff plus some uncommon meals make Cincinnati a fantastic household vacation spot. Have you ever been? What did you’re keen on most?