Southwest Ohio Local Expert: Find Things To Do in Southwest Ohio

John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge featuring a bridge and a city

Music Hall which includes interior views and heritage elements

Washington Park showing hiking or walking and a park as well as an individual male

John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge showing a bridge and heritage architecture

John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge which includes heritage architecture, night scenes and a bridge

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What to do in Southwest Ohio

Popular places to visit

Kings Island

This award-winning amusement and water park in Mason has more than 80 thrilling rides and attractions.

Great American Ball Park

Catch an event at Great American Ball Park during your trip to Cincinnati. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a baseball game.

Paycor Stadium

Catch an event at Paycor Stadium during your trip to Cincinnati. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and lively festivals.

Newport Aquarium

Find yourself face-to-face with thousands of aquatic species from around the world at this popular aquarium just across the river from Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden

See newborn baby gorillas and tigers at this park dubbed “the Sexiest Zoo in America” thanks to its successful breeding program.

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

Choose between a variety of theaters and museums in this landmark art deco building.

National Museum of the United States Air Force

From a replica of the Wright brothers’ original plane to high-tech stealth bombers, there are hundreds of unique aircraft to explore at this museum in Dayton, Ohio.

Newport on the Levee

This entertainment complex includes cinemas, dance clubs, bowling alleys, shops and an outside area with bars, an aquarium and restaurants.

University of Cincinnati

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Cincinnati during your trip to Cincinnati. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.

Areas of Southwest Ohio

Downtown Cincinnati

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Ample dining options, fascinating museums, and great live music are just a few top things to explore in Downtown Cincinnati. A visit to Fountain Square or Paycor Stadium might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Fountain Square Tram Stop or Cincinnati Cyclones Tram Stop to get around town.

Over-the-Rhine

You might enjoy the restaurants while in Over-the-Rhine. Cincinnati Music Hall is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Liberty & Race Tram Stop or 12th & Vine Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Hyde Park

If you're spending some time in Hyde Park, Ohio River Valley and Cincinnati Observatory Center are top sights worth seeing.

Norwood

Unique features of Norwood include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Rookwood Commons or Drake Planetarium while you're exploring the area.

Krohn Conservatory showing autumn colours and a park

Mount Adams

Mount Adams is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cincinnati Art Museum and Krohn Conservatory.

Dayton showing kayaking or canoeing and a lake or waterhole as well as a small group of people

Downtown Dayton

Unique features of Downtown Dayton include the theatres and bars. Make a stop by Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center or Victoria Theater while you're exploring the area.