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Before you go
Your trip to Cincinnati.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Cincinnati – Ohio Destination Cincinnati and Kings Island
How to get there
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Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) Hebron (Kentucky) · 20 km
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Cincinnati Union Terminal 3 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
From CVG airport in Hebron, Kentucky, about 20 km away, reach downtown by taxi, rideshare app or bus. Long-distance trains stop at Union Terminal, west of downtown.
How many days
Two days for the river, downtown, Over-the-Rhine, the Museum Center and the zoo.
When to go
From April to June and September to October, with mild days; summer is hot and humid, and winter is cold with occasional snow.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Not for downtown and Over-the-Rhine, which are connected by the Connector streetcar. For the zoo, the Museum Center and Eden Park, a rideshare or car helps.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Cincinnati
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Morning
Freedom Center
Start at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, on the riverfront.
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Afternoon
Roebling Bridge and the river
Walk across the Roebling Bridge to Covington and return via Smale Riverfront Park on the Ohio bank.
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Evening
Over-the-Rhine
Dine in Over-the-Rhine, among the 19th-century brick buildings.
2 days in Cincinnati
Day 2
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Morning
Museum Center
Visit the Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal station.
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Afternoon
Zoo
Spend the afternoon at the zoo and botanical garden in the Avondale neighborhood.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to see in Cincinnati in one day?
The Freedom Center, the Roebling Bridge and the riverfront park, and in the evening Over-the-Rhine.
Can you walk across the Roebling Bridge?
Yes, the bridge has sidewalks and reaches Covington, Kentucky, in a few minutes on foot.
What is Cincinnati’s Connector streetcar?
A streetcar that makes a circuit between downtown, the riverfront and Over-the-Rhine.
What time zone is Cincinnati in?
UTC−5 in standard time (Eastern Time) and UTC−4 from March to November during daylight saving time.