Craft beer, chili, and Over-the-Rhine vibes
Cincinnati's revitalized Over-the-Rhine neighborhood is one of the best urban turnarounds in America, packed with craft breweries, cocktail bars, and restaurants in gorgeous 19th-century architecture. Add in Reds games, riverfront fun, and affordable prices, and Cincy is a sneaky-good party weekend.
brewery tour • 1.5 hours
Tour the massive OTR brewery with rooftop cornhole and games
sports event • 3-4 hours
Riverfront ballpark with great sightlines and craft beer
brunch crawl • 4-5 hours
Walk between 10+ bars in the most walkable neighborhood in the Midwest
axe throwing • 1.5 hours
BYOB axe throwing with group competition
boat cruise • 2 hours
Ohio River cruise with skyline views and dinner options
golf • 2-3 hours
Multi-level driving range with food and drinks
distillery tour • 1.5 hours
Kentucky bourbon distillery just across the river in Newport
escape room • 1 hour
Downtown escape rooms with multiple difficulty levels
food tour • 2 hours
Guided tour of Ohio's oldest public market with tastings
sports event • 3 hours
Historic OTR music venue with live bands and great sound
poker night • 3-4 hours
Cards, chips, and whiskey at the rental — tournament-style with buy-ins
beer garden • balanced • $$
Massive OTR brewery in a historic bottling plant with rooftop bar
cocktail bar • balanced • $$$
Colorful, Instagram-worthy craft cocktail bar in OTR
karaoke • unhinged • $$
Private karaoke rooms in a neon-lit Japanese-themed bar
speakeasy • chill • $$$
Hidden bar behind a butcher shop facade in OTR
bar • unhinged • $$
Popular OTR bar with DJ nights and packed dance floor
bar • unhinged • $$
Live music venue with rooftop patio on The Banks
comedy club • balanced • $$
National touring comedians in Montgomery with dinner packages
sports bar • balanced • $$
Reds and Bengals pregame headquarters on The Banks
dive bar • unhinged • $
Gritty Northside dive with live punk shows, cheap PBR, and a pool table
rooftop • balanced • $$$
Downtown rooftop with panoramic views of the Ohio River and Roebling Bridge
Dress code: Smart casual
Cincinnati Chili • $ • Best for: late-night
Iconic Cincinnati chili on spaghetti -- a rite of passage
Italian • $$$ • Best for: group-dinner
Underground Italian restaurant in OTR with hand-made pasta
Gastropub • $$ • Best for: dinner
Gourmet hot dogs and craft cocktails on Vine Street
Belgian/Brunch • $$ • Best for: brunch
Famous Liege waffles and Belgian beers in OTR
Steakhouse • $$$$ • Best for: group-dinner
Cincinnati's premier steakhouse with celebrity sightings
Cincinnati Chili • $ • Best for: late-night
Local favorite parlor with goetta and double deckers
Mexican • $$ • Best for: dinner
Tacos and tequila in a trendy OTR space
Various • $$ • Best for: brunch
Ohio's oldest public market with dozens of food vendors
boutique-hotel • Max 2 guests
Contemporary art museum hotel right in OTR
boutique-hotel • Max 2 guests
Trendy boutique hotel across the river in Covington with skyline views
airbnb • Max 10 guests
Historic renovated apartments in the heart of Over-the-Rhine
hotel • Max 2 guests
Luxury Marriott property overlooking Lytle Park downtown
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