Discover the best things to do in Cincinnati and surrounding areas.

Looking for fun and family-friendly activities in the Cincinnati area? This page highlights top attractions, hidden gems, and the best places to visit. Use the interactive map to explore over 100 local spots, including parks, playgrounds, museums, indoor play centers, and more. Plus, don’t miss our curated Top 10 Lists to find the best activities for every season and interest — all in and around Cincinnati.

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Use the interactive map below to find kid-friendly attractions in Cincinnati. Filter by activity type or search by your location.

Most Popular Places

Top 10 - Overall

  1. Kings Island (Mason)
  2. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden (Avondale)
  3. Breakout Games (Hyde Park)
  4. Findlay Market (Over-the-Rhine)
  5. Breakout Games (West Chester)
  6. The Escape Game Cincinnati (Downtown Cincinnati)
  7. Cincinnati Museum Center (Queensgate)
  8. Riverbend Music Center (California)
  9. Paycor Stadium (Downtown Cincinnati)
  10. Cincinnati Art Museum (Mount Adams)

Top 10 Culture & Education

  1. Cincinnati Museum Center (Queensgate)
  2. Riverbend Music Center (California)
  3. Cincinnati Art Museum (Mount Adams)
  4. Aronoff Center for the Arts (Downtown Cincinnati)
  5. Taft Theatre (Downtown Cincinnati)
  6. National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (Downtown Cincinnati)
  7. Loveland Castle Museum (Loveland)
  8. American Sign Museum (Camp Washington)
  9. Cincinnati Music Hall (Over-the-Rhine)
  10. The Children’s Museum (Queensgate)
All Cultural and Education

Top 10 Parks & Nature

  1. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden (Avondale)
  2. Washington Park (Over-the-Rhine) 
  3. Krohn Conservatory (Eden Park)
  4. Winton Woods (Springfield Township)
  5. Sharon Woods (Sharonville)
  6. Summit Park (Blue Ash)
  7. Eden Park (Eden Park)
  8. Ohio River Trail (Downtown Cincinnati)
  9. Ault Park (Mount Lookout)
  10. Miami Whitewater Forest (Harrison)  
All Parks and Nature

Top 10 Entertainment

  1. Kings Island (Mason)
  2. Breakout Games (Hyde Park)
  3. Findlay Market (Over-the-Rhine)
  4. Breakout Games (West Chester)
  5. The Escape Game (Downtown Cincinnati)
  6. Dave & Buster’s (Springdale)
  7. Full Throttle Adrenaline Park (Springdale)
  8. Scene75 Entertainment Center (Milford)
  9. Main Event (West Chester)
  10. AMC 18 (West Chester)
All Entertainment

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