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1. Cincinnati Zoo ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Kids & Family
Cincinnati Zoo
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2. Cincinnati Art Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture
Cincinnati Art Museum
© Photo by Don Ventre

3. John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge

John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge
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4. Taft Museum of Art, Cincinnati

Category: Museums & Culture
Taft Museum of Art, Cincinnati
© Taft Museum of Art

5. Duke Energy Children's Museum

Category: Kids & Family
Duke Energy Children's Museum
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6. American Legacy Tours

Tours
American Legacy Tours
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7. Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame & Museum

Category: Attractions
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame & Museum
© Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame

8. Cincinnati Observatory

Category: Attractions
Cincinnati Observatory
© Cincinnati Observatory

9. Newberry Bros. Coffee

Category: Food & Drink
Newberry Bros. Coffee
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10. Findlay Market

Category: Shopping
Findlay Market
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11. Museum of Natural History & Science

Category: Kids & Family
Museum of Natural History & Science
© Museum of Natural History

12. Stratus Helicopters

Stratus Helicopters
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13. Fountain Square

Category: Attractions
Fountain Square
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14. American Sign Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
American Sign Museum
© American Sign Museum

15. Krohn Conservatory

Krohn Conservatory
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16. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse

Category: Food & Drink
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse
© Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse

17. Smale Riverfront Park

Category: Activities
Smale Riverfront Park
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18. Cincinnati Food Tours

Tours
Cincinnati Food Tours
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19. The Overlook Lodge, Cincinnati

Category: Accommodations
The Overlook Lodge, Cincinnati
© The Overlook Lodge

20. Cincinnati Music Hall

Category: Entertainment
Cincinnati Music Hall
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21. The Melting Pot Restaurant

Category: Food & Drink
The Melting Pot Restaurant
© The Melting Pot Restaurant

22. Eden Park

Category: Activities
Eden Park
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23. Cincinnati Dinner Train

Cincinnati Dinner Train
© Cincinnati Dinner Train

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Whether you are planning a romantic getaway filled with art and music, or a family trip focused on fun, great food, history and interactive learning, Cincinnati is a great weekend destination. Best things to do in Cincinnati with kids include many city parks, the interactive Duke Energy Children’s Museum, the famous Cincinnati Zoo, the Museum of Natural History & Science, the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame, and the Cincinnati Observatory.

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