CUF Travel Guide
Cincinnati
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.
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.
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.
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 acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices.
Paycor Stadium
Catch an event at Paycor Stadium during your trip to Cincinnati. Experience the area's great live music and fascinating museums.
Things to do
Cincinnati Reds Baseball Game at Great American Ballpark
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum Entry Ticket
The Escape Game Cincinnati: 60-Minute Adventures at The Banks
Mount Adams Historic Smartphone Guided App GPS Audio Walking Tour
Cincinnati History & Sightseeing Bus Tour
Top hotels in CUF
Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza
"The hotel itself is in a great central location. Plenty of bars, restaurants, and the ballpark within walking distance. The room itself showed its age. Carpets, walls, bathroom, all showed their age. Bed was clean, no issues there. Biggest issues were the shower water temperature and the air conditioning ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront
"👎"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency Cincinnati
"The staff was polite but curt. Not warm and fuzzy. The room was nice enough but the headboard of the bed was peeling and there were scuffs all over the walls. For a Regency, it should have been better maintained"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
The Westin Cincinnati
"The rooms should have microwaves"
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
voco The Clair Cincinnati Downtown by IHG
"Room smelled terrible. We even asked to move to a new one, and that smelled even worse! The bathroom was dirty as well. In general really not worth the price."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Cincinnati RiverCenter
"Our bathroom was beyond gross. Our room definitely was aging but not completely terrible. The extra sink in the room was gross and broken. The staff was nice and so was the atrium area. The pool was loaded with lots of kids being super wild so we left the pool to stay safe. Some kids were literally ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Where to stay in CUF
Downtown Cincinnati
Ample dining options, fascinating museums, and great live music are just a few top things to explore in Downtown Cincinnati. A visit to Great American Ball Park or Fountain Square 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.
Mount Adams
Mount Adams is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cincinnati Art Museum and Ohio River Valley.
Hyde Park
If you're spending some time in Hyde Park, Ohio River Valley and Cincinnati Observatory Center are top sights worth seeing.
Mount Auburn
Mount Auburn might not have many top sights, but Great American Ball Park and Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
