Cincinnati Attractions
Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption
1140 Madison Ave., Covington, KY; Tel. 859.431.2060
French Gothic cathedral with gargoyles. Home of the world's largest stained glass window.
Cincinnati History Museum
1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati; Tels. 513.287.7000; 800.733.2077
Cincinnati culture with exhibits whose subjects include political campaigns, wars, industry, education, religion, sports and railroads.
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens
3400 Vine St., Cincinnati; Tels. 513.281.4700; 800.94.HIPPO
French Gothic cathedral with gargoyles. Home of the world's largest stained glass window.
Cinergy Children's Museum
1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati; Tels. 513.287.7000; 800.733.2077
A $7.5 million facility with nearly 30,000 square feet of exhibit space, including nine completely interactive areas.
MainStrasse Village
605 Philadelphia St., Covington, KY; Tel. 859.491.0458; 24-hour special event line: 513.357.6246
Restored 19th-century German neighborhood with shops, restaurants and cobblestone walkways.
Mt. Lookout Observatory
3489 Observatory Place, Cincinnati; Tel. 513.321.5186
The first professional observatory in the United States.
Museum of Natural History and Science
1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati; Tels. 513.287.7000; 800.733.2077
Exhibits include a life-sized Kentucky limestone cave, a walk-through ice cave, and glacier, plant, insect, rock and fossil exhibits.
National Railway Historical Society Library and Museum
10151 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati; Tel. 513.772.7557
Newport Aquarium
One Aquarium Way, Newport, KY, 41071; Tel. 859.261.7444
Clear acrylic tunnels and glass floors provide unobstructed viewing of more than 11,000 aquatic species.
Sharon Woods Village
11450 Lebanon Road (U.S. 42), Cincinnati; Tel. 513.563.9484
Restored 19th century village with train station, barn and homes.
Turfway Park
7500 Turfway Rd., Florence, KY; Tels. 859.371.0200; 800.733.0200
Horse racing ten minutes from downtown.
William Howard Taft Birthplace
2038 Auburn Ave., Cincinnati; Tel. 513.684.3262
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