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Cincinnati Must-Do
Contemporary Arts Center is one of Cincinnati Must-Do.

1. Contemporary Arts Center

8.5
44 E 6th St (at Walnut St.), Cincinnati, OH
Art Museum · Central Business District · 29 tips and reviews

Kerri R.Kerri Rainbolt: On Mondays it's free to get in to see the exhibits.

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal is one of Cincinnati Must-Do.

2. Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

9.0
1301 Western Ave (at Union Terminal), Cincinnati, OH
History Museum · 99 tips and reviews

Kerri R.Kerri Rainbolt: Must see for photo ops - great architecture. IMAX is worth going for too.

Know Theatre of Cincinnati is one of Cincinnati Must-Do.

3. Know Theatre of Cincinnati

8.6
1120 Jackson St, Cincinnati, OH
Indie Theater · Over-The Rhine · 10 tips and reviews

Kerri R.Kerri Rainbolt: Want a dose of local theater? Check out Know Theatre!

The Famous Neon's Unplugged is one of Cincinnati Must-Do.

4. The Famous Neon's Unplugged

208 E 12th St (btwn Main & Sycamore Sts), Cincinnati, OH
Bar · Over-The Rhine · 60 tips and reviews

Kerri R.Kerri Rainbolt: Hang in the outdoor patio and play a mean game of bocce ball or giant jenga! You can bring pups here too!

Newport on the Levee is one of Cincinnati Must-Do.

5. Newport on the Levee

8.3
1 Levee Way, Newport, KY
Shopping Plaza · 41 tips and reviews

Kerri R.Kerri Rainbolt: Must for any Cincinnati tourist - movie theater, bookstore, nightlife, and restaurants galore!

The Lackman is one of Cincinnati Must-Do.

6. The Lackman

8.1
1237 Vine St (at 13th St.), Cincinnati, OH
Bar · Over-The Rhine · 35 tips and reviews
MOTR Pub is one of Cincinnati Must-Do.

7. MOTR Pub

8.4
1345 Main St (at E 14th St.), Cincinnati, OH
Bar · Over-The Rhine · 54 tips and reviews

Kerri R.Kerri Rainbolt: Check out the spooky basement - adorned with battle axes and other dungeon like pieces. Great for watching local bands!

Arnold's Bar & Grill is one of Cincinnati Must-Do.

8. Arnold's Bar & Grill

8.7
210 E 8th St (btwn Main & Sycamore), Cincinnati, OH
Bar · Central Business District · 49 tips and reviews

Kerri R.Kerri Rainbolt: Oldest bar in the city! Good food, great local beer on tap!

Northside Tavern is one of Cincinnati Must-Do.

9. Northside Tavern

8.3
4163 Hamilton Ave (at Lingo St.), Cincinnati, OH
Bar · Northside · 38 tips and reviews

Kerri R.Kerri Rainbolt: Looking to hang where the cool kids are? Check out Northside Tavern -- great brews on tap, live entertainment and Karaoke on Tuesday nights.

The Comet is one of Cincinnati Must-Do.

10. The Comet

8.8
4579 Hamilton Ave (at Otte Ave), Cincinnati, OH
Karaoke Bar · Northside · 41 tips and reviews

Kerri R.Kerri Rainbolt: Burritos and beer, what more could you ask for?

Mayday is one of Cincinnati Must-Do.

11. Mayday

4231 Spring Grove Ave (at William P Dooley Bypass), Cincinnati, OH
Bar · Northside · 18 tips and reviews

Kerri R.Kerri Rainbolt: Awesome patio space, cool eclectic looking bar and interesting acts that come through here.

Milton's - The Prospect Hill Tavern is one of Cincinnati Must-Do.

12. Milton's - The Prospect Hill Tavern

7.6
301 Milton St (Sycamore St.), Cincinnati, OH
Bar · Mount Auburn · 13 tips and reviews

Kerri R.Kerri Rainbolt: Great "neighborhood" dive bar!

The Drinkery is one of Cincinnati Must-Do.

13. The Drinkery

6.9
1150 Main St (@ E 12th St), Cincinnati, OH
Bar · Over-The Rhine · 12 tips and reviews
Keystone Bar & Grill is one of Cincinnati Must-Do.

14. Keystone Bar & Grill

7.8
313 Greenup St, Covington, KY
Dive Bar · 80 tips and reviews

Kerri R.Kerri Rainbolt: Gourmet Mac' N Cheese -- I highly suggest trying the Fleetwood Mac

Habits Cafe is one of Cincinnati Must-Do.

15. Habits Cafe

3036 Madison Rd (btwn Markbreit & Allston), Cincinnati, OH
American Restaurant · Oakley · 34 tips and reviews

Kerri R.Kerri Rainbolt: So many draft brews to choose from! Plus, the burgers are great here!

Zip's Cafe is one of Cincinnati Must-Do.

16. Zip's Cafe

9.2
1036 Delta Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Pub · Mount Lookout · 62 tips and reviews
Ramundo's Pizza is one of Cincinnati Must-Do.

17. Ramundo's Pizza

7.4
3166 Linwood Ave (Delta Ave), Cincinnati, OH
Pizzeria · Mount Lookout · 10 tips and reviews
The Turf Club is one of Cincinnati Must-Do.

18. The Turf Club

8.3
4618 Eastern Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Burger Joint · Linwood · 76 tips and reviews
Sky Galley is one of Cincinnati Must-Do.

19. Sky Galley

7.5
262 Wilmer Ave (at Airport Rd.), Cincinnati, OH
American Restaurant · East End · 20 tips and reviews
Nada is one of Cincinnati Must-Do.

20. Nada

8.6
600 Walnut St (at 6th St), Cincinnati, OH
Mexican Restaurant · Central Business District · 180 tips and reviews
Lavomatic is one of Cincinnati Must-Do.

21. Lavomatic

1211 Vine St (at 12th), Cincinnati, OH
New American Restaurant · Over-The Rhine · 31 tips and reviews