5. Taft Museum of Art
8.7
316 Pike St (at 4th St), Cincinnati, OH
Art Museum · Central Business District · 17 tips and reviews
Douglass McDonald: As you walk through this wonderfully restored home with great decor.... note that these are world renowned "Old Master" paintings. One of America's "Great Surprise" museums.
K12 Inc: Did you know? The mansion was the home of William Howard Taft’s half brother, Charles, who co-founded the museum. In 1908, Taft accepted the presidential nomination under the house’s portico. Read more.
gatorchuckie: Great private collection. Remember to go out to Lytle Park and, just southeast of the Lincoln statue pay homage to the Marine Fountain!
Boris Pluskowski: Fantastic place - like staying overnight at a modern art museum
Discover Ohio: The 21c Museum Hotel has it all from contemporary art to a mouth-watering culinary experience. Visit this renovated hotel and embrace the architecture of this historic landmark.
James Kelly: Amazing hotel, utterly hip. Yes, in Cincinnati. Well played. Staff are delightful. Rooms are deliciously quiet and comfortable. Stay.
9. American Sign Museum
8.9
1330 Monmouth St (btwn Colerain and Spring Grove), Cincinnati, OH
Museum · Camp Washington · 18 tips and reviews
Ryan: Bring a camera and tripod. Lots of nostalgia here!
Chris Thompson: One of the coolest places in town. They have an amazing collection of vintage signs, from Mail Pouch Tobacco barns to neon of all types.
American Sign Museum: Now open! Wednesday - Sunday. Learn more at our website: www.signmuseum.org. Come and see and let us know where you would like to see us go from here. (We're still a work in progress...)
10. Carew Tower
7.2
441 Vine St. (at 5th St.), Cincinnati, OH
Structure · Central Business District · 7 tips and reviews
Cincinnati History Photos: Carew Tower under construction on 7/10/1930. The flag on top denoted that the building's full height, 49 stories, had been reached. Photo courtesy Cincinnati Museum Center.
Lee Jean Zech: There's no better view of the city then from the top of Carew Tower
Cincinnati History Photos: The site under construction in January 1930. Construction began just one month before the stock market crash of 1929. From the collection of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.
Jane Marie Jaeger: Visit on a clear night in the winter, but dress warmly as the roof retracts for star/planet gazing.
NASA: Home to the world's oldest telescope still in use nightly by the public - an 11” wood and brass refractor from 1842. John Quincy Adams gave his last public speech during the 1843 cornerstone ceremony. Read more.
Chris Mears: If you become a member, you can rent telescopes!
12. Fountain Square
8.6
520 Vine St (at 5th St), Cincinnati, OH
Plaza · Central Business District · 80 tips and reviews
Cincinnati History Photos: Fountain Square during a "Made in Cincinnati" display on 8/26/1913. The Square has been remodeled significantly several times during its history. Photo courtesy Cincinnati Museum Center.
Cincinnati History Photos: Fountain Square's centerpiece is the Tyler Davidson Fountain, which was donated by Henry Probasco and dedicated on October 6, 1871. 1935 photo courtesy Cincinnati Museum Center.
Jakob Kramer-Jensen: free concerts here are the best. ALSO CHRISTMAS HERE IS A MUST.