Findlay Market is an open-air market in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood that has dozens of food stalls and local vendors, outside and inside.

Findlay Market is one of the oldest public markets in Ohio, and it’s on the National Register of Historic Places. For many locals, visiting is a weekly tradition. The main attraction is the food. You can find tons of produce, meats, seafood, cheeses, desserts, wines, and more.

Hours: 9 am – 6 pm Tue-Fri, 8 am – 6 pm Sat, 10 am – 4 pm Sun, Closed Mon | Entrance: Free ($3/per hour parking)

A visit to the Newport Aquarium, just across the river in Newport, Kentucky at the Newport Levee. Walk through underwater tunnels and gaze at the sea creatures swimming above and next to you.

Hours: 9 am – 5 pm Mon-Thu, 9 am – 6 pm Fri & Sun, 9 am – 8pm Saturdays | Entrance: $22.99-$39.99, adults, $14.99-$31.99, children

Smale Riverfront Park spans 45 acres on the Cincinnati, OH waterfront. It stretches from the Great American Ball Park (home of the Cincinnati Reds) to Paul Brown Stadium (home of the Cincinnati Bengals).

It’s located at one end of the Cincinnati Riverwalk, otherwise known as the Ohio River Trail.

Very close to the wedding venue, Eden Park is a great place to picnic or enjoy quiet walking paths. There is a 172-foot tall historic water tower, a magnolia garden with places to play chess, and the serene Mirror Lake.

Eden Park is also home to Krohn Conservatory. Here, you can bask in the beauty of the public indoor garden with over 3,500 radiant plant species.

Krohn Conservatory Hours: 10 am – 8 pm daily | Entrance: $10, adults, $7 for ages 5-17

(Eden Park is free)

The Cincinnati Museum Center of Queensgate is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s home to the Union Terminal train station. It also houses the Cincinnati History Museum, Museum of Natural History & Science, and Duke Energy Children’s Museum.

Hours: 10 am – 5 pm Thu-Mon, Closed Tue & Wed | Entrance: $22.50, adults, $15.50, children (for an all-museum package)

Shop the brands you love at the best shopping mall in Cincinnati. Visit Kenwood Towne Centre for shopping, dining, and entertainment activities.

Hours: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Mon-Sat, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sun