Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Cincinnati, United States

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Number of sights 16 sights
Distance 4.6 km
Ascend 160 m
Descend 135 m

Experience Cincinnati in United States in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Cincinnati

Sight 1: John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge

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John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge w_lemay / CC BY-SA 2.0

The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge is a suspension bridge that spans the Ohio River between Cincinnati, Ohio, and Covington, Kentucky. When opened on December 1, 1866, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world at 1,057 feet (322 m) main span, which was later overtaken by John A. Roebling's most famous design of the 1883 Brooklyn Bridge at 1,595.5 feet (486.3 m). Pedestrians use the bridge to get between the hotels, bars, restaurants, and parking lots in Northern Kentucky. The bar and restaurant district at the foot of the bridge on the Kentucky side is known as Roebling Point.

Wikipedia: John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge (EN)

606 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 2: National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

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The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is a museum in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, based on the history of the Underground Railroad. Opened in 2004, the center also pays tribute to all efforts to "abolish human enslavement and secure freedom for all people".

Wikipedia: National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (EN), Website

436 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 3: John Church Company Building

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John Church Company Building Photo by Greg Hume (Greg5030) / CC BY 3.0

The John Church Company Building is a historic commercial building in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Designed by one of Cincinnati's most prominent architects, it was home to one of the country's leading vendors of sheet music and musical instruments, and it has been named a historic site.

Wikipedia: John Church Company Building (EN)

248 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 4: The Genius of Water

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The Tyler Davidson Fountain or The Genius of Water is a statue and fountain located in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is regarded as the city's symbol and one of the area's most-visited attractions. It was dedicated in 1871 and is the centerpiece of Fountain Square, a hardscape plaza at the corner of 5th and Vine Streets in the downtown area. It is surrounded by stores, hotels, restaurants and offices. Originally, and for more than 130 years, it was located in the center of 5th Street, immediately west of Walnut Street. In 2006, renovations were undertaken to Fountain Square and the Tyler Davidson Fountain was temporarily removed. When reinstalled it was relocated to a much wider space near the north end of the reconfigured square, closer to the Fifth Third Bank Building and away from street traffic. The fountain is turned off for the winter months and turned on again in time for the first home game of Major League Baseball's Cincinnati Reds.

Wikipedia: Tyler Davidson Fountain (EN)

175 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 5: Contemporary Arts Center

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Contemporary Arts Center

The Contemporary Arts Center is a contemporary art museum in Cincinnati, Ohio and one of the first contemporary art institutions in the United States. The CAC is a non-collecting museum that focuses on new developments in painting, sculpture, photography, architecture, performance art and new media. Focusing on programming that reflects "the art of the last five minutes", the CAC has displayed the works of many now-famous artists early in their careers, including Andy Warhol. In 2003, the CAC moved to a new building designed by Zaha Hadid.

Wikipedia: Contemporary Arts Center (EN), Website

168 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 6: Aronoff Center for the Arts

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Aronoff Center for the Arts The original uploader was Mind meal at English Wikipedia. / CC BY-SA 2.0

The Aronoff Center is a large performing arts center in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. Events that can typically be found at the Aronoff Center include: plays, ballet, popular music concerts, stand-up comedy shows, and musicals. The center was designed by renowned architect César Pelli and named in honor of Cincinnati native and Ohio senator Stanley Aronoff.

Wikipedia: Aronoff Center (EN), Website

420 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 7: Young Women's Christian Association of Cincinnati

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Young Women's Christian Association of Cincinnati is a historic building in Cincinnati, Ohio. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on September 16, 1982.

Wikipedia: Young Women's Christian Association of Cincinnati (EN), Website

249 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 8: Nathaniel Ropes Building

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The Nathaniel Ropes Building is a historic commercial building in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Located on Main Street near the Hamilton County Courthouse, this 1882 building has been named a historic site.

Wikipedia: Nathaniel Ropes Building (EN)

340 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 9: Theodore Krumberg Building

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The Theodore Krumberg Building is a historic commercial building and former bank in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Built in the Italianate style in 1871, the Krumberg Building is one of the most significant structures in Over-the-Rhine when considered from an architectural point of view, due to its size and its location at the intersection of Main and Twelfth Streets.

Wikipedia: Theodore Krumberg Building (EN)

123 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 10: Old Saint Mary’s Church

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Old St. Mary's Church is a Roman Catholic church in Cincinnati's historic Over-The-Rhine neighborhood. It is the oldest continually-used house of worship in Cincinnati.

Wikipedia: Old St. Mary's Church (Cincinnati, Ohio) (EN), Website

515 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 11: Homage to Cincinnatus

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Cincinnatus is a public artwork by Richard Haas in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. The mural depicts Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus, the namesake of Cincinnati. It's on the Brotherhood Building at Central Parkway and Vine Street. It was commissioned by the Kroger Company 1983 in honor of their 100th year of business. In 2015, the mural was restored by ArtWorks in collaboration with the original artist.

Wikipedia: Cincinnatus (mural) (EN)

368 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 12: Piatt Park

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Piatt Park is the oldest park in Cincinnati, Ohio. The urban park stretches two blocks between Elm Street and Vine Street on Garfield Place/8th Street. The park is owned and maintained by the Cincinnati Park Board.

Wikipedia: Piatt Park (EN)

134 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 13: William Henry Harrison

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William Henry Harrison

An equestrian statue of William Henry Harrison stands in Cincinnati's Piatt Park, in the United States. The monumental statue was designed by sculptor Louis Rebisso and was unveiled on Decoration Day, 1896.

Wikipedia: Equestrian statue of William Henry Harrison (EN)

268 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 14: Cincinnati and Suburban Telephone Company Building

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Cincinnati and Suburban Telephone Company Building Photo by Greg Hume (Greg5030) / CC BY 3.0

Cincinnati and Suburban Telephone Company Building is a registered historic building in Cincinnati, Ohio. It was designed by Harry Hake, and listed in the National Register on April 20, 1995.

Wikipedia: Cincinnati and Suburban Telephone Company Building (EN)

246 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 15: Isaac M. Wise Temple

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Isaac M. Wise Temple

The Isaac M. Wise Temple, commonly called the Wise Temple, is an historic Reform Jewish congregation and synagogue located in Cincinnati, Ohio, in the United States. The congregation's historic Plum Street temple was erected in honour of Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise, who was among the founders of Reform Judaism in the United States. The temple building was designed by prominent Cincinnati architect James Keys Wilson and its design was inspired by the Alhambra at Granada.

Wikipedia: Isaac M. Wise Temple (EN)

302 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 16: Cathedral Basilica of Saint Peter in Chains

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Cathedral Basilica of Saint Peter in ChainsGreg5030 Photo by Greg Hume / CC BY-SA 3.0

The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Peter in Chains is a Catholic cathedral of the Latin Church in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. The basilica is a Greek revival structure located at 8th and Plum streets in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio in the United States. It is dedicated to Saint Peter's imprisonment and liberation.

Wikipedia: Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains (EN), Website

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