Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #3 in Cincinnati, United States

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 2.9 km
Ascend 37 m
Descend 75 m

Experience Cincinnati in United States in a whole new way with our 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: Hauck Botanic Gardens

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Hauck Botanic Gardens

The Hauck Botanic Gardens are horticultural gardens located at 2715 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, on the former estate of Cornelius J. Hauck (1893-1967). They are open daily without charge. Hauck planted some 900 varieties of trees and shrubs on the grounds, most of which are now owned and maintained by the Cincinnati Park Board, with the remainder maintained by the Civic Garden Center. The grounds also include the Gibson-Hauck House, now headquarters of the Cincinnati Horticultural Society, and an English tea house replicating a building from the 1939 New York World's Fair.

Wikipedia: Hauck Botanic Gardens (EN)

153 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 2: Wilson-Gibson House

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Wilson-Gibson House

The Wilson-Gibson House is a historic residence in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Constructed in the middle of the 19th century, it features a mix of two prominent architectural styles, and it has been named a historic site.

Wikipedia: Wilson-Gibson House (EN)

327 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 3: First Unitarian Church

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First Unitarian Church

First Unitarian Church is a historic congregation of the Unitarian Universalist Association in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Founded in the early nineteenth century, it survived a series of division and reunifications in the nineteenth century. Among the people who have worshipped in its historic church building on the city's northern side are many members of the Taft family, including William Howard Taft, the President of the United States.

Wikipedia: First Unitarian Church (Cincinnati, Ohio) (EN), Website

534 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 4: Mecklenburg Gardens

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Mecklenburg Gardens Photo by Greg Hume (Greg5030) / CC BY 3.0

Mecklenburg Gardens is a historic restaurant in the Corryville neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Its Italianate building, perhaps constructed as a house, was built circa 1865, but it was converted into a restaurant by 1870. In its earliest years as a restaurant, it was run by John Neeb, who sold it to one of his employees in 1886. The new owner, Louis Mecklenburg, changed the name from "Mount Auburn Garden Restaurant" to "Mecklenburg Gardens," and converted it from a saloon to a heavily German beer garden. During this time, Cincinnati was receiving massive numbers of German immigrants; with as much as 25% of the city's population being German-born, cultural institutions such as beer gardens were extremely popular.

Wikipedia: Mecklenburg's Garden (EN), Website

1873 meters / 22 minutes

Sight 5: Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden

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Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden Original uploader was Mind meal at en.wikipedia / CC BY 2.0

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is the sixth oldest zoo in the United States, founded in 1873 and officially opening in 1875. It is located in the Avondale neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio. It originally began with 64.5 acres (26.1 ha) in the middle of the city, but has spread into the neighboring blocks and several reserves in Cincinnati's outer suburbs. It was appointed as a National Historic Landmark in 1987.

Wikipedia: Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden (EN)

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