Commonly known as the Channel 9 castle, you won't find armored knights protecting our local news…read morestation. Elsinore Castle was erected in 1883 by the Cincinnati Waterworks to house a valve for water to be transported to Eden Park. The company was interested in enhancing the view of the park, and this location was the former main entrance. The castle was built be renown architect Samuel Hanneford, modeled after Kronberg Castle, which was featured in a local play of Hamlet. The real Kronberg Castle can be found in Denmark. When the Cincinnati Art Museum opened in 1886, stairs were placed at the base of Elsinore Castle. The steps were too steep to ever become popular and the Elsinore Castle soon lost its appeal as an entrance to Eden Park. A mere 100 years later, it was integrated into the landscaping of Channel 9 and is seen more as a landmark of the news station than of the park. Set alongside Gilbert Avenue, the public can still stop and photograph the castle, however it was sadly never used for anything magical, like kings and armored battle. Viewing Time: 15 minutes

Pretty. Nothing spectacular but neat. I was looking for things to do local in Cincinnati that are…read morefree and this came up as a option.

Fairytale-like house [Cincinnati OH]…read more We couldn't just drive-by this whimsical house without stopping and doing a double take... and staring. This is the Mushroom House in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Cincinnati. The amount of detail is really breathtaking: circular steel steps, deck rails of wood shingles, stained glass windows, tiled ceilings... of course, I had to snap some pics. How often do we come to Cin City. The original owner/builder by the name of Terry Brown has passed away in 2008. The house is currently not on the market and occupied as a private residence as of 2021. Here are the deets in Zillow: 1 beds, 1 baths, 1,260 sq-ft. If you are curious about the inside of the home you can click on this link and watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pVUFwH9Q6fk Review #3885

If you're passing through Cincinnati you have to stop by the Mushroom House. This is the most…read moreunique real house I have ever seen. It is a relatively young house, when it comes to house age. It was started to get built by architect Terry Brown in 1992 and completed in 2006. Terry Brown him self resided in it until his passing in 2008. This house looks like a mushroom from a certain angle, and like an owl from another. It is a fairytale house in the real world. There's so much fine detail, there's no wonder it had taken this genius man 14 years to complete this artistic masterpiece of a home. The spiral orange stair case was chained off not allowing access to the public. There was a car parked in the driveway as well as a surveillance camera. They also had a "no trespassing" sign. The land around, although very minimal is very well groomed and well kept. Something tells me there are people who currently reside here. I don't know how I would feel about living in a home that gets so much attention and that is always being photographed. The Mushroom House is a must see in Cincinnati. Use your fairytale imagination to guide you inside. Happy travels!

Working with Laurel Court has been such a positive experience for my business and clients…read more The grounds & estate architecture is simply exquisite and Judy truly goes above and beyond to serve her couples throughout the planning process and on the day of the event! Natalie Rice Owner & Lead Planner Natalia's Event Planning

Wow.... How have I never heard of this place? Gorgeous grounds, amazing architecture, you'll feel…read morelike you are in Europe or at least anywhere other than Cincinnati. Marble everywhere, gold leaf, gilded pianos, African wood paneled walls... This place oozes suave and sophistication like the Dos Equis fellow. Every nook and cranny of this place is well maintained and will be perfect for whatever event you attend. The staff are very easy to work with and I've since heard this echoed by others that have used this location formerly owned by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Donald "Buddy" Larosa, and most recently the Moyer family who are the current caretakers. Another fun fact, this is the highest point in Hamilton County. Enough history! According to their website they offer tours, but I am not sure as their calendar did not seem to be current. So give them a call and see what is available http://www.laurelcourt.com/contact.html

Did you know Cincinnati is home to the World's Largest Unfinished Subway System?…read more In 1916, Cincinnatians had a dream: to relieve traffic congestion and improve health concerns by creating a rapid transit system underneath present day Central Parkway. Originally part of the Miami-Erie Canal, the unused waterway was drained, dug out by horse-and-plow, then filled in with concrete. The plan was to create a 16-mile loop of mass transit around the city, stretching from Race Street at Central Parkway, to Clifton, Norwood, Oakley, then back Downtown. The project progressed for ten years then came to a halt after a change in political leaders and financial troubles. The completed portion included six stations along a route spanning from Downtown to Norwood. In 1928, the Cincinnati Subway project was officially abandoned. Over the years, people tried to revive the subway system as well as proposing other uses for it, such as: a wine cellar, a mushroom farm, an aeronautic wind tunnel, and an entertainment venue similar to Underground Atlanta. The Cincinnati Subway is still in tact today. Two miles of tunnels are located underneath Central Parkway between Race Street to just north of the Western Hills Viaduct. Three of the stations remain; the other three were demolished in the 1950s to make way for I-75. While the concrete structure is complete, no rails, electricity, or trains were ever installed. The structure itself is in good condition, especially for being almost 100 years old. While it is off-limits to the public, Cincinnati Museum Center gives an annual tour of the subway in May; an excellent opportunity to go exploring in our city's deepest secret. The tunnels have the potential to be used for modern-day rail transit, with a few improvements, of course.

Googled things to do in Cincinnati and this came up. A 30 min drive from DNTN Cinci, it was a…read morescenic drive getting to the castle (narrow & winding as well). 5.00 is the entrance fee which incl three 7 min video segments regarding the history of the castle. The castle itself is incredible and depending upon how much of a history buff that you are, I would plan about staying an hr or so. The grounds are beautiful!

This is such a random castle lol.. but its definitely a place to check out if you're bored and want…read moreto kill an hour. Definitely a place to take kids to since they love this kind of stuff - the story of this castle is quite unique. Apparently you can rent this space for events.. which I think would be fun to do.. maybe a little corporate event? Although... maybe just in early spring time and during autumn since the inside can get HOT during the summer (no AC). Anywho.. quite random, but neat at the same time.

What a beautiful area…read more There's a gorgeous walk about the area, not far from the bridge, and a greenspace with a little lending library and a collection of bronze statues that over look the Ohio River.

Beautiful views of the river and the city. It was clean and close to everything. No matter what…read moretime of the day it is amazing.

This is a really impressive monument that was completed in 1906. The names etched in the marble…read morewalls on the inside of the monument consequently end with the Spanish American War, but the wonderful staff set up rotating displays that acknowledge later individuals involved in later conflicts. There was a very interesting and moving display related to the Vietnam War at the time of our visit. The staff was incredibly friendly and informative, and we learned quite a bit. There are stunning stained glass windows, including tributes to the women who were involved in the conflicts, more displays upstairs, and a ghost story. Information about the large sculpture on the roof of Billy Yank is also provided and quite interesting (and wow, is that sculpture large and heavy!). This was free to enter and well worth the time. It has a nice location along the river and there is a historic cabin located outside next door, as the area had a lot to do with early fort and settlers.

This place will forever be in my memories from my childhood. Every Easter my family and I would go…read moreto church have Easter lunch then all pack up and come up to the Garden. It's such a beautiful place I just hope it doesn't get demolished or torn down. It's a landmark I think.

This was a really cool site to see while traveling in the area. The main attraction is a replica of…read morethe tomb Jesus was buried in with stones from the Jordan river and Solomon. It's hidden away behind an apartment building up a steep hidden road. Overall, if you are nearby stop by for a little religious history

We had a Saturday in Cincinnati with no plans. We decided on a tour of the Harriet Beecher Stowe…read morehome. Amazing piece of history that presented thoroughly and beautifully by Linda , our tour guide. We highly recommend the amazing piece of history.

Harriet Beecher Stowe is known for her book Uncle Tom's Cabin. Her living quarters are actually…read moreavailable to tour . On the tour you will be guided both inside and around the grounds and learn about Harriet and her home life.I'm glad these historical markers still exist so that we can get a small window into the past . I visited this location in July 2023 as part of a translantic tour of the Underground Railroad.