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    Newport Aquarium

    4.5 (11 reviews)

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    Tim M.

    Great family vacation spot for all ages. This is one of the best aquariums in the Midwest.

    Kennedy C.

    We took our 3 month old and she loved all of the tunnel features that this aquarium has to offer! The bridge over the water was a nice feature as well!

    Fishes!!!
    Sneha P.

    Really good place for kids to have fun. There are few shopping places as well near the Aquarium that adults can spend time. The place is built like a mall area where you can find food, shopping, movies and Aquarium. It's easy drive from Southern Indiana or Kentucky. If you live in the Cincinnati downtown area, it's a quick drive. You can also quickly go from Newport aquarium to Cincinnati children's museum and make it a whole day trip. They are right across from each other. You will have to reserve tickets ahead of time because they allow only so many people at once inside the Aquarium. They have a gift shop attached with the Aquarium and they even take pictures inside if you want a professional done.

    Elizabeth K.

    I love this aquarium. It has many delightful exhibits including a handful where you can pet (using two fingers gently) sea creatures. They offer some advanced experiences including one where you interact with penguins. Roughly halfway through the aquarium they have a little cafe where you can get snacks or a legit meal. We opted for beverages and cheese sticks since we were planning to get lunch after the aquarium. At the end of the aquarium they have a standard gift shop with many unique trinkets including artwork by penguins. This will always be a place I enjoy visiting.

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    As an added bonus, we also did the penguin encounter, which was awesome.

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    Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

    Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

    4.4
    (778 reviews)
    3.4 mi

    Last week the whole family was in town, so naturally we had to check out the zoo. I was blown away!…read moreI have only ever been to one other zoo before so this was a really great experience. \ The greenery and nature along all of the paths and in the enclosures for the animals were breathtaking. Everything was so fresh and green. The zoo was super easy to navigate and walkable, exactly what you need. We stopped for some food at the food trucks and I got a burger and fries. I was pleasantly surprised at how good the burger was. It was thick and juicy with a really good cheese sauce. I don't know how it took me four years to finally go here!

    What a great zoo! In addition to being a zoo, it is an official botanical gardens, so the grounds…read morethemself are gorgeous. We were there in early April, so all the gorgeous spring flowers (daffodils, tulips, hyacinth) were in full bloom. The parking lot is close to the entrance and I like that there is shade for your car. (note it is $10 to park). You enter the zoo by going up an elevator or escalator. It is the same as the Pittsburgh Zoo entrance. One thing to note is that the zoo is hilly. No matter what direction you go, you will have some up and down hills. It is easy to navigate, though. The day we visited, we were very fortunate that almost every animal was out and active! The giraffes were wandering in their yard, the lion was chatty and playful, the zebras were enjoying their enrichment, the hippos were swimming and playing. I don't know that I've ever been to a zoo where so many animals were all active and visible! The signage was plentiful and easy to navigate and everything was well kept and clean. There were plenty of spaces to sit and relax and most animals had plenty of space to enjoy. A wonderful visit to a beautiful place.

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    Duke Energy Children's Museum

    Duke Energy Children's Museum

    4.2
    (44 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    The best children's museum for rambunctious kids! The stations are interactive, well thought out…read moreand I love how Cincinnati companies sponsor each station. It feels like a mini town. There are areas and stations for all age groups. Plus a nice area for snacks if needed. It's fun to see the museum is still as fun and fresh as it was when I was a kid. Our go to for rainy days!

    The Cincinnati Children's Museum is a must if you have kids! It's part of the Cincinnati Museum…read moreCenter at Union Terminal, which makes it extra special--you feel like you're walking into history before even reaching the exhibits. The museum itself is incredibly hands-on and interactive. My kids could have stayed all day. The water play area was a huge hit (bring a change of clothes or use the smocks they provide), and the construction zone with life-size building blocks kept them busy for ages. I loved that it's set up in a way where kids can explore independently but parents can still keep an eye on them easily. The staff was friendly and kept things clean, which I appreciated since little ones are touching everything. The whole museum is very family-friendly, with spaces for toddlers as well as older kids, so no one feels left out. Another bonus: since it's inside the larger Museum Center, you can easily combine your visit with the Natural History Museum or an IMAX show. Parking was simple, and there are food options inside, though we chose to pack snacks. Overall, it's the perfect place for kids to play, learn, and burn off energy--rainy day or not. Highly recommend for families in Cincinnati or anyone visiting the city!

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    Water Works Area
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    B B Riverboats

    B B Riverboats

    3.3
    (223 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    We went on the Captain's Lunch Cruise on a sunny but chilly day in late April. It was really…read moreenjoyable and worth the price for sure. We sailed on the River Queen which is the smaller boat. The food buffet was very good and there was something for every taste. Very fresh salad with two dressing options, rolls, meltingly tender beef in a rich brown gravy, baked chicken, mashed potatoes, farfalle pasta in red sauce, scrumptious grilled vegetables. And decadent creamy cheesecake for dessert. Free coffee and tea, and reasonably priced bar drinks for purchase. Our server, Anna (Onna?) was most attentive and usually within sight if you wanted something. The whole crew were very professional, very polite and respectful and eager to please. Our entertainer was engaging with his ongoing narration of the sights and historical facts along the river interspersed with banjo music. The two hours went by quickly. I put on my hoodie and spent some time out on deck, where you can smoke 'em if you got 'em. I decided it was time for a cocktail so I ordered an Anchors Away which was delicious, nautically blue, and had a definite kick. I was really looking forward to getting the pictured souvenir glass, but the first of two wrinkles took place as I was advised they were out of them due to some recent large parties on the bigger boat. Boo. If you're going to advertise souvenir glasses, order more than enough to keep them in stock. Anna arranged to give me the drink in the larger souvenir vessel, which is pretty, but heavy ceramic and I don't see myself using it at home other than for a decoration. The second wrinkle was our bar tab printed out as though I ordered multiple drinks. My husband didn't look at it and just handed over the debit card...then I saw it and went up to tell them not to run it but it was too late. Somehow they had already realized it was wrong but it took such a long time for them to figure out how to void the transaction, which bothered me. The cruise director had to get involved to fix it. Her name was Tasha and she was very nice and so apologetic about the situation, she comped our drinks for the trouble and boxed up some cheesecake for us to take home. She seemed to agree with me that if the owners had not decided to "go cashless" last year this would never have happened. I asked her to pass on my comment that it is not good to refuse to accept payment in legal tender American money and I feel it was a bad move. For this reason I will never give five stars even if the cruise is flawless. Nonetheless I hope to have the chance to take a cruise on the River Queen later this year.

    Yes Food was fantastic and dining room staff as well but everything else was a total let down , God…read morehelp you if you were a Disability customer for a start no advice or support or even offering you ELEVATOR option on boarding, no struggle to walk up gang plank then steep drop to Board boat Sadly I have videos of past river trips what a joke they reduced river sight seeing by 38% question WHY. WHY do you think your customers are stupid Disgusting 45% of those on board were very frustrated and complained again food great everything else a sick JOKE never again do not throw away $100-00

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    Love the views
    B B Riverboats
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    Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

    Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

    4.2
    (315 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    This iconic station is a great place to house a museum. They have 4 plus it's also still a train…read morestation. The children's museum is mostly hands on activities, interactive and fun. There are dinosaur exhibits, animal information, space exploration exhibits. The holocaust museum is separate and worth the trip alone. Don't forget to look up to see the architecture.

    Wow! What a cool space! I love the art deco style, so walking into this incredible museum complex…read morejust gave me an almost overwhelming sense of joy. It was so beautifully built and so meticulously cared for and restored. I love that they carried the deco details throughout the entire space, including the restaurant areas. When you enter, there is a large ticketing area. They can help you with access to the main museums and for tickets to the movie theater. The staff is extremely helpful in guiding you to the right person and the individuals behind the counter are very helpful as well. I was using a reciprocal membership and once they verified Pittsburgh was far enough away (it very much is as Cincinnati is almost five hours from Pittsburgh) it was easy for them to issue us the tickets. We came specifically for the Auschwitz exhibit which was located on a lower floor. Signage was clear and there were ample staff to help guide to the appropriate location. In addition to the four museums covered by the one museum fee, this building also houses a gift shop, cafe area and the Holocaust Center (whose entrance is at the back of the space and a different ticketing system). There is a LARGE parking area in the front of the complex. It is an uncovered surface lot and on a busy day could be quite a walk to the entrance. You can, however, pull up right in front if someone from your party needs to be dropped off. I really enjoyed my time here, and will definitely be back to spend additional time in the various museums (as we were rushed because we spent so much time in the Auschwitz exhibit). If you are in the Cincinnati area, definitely make sure you visit.

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    Museum of Natural History
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    Loved looking around this old building!
    Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

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    PetSmart

    PetSmart

    3.2
    (65 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    Well for one, I came in with my step daughter a couple weeks ago to find gravel for an aqaurium and…read moreto buy white clouds for my tank. They have a very limited supply of aqaurium gravel and the man in the fish department totally ignored us. And when another customer appeared, he helped them instead. Their supplies are over priced and the store is very small. Will not be back. Will do all my business from now on at Discover Aqautics. Yes you pay a little more on what you buy there, but their stock is in greater abundance and their fish are much more better take care of. Bought 17 white cloud minnows (and a Pleco) from them and each one are thriving. Zero stars for this petsmart and 5 for Discover Aqautics.

    We signed up for dog training at PetSmart with Jonathan, also known as JO. We have one on one…read moretraining for about an hour weekly for six weeks before starting a second series of lessons. More than halfway through this first series, we are so pleased with the results, which are helping keep us and our dog safe. JO is a very skilled dog trainer. More than once I've thought of him as a dog whisperer as our one year old rescue dog responds almost instantly to the new commands he teaches her. My husband and I then immediately practice them with our girl to ensure the lessons are sticking. We practice in the training area and around the store, which is always full of distractions to test our dog. The lessons have stuck and we use them regularly at home and when we are out and about. Recommended.

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