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

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Number of sights 10 sights
Distance 4.3 km
Ascend 136 m
Descend 132 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: John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge

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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)

625 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 2: Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum

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The Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum is an entity established by Major League Baseball's Cincinnati Reds franchise that pays homage to the team's past through displays, photographs and multimedia. It was instituted in 1958 to recognize the career of former Cincinnati Reds players, managers and front-office executives. It is adjacent to Great American Ball Park on the banks of the Ohio River. Currently, the Hall of Fame section is home to 81 inductees. These inductees include players, managers & executives who were involved in Cincinnati's baseball legacy, which dates back to 1869, the year the original Cincinnati Red Stockings took the field. Inductions take place every other year.

Wikipedia: Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum (EN)

325 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 3: 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 4: 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)

264 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 5: 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)

177 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 6: Contemporary Arts Center

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Contemporary Arts Center

The Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) 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

167 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 7: 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

823 meters / 10 minutes

Sight 8: Second District Police Station

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Police Station No. 2 is a registered historic building in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, listed in the National Register on May 18, 1981.

Wikipedia: Police Station No. 2 (Cincinnati, Ohio) (EN), Heritage Website

445 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 9: Taft Museum of Art

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The Taft Museum of Art is a fine art collection in Cincinnati, Ohio. It occupies the 200-year-old historic house at 316 Pike Street. The house – the oldest domestic wooden structure in downtown Cincinnati – was built about 1820 and housed several prominent Cincinnatians, including Martin Baum, Nicholas Longworth, David Sinton, Anna Sinton Taft and Charles Phelps Taft. It is on the National Register of Historic Places listings, and is a contributing property to the Lytle Park Historic District.

Wikipedia: Taft Museum of Art (EN), Website

1051 meters / 13 minutes

Sight 10: Newport Southbank Bridge

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The Purple People Bridge is a pedestrian-only bridge that stretches 2,670 feet over the Ohio River, connecting Newport, Kentucky to downtown Cincinnati, Ohio.

Wikipedia: Newport Southbank Bridge (EN), Heritage Website

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