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Tourism Information
Visitors to Cincinnati will be astounded at the range of attractions and cultural events the city has to offer. At the epicenter of downtown Cincinnati - in both stature and in style – Tower Place is where fashion forward retailers have thrived since the resurgence of the downtown experience in 1991. The three-level shopping center features dozens of exclusive shops and renowned retail establishments and an expansive food court with over a dozen dinning options.
With a prime location on the north shore of the Ohio River, beautiful downtown Cincinnati is in a basin surrounded by hills. The 43-foot tall Tyler Davidson Fountain stands in Fountain Square as downtown Cincinnati's symbolic centerpiece. Classical music lovers will enjoy the American Classical Music Hall of Fame, where American contributions to classical music are honored and celebrated. Cincinnati's passion for the arts is evident at the Cincinnati Art Museum, which displays over 88,000 art pieces in its permanent collection.
PARKING AND GETTING TO THE BEST SHOPPING
Easy to park, fun & easy to shop. Two parking garages offering 16 decks of enclosed parking, (over 1,600 spaces), eliminate the stress of circling streets and combating the elements. And the extensive skywalk system links Tower Place Mall with fellow downtown shopping and dining exclusives including Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy's, Tiffany & Company, Brooks Brothers, and Palomino Euro-bistro. The Greater Cincinnati Convention Center, six downtown hotels, are all also on the skywalk and are within 3 blocks of the center.
Parking Info
Parking Rates
- Weekday $1.00 Each 1/2hr, $10.50 3hrs - 12hrs, $15.00 12-24 hours
- Early Bird Special in by 9am out by 9pm - $8.00
- Rooftop Special in by 9am out by 9pm - $7.00
- Evening Rate $1.00 each 1/2hr $5.00 Max up to 12hrs
- Weekend $1.00 each 1/2hr, $5.00 Max up to 12hrs, $15.00 12hrs - 24hrs
- Special Event Rates may vary
Parking Validation Information
Present $25 same-day receipts from participating Tower Place Tenants and receive up to 3 hours of parking free. Please note that participating Tenants do NOT include TJ Maxx, Sak's, Macy's, and Tiffany's
Monthly Parking For Monthly Parking information, please contact Tower Place Garage at (513) 621-8726.
TOWER PLACE MALL
Fourth and Race
Downtown, Cincinnati
Shop Daily 10-8, Sunday Noon-5
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Great Links
Click www.downtowncincinnati.com for information about Downtown Cincinnati
Click www.3cdc.org for information about the Fountain Square project
Click www.cincyUSA.com for information about the Convention Center
Click www.sorta.com for information about public transportation to Downtown Cincinnati and updates on the Government Square project
Cincinnati's Online Calendar of Events
Continually updated to provide you with the most current events in Cincinnati. Search for events by category, word or phrase, or days you will be visiting Cincinnati.
Family Fun
Cincinnati Nature Center
Escape the ordinary. Hike a trail through pristine natural habitat at Rowe Woods, Milford or Long Branch in Goshen. Or, explore the children's garden and farmyard at Gorman Heritage Farm, Evendale. Open all year.
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Opened in 1875, exhibits over 580 animal species; 3,000 types of plants on 75 acres. Full calendar of special events, meeting planning, catering services. Group rates available. 1-800-94-HIPPO.
Jungle Jim's Intl. Market, Inc.
It’s Holiday season for International food lover's. Come for a shopping adventure for the whole family! Explore 8,500 wines, 1,600 cheeses, exotic produce and over 4 acres of food from around the world! Everything you need for the holidays.
Newport Aquarium
16 themed galleries and 11,000 aquatic creatures take visitors to the depths of the world's oceans and rivers. Located on the banks of the Ohio River.
Paramount's Kings Island
The Midwest's largest theme and water park with 364 acres packed with more than 80 rides and attractions including a 30-acre water park, WaterWorks, free with theme park admission.
Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX Theater - Cincinnati Museum Center
Experience the thrill of films on the five-story wrap-around screen. World's largest motion-picture format and state-of-the-art sound. Showtimes vary. For more information call 800/733-2077.
The Beach Waterpark
Join us for the Holiday Fest at The Beach. Check out the NEW ATTRACTIONS and all the fun and exciting Winter Events we have in store for you and your family at Holiday Fest.
Heritage Tourism
Cincinnati Historical Society Library - Cincinnati Museum Center
Outstanding regional research center that includes books, periodicals, manuscripts, maps and newspapers dating back to the 1750's, plus thousands of 19th - and 20th-century photographs and rare publications.
Museums
The Lois & Richard Rosenthal Center for Contemporary Art
The Lois & Richard Rosenthal Center for Contemporary Art opens its grand Hall. Designed by Zaha Hadid, it is of international acclaim.
American Classical Music Hall of Fame
American Classical Music Hall of Fame celebrates and honors classical music in America. Museum and Hall of Fame open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Arts Consortium; 1515 Linn St., Cincinnati, OH 45214; 513/381-0645 Fax: 513/345-3743 . The Arts Consortium continues to celebrate, advance and preserve African and African American culture and achievement through arts and educational services. For more information call 513/381-0645.
Cincinnati Art Museum
May 17, the new Cincinnati Wing opened at the Cincinnati Art Museum, offering free general admission. Stop in and see our new Terrace Café! For more information, please call 513-721-ARTS
Cincinnati Fire Museum
200 years of Cincinnati's urban history & the development of professional firefighting. Fire prevention & safety in a restored Fire House, interactive fun for all!
Cincinnati History Museum - Cincinnati Museum Center
Discover Cincinnati's rich heritage at the Cincinnati History Museum at Cincinnati Museum Center, where you are invited to see, touch and hear Cincinnati's past. For more information call 800/733-2077.
Cinergy Children's Museum - Cincinnati Museum Center
Welcome to the Cinergy Children's Museum at Cincinnati Museum Center, where learning and fun come together in nine world-class exhibits. For more information call 800/733-2077.
Contemporary Arts Center, Lois & Richard Rosenthal Center for Contemporary Art
Internationally renowned architect, Azha Hadid, designed our new, beautiful, six-story Rosenthal Center for Contemporary Art. See what everyone is talking about. Available for special events.
Harriet Beecher Stowe House
2950 Gilbert Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45206; 513/632-5120 Fax: 513/632-5114 . The Cincinnati home of Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of Uncle Tom's Cabin. 1978 restoration by Citizen's Committee on Youth. Presently a Museum, Gift Shop, Cultural Center.
Hebrew Union College Jewish Inst. of Religion
Skirball Museum - Cincinnati Branch, 3101 Clifton Ave. , Cincinnati, OH 45220; 513/221-1875 x358 Fax: 513/221-1842 . Core exhibition An Eternal People. The Jewish Experience includes ceremonial objects for celebrations and holidays, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, changing exhibitions, tours and programs. M-Th 11-4, Sun 2-5.
Heritage Village Museum
Through entertaining, educational activites led by costumed interpreters, guests experience 19th century life! Unique meeting space in the scenic historic environment is also available.
Krohn Conservatory
Rainforest-under-glass; 5,000 varieties of exotic tropical, desert and orchid plants. One of the country's largest public greenhouses with beautiful seasonal floral shows. Free admission.
Museum of Natural History & Science - Cincinnati Museum Center
Explore the creatures and features of the ancient Ohio River Valley and the sciences that shaped them in the Museum of History & Science at Cincinnati Museum Center.
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center will open in summer, 2004. The Freedom Center's programs and exhibits will highlight the Underground Railroad's true stories of courage and cooperation in the quest for freedom.
Taft Museum of Art
Although this National Historic Landmark is closed until late, January 2004 for expansion and renovation, visitors may take a virtual tour of the Museum's permanent collection online, as well as view the construction progress via its webcam.
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
Birthplace of U.S. President and Chief Justice, Supreme Court. Contains restored rooms and museum exhibits. Tours daily 8a.m.-4p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day. Admission free.
Performing Arts
Aronoff Center for the Arts
Managed by Cincinnati Arts Association, this state-of-the-art venue contains three stunning performance spaces: Procter & Gamble Hall, Jarson-Kaplan Theater and Fifth Third Bank Theater; houses numerous rental spaces, and features the Weston Art Gallery.
Cincinnati Arts Association
As 'Downtown's Arts Central', CAA oversees the programming and management of the Aronoff Center, Music Hall and Memorial Hall; presents diverse performing and visual arts; and reaches more than 100,000 students through its educational programming.
Cincinnati Opera
Nicholas Muni, Artistic Director. Internationally acclaimed; second oldest company in the U.S. Offers four mainstage productions during a summer season. Group rates.
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Cincinnati's professional theatre, under the direction of Producing Artistic Director Edward Stern, presents comedies, dramas, classics and musicals Sept.-June. Performances daily except Mon. Matinees on Sat., Sun., & Wed.
Cincinnati Shakespeare Festival
Experience the best of Shakespeare and the classics! Cincinnati's professional, classical theatre performs nine productions annually. A family delight the Cincinnati Enquirer calls A MUST-SEE! 2003 Schedule: The Winter's Tale 2/13 - 3/9, HAMLET 3/20 - 4/12, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead 4/17 - 5/11, In The Blood 5/22 - 6/15.
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Paavo Jarvi, Music Director. Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, Erich Kunzel Conductor. Sept-May in historic, elegant Music Hall. Summer season at Riverbend Music Center.
Enjoy The Arts
Membership for full-time students and young professionals, age 30 and under, provids free tickets and great discounts to arts and cultural events.
Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati
ETC is a professional Equity theatre dedicated to the production of new works and works new to this region. National reputation as the place to see quality productions of new plays before they open in NY or LA. Your Premiere Theatre.
Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati
Ranks as one of the nation's largest presenters of professional touring Broadway productions. Experience Broadway's most exciting shows at the Aronoff Center for the Arts.
Learning Through Art, Inc.
LTA, a non-profit performing art, educational and presenting organization, provides programs and services promoting community, cultural and economic development through performing arts.
Memorial Hall
Managed by the Cincinnati Arts Association (CAA), this 612 seat Beaux Arts concert hall features a proscenium arch accented with original frescoes, various reception spaces, and an American history collection.
Music Hall
Managed by Cincinnati Arts Association (CAA), this historic Queen City jewel includes what is judged to be among the best concert theaters in the world, and houses the second largest meeting space in the city.
Riverbend Music Center
Top name entertainment in an intimate outdoor environment May through Sept.
School for Creative & Performing Arts
Feel the magic? The nation's foremost creative and performing arts school (grades 4-12) presents an unforgettable season of professional level productions.
U.S. Bank Arena
A multi-purpose, year round, indoor arena seating over 17,000. Home of family shows, sporting events & concerts including the Cincinnati Cyclones professional ice hockey team.
Sports
Cincinnati Reds
Great American Ball Park, the new home of the Cincinnati Reds, is a 42,000-capacity facility that combines the charm and allure of historical ballpark venues with the cutting-edge technology and all-inclusive amenities of today's sports superstructures. Great American Ball Park Tours will be available again at the start of the 2004 season. Visitors will get the opportunity to see Crosley Terrace, the broadcast booths, the writing press box, the Reds' dugout, Club 4192, the Machine Room, the Diamond Club, the field-level TV/Interview Room and more. Group tours of 20 or more fans can be arranged through Reds guest relations manager Holli Harrison at 513- 765-7096.
Cincinnati Bengals
Visit spectacular Paul Brown Stadium on Cincinnati's new riverfront. Tickets are available. Feel the Power!
Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
A 26.2 mile road race created to be a first class and fun marathon event weekend for participants, volunteers, spectators and sponsors in order to raise money for charities.
Competition Racing
Team-oriented, non-traditional corporate and private outings. Experience the racing excitement of European-style karting in Cincinnati! Across from Argosy Casino.
Devou Park Golf & Tennis Club
Perfect place to play golf or to organize an outing. Hall suitable for meetings and banquets. 5 minutes from downtown Cincinnati.
Golf Center at Kings Island, The
Forty-five holes of golf designed by Jack Nicklaus. Open to the public. Meeting/Banquet space 30-325. Restaurant overlooking course with outdoor patio bar and grille.
Hamilton County Park District
Enjoy the 17 Hamilton County Park District parks, featuring golf, fishing, picnicing, camping, playgrounds, trails as well as natural habitat and wildlife preservation.
Kentucky Speedway
1.5 mile, tri-oval track, 14 degree banking. 70,000 grandstand seats, 50 luxury suites, driving schools, conference center, concerts, auto shows and racing gift shop.
Morgan's Canoe & Outdoor Centers
The llargest, most experienced canoe rental business in Midwest. Senior guided nature raft trips. See the gentle and beautiful So. Ohio country-side by canoe or raft.
River Downs Racetrack
Live Thoroughbred afternoon racing mid April - Labor Day. Full card simulcasting year-round, 7 days a week. Climate controlled clubhouse with casual dining. Results and info: 513/232-8440. Free parking and admission.
River Front Classic & Jamboree
Procter & Gamble River Front Classic & Jamboree includes a college football game, Battle of the Bands, Step Show, education summit, riverboat dinner cruise, Physicians & Dentist Caucus, and more.
The Golf Ranch Burlington
Northern Kentucky's premiere golf practice facility. Practice range and short game area. A staff of PGA professionals available for individual and group lessons.
The Golf Ranch Tri-County
Greater Cincinnati's premiere golf practice facility and Par 3 golf course. Event room available for outings, banquets and business meetings.
Western & Southern Financial Group MASTERS
One of the world's most important men's professional tennis events. See stars such as Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick and James Blake compete for this prestigious title and $3 million in prize money. Aug 7 - 17, 2003.
World of Sports
A world of fun for the entire family. 18-hole executive golf course, practice range, miniature golf, billiard hall, fitness center, racquetball, basketball and more.
Sightseeing
BB Riverboats Inc.
Romance, scenery, and Cincinnati's vibrant skyline, something only a BB Riverboat cruise offers. Sightseeing, lunch, dinner, full day cruises. Call for daily cruise schedule.
Cathedral Basilica of Assumption
Small scale Notre Dame with gargoyles & flying buttresses of French Gothic design. Contains the largest stained glass window in the world and mural-sized oil paintings. Exquisite mosaics from Venice.
Celebrations Riverboats Inc.
Inclusive functions - cruising the Ohio River "Port of Cincinnati" with groups of 50- 400 passengers. Excellent food and beverage services.
City of Lebanon; 50 South Broadway, Lebanon, OH 45036; 513/932-3060 Fax: 513/932-2493 kpatton@ci.lebanon.oh.us . Historic downtown's 50 antique and specialty shops combined with the distinctive restaurants, historic sites, charming bed and breakfasts, and tourist attractions make an unforgettable visit.
Dearborn County Convention, Visitor & Tourism Bureau
Enjoy the splendor & spice with attractions such as Argosy Casino & Hotel, Perfect North Slopes and historic river towns and museums. Dearborn County is Southeastern Indiana's premier tourism destination.
Delta Queen Steamboat Company
America's oldest, continuously operating cruise line, we offer 3 to 11 night, all-American cruise vacations aboard three genuine paddlewheelers, on our nation's great heartland rivers.
Findlay Market
Race & Elder Sts., Cincinnati, OH 45202; 513/352-6364 Fax: 513/241-5564 . Open year-round: Wednesday, Friday & Saturday. Open-air marketplace in continuous operation since 1852. Famous for fresh produce and meats.
Hyde Park Square Business Association
Historical - charming - unique! Casual elegance mixed with fun and relaxed attitudes, galleries, specialty shops, Kilgour Fountain and great culinary experiences make Hyde Park Square a must.
MainStrasse Village Association
Historic 19th Century Village features a variety of gift and specialty shops, restaurants, pubs and live entertainment. Annual Festivals, Maifest, Oktoberfest.
Meier's Wine Cellars Inc.
Visit Ohio's oldest & largest winery. Tours of winemaking and barrel aging. Tasting room and wine shop. Garden area open June 1 to Labor Day, M-Sat. 9-4 p.m.
Merchants of Main St. Over-the-Rhine
1320 Broadway,, Cincinnati, OH 45210; 513/621-9508 Fax: 513/651-5521 . The rebirth of historic urban commercial/residential district. 26 bars, restaurants, jazz, blues, entertainment nightly. (24 unique shops, galleries, studios.) 19th century Italianate National Register district.
Old St. Mary's Church; 123 East 13th St., Cincinnati, OH 45210; 513/721-2988 . The oldest church in Cincinnati built 1842 by German immigrants in Over-the- Rhine. Bavarian style stained glass windows illuminate old world charm, treasures. Free guided tours available.
Public Library Cincinnati & Hamilton County
800 Vine St., Library Square, Cincinnati, OH 45202; 513/369-6000 Fax: 513/369-6067 . Over 4.5 million books & non-print media plus one of the nation's major genealogical research centers in the hub of 42-agency system. Tours available by request.
Queen City Riverboat Cruises
Cruise on the Spirit of Cincinnati and Queen City Clipper. Experience why Cincinnati and surrounding communities are the best kept secrets in America. Private and public cruises available.
Rising Sun/OH Co. Convention, Tourism & Visitor Bureau
Where you can find it all - from the thrill of gaming at Indiana's premier riverboat casino to relaxing getaways in serene beauty along the Ohio River.
RiverCity Charter
Cruise Ohio River aboard private, 40' River Yacht, up to 6 guests. Ideal excursion boat for business/personal entertaining: sightseeing/dining, floating bed & breakfast, extended tours to nearby rivertowns.
Satisfaction Cruises, Inc.
Luxurious 85 and 110-foot yachts available for corporate and private entertaining. Custom catering, creative themes and relaxing excursions are our specialty!
Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Come along for the fun! Paramount's Kings Island, The Beach Waterpark, golf, The Dude Ranch, The Golden Lamb, Fort Ancient State Memorial, historic villages, dinner theatre, just 20 minutes north of Cincinnati.
Tours
A Personal Touch Tour
256 Compton Ridge Road, Cincinnati, OH 45215; 513/821-7929 . Tom Wertheimer offers friendly, exciting, privately driven van, bus Cincinnati tours. Educational, fun, step-on tours conducted by Cincinnati native. Cincinnati's finest and world-acclaimed.
Able Scotsman Tours
4323 34th Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45209; 513/351-7673 chimealpha3@aol.com . A beautiful Cincinnati tour. 6-47 passengers, allow 3 hours, informative and fun. 56 years of Cincinnati experience. See the sites in comfort. Includes several stops.
Accent on Cincinnati
105 West Fourth St., Ste. 1017, Cincinnati, OH 45202; 513/721-8687 Fax: 513/721-1542 dfreeman@accentcinti.com . A professional destination management corporation. Services include: sight-seeing tours, receptions, banquets, theme parties, hospitality programs, décor, entertainment; city-wide transportation/shuttles.
Cincinnati Heritage Tours
1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45203; 513/287-7030 Fax: 513/287-7265 . Cincinnati Historical Society guides offer the city's past with its present. Call for information about currently scheduled public tours or to arrange a custom tour for your group.
Cincinnati Preservation Association
342 W. 4th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202; 513/721-4506 Fax: 513/721-6832 director@cincinnatipreservation.org . Cincinnati Preservation Association presents Architreks, walking tours of downtown. Saturday -Sunday, April - October, at 2 p.m., leaving from the Visitor Center at Fifth Third Center on Fountain Square. For more information call 513/621-6994.
JLG Tours; 3219 Cooper Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45241; 513/563-9380 Fax: 513/769-4337 jlgtours@aol.com . JLG Tours, Inc. (Journey. Legacy. Gratitude) presents Secret Passage-Cincinnati's Definitive Underground Railroad Tour Experience and the Cincinnati African-American Heritage Tour.
L.B. Van Travel Service; 1425 Dana Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45207; 513/531-1411 Fax: 513/531-1411 . 2 hour "Tour of Cincinnati", over 50 attractions from modern mini-vans, motorcoaches; step-on tour guides; shuttles to casinos, race track, airport. Free pickup in convention area.
Ohio Travel Treasures
5270 Day Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45252; 513/923-9112 Fax: 513/923-3108 ohiotraveltreasures@fuse.net . Your one call for all your group tour treasures located in the region. Very unique and different reasons to stay, play and discover!
Paul Brown Stadium
Two Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, OH 45202; 513/621-3550 Fax: 513/621-3570 rittere@pbsl.net. Come see the Home of the Cincinnati Bengals! Tours begin in May and run through mid-August and are offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Tours are available by reservation.
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