Things to do in Mount Healthy

Activities, attractions and tours

Explore thousands of activities with free cancellation and no added fees.

Design your experience with airport transfers, excursions, day tours & more.

Get an insider's look in what to book before you travel.

Top places to visit

1. Kings Island

Kings Island is one of the most visited amusement parks in the Midwest. The eight entertainment areas include a 33-acre (13-hectare) water park called Soak City. Take your pick from 13 roller coasters and many more rides, which cater to all ages.
Learn more
Kings Island showing rides and a sporting event

2. Creation Museum

The Creation Museum tells Bible stories through realistic tableaus and dioramas. Come face-to-face with Adam and Eve, the evil serpent and Noah’s Ark. The three surrounding gardens and lake are full of insects, birds and butterflies, forming a lush Eden-like paradise. There is a planetarium and petting zoo with hybrid animals.
Learn more
Creation Museum showing signage

3. Newport Aquarium

At the Newport Aquarium more than 7,000 aquatic creatures from every continent live in more than one million gallons (nearly four million liters) of water. Experience the sensation of being surrounded by deep-sea creatures and river fish as you wander through the long tunnels of one of the most visited aquariums in the Midwest. Go to Shark Central to touch ocean predators. Learn about other dangerous and deadly fish, or gaze at bizarre and beautiful species.
Learn more
Newport Aquarium featuring night scenes and marine life

4. Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden has more than 500 animal species and over 3,000 plant varieties, a 4-D theater and parades. See newborn gorillas or tiger cubs, come face-to-face with rainbow lorikeets, and observe penguins in their natural habitat. The gardens are a popular picnic spot. Children will have fun in the playground, home to domestic animals and a petting area.
Learn more
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden featuring a garden and zoo animals

5. Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

This 1933 art deco building doubles as a train station and major tourist attraction. The Cincinnati Museum Center is home to the Cincinnati History Museum, an Omnimax theater, the Duke Energy Children’s Museum, the Museum of Natural History and Science, the Cincinnati History Library and Archives and the Cincinnati Railroad Club. Learn about history, trains, nature and science, watch a movie, or entertain the children with hands-on activities.
Learn more
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal which includes modern architecture and a garden

Popular places to visit

Image for Kings Island

Kings Island

This award-winning amusement and water park in Mason has more than 80 thrilling rides and attractions.

Kings Island
Image for Great American Ball Park

Great American Ball Park

Catch an event at Great American Ball Park during your trip to Cincinnati. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a baseball game.

Great American Ball Park
Image for Paycor Stadium

Paycor Stadium

Catch an event at Paycor Stadium during your trip to Cincinnati. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices.

Paycor Stadium
Image for Newport Aquarium

Newport Aquarium

Find yourself face-to-face with thousands of aquatic species from around the world at this popular aquarium just across the river from Cincinnati.

Newport Aquarium
Image for Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden

Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden

See newborn baby gorillas and tigers at this park dubbed “the Sexiest Zoo in America” thanks to its successful breeding program.

Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
Image for Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

Choose between a variety of theaters and museums in this landmark art deco building.

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Image for Newport on the Levee

Newport on the Levee

This entertainment complex includes cinemas, dance clubs, bowling alleys, shops and an outside area with bars, an aquarium and restaurants.

Newport on the Levee
Image for Fountain Square

Fountain Square

Attend a rally or art exhibit in this busy piazza marked by a gorgeous bronze fountain from the 19th century.

Fountain Square
Image for University of Cincinnati

University of Cincinnati

Take a campus tour or just explore the area around University of Cincinnati, a top college in Cincinnati. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

University of Cincinnati