Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati is a city of 311,224 people in Hamilton County, Ohio, founded in 1788.
Why visit Cincinnati
Townapedia lists 93 museums and landmarks, 30 parks and trails, 391 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 13 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Clifton Comedy Theatre, Ghost Baby, Contemporary Arts Center and Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Cincinnati
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Cincinnati
Cincinnati ( SIN-sin-AT-ee; colloquially nicknamed Cincy) is the most populous city in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. It is located along the Ohio River across from its confluence with the Licking River in Kentucky. Cincinnati is the third-most populous city in Ohio (after Columbus and Cleveland), and the 66th-most populous city in the U.S., with a population of 309,317 at the 2020 census. The city serves as the economic and cultural hub of the tri-state Cincinnati metropolitan area, Ohio's most populous metropolitan area and the nation's 30th-largest, at over 2.3 million residents.
From the Wikipedia article Cincinnati (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do13
Covedale Center for the Performing Arts
Cinema and theater · 5.3 mi
Former small movie theater, now producing live theater.
4990 Glenway Avenue, Cincinnati
The Andrew J Brady Music Center
Cinema and theater · 3.1 mi
25 Race Street, Cincinnati
1 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks93
Contemporary Arts Center
Museum · 2.6 mi
44 East 6th Street, Cincinnati
We-Fr 10:00-19:00, Sa-Su 10:00-16:00
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Museum center in Cincinnati, Ohio
Anderson Ferry
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.7 mi
Ferry across the Ohio River between Cincinnati, Ohio, and Constance, Kentucky, United States
Bavarian Brewing Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Former brewery and historic brewery building in Covington, Kentucky, USA
Beech Avenue Houses
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Building in Ohio, United States
Benham Mound
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.7 mi
Archaeological site in Ohio, United States
Burchenal Mound
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 8.5 mi
Archaeological site in Ohio, United States
Charles Fay House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.3 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
Charles H. Moore House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.6 mi
Wyoming, Ohio, NRHP-listed
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Charles Woodruff House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.1 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
College Hill Town Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Rathaus in Ohio, United States of America
Daniel Carter Beard Boyhood Home
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic house in Kentucky, United States
81 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds30
Bracken Woods Brodbeck Preserve
Park · 3.9 mi
Nature reserve in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Rapid Run Park
Park · 4.7 mi
Park in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States of America
18 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes391
Allez Cafe
Restaurant · Sandwich · 2.2 mi
An extension of Allez Bakery, this cafe offers dine-in and takeaway of sandwiches and other items.
1201 Main Street, Cincinnati
Tu-Sa 08:00-15:00
Café Alma
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 5.1 mi
Our mission at Café Alma is to encourage the habit of healthy eating, living a well-balanced lifestyle and spreading the knowledge we...
6111 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati
Mo-Fr 07:00-15:00; Sa-Su 08:00-15:00
Milkman
Restaurant · Burger · 2.3 mi
Alcoholic milkshakes and smash burgers in a retro diner setting
1106 Race Street, Cincinnati
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Skyline Chili
Restaurant · Chili · 2.7 mi
254 East 4th Street, Cincinnati
Mo-Fr 10:30-19:00; Sa 10:30-16:00
Abigail Street
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 2.2 mi
1214 Vine Street, Cincinnati
Tu-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-23:00
Aladdin’s Eatery
Restaurant · Mediterranean, Lebanese · 3.4 mi
3664 Edwards Road, Cincinnati
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Alfio’s Buon Cibo
Restaurant · Italian, Argentinian · 3.4 mi
2724 Erie Avenue, Cincinnati
Mo-Th 17:00-21:00; Fr 17:00-22:00; Sa 16:30-22:00
Awakenings
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Wine, Tea · 3.4 mi
2734 Erie Avenue, Cincinnati
Mo-Th 06:30-21:00; Fr 06:30-23:00; Sa 07:30-23:00; Su 07:30-21:00
379 more on the map.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship52
Westwood United Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Central church of Christ
Church · Protestant · 5.5 mi
3501 Cheviot Avenue, Cincinnati
Community Friends Meeting House
Church · Quaker · 1.9 mi
3960 Winding Way, Cincinnati
Shopping38
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries63
Chapman Vocational Education Center
School · 5.5 mi
25Th And Madison Streets, Covington
Healthcare9
Map of Cincinnati
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 24°F | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 26°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 33°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 42°F | 4.4 in |
| May | 75°F | 53°F | 4.7 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 61°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 65°F | 4.4 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 64°F | 3.4 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 56°F | 3.1 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 44°F | 3.0 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 34°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 28°F | 3.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cincinnati Lunken Ap (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Hamilton County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-10-02: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-04-17: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2011-07-13: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Capital City Airport (FFT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 70 miles away.
- Norwood 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Finneytown 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Monfort Heights 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Bridgetown 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Reading 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- White Oak 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Northbrook 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Dent 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Mack 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Blue Ash 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Cincinnati Skyline from Devou Park, Ynsalh, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hearne Avenue, Avondale, Cincinnati, OH (28224501978), Warren LeMay from Cincinnati, OH, United States, CC0
- Hearne Avenue, Avondale, Cincinnati, OH (28224516078), Warren LeMay from Cincinnati, OH, United States, CC0
- Hearne Avenue, Avondale, Cincinnati, OH (28224511768), Warren LeMay from Cincinnati, OH, United States, CC0
- Hearne Avenue, Avondale, Cincinnati, OH (28224500698), Warren LeMay from Cincinnati, OH, United States, CC0
- Hearne Avenue, Avondale, Cincinnati, OH (28224514368), Warren LeMay from Cincinnati, OH, United States, CC0
- Hearne Avenue, Avondale, Cincinnati, OH (28224502748), Warren LeMay from Cincinnati, OH, United States, CC0
- Hearne Avenue, Avondale, Cincinnati, OH (28224513148), Warren LeMay from Cincinnati, OH, United States, CC0
- Hearne Avenue, Avondale, Cincinnati, OH (28224508988), Warren LeMay from Cincinnati, OH, United States, CC0
- Burnet Avenue, Avondale, Cincinnati, OH (28224504378), Warren LeMay from Cincinnati, OH, United States, CC0
- Hearne Avenue, Avondale, Cincinnati, OH (28224510428), Warren LeMay from Cincinnati, OH, United States, CC0
- Hearne Avenue, Avondale, Cincinnati, OH (28224517968), Warren LeMay from Cincinnati, OH, United States, CC0
- Hearne Avenue, Avondale, Cincinnati, OH (28224507538), Warren LeMay from Cincinnati, OH, United States, CC0
- Hearne Avenue, Avondale, Cincinnati, OH (28224505908), Warren LeMay from Cincinnati, OH, United States, CC0
- Hearne Avenue, Avondale, Cincinnati, OH (28224501328), Warren LeMay from Cincinnati, OH, United States, CC0
- Wilson Avenue, Avondale, Cincinnati, OH (28224520038), Warren LeMay from Cincinnati, OH, United States, CC0
- Lorius lory -Cincinnati Zoo, Ohio, USA-8a (10), Jason Miklacic, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rupicola peruvianus -Cincinnati Zoo, Ohio, USA -male-8a, West Chester Dumonts, CC BY 2.0
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital (2879803791), sabreguy29 from Alexandria, VA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Race and ethnicity 2010- Cincinnati (5560448832), Eric Fischer, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cincinnati Zoo Boat-Billed Heron, Jim Vajda, CC BY 2.0
- T-128 on Nixon Street in Cincinnati, Ohio, Minh Nguyen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RiddleFriendHouseLR, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY 3.0
- FifthDistrictSchool, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY 3.0
- LickingRiverside, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- ProfessorWilliamPabodieHouse, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY 3.0
- H.W. Derby Building, Nyttend, Public domain
- 2008-10-05 02 The John Roebling Bridge, Adam Sofen from Brooklyn, New York, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Storrs at State in Lower Price Hill, Nyttend, Public domain
- OddFellowsHallCovington, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Francis Seminary entrance, Nyttend, Public domain
- Veteran's Monument in Covington north, The original uploader was Bedford at English Wikipedia ., Public domain
- DaytonStreetCincinnati, dave menninger, CC BY-SA 2.0
- WilliamStearnsHouseLR, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY 3.0
- CharlesWoodruffHouse, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- ElmerHessHouseLR, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY 3.0
- PeterGThompson, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pine Meer driveway gate, Nyttend, Public domain
- Monmouth at Eighth in Newport, Nyttend, Public domain
- Our Lady of Mercy High School in Cincinnati, Nyttend, Public domain
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