Abraham Lincoln Statue
The statue of Abraham Lincoln in Cincinnati was created by George Grey Barnard in 1917. It is regarded as Barnard's best work but was controversial at the time for its representation. Barnard had hoped to portray a less conventional image and show Lincoln more as a man of the people and consequently the statue revealed Lincoln in a slouched stance wearing common, if not shabby, clothes.
American Classical Music Hall of Fame and Museum
The American Classical Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Cincinnati is located on West Fourth Street, although some of the collection has been moved to the Cincinnati Memorial Hall. Renovations have been an ongoing concern for the American Classical Music Hall of Fame. Call ahead to find out the most current status of the museum's collection.
Aronoff Center for Design & Art
Since 1995 Aronoff Center for Design & Art has been located in a state of the art facility created by architect Cesar Pelli. The building has three main preformance spaces; Procter & Gamble Hall, Jarson-Kaplan Theater and Fifth Third Bank Theater. The Lobby area is also a beautiful space designed to hold receptions and dinners.
Art Academy of Cincinnati
The Art Academy of Cincinnati recently moved location and is now located in a much larger facility with more than twice the capacity of the former building. The academy functions both as a learning institution with a range of course offerings, as well as a space for exhibitions. The new Art Academy of Cincinnati building offers state of the art features for both students and visitors.
Betts House Research Center
Betts House, built in 1804, is known for being the oldest surviving brick building in its original location in Cincinnati and all of Ohio. The building is now the Betts Research Center which focuses on building materials and methods. The house underwent extensive renovations in the late 1980s and is an important part of the Cincinnati's heritage.
Carew Tower Observatory
Carew Tower is Cincinnati's tallest building. It contains offices, shopping and hotel rooms. On the 49th floor is the Carew Tower Observatory where visitors are treated to fine views over Cincinnati. On weekends the observatory is open in the evening allowing for a night view over the city and a spectacular view of the city lights.
Cincinnati Art Museum
In Eden Park is the Cincinnati Art Museum, with works of art (sculpture, ceramics, pictures) from the great civilizations of five millennia.
The Cincinnati Art Museum displays a permanent collection along with temporary national and international exhibitions. Highlights of the collection include American and European painting and sculpture, Far East and African art, Decorative Arts, Textiles, Photographs and more.
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens
The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens are famed for their white Bengal tigers and gorillas. Here too there is one of the largest insectariums in the world.
The Cincinnati Zoo is particularly well known as a favorite with children and offers a range of educational programs for the both children and adults.
Fountain Square
The focal point of the Cincinnati city center, with its modern tower blocks, is Fountain Square. At the heart of Fountain square is the Tylor Davidson Fountain (cast in Munich in 1871). Also of interest in this area is the Contemporary Arts Center at 115 East 5th Street, which offers temporary exhibitions of contemporary art.
Mount Airy Forest
The Mount Airy Forest is a natural area located only 10 minutes from downtown Cincinnati. It is the city's largest park and has a large number of amenities for day-trippers. These include 23 picnic sites and three forest lodges. The forest is home to over 5,000 different types of plants representing 1,600 species. If you are lucky you may see a white tailed deer or a rare and endangered salamander.
William Howard Taft House
The venerable old William Howard Taft House in Cincinnati, in which William Howard Taft (1857-1930), 27th President of the United States, was born is open to visitors. There is also a museum in his honor at 316 Pike Street.
Irwin M. Krohn Conservatory
The Irwin M. Krohn Conservatory in Cincinnati is a plant lover's paradise. Here visitors will find over 3,500 plant species from all corners of the globe. There are three houses within the conservatory; the Palm, Tropical Desert, and Orchid Houses. The Irwin M. Krohn Conservatory was built in 1933 and is managed by the City of Cincinnati Parks Department.
