Explore entertainment, arts and history.
The 1861 Inn offers a comfortable base to explore the countless attractions of Cincinnati and just a short drive to any Cincinnati landmark or special event. Our location provides easy access to U.S. Rt. 32 and I-275. Directions to the 1861 Inn.
Local Ohio Wineries
Harmony Hill Vineyards
Aronoff Center for the Arts - Cincinnati, OH
Major venue for the Cincinnati Arts Assoc. programs.
ATP Masters Series - Cincinnati, OH
World Class tennis at the Western & Southern Financial Group Men's and Women's Open.
BB Riverboats - Newport, KY
Steamboat river cruises.
Beach Waterpark - Mason, OH
35 acres, real sand, real surf, real fun.
Cathedral Basilica - Covington, KY
Smaller scale Notre Dame.
Cincinnati Art Museum - Cincinnati, OH
6,000 years of fine art.
Cincinnati Museum Center - Cincinnati, OH
At arty deco union terminal.
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Cincinnati, OH
The finest in professional theater for over 45 years, located in Mt. Adams district.
Cincinnati Preservation Assn. - Cincinnati, OH
Walking tours of downtown.
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame & Museum - Cincinnati, OH
Interactive.
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens - Cincinnati, OH
Zagat rates #1 local attraction.
Coco Key Water Resort - Cincinnati, OH
65,000 square feet of excitement.
Coney Island - Cincinnati, OH
50 classic rides, giant pool.
Contemporary Arts Center - Cincinnati, OH
One of the first institutions in the United States dedicated to exhibiting contemporary art.
Destiny Yacht Charters - Cincinnati, OH
Scenic river cruises.
Findlay Market - Cincinnati, OH
Open air market since 1852.
Flamingo Air - Cincinnati, OH
Flightseeing tours.
Game Works - Newport, KY
State of the art interactive games.
Great American Ball Park - Cincinnati, OH
The home of the Cincinnati Reds baseball team.
Harriet Beecher Stowe House - Cincinnati, OH
Home to author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin".
Heritage Village Museum - Cincinnati, OH
Experience 19th century life!
King’s Island - Mason, OH
300 acres of fun!
Krohn Conservatory - Cincinnati, OH
5,000 varieties of exotic tropical, desert & orchid plants.
Lazer Kraze - Maineville, OH
Lazer Tag arena.
Madison Theater - Covington, KY
Concert venue.
Meier's Wine Cellars - Cincinnati, OH
Ohio's oldest and largest winery.
Mt. Adams - Cincinnati, OH
Spectacular view, Old World.
National Underground RR Freedom Center - Cincinnati, OH
Underground railroad museum.
Newport Aquarium - Newport, KY
Water wonderland.
Newport on the Levee - Newport, KY
Premier regional leisure time destination.
Old St. Mary’s Church - Cincinnati, OH
Built 1842, oldest in the city.
Paul Brown Stadium - Cincinnati, OH
State of the art NFL football stadium and home of the Cincinnati Bengals.
Purple People Bridge - Cincinnati, OH & Newport, KY
The longest pedestrian bridge that links two states.
Riverbend Music Center - Cincinnati, OH
Center for the performing arts on the banks of the Ohio River.
Taft Museum of Art - Cincinnati, OH
One of the nation’s finest small art museums.
Taft Theater - Cincinnati, OH
Classic venue for theater and musical productions.
World Peace Bell Center - Newport, KY
The largest free-swinging bell in the US.
Attractions within a slightly longer drive:
Argosy Casino - Lawrenceburg, IN
Riverboat gambling.
Belterra Casino - Belterra, IN
Premier gaming and entertainment opportunities.
Creation Museum - Petersburg, KY
A walk through time.
Kentucky Speedway - Sparta, KY
NASCAR racing at its finest.