Discover a Unique Two-for-One Destination: Cincy Style

Itinerary at a Glance

The Cincy Region is brimming with incredible cuisine, vibrant art, and history galore at museums and National Historic Sites

Filled with student-friendly adventures, Cincy offerings include tours of the famed Cincinnati Music Hall and a ‘Sites and Bites’ exploration of the city complete with street art, authentic fare and diverse culture. Wild adventures await at the Cincinnati Zoo, the second-oldest zoo in the country, or during a behind-the-scenes Aquarium tour. Take a riverboat dinner cruise for a fun voyage. The Taft Museum of Art and an ArtWorks Mural Tour of downtown will inspire visitors through unique paintings and eclectic depictions. Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky have a little bit of everything sure to please your entire group.

Day-by-Day Itinerary Details

Findlay Market

DAY 1: TASTE OF QUEEN CITY HISTORY

Arrive at your host hotel.

STOP 1: Cincy Top 10 ‘Sites and Bites’ City Tour – 3-hour guided tour that includes lunch. This tour showcases Cincinnati’s history, street art, and culture, as well as sampling some Cincinnati food staples!

STOP 2: Behringer-Crawford Museum – Situated in Devou Park in Covington, this museum offers exhibits on Northern Kentucky’s cultural heritage, natural history, and art. It’s a great place for students to learn about the region’s rich history and diverse communities.

STOP 3: National Underground Railroad Freedom Center – Located on the same riverbank where escaping Civil War slaves crossed on their journeys north to freedom, this moving, multi-faceted museum examines the ongoing struggle for equality both in America and all around the world. Return to your hotel pool for a pizza party.

Cincinnati Mural Art Works Toy Heritage JM Wolf

Cincinnati Toy Heritage Mural, ArtWorks Mural Tour

DAY 2: MUSIC AND ART – CINCY STYLE!

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.

STOP 1: ArtWorks Mural Tour – Cincinnati is an awe-inspiring, colorful art gallery. Walk through historic streets and explore our city’s impressive collection of monumental murals in the downtown area.

STOP 2: Tour Music Hall – Cincinnati’s Music Hall has been a community gathering place for over 134 years. Built in 1878, it retains the elegance of Old-World décor, yet updated to meet contemporary standards in technical equipment and amenities. The Music Hall is home to the largest theaters and ballrooms in the Greater Cincinnati Area. In fact, it houses the country’s fifth-oldest Symphony Orchestra, second-oldest Opera Company, and longest-running choral festival (May Festival) in the Western hemisphere.
Bring a bagged lunch and eat at Washington Park (weather permitting). Alternatively, dine at Findlay Market.

STOP 3: Carnegie Center for Art and History – Located in Covington, this center features rotating exhibitions of contemporary art, as well as historical artifacts related to the region’s cultural heritage.

STOP 4: Enjoy a performance at the selected venue with a catered dinner to follow.

Newport Aquarium and Bridgeview Box Park

DAY 3: A DAY OF CINCY REGION FUN!

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.

STOP 1: Behind the Scenes Tour of Newport Aquarium – Voted one of the best aquariums in the country time and time again, this must-see attraction offers a chance to interact with penguins, sharks and stingrays. Be sure to go across Shark Bridge – the only rope suspension bridge in North America where guests can walk just inches above nearly two dozen sharks!
Dine on a box lunch from Sharkey’s Café at the Aquarium.

STOP 2: Cincinnati Zoo – The second-oldest zoo in the country dates all the way back to 1875. Zoo favorites include a collection of exotic felines (from tigers and snow leopards to sand cats and lions), manatees, penguins, kangaroos and more! Explore over 21 different habitats, hop on the train and enjoy a peaceful ride, and don’t forget to take a selfie with our famous hippo, Miss Fiona!

STOP 3: Dinner Cruise on BB Riverboats – Cruise along the Ohio River on BB Riverboats, a favorite of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky riverfront for more than 30 years and glimpse the beautiful sights along the water while enjoying a buffet-style dinner.