You’re in the birthplace of professional baseball. Cincinnati is a city with many festivals, a thriving performing arts scene and numerous attractions. It’s evident that this city is built to impress.
It’s not surprising if you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to deciding which museums to visit in Cincinnati, Ohio. Drive your car rental to one of the city’s best - the Cincinnati Art Museum. Showcasing a massive 67,000 fine artworks that date all the way back to approximately 6,000 years ago, this is one of the oldest extant art museums in the whole of USA and is known worldwide as “The Art Palace of the West”. It’s an inspiring space that is brimming with diversity and creativity. From Native American Art to even fashion arts and textiles, a visit here is nothing short of fascinating.
Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum is a National Historic Landmark that spans more than 730 acres and is a beautiful outdoor museum. Featuring 44 miles of scenic road that is waiting to be explored in your Cincinnati rental car and boasting an impressive 1,200 species of native plants and trees, it’s an unconventional itinerary location with a rich heritage tied to horticulturists. It’s a peaceful and historically significant locale.
Venture down in your rental car to Cincinnati’s Taft Museum of Art. Fine art collections from Charles Phelps and Ana Taft are displayed here in this Greek Revival-style home. Their collection comprises of 19th century American paintings, elegant Chinese ceramics and European decorative arts as well as priceless antique timepieces.
Get your hands on some bargain deals on clothing and antiques as you browse through local boutiques and shopping malls. Covered Bridge Antique Mall, Peddler’s Flea Market and the St Vincent de Paul thrift store are some of the places where you can pick up a few pre-loved gems. It’s unlikely that you will leave this attraction empty handed so be prepared to load up your Cincinnati rental car with some interesting knick-knacks with sentimental value.
It’s no secret that one of the biggest gems in downtown Cincinnati is Findlay Market. Operating since 1855, this public market has been serving Cincinnati for generations and is one of the oldest markets in the entire nation. With a wide array of delicious fresh foods, entertainment and ample dining options to choose from, drive your Cincinnati car rental to this food mecca for a gastronomical experience. It’s no wonder why this market has been raved about on so many travel sites and even TV programs. Now you know - when you are walking on these pavements of the market and taking a bite into your food, you’re also walking in the footsteps of those who came more than a century before you.
Be fascinated by all things chocolate when you visit Maverick Chocolate and Co. The smell of coco beans permeates this store. This family owned factory and retail store is located in Findlay Market. From bean-to-bar, Maverick Co has been making these premium melt-in-your-mouth treats since 2013. Drive your rental car to this Cincinnati attraction and load your vehicle with these chocolates. It’s too good to be missed.
At the end of your vacation, return your car rental at Cincinnati International Airport before leaving Ohio. There’s plenty to see and do in Cincinnati so travel here to be entertained, recharged and rejuvenated. The city of Cincinnati awaits you!
