Why go
- City in Ohio, United States.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including American Sign Museum.
- 1 recommended spot to eat and drink.
- Served by Miami University Airport (OXD).
History
Cincinnati is the most populous city in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. Settled in 1788, the city is located on the northern side of the confluence of the Licking and Ohio rivers, the latter of which marks the state line with Kentucky. It is the third-most populous city in Ohio, and the 66th-most populous city in the U.S., with a population of 309,317 at the 2020 census. Cincinnati 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.
Must-see attractions
Eat & drink
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 14 airlines, 47 direct destinations
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ, ERJ, CRJ-900, A320, MD-88, 737-800…) · 41 routes: Atlanta, Baltimore*, Bentonville*, Boston, Cancun, Charlotte*, Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth*, Denver*, Detroit*, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Grand Rapids, Houston*, Jacksonville*, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Madison*, Memphis*, Milwaukee*, Minneapolis*, Nashville*, New Orleans*, New York*, New York, Newark*, Orlando, Paris, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Punta Cana, Raleigh-durham, Richmond, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, St. Louis*, Tampa, Toronto*, Washington* … +1 more
- American Airlines AA (ERJ-145, CRJ, ERD, Embraer 170, Embraer 175) · 7 routes: Charlotte, Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth*, Miami*, New York*, Philadelphia*, Washington*
- US Airways US (ERJ-145, CRJ, Embraer 170, Embraer 175) · 7 routes: Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami, New York, Philadelphia*, Washington
- United Airlines UA (ERJ, CRJ-700, ERJ-145, CRJ) · 5 routes: Chicago*, Denver*, Houston*, Newark*, Washington*
- AeroMéxico AM (737-800, MD-88) · 2 routes: Atlanta*, Cancun*
- Air France AF (A319, A320, 737-800, MD-88, 76W) · 2 routes: Atlanta*, Paris*
- Allegiant Air G4 (A320, MD-80) · 2 routes: Punta Gorda, Sanford
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A319, A320) · 2 routes: Denver, Trenton
- Air Canada AC (CRJ) · 1 route: Toronto*
- Alitalia AZ (MD-88, CRJ-900) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (A319, 737-800, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Pinnacle Airlines 9E (CRJ-900) · 1 route: Atlanta
- Virgin Atlantic Airways VS (A319, A320, 737-800, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- WestJet WS (CRJ) · 1 route: Toronto*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Regional airports
Further out, but often the cheapest way in — the airports the low-cost carriers use. Each links to its own town's guide for getting from there into the city.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 16 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, A319, ERJ-145, M83, MD-80, ERD) · 6 routes: Charlotte, Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth, New York*, Philadelphia*, Washington*
- US Airways US (CRJ, A319, CRJ-700, ERJ-145, M83, MD-80…) · 6 routes: Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, New York, Philadelphia, Washington
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 717, 73C) · 5 routes: Atlanta*, Baltimore, Denver, Orlando, Tampa*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ, ERJ-145, CRJ-700, CRJ, Dash 8-200, Dash 8-300) · 5 routes: Chicago*, Cleveland*, Denver*, Newark*, Washington*
- Delta Air Lines DL (ERJ, MD-88) · 4 routes: Atlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis, New York*
- AirTran Airways FL (717, 737-700) · 3 routes: Atlanta, Baltimore*, Tampa
- Air France AF (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Miami University Airport (OXD); 16 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: CVG has direct flights to 47 destinations on 14 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver…). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Public Landing, 2.5 mi); routes include Anderson Ferry.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Cincinnati, Ohio. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.