Some of the Activities and Restaurants in the area

 

 
Name of Business
Type of Business
Distance from Hotel
Web Site
Price
Parking
Handicap
Prices
may
vary
somewhat
      
             
Beach Waterpark, The Water Rides 30 Minutes North on I-71 www.thebeachwaterpark.com Reg $27.99 Senior $10.50 Not Published Yes
Behringer-Crawford Museum Regional History 8 Minutes North off I-75 http://www.bcmuseum.org/bcmuseum/default.aspx
       
Big Bone Lick State Park Camping, Outdoor Adventure, Golf 30 Minutes South off I-71 http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/recparks/bb/
Carew Tower Observation deck - Downtown - 49th floor 15 Minutes North off I-75

http://www.cincinnati.com/visitorsguide

/stories/022701_carewtower.htmll

 $2.00 Pay Parking Lots No
Carnegie Arts Center Performing Arts 10 Minutes North off I-75 http://www.thecarnegie.com/
Cincinnati Art Museum Art Museum - Historic to Modern 15 Minutes North off I-71 www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org Free Free 1st floor only
Cincinnati Fire Museum Cinti Fire Department Museum 10 Minutes North off I-75 www.cincyfiremuseum.com Reg $7.00 Senior $6.00 Nearby paid Not listed
Cincinnati Museum Center Cinti History/Natural History/Childrens/IMAX 15 Minutes North off I-75 www.cincymuseum.org Reg $7.25* Senior $6.25* $5.00 Yes
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame & Museum Sports Museum 10 Minutes North off I-71 www.cincinnatireds.com Reg $8.00 Senior $6.00 Ballpark $? Yes
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens Zoo 20 Minutes North off I-75 www.cincyzoo.org Reg $12.95 Senior $10.75 $6.50 Yes
Coney Island Amusement Rides/Water Park 20 Minutes East off I-275 www.coneyislandpark.com Reg $19.50 Senior N/A $6.00 Yes
             
Dinsmore Homestead Historic Home and Antiques 10 Minutes West off I-275 http://www.dinsmorefarm.org/
Fountain Square (Downtown Cinti) Focal Point of Downtown 15 Minutes North Off I-75 www.cincinnati-oh.gov Free Pay Parking Lots Yes
       
             
Kentucky Speedway NASCAR Racing 30 Minutes South off I-71 http://www.kentuckyspeedway.com/
Kings Island Amusement Rides/Water Park 40 Minutes North on I-71 www.pki.com Reg $44.95 Senior $29.95 $9.00 Yes
Krohn Conservatory Plant Showcase 12 Minutes North Off I-71 www.cincinnati-oh.gov Free Free Yes
Loveland Castle Castle (Modeled after English Castles) 30 Minutes North off I-71 www.lovelandcastle.com $3.00 for all Free Some
Mainstrasse Village Shopping, Dining 8 Minutes North off I-75 http://www.mainstrasse.org/
Meier's Wine Cellar Winery and Tasting Room 20 Minutes North off I-71 http://www.meierswinecellars.com/
Morgan Canoeing Centers (2 sites) Canoeing on Rivers 45 Minutes North of Hotel http://www.morganscanoe.com/
National Underground Freedom Museum History of Underground Railroad/Slavery 10 Minutes North off I-71 www.freedomcenter.org Reg $12 Senior $10 Garages in Area* Yes
Newport Aquarium Aquarium 10 Minutes North off I-75 www.newportaquarium.com Reg $17.95 Senior $15.95 Various Nearby Yes
Newport on the Levee Restaurants, Entertainment 10 Minutes North off I-75 http://www.newportonthelevee.com/
Railway Museum of Greater Cincinnati Static Railroad Displays 10 Minutes North off I-75 http://cincirailmuseum.org/
Restaurants (Cincinnati) Numerous Downtown Area/River 12 Minutes www.cityguide.aol.com/cincinnati/dining N/A Pay Parking Lots Mostly Yes
Restaurants (Covington/Newport) Numerous Along the Ohio River 8 Minutes North off I-75   N/A Pay Parking Lots Mostly Yes
Richard Petty Driving Experience Drive NASCAR Racecar at KY Speedway 30 Minutes South off I-71

http://www.1800bepetty.com/Experience/TrackFacts

.aspx?trackid={27292DCD-3050-418B-BBAB-E3AF1B840053}
River Downs Horse Racing (In Season) 20 Minutes East off I-275 www.riverdowns.com Free Free Yes
Riverbend Music Center Name music acts 20 Minutes East off I-275 http://www.riverbend.org/
Roebling Suspension Bridge Historic Landmark - Prototype of Brooklyn Bridge 12 Minutes North Off I-75 www.cincinnati-transit.net Free Pay Parking Lots Yes
Shadowbox Theatre Live performances 15 Minutes North off I-75 http://www.shadowboxcabaret.com/
       
Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum* One of the largest Civilian Cemeteries in U.S. 15 Minutes North off I-75 www.springgrove.org Free Free Yes
St. Mary Basilica Cathedral of the Assumption Historic Cathedral 8 Minutes North off I-75 http://www.covcathedral.com/
Stowe House Home of Harriet Beecher Stowe 15 Minutes North off I-71 http://ohsweb.ohiohistory.org/places/sw18/index.shtml
Taft Art Museum Art Museum - Paintings/Porcelains 10 Minutes Downtown Cinti www.taftmuseum.org Reg $7.00 Senior $5.00 Free* Yes
Turfway Park Horse Racing (In Season) 5 Minutes South off I-75 www.turfway.com Free Free Yes
Vent Haven Museum Ventriloquism Museum 5 Minutes West of Hotel http://www.angelfire.com/ky3/venthaven/
Wiedeman Hill Mansion Historic Mansion 10 Minutes North off I-75 http://www.whillmansion.com/
World Peace Bell Worlds Largest Free Swinging Bell 10 Minutes North off I-75 www.world-peacebell.com Free $3.00 Yes
             

 

Restaurants within a few miles from Hotel

Name of Business
Cuisine
Distance from Hotel
AOI Japanese Japanese Riverfront, Newport
Applebee's American, Family Style 7 Minutes East off I-275
Arby's Roast Beef Sandwiches Across Expressway from Hotel
Bar Louie American Riverfront, Newport
Barleycorns American 7 Minutes North off I-75
Behle Street Cafe American, Traditional Riverfront, Covington
Brio Tuscan Grille Italian Riverfront, Newport
Burger King Fast Food Across Expressway from Hotel
BW-3 American, Buffalo Wings 5 Minutes North off I-75
Cafe Istanbul Middle Eastern Riverfront, Newport
Carraba's Italian Grill Italian 7 Minutes East off I-275
Cathay Kitchen Chinese 7 Minutes South off I-75
Chaucers American, Traditional In Hotel
Chipolte's Southwest Across Expressway from Hotel
Claddagh Irish Pub Irish Pub Riverfront, Newport
Cracker Barrell American, Traditional 5 Minutes South off I-75
Dee Felice Cafe Cajun & Carribean Main St - Covington
Don Pablo's Tex/Mex Riverfront, Newport
El Cayote Southwestern Grille Tex/Mex Riverfront, Newport
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que Barbeque -Ribs 5 Minutes South off I-75
Gold Star Chili Traditional Cincinnati Chili Across Expressway from Hotel
Hofbrauhaus House German/American Near Riverfront, Newport
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse American, Steak, Traditional Downtown Cincinnati
Jeff Ruby's Tropicana Eclectic New York/South Beach Riverfront, Newport
Joe's Crab Shack Seafood River, East of Newport Riverfront
Johnny Rockets Hamburger, Retro Riverfront, Newport
Josh's Tavern American, Traditional In Hotel
Lone Star Steakhouse American, Steak 5 Minutes South off I-75
Longhorn Steaks American, Steaks 5 Minutes South off I-75
McDonalds Fast Food Across Expressway from Hotel
Mike Finks Seafood Covington, On the River
Mitchells Fish Market Seafood Riverfront, Newport
Moe's Southwest Grill Southwest Riverfront, Newport
Montgomery Inn Barbeque -Ribs Next to Hotel & Cinti Riverfront*
O'Charleys American, Traditional 5 Minutes South off I-75
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Italian 5 Minutes South off I-75
Omaha Steaks Steaks 7 Minutes East off I-275
Outback Steakhouse Steaks Across Expressway from Hotel
Pompillio's Italian Newport, Near Riverfront
Rima's Family Dining Across Expressway from Hotel
Riverfront Revolving Restaurant American, Traditional 8 Minutes North Off I-75
Skyline Chili Traditional Cincinnati Chili Across Expressway from Hotel
Walts Hitching Post American, Traditional 7 Minutes North off I-75
Wertheims German 8 Minutes North Off I-75
Willie's Sport's Cafe American Sports Bar 8 Minutes North Off I-75