The Cincinnati Riverfront District

With acres of multiple shoreline parks, two entertainment venues, two sports stadiums, and a variety of restaurants with spectacular river views, Cincinnati’s riverfront is always humming with activity. The Banks is an entertainment area along the Cincinnati side of the river with a thriving dining and bar scene, and home to a DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area) district.

Next to The Banks is Smale Riverfront Park, ranked the No. 1 riverwalk by readers, in USA TODAY’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards, beating out riverwalks in San Antonio, Texas; Tampa, Florida; Wilmington, North Carolina and more.

Along with great biking and walking paths, water features, Carol Ann’s Carousel, swings, and greenspace, visitors can enjoy beautiful views of the Ohio River and the historic John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge.

Bengals and Reds fans flock to the area on game days, and concert-goers fill the new Andrew J. Brady Music Center and the Heritage Bank Center when the hottest performers come to town.

Sawyer Point Park and Yeatman’s Cove are home to some of Cincinnati’s most iconic celebrations—the Western & Southern/WEBN Riverfest with one of the largest firework displays in the Midwest, and Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati®, one of the largest Oktoberfests in the world!

• Andrew J. Brady Music Center
• Carol Ann’s Carousel
• Great American Ball Park
• Heritage Bank Center
• John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge
• National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
• Paycor Stadium
• Sawyer Point Park and Yeatman’s Cove
• Sawyer Point Pickleball Courts
• Serpentine Wall
• Smale Riverfront Park
• The Banks
• The Purple People Bridge