United States Ohio Free Things to Do in Cincinnati, Ohio By Sandy Mitchell Sandy Mitchell Sandy Mitchell is the author of multiple books about Cleveland, Ohio, including "Cleveland's Slavic Village" and "Cleveland's Little Italy." She has lived in the area since 1980. TripSavvy's editorial guidelines Updated on 06/19/19 Enjoying Cincinnati, Ohio doesn't have to be expensive. The Queen City offers a wealth of parks, museums, historic neighborhoods, and other attractions that are free to the public. 01 of 06 Spring Grove Cemetery David Ohmer/Flickr/CC BY 2.0 View Map Address 4521 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45232, USA Get directions Phone +1 513-681-7526 Web Visit website Plant Moms 4.1 Cemeteries can be peaceful sites as well as good places to learn about local history. That is certainly true of Cincinnati's Spring Grove Cemetery. Located north of downtown, Spring Grove is the second oldest planned cemetery in the United States, founded in 1845. The 733-acre cemetery and arboretum feature 12 ponds, striking Gothic monuments and one of the best collections of flowering trees in the Midwest.Residents include Salmon P. Chase, Chief Justice of the United States; several members of President Taft's family; Civil War general Joseph Hooker; yeast manufacturer, Charles Fleischmann; and grocery store founded, Bernard Kroger. The cemetery is open daily from dawn to dusk. 02 of 06 Mount Adams Walter Bibikow / Getty Images This colorful neighborhood is located atop one of the seven hills that make up Cincinnati and looks across downtown to the Ohio River beyond. Originally settled by German and Irish immigrants, today Mt. Adams is one of Cincinnati's most sought after addresses. Visitors will find an eclectic mixture of restaurants and boutiques. It's a great place for an afternoon stroll. 03 of 06 Krohn Conservatory Richard Cummins / Getty Images View Map Address 1501 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45202-6030, USA Get directions Phone +1 513-421-4086 Web Visit website Culture Vultures 4.4 This garden center is located in Eden Park, near the Cincinnati Art Museum. The Conservatory, opened in 1933, features more than 3,500 plant species. Particularly interesting are the Bonsai collection and the ethereal orchids.The Krohn Conservatory is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission is free.Krohn Conservatory1501 Eden Park DriveCincinnati, OH 45202513 421-4086 04 of 06 Cincinnati Art Museum William Manning / Getty Images View Map Address 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA Get directions Phone +1 513-721-2787 Web Visit website Art Galleries & Museums 4.7 The Cincinnati Art Museum, founded in 1881, is located in the city's Eden Park cultural district. The neo-classical building houses a collection of more than 60,000 objects. Highlights include an extensive collection of locally-made Rookwood Pottery, an array of American and European portraits, and the largest collection of ancient Nabataean art outside of Jordan.The Cincinnati Art Museum is open Tuesday - Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm and on Thursday until 8 pm. Admission and parking are free every day.Cincinnati Art Museum953 Eden Park DriveCincinnati, OH 45202513 721-2787 Continue to 5 of 6 below. 05 of 06 Taft Museum of Art Richard Cummins / Getty Images View Map Address 316 Pike St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-4214, USA Get directions Phone +1 513-241-0343 Web Visit website The Taft Museum of Art, in downtown Cincinnati, is housed in a Greek Revival mansion that once belonged to President William Taft's half-brother and his wife. The Tafts donated the structure as well as their extensive art collection to the city in 1929 and the museum opened in 1932.Today the museum houses thousands of works, including those by Ingres, Gainsborough, Rembrandt, and Whistler. The museum is also noted for its collection of Limoges enamels, 19th-century American paintings, and European decorative arts.The Taft Museum of Art is open Wednesday through Friday from 11 am to 4 pm and Saturday to Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm. Admission is free on Sundays.Taft Museum of Art316 Pike StreetCincinnati, OH 45202513 241-0343 06 of 06 Sawyer Point View Map Address 705 E Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA Get directions Phone +1 513-357-2604 Web Visit website Sawyer Point is downtown Cincinnati's riverfront park. Located near the city's two stadiums, the park offers a plethora of facilities and activities, including several concert stages, a playground, volleyball and tennis courts, a fishing pier, and the 1923-circa Showboat Majestic, which still hosts stage productions in the summer.In the warmer months, there is a seemingly endless string of festivals, art fairs, and food shows at Sawyer Point. In the winter, a skating rink is set up; in the summer you can rent bicycles.Sawyer Point720 East Pete Rose WayCincinnati, OH 45202513 352-6180 Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit Share Pin Email