Evanston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit

Xavier University
Explore the campus of Xavier University as part of your travels around Cincinnati. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.

Kings Island
This award-winning amusement and water park in Mason has more than 80 thrilling rides and attractions.

Great American Ball Park
Catch an event at Great American Ball Park during your trip to Cincinnati. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a baseball game.

University of Cincinnati
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Cincinnati during your trip to Cincinnati. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

Newport Aquarium
Find yourself face-to-face with thousands of aquatic species from around the world at this popular aquarium just across the river from Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
See newborn baby gorillas and tigers at this park dubbed “the Sexiest Zoo in America” thanks to its successful breeding program.
Activities

Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum Entry Ticket

Distillery Tour at Second Sight Spirits with Spirits Tasting

Cincinnati Streetcar Transportation and Infrastructure Tour

Cincinnati History & Sightseeing Bus Tour

Cincinnati 60 Minute Indoor Archery Dodgeball Experience

Top 10 Sites + Bites of Cincinnati Tour with Riverside Food Tours
Our pick of the best Evanston Hotel Deals

Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza
Bedroom suite we had was amazing. Two bathrooms and the extra space was a huge bonus. Exploring the hotel and plaza area was very interesting and our kids loved it too. Parking is kind of annoying and valet tried charging us extra at the en of our stay.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront
Didn’t have the breakfast
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel Cincinnati Florence
Clean room, didnt have breakfast but dinner was good.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

The Westin Cincinnati
We checked in late into our room. Room was hot so we clicked the air on. After an hour later and the temperature being 78 we decided to call the front desk. The lady answered wasn’t helpful nor did she care. Her response was “just shut it off”. After another hour of it being off and the room reaching ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Great Wolf Lodge Cincinnati/Mason
Beds could have less sheets on them.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati
Breakfast menu ok
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Evanston

East Walnut HIlls
While East Walnut HIlls isn't home to many top sights, Walker Park and Harriet Beecher Stowe House are some notable places to visit nearby.

Avondale
Though Avondale may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden and Cintas Center.

Walnut Hills
If you're spending some time in Walnut Hills, Ohio River Valley and The Disenfranchised American Newspaper Site are top sights worth seeing.

Hyde Park
If you're spending some time in Hyde Park, Cincinnati Observatory Center and Ohio River Valley are top sights worth seeing.

Norwood
Unique features of Norwood include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Rookwood Commons or Drake Planetarium while you're exploring the area.

Corryville
Corryville might not have many top sights, but Fifth Third Arena and Nippert Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
