Nestled atop one of the seven hills in Cincinnati, Ohio, the Mount overlooks the scenic Ohio River and is approximately 15 minutes from downtown. The region known as greater Cincinnati spreads from the southwestern corner of Ohio into northern Kentucky and southeastern Indiana. The city is located about mid-point on the shoreline of the 981-mile-long Ohio River.

Steeped in tradition, the city has much to offer in performing arts as well as several nationally recognized museums and major league sporting events. What the city does not offer can be found in nearby Kentucky or Indiana. Take a few minutes to browse some of the special activities that Cincinnati has to offer.

• Cincinnati Art Museum
  Founded in 1881, and located in beautiful Eden Park, the Cincinnati Art Museum is one of the country's oldest visual arts institutions and the first general art museum west of the Alleghenies to be established in its own building. Less than 10 miles from campus, the Cincinnati Art Museum showcases 6,000 years of world art. General Admission to the Museum and its collection is free. Cincinnati Art Museum  

• Cincinnati Bengals
  In 2002, Paul Brown Stadium became the new home of the Cincinnati Bengals. Located on the Ohio River, next to the Great American Ballpark, each of the 65,000 seats in the stadium offer great views of the river as well the football action. Cincinnati Bengals
  

• Cincinnati Museum Center
  Located in the old Union Terminal, a spectacular example of Art Deco architecture that opened in 1933 to serve area travelers, the center is home to the Cincinnati History Museum, Duke Energy Children’s Museum, Museum of Natural History & Science, and Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX® Theater. There are original dining rooms and the glorious grand Rotunda as well as a 300-seat auditorium. The center, which is only six miles from campus, also hosts world-renowned traveling exhibits and is a research and education center. Cincinnati Museum Center

• Great American Ball Park
  In 2003, the Great American Ballpark became the new home of the Cincinnati Reds. Located on the banks of the Ohio River, right next to Paul Brown Stadium in downtown Cincinnati, the ball park is an excellent place to take in a major league baseball game. The cozy configuration offers a good view from every one of its 42,000 seats and the river is visible just beyond the right field bleachers. The stadium also serves up some excellent food, including great brats, kielbasa and pizza as well as Cincy's trademark Skyline Chili. Cincinnati Reds

• The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
  The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is consistently ranked as one of the top zoos in the country. Opened in 1875, it is the nation's second oldest zoo and a national historic landmark. Our zoo is internationally known for its success in the protection and propagation of endangered animals and plants, and engages in research and conservation projects around the world. The Festival of Lights during the winter holiday season has become a cherished tradition. The Zoo is about 10 miles from campus and easily accessible by car or public transportation. Cincinnati Zoo

• Freedom Center
  The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center opened on the banks of the Ohio River in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, in the summer of 2004. A $110-million facility, the Freedom Center features three pavilions that celebrate courage, cooperation and perseverance. The story of freedom is woven through the heroic legacy of the Underground Railroad and the American struggle to abolish human enslavement and secure freedom for all people. Freedom Center

• Kings Island
  Located 24 miles north of Cincinnati off of I-71 is the 364-acre park famous for its Eiffel Tower landmark, which is one-third the size of the original Eiffel Tower in Paris. Kings Island features more than 80 world-class thrill attractions, spectacular shows, a 30-acre water park, two children’s areas, games, many dining facilities and shops. More than three million guests visit the park each year. Kings Island

• Kentucky Speedway
  Located in Sparta, Kentucky, and within an hour’s drive from the Mount, is the Tri-State’s NASCAR racing track, The Kentucky Speedway. Sitting on 1000 acres of land, the track is tri-oval in shape and has a distance of 1.5 miles. From the 66,000 plus seats available in the grandstand to its private clubs and luxury suites, there is room for every NASCAR enthusiast. The Kentucky Speedway

• Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati
  The nation's largest and most authentic Oktoberfest, Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati was first held in 1976 near Fountain Square to attract visitors downtown and to celebrate Cincinnati's strong German heritage. Since then, the event has grown to be North America's largest Oktoberfest with over 500,000 people attending each year. Held in September each year in downtown, the event features a wide variety of tasty treats, attractions, and live entertainment for all ages. Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati

• Newport on the Levee
  Newport on the Levee is an destination venue for entertainment, dining and shopping located directly across the Ohio River from downtown Cincinnati via a pedestrian bridge locally called the Purple People Bridge. Only 8 miles from campus, the Levee includes a 20-theater movie complex, inter-active game club , comedy and night clubs, the Newport Aquarium, and more than a dozen restaurants featuring everything from fine dining to casual food. Newport on the Levee

• Perfect North Slopes
  Perfect North Slopes is located in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, approximately 40 miles from downtown Cincinnati and is less than one half hour west of the Mount. With 17 trails, a 400-foot vertical drop, and all slopes lit for plenty of night skiing, Perfect North Slopes is guaranteed fun for all levels of skiers from the beginner to the advanced. Perfect North Slopes

• Tall Stacks
  The most spectacular event to grace Cincinnati's riverfront, the Talls Stacks Music, Arts & Heritage Festival offers something for everyone - top notch musical performances, exciting riverboat cruises and more. First held in 1988, Tall Stacks launched a legacy of pride in Cincinnati's rich river history and rekindled the nation's love affair with the steamboat. The event is held every three years and offers five days of festivities 

• Tennis Masters Series and Women's Open
  Since 1899, just 25 years after the first recorded playing of the sport in America, tennis tournaments have been staged in Cincinnati. The Tennis Master’s Series is held at the Lindner Family Tennis Center located across from  Kings Island, about 30 minutes northeast of downtown Cincinnati. 2008 marks the 109th year of tournament tennis in Cincinnati. Tennis Masters Series

• Tyler Davidson Fountain
  Erected in 1871, this 43-foot fountain is the oldest downtown sculpture and has become the best known and beloved symbol of Cincinnati. Local businessman Henry Probasco selected the fountain design from von Kreling's Munich studio and had it cast and erected as a memorial to Davidson, his deceased brother-in-law and business partner. It is the central feature of Fountain Square Plaza on east Fifth Street, in downtown Cincinnati, just seven miles from the college.