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3 nights/4 days

Day One

Arrive at NKY host hotel

Dinner cruise on BB Riverboats

Take a cruise with BB Riverboats and learn about the history of the river, take in a magnificent meal, or dance under the stars on an unbelievable journey you will never forget.

Day Two

Breakfast at hotel

9 a.m. – 11 a.m. – Enjoy a morning shopping for sweet treats in Bellevue:

•Schneider’s Homemade Candies - bring back the memories of the old time corner ice cream and candy store you remember from years ago.

11:15 a.m. – Tour and lunch at New Riff Distilling

New Riff's state of the art, gorgeous modern distillery  houses a three-story copper column still producing Kentucky Bourbon and Rye Whiskey.

1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. – Enjoy Fall Fest at Neltner’s Farm

Horse-drawn wagon rides, model train display, an expansive corn maze,  pick-your-own pumpkin patch, petting zoo, pony rides, homemade food & ice cream, farm shop, crafters, pottery, face-painting, seasonal apples, folk art, live music, a wonderful variety of demonstrations and a barrel train!

3:30 p.m. – Graeter’s Ice Cream on Fountain Square, downtown Cincinnati

Graeter’s Ice Cream produces craft ice cream and gelato using a small batch, artisanal method of production dating back over a century.  

4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Free time

6:30 p.m. – Dinner at Montgomery Inn Boathouse

Enjoy mouth-watering ribs from this landmark Cincinnati restaurant that has been wowing locals, visitors and celebrities since 1951.

8 p.m. – Spooktakular evening at Dent Schoolhouse

Cincinnati’s SCARIEST Schoolhouse!

Day Three

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – Breakfast at hotel

10 a.m. – Noon – American Legacy Tours’ Queen City is Haunted Tour

Spend the morning discovering stories of grisly murders, ghastly deaths and other disturbing tales buried deep within Cincinnati’s storied past.

12:30 p.m. – Enjoy lunch at Taft Ale House

Constructed in 1850 amidst the burgeoning brewing industry, St. Paul’s Evangelical Church was once the oldest protestant parish in the Queen City. Young Billy Taft may have even sauntered past, his cheeks still stained with gooseberry pie. Unbeknownst to him, this structure would carry on his own legacy.

2 p.m. – 4 p.m. – Historic Findlay Market in Over the Rhine

Enjoy some sweet treats at Holtman’s Donut Shop (family owned since 1960) and Maverick Chocolate (local bean to bar craft chocolate company).  In addition, numerous other boutiques and vendors to explore at your leisure.

6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  – Dinner at Hofbräuhaus

The Hofbräuhaus Newport is modeled after the original 400+-year-old Hofbräuhaus in Munich, Germany and  is home to the area’s largest bier garden with a view of Cincinnati’s skyline.  Plus after your meal explore their gift shop for a great beer stein find!

8:00 p.m. – Try to contain your fear on USS Nightmare

The USS Nightmare is the resurrection of the William S. Mitchell. The boat is in the exact condition it was left in the aftermath of the Mitchell Massacre. To this very day, anyone who enters is tormented by the sinister past of this former dredging vessel – including the cast and crew of our haunted dredge boat tour.  Come aboard if you dare!

Day Four

Breakfast at Hotel & depart from NKY

For more information or to create your own tour, contact:

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Lorey Hall Leisure Sales Manager

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