The Cincy Region invites groups to explore a destination shaped by creativity, community, and the rhythm of the river. That spirit will be on full display with the return of BLINK, the nation’s largest immersive art experience, lighting up Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky from Oct. 8–11. For four nights, buildings, bridges, and public spaces transform into massive works of light, projection, and performance, offering groups both a spectacular and deeply memorable experience.
With more public art packed into a 4-mile radius than many cities worldwide, the Cincy Region is quickly cementing its place as the premier arts and cultural destination of the Midwest and South. Groups can enjoy world-class collections at the Cincinnati Art Museum and the Cincinnati Contemporary Art Center, both offering free admission. Performing arts shine at the Aronoff Center for the Arts, home to Broadway in Cincinnati, where 2026 brings crowd-pleasers such as Chicago and The Lion King.
Blink is a free, immersive art event that lights up the Cincy Region’s familiar attractions with installations and entertainment.
Explore Findlay Market on your own or take a guided tour and discover the hidden gems that make Ohio’s oldest public market unique.
Groups of 10 or more can receive discounted rates and optional add-ons at attractions and museums in Cincy, such as Newport Aquarium and the American Sign Museum.
Groups of 10 or more can receive discounted rates and optional add-ons at attractions and museums in Cincy, such as Newport Aquarium and the American Sign Museum.
At New Riff Distilling, innovation meets tradition at one of the signature stops on Northern Kentucky’s B-Line® self-guided bourbon tour.
Cincy’s history credentials also run deep at Cincinnati Museum Center, housed inside a stunning Art Deco landmark and home to multiple museums under one roof, including the powerful Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center. Across the river in Covington, Ky., Devou Park delivers sweeping skyline views and access to the Behringer-Crawford Museum, which traces the region’s transportation and river heritage.
Beyond gallery walls, neighborhoods such as Over-the-Rhine double as open-air museums, where murals tell stories of the past and present at every turn. Culinary creativity thrives at Findlay Market, Ohio’s oldest continuously operated public market, where chefs, vendors, and food and brewery tours invite groups to taste the city’s multicultural roots. Along the river, walking paths, riverfront parks, and cruises create a natural rhythm between downtown Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky—perfect for groups who like to explore at a relaxed pace.
The Cincy Region’s many attractions make it easy for planners to customize any itinerary. River cruises with BB Riverboats, a visit to the iconic American Sign Museum, or a game-day experience with the Cincinnati Reds, Bengals, or FC Cincinnati give groups plenty of options. Multigenerational travelers gravitate to the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden and Newport Aquarium—both consistently ranked among the nation’s best. Live music venues and seasonal festivals round out evenings with energy and variety.
Located within a day’s drive of 50 percent of the U.S. population and served by Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport with more than 55 nonstop flights—including international routes—getting to Cincy is effortless for groups of all sizes.
For guidance in designing an artful group visit to the Cincy Region, contact Lorey Hall, Cincy Region leisure sales manager, at [email protected] or (859) 261-4677.
visitcincy.com/groups | (513) 621-2142
Photo credits: Louis Rideout; Patrick McNamara; Steve Ziegelmeyer; MeetNKY; Visit Cincy.
