Fountain Square
The city's downtown living room, with the 1871 Taylor-Davidson Fountain at its center and shopping, restaurants, and a winter ice rink nearby.
Fountain Square is the heart of Cincinnati's public life. At its center stands the Taylor-Davidson Fountain, built in 1871, where a bronze figure called "Genius of Water" stretches out her arms and sends water cascading down, a symbol of the city. The square hosts events year-round: free summer concerts and dance nights, a seasonal outdoor ice rink and Christmas tree in winter, and big screens for major sporting events. Nearby are the Carew Tower, an Art Deco skyscraper, shopping arcades, and several local chain restaurants. In the area, try Cincinnati-style chili at Skyline or Gold Star.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Contemporary Arts Center
- National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
- Smale Riverfront Park & The Banks
- Great American Ball Park
- Washington Park
- Taft Museum of Art
- John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge
- Cincinnati Music Hall