Season Opener: Spring in Cincinnati

For more information: Cincinnati Convention and Visitors Bureau (800) 543-2613 cincyusa.com; Cincinnati USA Convention and Visitors Bureau (859) 581-2260; cincinnatiusa.com

Ault Park Perched over the river in Mount Lookout, this 100-year-old park includes gardens, trails and a pavilion. See Midwest Living's review. (513) 221-2610; aultparkac.org

Cincinnati Art Museum You'll learn the history of Cincy's arts scene and see furniture, oil paintings and sculptures. See Midwest Living's review. (513) 721-2787; cincinnatiartmuseum.org

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal This old depot houses four amazing attractions: the Museum of Natural History and Science, the Duke Energy Children's Museum, the Cincinnati History Museum and an Omnimax. See Midwest Living's reviews of the Museum of Natural History and Science, the Duke Energy Children's Museum and the Cincinnati History Museum. (513) 287-7000; cincymuseum.org

Cincinnati Reds Opening Day tickets go fast; if you can't find them at reds.com, try stubhub.com. Even if you're not a Reds fan, it's still worth the $10 to tour the Hall of Fame. See Midwest Living's review. (513) 765-7923; reds.com

Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden This National Historic Landmark shines during Zoo Blooms in April. See Midwest Living's review. (513) 281-4700; cincinnatizoo.org

Eden Park Follow the steep hill to its peak and drink in views of the Ohio River. (513) 352-4080; cincinnatiparks.com

Findlay Market Treat yourself to some of the specialty food stalls serving diverse dishes. You'll find Belgian waffles, an organic takeout spot, old-fashioned meat counters and more. (513) 665-4839; findlaymarket.org

Kings Island Families can spend a day at this seasonal amusement park northeast of downtown. See Midwest Living's review. (513) 754-5700; visitkingsisland.com

Krohn Conservatory An indoor waterfall complements the tropical garden. Admission charged for the spring butterfly show. See Midwest Living's review. (513) 352-4080; cincinnatiparks.com

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center The sobering messages aren't easy to hear, but they are well-told lessons to remember. See Midwest Living's review. (866) 237-3336; freedomcenter.org

Taft Museum of Art Located in a home that belonged to President Taft's brother, this impressive collection includes sacred pieces, a Rembrandt and more. The cafe is a lovely place to lunch, especially when you can sit on the patio. See Midwest Living's review. (513) 241-0343; taftmuseum.org

Pictured: Built in 1933, Union Terminal's soaring Art Deco lobby welcomes visitors to the three museums inside.