Sometimes the weather can put a real damper on your date life. The Cincinnati Museum Center is a one-of-a-kind, multi-museum complex housed in historic Union Terminal. The Center is open 10 am — 5 pm Monday through Saturday and 11 am — 6 pm on Sundays, perfect for indoor dates.

You can also find food, refreshments and gift shops in the center. The Cincinnati Art Museum features more than 65, works spanning 6, years — super impressive! Additionally, the Cincinnati Art Museum hosts several national and international traveling exhibitions each year, and regularly offers a variety of date-worthy programs, activities and special events.
The museum is open 11 am — 5 pm Tuesday through Sunday. There is something for everyone at the Contemporary Arts Center. Enjoy three floors of ever-changing world-class art exhibitions, The UnMuseum, an entire floor dedicated to interactive art and art making and a lobby area that is free and open to the public with rotating art installations. The center is open 10 am — 9 pm on Monday, 10 am — 6 pm Wednesday through Friday and 11 am — 6 pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Also, be on the lookout for CAC 21C docent tours — a 30 minute guided tour of the 21C galleries, followed by a 30 minute tour of the Contemporary Arts Center exhibitions. The American Museum is home to the history of American age over the last century. It is dedicated to telling the story of s, from how they are created, how they have evolved and changed through the years, and what they say about American history and culture.
The museum is a very unique date destination, and is great for those looking for something outside of the box.
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It is open 10 am — 4 pm Wednesday through Saturday and noon — 4 pm on Sunday. The Krohn Conservatory was built in at the height of the Art Deco era and is loaded with interesting architecture and history to explore.

Be sure to check their website before going, as admission prices and hours change seasonally. The Taft Museum is located across from Lytle Park. Visiting the Taft is a unique experience. It is the home to a world class collection of art in the intimate setting of a historical house. The museum hosts a variety of date-worthy events, be sure to check the calendar on their website.
The Newport Aquarium showcases thousands of animals from around the world in a million gallons of water, and is open to the public days a year, 10 am — 6 pm.

Parking at the Newport on the Levee garage is convenient and even includes a reduced rate for lunchtime dates. Preserving history and providing inspiration for the next generation of baseball players and Cincinnati Reds fans, the Reds Hall of Fame is the largest team hall of fame in all of baseball. Ten galleries house the Hall of Records, Glory Days and more. These deluxe grocery stores carry almostproducts from around the world.
In addition to all the grocery items, you can check out store tours, food demonstrations and other fun attractions — it truly is a unique experience. They also host many food and drink-related events throughout the year that are great for date nights. Plus, they offer cooking classes or you can find unique recipes prior to your visit, pick up the ingredients and make a meal together.
Both locations are open 8 am — 10 pm, 7 days a week. Enjoy tasting and shopping, then grab the ingredients for a fun dinner for two that you prepare at home together.

The Behringer-Crawford Museum houses a collection of the regional history of Northern Kentucky as part of the Ohio Valley, including natural, cultural, and visual and performing arts. The museum offers rotating exhibits that change seasonally in addition to a display of Holiday Toy Trains. If you are looking for a fun, spur of the moment spot for indoor dates, BCM is a great choice.
The Drake Planetarium is located in Norwood and offers a variety of astronomy and laser shows for a fun, interplanetary date. Visit their Website for show dates and times. You can take a self-guided tour during the weekday or check out a public astronomy program or stargaze Thursday and Friday evenings.

You can also enjoy a guided tour on the 2nd and 5th Sundays of the month. As indoor dates go, this one is stellar! The Freedom Center offers a variety of permanent and traveling exhibits throughout the year.
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Hours vary by season. Great location and fun atmosphere make Gameworks at Newport on the Levee a great choice for an afternoon or evening date out of the weather. You can really be a kid again at Scene 75 Cincinnati! With an arcade, indoor go-karts, lazer tag, blacklight mini golf, mini bowling, and SO much more you will definitely be able to make Scene 75 part of your regular date night rotation. With locations in Mason and Northern Kentucky, you are certain to be close to a Lazer Kraze location. Not just for the kids, have fun blasting each other in the lazer arena, or jump around in their trampoline rooms.

Take a breather and order a pizza from the concession stand while you try your hand at skiball or one of the many arcade games. A date full of fun! Save time for a sweet treat in the ice cream parlor!
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Challenge yourselves to one of the fun escape rooms cropping up all over the Cincinnati area. Wade through riddles and contests deed to challenge your mind as you try to escape in 60 minutes or less! Arcade Legacy claims to combine three of your favorite things: video games, alcohol, and food. Around 50 arcade games and pinball machines plus classic console games mean you can battle your sweetheart and finally decide who is the real Tekken or Donkey Kong master. Want the pure video game experience? The brand new Axis Alley at Newport on the Levee offers low-key thrills in a sleek, state-of-the-art facility.
Check out your favorite sports events on projected screens above the lanes while enjoying the convenience of lane-side food and beverage service. On the weekends they even host live performances from local and regional bands. Splitsville features eight luxury lanes and tons of indoor and outdoor seating, and conveniently — Howl at the Moon is just next door, perfect for taking the date through the day into the night.
Western Bowl is a great place to go for an old-school bowling experience.

Their recently remodeled facility boasts a whopping 68 lanes of bowling excitement, plus a full bar and pool hall. A great place to grab a burger and a beer! Author: Date Night Cincinnati.

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