Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium — plus everything to eat, drink, and do in Cincinnati for a perfect sports weekend.
Cincinnati's Paycor Stadium and Great American Ball Park sit side by side on the Ohio River waterfront, separated by a parking lot. A Bengals Sunday after a Reds Saturday is one of the most convenient two-game combinations in all of professional sports. Add UC football a few miles uptown and you have a legitimate three-league weekend.
Use GamePlan to find these windows. Cincinnati is one of the most underrated sports cities in America — and the food scene (yes, including the chili) makes it even better.
Paycor Stadium opened in 2000 on the banks of the Ohio River. The views of the Kentucky hills across the river are one of the more scenic backdrops in the NFL. The stadium and the Bengals have both become significantly more relevant in recent years.
You cannot leave Cincinnati without eating these.
An art hotel with a contemporary collection throughout — including live penguins in the lobby. Excellent restaurant, sophisticated bar.
Best for: Art-focused travelers, couplesLiterally on the Ohio River waterfront between Paycor and Great American Ball Park. The best location for a multi-sport Cincinnati weekend.
Best for: Sports-focused trips, groupsNear UC's campus, ideal if UC football is part of your weekend. Excellent rooftop bar.
Best for: NCAAF-focused tripsA Cincinnati craft brewery with a massive riverside patio. The best pre and post-game bar in the city.
Must order: Christian Moerlein OTR Ale, soft pretzel with beer cheeseThe crown jewel of Cincinnati's craft beer renaissance, housed in a stunning 1895 bottling facility. The rooftop is extraordinary.
Must order: Truth IPA, Bubbles RoséRetro arcade bar with vintage video games and a strong cocktail program. Perfect for a rainy afternoon between games.
Must order: Specialty cocktail of the weekThe legendary Cincinnati rib institution on the Ohio River. A Cincinnati rite of passage.
Order: Full rack of ribs, Saratoga chips, Bibb saladYou have to. Order a 5-Way (chili, spaghetti, cheese, beans, onions), embrace the confusion, and decide where you stand.
Order: 5-Way chili, oyster crackersThe best fine dining in Cincinnati. Modern European cuisine with exceptional local sourcing. James Beard-nominated. Book weeks ahead.
Order: The tasting menu, wine pairingThe Ohio River waterfront development between the two stadiums is one of the best sports districts in the country.
A Saturday Reds game + Sunday Bengals game requires walking about 400 yards between stadiums. Possibly the easiest double-header in American sports travel.
The revitalized OTR neighborhood north of downtown has some of the best bars, restaurants, and architecture in the Midwest.
UC's Nippert Stadium is 4 miles north. Add Saturday college game and you have a complete 3-sport weekend.
Black Raspberry Chip. One of the best ice cream experiences in America.
BB Riverboats offers sightseeing cruises on the Ohio River — a fun way to see the stadiums from the water.
Use GamePlan to find the exact dates when your favorite teams all play in the same window — then book everything in one trip.
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