The Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal – or the Cincy Museum as it's sometimes called – is actually a compilation of museums housed within the art deco-style Union Terminal building.

For a medium-sized city, it maintains an impressive amount of historical, contemporary and cultural attractions—explaining why millions visit Cincinnati, Ohio, each year. Rome. Istanbul.

Key events: Summertime in Cincinnati is defined by heat and humidity (and a lot of baseball). Expect average highs to be in the mid-80s. The Ohio River provides some respite from the sticky ...