Mordern, Free, Best Art Museums in West Chester Township

"Housed in Eden Park, the Cincinnati Museum of Art is always free to visit. As a result, it’s not hard to see why it’s among the best free things to do in Cincinnati!. At the museum, you’ll find a myriad of art forms comprising more than 67,000 works of art."

"21c Museum Hotel is a unique hotel concept overseen by French hotelier AccorHotels, offering eight boutique hotel locations throughout the United States that feature free-admission contemporary art museums. Cincinnati's 21c Hotel was named the top hotel in the world by a 2013 Conde Nast Traveler survey and is located within the renovated century-old Metropole Building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Its art museum is open to the public 24 hours a day and 365 days a year, showcasing more than 8,000 square feet of exhibition space featuring site-specific installations and rotating temporary exhibits by top international contemporary artists."

"The 21c Museum Hotel in Cincinnati appeals to art lovers and those looking for a decidedly different hotel experience. It is conveniently located next to the Contemporary Arts Center and across from the Aronoff Center for the Arts. Originally built in 1912 as a men's hotel, the building was renovated and opened as 21c in 2012."

"This museum houses a range of pieces that represent the history and culture of the Jewish people. Exhibit items include art, coins, jewelry and memorabilia. It shares works with the Los Angeles-based Skirball Museum."

"Diners are great for families because of their casual, laid back atmosphere – and here in Cincy, it doesn’t get better than Blue Ash Chili. Contrary to its name, you can get pretty much any American classic here: burgers, BLTs, chicken noodle soup and, of course, fried anything. Kids 12 and under can choose from the Kid’s Menu – all entrees are under $5 and come with a drink and choice of five different sides."

"ADDRESS: 9565 Kenwood Road (Blue Ash)EPISODE: Season 9, Episode 7: “Comfort Food With Attitude”. It’s no surprise that Guy tried Cincinnati-style chili on his visit, and it's no surprise that he was wowed by the 6-way topped with fried jalapenos at Blue Ash Chili. Add the chili lasagna and the chili Philly cheesesteak to your order here and know that deep in his foodie heart, Guy Fieri is proud of you."

"3 Blue Ash Chili Hearty, award-winning Cincinnati chili is great in a bowl on its own, but it's meant to top a bowl of spaghetti, a hot dog, or an omelet—or fill layers of one-of-a-kind lasagna. Blue Ash Chili serves it all for a low price in a no-frills environment. (513) 984-6107; blueashchili.com"

"Hang Over Easy is a casual, friendly diner with bright, eclectic décor and quirky furnishings that serves a menu of classic dishes with playful twists. Open for breakfast and lunch, seven days a week, Hang Over Easy has a creative menu of fun fare such as Menage a Trois (three slices of French toast with powdered sugar, butterm and warm syrup), Dirty Sanchez (scrambled eggs and chorizo, queso, fresh pico de gallo and sour cream), and Tachos (tater tots with queso, chorizo sausage, and fresh pico de gallo). Hang Over Easy has two locations – one in Cincinnati and one in Columbus."

"Specializing in french toast, sandwiches, and omelets, Hang Over Easy is a hip restaurant located on the University of Cincinnati campus that offers some excellent brunch options along with a variety of cocktails and mimosas that can be enjoyed in a spacious, lively atmosphere. Location: 13 W Charlton St, Cincinnati, OH 45219. Website: Hang Over Easy"

"Hangover Easy, also known as HOE,  is the ideal spot to get a little hair of the dog alongside creative takes on brunch classics. Dive into breakfast tacos, biscuits, and gravy or one of their incredible sandwiches. The corned beef on the Reuben is mouth-watering."

"Smale Riverfront Park has been widely praised as one of the most beautiful new additions to Cincinnati's landscape, opened to the public in its first phase in 2012, with additional features added through 2015. The 45-acre park, which was designed by Sasaki Associates and KZF, is operated by the Cincinnati Park Board and connects the city's downtown riverfront with existing riverfront parks along its east end, with floodplain terraces developed to accommodate seasonal flooding in the region. Eye-catching landscape features abound, including the lighted water jets of Fath and Main Street Fountains, the oversized swings and shade pergolas of the Duke Energy Garden, and the unique P&G Vibrantscape playspace, which features talking tubes, a giant foot piano, and other interactive activities for visitors of all ages."

"Also called the Ohio River Trail, the Cincinnati Riverwalk winds for several miles around the water. It’s so large that it stretches between both Ohio and Kentucky, and it offers beautifully scenic views for visitors to either state. On the Cincinnati side, the Cincinnati Riverwalk serves as a “best of” trail that passes near and around all kinds of city landmarks."

"Smale Riverfront Park is a lovely and charming downtown riverfront park that has a bit of everything. From porch swings to fountains and even a giant piano, there are just so many things you can snap here at this park. Join the community at this park and snap your way through some cool stuff here."

"Located across the Ohio River in Covington, Devou Park is a massive park spanning over 700 acres. It offers plenty of hiking trails, paved walking paths, bike trails, a fishing pond, and several benches and seating areas throughout the park where you can sit and enjoy some nature. The park is also home to one of the best golf courses in the Cincinnati area, known for offering several amazing views of the Cincinnati skyline throughout the course."

"There are so many activities in Devou Park that you won’t know which way to turn. Do you like scenic strolls through gorgeous landscapes?. There are nature trails down every nook and cranny of the park."

"Next up is the only spot located in Kentucky on our list: Devou Park. Although the park is located across the river, it truly offers one of the most complete views of Cincinnati."

"Owl's Nest Park was originally developed on a 5.5-acre plot of land at the border of Cincinnati's Evanston and East Walnut Hills neighborhoods, donated to the city in 1905 by Charles and Edward Perkins in memory of their parents' homestead, known as "Owl's Nest." Throughout the 1920s, the site added an additional five acres, bringing its total park space up to 10.4 acres today. Though its estate house no longer stands, the Perkins homestead is commemorated with a plaque, with 16 brick columns preserved from the home's original fence foundation. Bronzed doors at the park's entrance also retain the home's original landscaping, which was copied from the wrought-iron fence located near the Charles River Bridge and Boston's Harvard University facility."

"Located just a couple minutes from the University of Cincinnati sits Bellevue Park, a spot that offers some of the most scenic views of Cincinnati that you can find anywhere in the city."

"Arguably the least well-known place on this list, Larz Anderson Park, is another fantastic spot to get some views of Cincinnati. The park is nestled in a neighborhood in Columbia-Tusculum and can be a bit tricky to find if you’ve never been. The good news for anyone who heads to this spot is that there is rarely anyone else in the park, which makes it an incredibly peaceful place to enjoy the scenic views."