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Presidential Themed Hidden Gems Around Cincinnati

Cincinnati has several locations around the city that honor previous Presidents of the United States.

I’m sharing the top Presidential themed hidden gems around Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for an adventure.

You can try to see most of them in one day or make it your quest to find them over time.

young Abe Lincoln Statue in Covington KY

Presidential Themed Stops on the Kentucky Side

We’ll start with stops on the Kentucky side and then continue on across the Ohio River to the Ohio side.

Abraham Lincoln Statue

824 Greenup St, Covington, KY

The young Abraham Lincoln statue is located in front of the Kenton County Public Library -Covington Branch.

young Abe Lincoln Statue in Covington KY

This statue is unique because it’s one of few that portrays Lincoln in his younger years without a beard.

young Abe Lincoln Statue in Covington KY

The sculptor, Matt Langford, chose to show Abe holding an ax and a book as two symbols to represent his life during that time.

Look closely at the plaque at the statue’s base that reads, ” I shall prepare myself. Someday my chance will come.”

Taft Museum of Art in Cincinnati Ohio

Presidential Themed Stops on the Ohio Side (Downtown Cincinnati)

A Historical Event Took Place at the Taft Museum of Art

Located at 316 Pike St. in Cincinnati.

The Taft Museum of Art structure dates back to 1820 and showcases European art and 19th-century American paintings.

Taft Museum of Art in Cincinnati Ohio

The portico of the home was where William H. Taft accepted his presidential nomination in 1908.   

Taft Museum of Art in Cincinnati Ohio

On Sundays, you can visit the permanent collection for free but special exhibits are an additional fee.

Taft Museum of Art in Cincinnati Ohio

Parking in the onsite parking garage is free for guests of the museum and cafe.

Taft Museum of Art in Cincinnati Ohio

Museum guests can also download a free audio guide to learn more about the pieces in the museum, the artists, and the home.

Abraham Lincoln Statue at Lytle Park

Abraham Lincoln Statue at Lytle Park

Located at 501 E 4th St, Cincinnati, the Abraham Lincoln statue at Lytle Park is steps away from the Taft Museum of Art.

The statue is also very close to Lytle Park Hotel which has a rooftop bar with beautiful views of Cincinnati.

Abraham Lincoln Statue at Lytle Park

On March 31, 1917, William Howard Taft dedicated the bronze 11-foot statue created by sculptor George Grey Barnard.

William Howard Taft National Historic site

Visit the William Howard Taft National Historic Site

2038 Auburn Ave, Cincinnati, OH 

Guests can tour the birthplace and childhood home of former president William Howard Taft.

The urban National Park has free admission and attracts 20,000 visitors a year, primarily between the months of March through October

exhibit at William Howard Taft National Historic site

You can take a self-guided tour of the 2nd floor of the home where you will find memorabilia and learn more about Taft’s life and career.

exhibit at William Howard Taft National Historic site

Park Rangers offer guided tours every 30 minutes and share more about his early history.

You’ll want to check the National Park website for operating hours and tours.

The National Park Service park grounds are open to the general public daily from sunrise to sunset 365 days a year.

Presidential Grove in Eden Park Cincinnati

Visit Presidential Grove in Eden Park

950 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH

You can access the Presidential Grove from a few different directions. One of the easier paths to find is the staircase across the street from the Krohn Conservatory leading to the grove.

marker for the Presidential Grove in Eden Park Cincinnati

The tree grove was established in 1882 on the first Arbor Day celebration in Cincinnati.

tree honoring a previous president in the Presidential Grove in Eden Park Cincinnati

There are individual trees in the grove honoring each United States President.

Presidential Grove in Eden Park Cincinnati

At the beginning of the Presidential Grove, there is a sign that shows the location of each specific type of tree honoring each president.

tree honoring Franklin D. Roosevelt in the Presidential Grove in Eden Park Cincinnati
Presidential Grove in Eden Park Cincinnati

The Presidential Grove is featured in a self-guided walking tour of Cincinnati, Ohio under the Cincinnati – Eden Park section within the mobile app “GPSmyCity.”

William Henry Harrison Statue

William Henry Harrison Statue at Piatt Park 

Piatt Park is located on two blocks between Elm Street and Vine Street on Garfield Place/8th Street.

Piatt Park was Cincinnati’s first park and has two statues, one at each end of the park.

One side has a statue of the 9th President, William Henry Harrison, Ohio’s first President.

Statue of James A. Garfield at Piatt Park in Cincinnati

Statue of James A. Garfield at Piatt Park

The other statue at Piatt Park is in honor of the 20th president, James Abrams Garfield.

Birthplace of U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant in Ohio

Visit the Birthplace of U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant

1551 State Route 232, Point Pleasant, OH 

(Less than 5 miles from New Richmond and 30 minutes from Cincinnati, Ohio)

historical marker for the Birthplace of U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant in Ohio

You can visit the birthplace of the 18th President, Ulysses S. Grant.

Birthplace of U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant in Ohio

Learn more about the two-term President who served as a general in the Civil War during your visit.

historical marker for the U.S. Grant Historic District

Make sure that you double-check the hours before your visit.

Birthplace of U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant in Ohio

Regular visiting times are April- October 15, but they will open by appointment during the offseason.

Taft's Brewpourium

Enjoy a Drink at Taft’s Brewpourium

4831 Spring Grove Ave #1, Cincinnati, OH

*Closed on Mondays

After a long day, of adventuring, why not treat yourself to a New Haven style pizza and a brew at Taft’s Brewpourium.

Taft's Brewpourium

This presidential-themed pub honors William Howard Taft. Taft was the only man ever to be president AND a Supreme Court Justice.

Abe Lincoln quote

As a bonus, I’m sharing a few Abraham Lincoln quotes with the pic.

“My great concern is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with your failure.”

Abraham Lincoln
Most folks are as happy as they make up their mind to be- Abe Lincoln

“Most folks are as happy as they make up their mind to be.”

Abraham Lincoln

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2 thoughts on “Presidential Themed Hidden Gems Around Cincinnati”

  1. There is a presidential grove across the street from the observatory. I think some trees were uprooted when we had that bad windstorm. But it’s a pretty interesting walk.

  2. There’s Ulysses Grant’s boyhood home in Georgetown, Ohio. It is an hour south east from Cincinnati. You could see the birthplace near New Richmond and then keep going on 52 to Ripley and Georgetown. The boyhood home is very nice and has animatronics that tell you stories. Quite impressive. There is also the Grant school house to see in Georgetown.

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