Trip Snapshot: Cincinnati

By Audrey Scrogham Featured Destinations Cincinnati, Orchestra, Orchestra trips

Cincinnati, OH, is the perfect blend of performance opportunities, engaging museums and immersive history. The Eureka HS (MO) orchestra’s 2025 Cincinnati trip showcased a sampling of some of the best the city has to offer.

Group Bonding at Main Event

The group stopped for dinner and games upon their arrival in Cincinnati, providing an energetic opening to an activity-packed trip.

Clinic at the University of Cincinnati

Students visited the Corbett Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Cincinnati for a clinic opportunity, receiving valuable feedback on fine-tuning their musicianship and expanding their skills.

Performance Opportunity: Newport Levee

The Ohio River provided a serene backdrop to the orchestra as they performed at Newport Levee, which is nestled between top destinations in the city.

Cincinnati Art Museum

Students explored the Cincinnati Art Museum’s vast collection, which includes over 73,000 pieces spanning 6,000 years. The museum also hosts traveling national and international exhibits.

Newport Aquarium

This million-gallon aquarium introduced travelers to fresh and saltwater fish and sharks from around the world. Underwater tunnels and touch tanks provided an immersive experience.

Ohio River Cruise

The group sailed down the Ohio River on the historic Belle of Cincinnati, complete with dinner, dancing and beautiful city views.

Historic Cincinnati

In Over-the-Rhine, orchestra members toured America’s largest collection of buildings from the 19th century. The group also went underground to explore a hidden crypt and tunnels running under the city, some of which were vital to Cincinnati’s early brewery history.

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center highlighted the struggles for freedom around the world, both past and present. The three cornerstones of freedom – courage, cooperation and perseverance – were represented by the three buildings that make up the museum.

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Performance

The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra provided the young musicians with a first-hand look at the skill and storytelling of a professional orchestra. Students got to meet members of the orchestra after the performance.