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AC Hotel by Marriott Cincinnati at The Banks
Hotel in The Banks with the AC Upper Deck rooftop bar, directly across from Great American Ball Park.
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Great American Ball Park
Cincinnati, OH · Capacity: 42,300
About Great American Ball Park
Cincinnati baseball venue with a central riverfront setting and major fan events.
- Opened: 2003
- Capacity: 42,300
- Architect: Populous
- Structural engineer: Geiger Engineers
- Operator: Cincinnati Reds, Hamilton County Department of Stadia and Parking
- Home team: Cincinnati Reds
- Owner: County of Hamilton
Fan Guide · Cincinnati Reds
Great American Ball Park on the Ohio River
Great American Ball Park, opened in 2003, sits on the banks of the Ohio River and is home to the Cincinnati Reds — baseball's oldest professional franchise — with riverboat-styled smokestacks beyond center field that erupt for home runs and victories.
It's right downtown by the riverfront, beside the Reds Hall of Fame, walkable to the bars of The Banks.
Below are the Cincinnati stays, restaurants and bars fans use around Great American Ball Park.
Fan tip: The Banks district between the ballpark and the football stadium is the pre-game spot for food and drinks.
Where Fans Stay, Eat & Drink near Great American Ball Park
All Cincinnati hotspots →Hotels, bars, restaurants and things to do near Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati — every pick web-researched and source-cited, closest to the stadium first.
Where to Stay
Fan Stay
Hampton Inn & Suites Cincinnati-Downtown
Downtown hotel a short walk from Great American Ball Park, with a late-night lounge.
Fan Stay
Hyatt Regency Cincinnati
Downtown hotel about a half-mile from Great American Ball Park, within easy walking distance.
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21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati
Contemporary art museum and boutique hotel in a converted downtown Cincinnati building. Walking distance to Paycor Stadium and Great American Ball Park, it offers a unique cultural stay for fans visiting the city's riverfront stadium district.
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Hotel Covington
Stylish boutique hotel in a restored 1910 department store just across the river in Covington, Kentucky, with stunning views of the Cincinnati skyline. A quick walk over the Roebling Bridge to both stadiums, it offers a quieter alternative with rooftop cocktails and upscale Southern dining.
Fan Stay
Hotel Covington, Kentucky
Hotel Covington sits in the heart of Covington, Kentucky, just across the Roebling Suspension Bridge from downtown Cincinnati and a short walk to both Paycor Stadium and Great American Ball Park. The restored historic building's rooftop bar overlooks the Cincinnati skyline, creating the best views in the metro area — and Kentucky bourbon prices make the bar tab a pleasant surprise.
Bars & Pubs
AC Upper Deck
Rooftop bar atop the AC Hotel at The Banks with full skyline views and easy ballpark access.
Holy Grail Tavern & Grille
Sports bar roughly 100 yards from home plate at The Banks, with 31 HD TVs and patios toward the ballpark.
Tin Roof
Live-music bar and grill at The Banks, a local favorite for a pre-game drink across from the ballpark.
Braxton Brewing Company
Covington-based brewery with a rooftop bar overlooking the Cincinnati skyline and Ohio River. Bengals fans crossing the Roebling Bridge from Paul Brown Stadium make this their post-game celebration spot for locally crafted beers and stunning river views.
Moerlein Lager House
Massive riverfront brewpub at The Banks entertainment district, steps from both Paycor Stadium and Great American Ball Park. Moerlein revives historic Cincinnati brewing traditions with house-brewed lagers and a sprawling patio overlooking the Ohio River — perfect for pre-game crowds.
Rhinegeist Brewery
Massive craft brewery in a historic Over-the-Rhine bottling plant with a sprawling taproom, rooftop bar, and games. A short walk from Paycor Stadium and Great American Ball Park, it is the definitive Cincinnati pregame brewery.
Restaurants
Fan Eats
Cincinnati Lager House
Riverfront restaurant and working microbrewery in Smale Riverfront Park celebrating the city's brewing heritage.
Fan Eats
Taste of Belgium - The Banks
Belgian-style cafe at The Banks known for waffles and chicken-and-waffles, between the ballpark and Paycor Stadium.
Fan Eats
The Filson Queen City Kitchen & Bar
Spacious New American restaurant and upscale sports bar at The Banks with creative burgers and pizza.
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Boca European Café & Wine Bar
Boca European Café in downtown Cincinnati serves a wine-forward menu of small plates, charcuterie, and bistro classics that has become the post-game destination for Reds and Bengals fans seeking something more refined than a sports bar. The warm, European atmosphere makes it the ideal place to debrief after a tight game over a well-chosen bottle.
Fan Eats
Eagle Food & Beer Hall
Acclaimed fried chicken and craft beer hall in Over-the-Rhine serving what many call the best fried chicken in Cincinnati. A fan-favorite pregame stop for Bengals and FC Cincinnati supporters heading to Paycor Stadium or TQL Stadium.
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Montgomery Inn Boathouse
Cincinnati's legendary rib house on the Ohio River, a favorite of presidents and sports stars since 1951. Located near the downtown stadium district, it has served everyone from Bob Hope to countless Bengals and Reds players over the decades.
Things to Do
Things to Do
Cincinnati Sports Heritage Walk
The riverfront plaza connecting Great American Ball Park and Paycor Stadium features statues, plaques, and tributes to Cincinnati sports legends that form a self-guided walking tour through the city's athletic heritage. The promenade is a beloved pregame ritual for fans walking between the two stadiums on back-to-back game days.
Attraction
Great American Ball Park
Sitting on the banks of the Ohio River with views of the Kentucky hills beyond center field, Great American Ball Park is one of baseball's most scenic stadiums and a proud showcase of the Reds' historic franchise. The stadium's Reds Hall of Fame and Museum adjacent to the ballpark makes it a full-day baseball destination for fans of America's first professional team.
Attraction
Great American Ball Park Tour
Tour the riverfront home of baseball's first professional team with a behind-the-scenes walk through Great American Ball Park. The guided tour covers the press box, Reds dugout, warning track, and the scenic concourse overlooking the Ohio River and Kentucky hillside beyond the outfield.
Attraction
Great American Ball Park & Reds HOF
Home of the Reds with stunning Ohio River views, a riverboat smokestacks outfield, and the adjacent Reds Hall of Fame celebrating baseball's first professional team.
Things to Do
Over-the-Rhine Neighborhood Walk
America's largest collection of Italianate architecture turned into Cincinnati's hottest neighborhood, packed with breweries, restaurants, and Findlay Market.
Attraction
Paycor Stadium
Home of the Cincinnati Bengals on the banks of the Ohio River, Paycor Stadium offers stunning waterfront views and houses one of the NFL's most resurgent fan bases following the Bengals' recent Super Bowl run. The Who Dey Nation fills the orange-and-black stadium with one of the loudest crowds in the AFC.
Plan Your Trip to Great American Ball Park
Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati is tracked across 0 events and seats 42,300 fans. Here's how fans build a trip around it:
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Sources & References
Structured facts on this page (capacity, opening year, architect, ownership) are compiled from public reference databases and verified against venue coordinates.
Frequently Asked Questions About Great American Ball Park
Nick Lachey, George Clooney have been spotted at Great American Ball Park.
Great American Ball Park has a capacity of 42,300 people.
Great American Ball Park opened in 2003. It was designed by Populous.
Cincinnati Reds plays home games at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.
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