Walnut Hills 

Known for its architectural gems and diverse community, the Walnut Hills neighborhood is a must-visit in Cincinnati.

The History of Walnut Hills

Walnut Hills was annexed to the city of Cincinnati in 1869, making it one of the oldest hilltop neighborhoods in the region.

Home to many notable sites such as the Harriet Beecher Stowe House, Walnut Hills is steeped in rich history. Now you can find a variety of attractions in this quaint and culturally diverse community. 

Things to do in Walnut Hills

Explore some of Cincinnati’s best parks and museums in Walnut Hills.

Harriet Beecher Stowe House:  Historic site that was once the home of prolific abolitionist and author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin", Harriet Beecher Stowe. This building was then reopened during segregation as the Edgemont Inn, a black-owned inn and tavern listed in the historic Green Book travel guide. 

Lucky Cat Museum: Visit one of the most unique museums in Cincinnati–home to a massive collection of Maneki-Neko cats. Visit by appointment only.  

ArtWorks V2 Gallery: Headquarters and gallery space for Artworks Cincinnati. This organization is responsible for funding and orchestrating a lot of the street art in the Cincy Region. Visit this gallery to view different rotating exhibits. 

Eat & Drink in Walnut Hills

Full of neighborhood hangouts, you’ll find delicious food and cozy local pubs and restaurants. 

Fireside Pizza: Located in Cincinnati's oldest firehouse, Fireside Pizza serves up piping hot, wood-fired pizza

Just Q'n BBQ: serving up faith, love, and made-from-scratch Texas-style barbecue in Cincinnati

Andy's Mediterranean Grill: Excellent mediteranean lunch and dinner spot with a massive menu to choose from

The Fix Coffee House and Bar: From coffee to lunch to happy hour, grab what you need at The Fix

Esoteric Brewing Co: Black and LGBTQ+ owned brewery with unique beers with old-world character made with locally sourced and organic ingredients

King Pigeon: Super cool coffee house and cocktail bar with seasonal menus, small bites and weekend brunch. 

Cafe Mochiko: Asian-American restaurant serving coffee, pastries, and Yōshoku cafe fare. Headed by Chef Elaine Uykimpang Bentz, a two-time James Beard finalist for the Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker. 

Getting Around Walnut Hills

Known as Cincinnati’s second downtown, Walnut Hills is perched high on a hilltop northeast of downtown Cincinnati.

The neighborhood is accessible by the Cincinnati Metro system, as well as Cincy Red Bikes.