The access to this observation tower is tricky in that you have to take the first elevator up to certain floor then change the elevator after walking through a maze of staircases then reach the top. There is a small gift shop that has a good collection. The visibility is hindrance-free from all sides and visiting on a clear day is highly recommended.️ This place has:Yes=Ramp access.Yes=A wheelchair-accessible Entrance.Yes=A wheelchair-accessible Restroom/Toilet.Yes=A wheelchair-accessible Seating.Yes=A wheelchair-accessible Parking.Yes=A wheelchair-accessible Elevator.

Breathtaking views! The best time to go would be on a clear night with no chance of rain. You can see much farther without fog or heavy clouds. Its Ambient, colorful and exhilarating. 2 people can get access for under $20. It can get windy up there. Bring a jacket. I went with a friend on a November night. It was chilly, but well worth it! Absolutely beautiful!

Best views of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky up and down the Ohio River. We bring out of town guests here regularly. The journey usually starts at Hathaway’s Cafe or the bar at the Netherlands Hilton’s Palm Court, both located at the base of the Carew Tower. The trip to the Observation Deck starts with a ride to the 45th floor on an express elevator, then you transfer to a very small elevator for four more floors (or walk up stairs) to the Deck. Very modest, nothing fancy about the gift shop. $6 entry fee may be cash only. Paid binocular stand available, but there is plenty to see with the naked eye. May be tough to navigate for mobility impaired. Can be much windier up top than street level. A a

Nice view of Cincinnati and the river dividing Ohio and Kentucky. But there is nothing to spend much of your time there. May be a one time visit place.

Good:- spectacular views- historic building full of architectural details- good bang for your buck... enjoyment worth the ticket priceCautions:- separate “local” elevator or stairs required to move from 48th to 49th (roof) floor; this second elevator trip to reach the top is tight and may not accommodate all wheelchairsThis review is based on a visit to the observatory on the roof. If you like tower views, heights, river or spectacular city views, this place is a MUST DO and well worth the cost. Highly recommended.

So much fun and such a great experience. We loved going as a family. The kids were so excited to be on such a huge tall building where they got to go out on the roof. Will definitely be going again.

It was a fun adventure finding the elevators to the tower. The first is in a hallway past the security desk. Then 2 lefts and into a smaller elevator. You do have to walk up 1 flight of stairs. To get to the deck. However its 2 short flights of stairs together.I highly recommend it, the view is the best in the city.

Nothing like being on top of the city! I love this place. Its a very simple open rooftop with four spyglass scopes on each corner to get a closer view (25 cents per use). You can see everywhere: all of downtown, the banks, OTR, Mt Adams, and over the river in Northern Kentucky and beyond. Only $6 admission makes this a great experience.

Nice view. My kids thought it was cool. Downside, when you get all the way to the top, you have to pay, and they only accept cash. We were $2 short ( we had no idea they didnt take cards) and the lady wouldnt budge, so my husband had to stay inside while I showed the kids. It upset the kids that their dad couldnt be with us too and it put a damper on the whole thing.

I feel like this is a somewhat hidden gem in downtown Cincinnati. The observation deck is pretty neat. You take an elevator to one of the upper floors, get out and go to a much smaller seemingly rickety elevator that takes you up a couple more floors to a metal staircase. You climb that and come to a little room with an old lady watching TV and selling some tower trinkets. She asks you for some cash and then sends you out onto the open roof of the tower. No cage on this bad boy, just a 4 foot high stone rail. It was somewhat crummy when we went weather wise but the views were still great. I imagine that they are spectacular when the sun is shining. Get some pictures of downtown Cincinnati, the banks of the Ohio, then come back down to the tower lobby and read about the buildings history and check out some of the finer details of its architecture.

Awesome views of the city. However they do not take debit cards, for the dumbest reason under the sun. According to the woman working the register, they do not take debit cards, because they do not want to be robbed.

Its truly breathtaking. The online post said its open til 7pm, we showed up at 5:25 PM and paid 6$ a piece to be told be only could be out there for 5 minutes due to them closing at 5:30. The old lady was rather rude. So I updated the time on Wednesday to close at 530pm. I wish I had more time is all I can say.

Over the years my family and I have come to the observation deck of the Carew Tower many times and each visit is always a pleasure. Its about 49 stories high and the last four floors are in a tiny elevator that only holds four people. Its all part of the adventure.Admission is only $4 per person with a small gift shop before you exit to the deck itself. There are binoculars mounted on the deck to rent for a quarter for 3 minutes. On a clear day you can see very far up and down the Ohio River and up the Mill Creek Valley and a beautiful view of the Licking River witch marks the very beginnings of Cincinnati.

I actually went here for a really neat shop called the I Love Cincinnati shop. It has such unique and one of a kind regional gifts. Then we hit the observation deck. Everyone was super nice and seemed genuinely glad to see us. The elevator to go the last few floors is tiny, so be prepared. The view is incredible. I recommend parking in the fountain place garage.

Wonderful views of the city! He does not like heights at all, but he made his way to the top with me and we were able to see over the river and beyond. The way to the top is through two different elevators and a set of stairs. The second elevator is very old and very small. The view from the top is definitely worth it! The cost was only $6.00 per adult.

Stunning view

One of the eight wonders of Cincinnati. The citys original skyscraper. Beautiful Deco features. A few shops but always Hathaways. Observation deck costs $6 cash which I didnt have on me - a good excuse to return. Also houses the famed Netherland Hilton that is worth a visit in its own right.

It’s difficult to find the observation deck, but it’s easy to get to once you figure it out. I found the experience very reasonably priced and enjoyed seeing the city. I did not enjoy the super tiny elevator you have to take to get up there.

Great place to take visitors from out of town. It is a bit pricey at $6.00 per person including children. Note: take the main elevator up to top then transfer to a very small elevator, that only holds 3 persons, and go up 4 more stories. The last story must be claimed by stairs. Not handicapped enabled.

Always the best way to see the entire city from a single spot. Six dollar admission is well worth it for breathtaking views. Whenever I have guests from out of town this is a must see location. Be aware the elevators take you 45 floors up, and then you have to switch to stairs or a smaller elevator the final flights. Cash only.

What a fantastic view of the city! And the price is relatively cheap compared to other observation decks! The only problem was it was a bit difficult to find the way up so maybe a few signs pointing you in the direction to go would be helpful!

Would definitely recommend visiting here if your not afraid of heights. Amazing view of Ohio and Kentucky! You take an elevator up to the 45th floor then you take another small elevators up a few more floor. Hint: go to Cincinnati on Sunday mornings, the street parking is free.

Great spot to get a view of the city. The only downside is it is not quite as tall as some other observation decks in major cities that you might be used to. Its also uncovered at the roof of a building with no windows or overhead protection so the wind makes it pretty chilly at the top and if it rains or snows, it becomes miserable. Finally the 4 dollar cash price is inexpensive but inconvenient. Cant accept even a 20 dollar bill. They really should just take credit card and maybe charge a bit more for the privilege.

This place is awesome. Great view $6 cash only. Even better when there is no one else there. Definitely going back

Great view of Cincy, Northern Kentucky, Ohio river

Who knew this little gem was in Cincinnati ! This is a fun way to see Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.

Apex of the city! So if you want a 360° view of Cincinnati (and beyond) this is the spot. Note that its $6 admission--cash only (I had to go all the way back down to the shopping arcade to hit up an ATM ).

Best views of the city. Even on cloudy days you cant beat it. It is $6 to go on it and its cash only but its totally worth the price tag.

What great views of Cincinnati. Loved the little elevator ride.

This is where you can get an unobstructed view of the city in all of its windy glory. All the hills that look so steep on the ground merely appear as small mounds from this height. Take the elevator up to the 45th floor, go down a hallway and go up a few flights (or take a very small elevator) to the 49th floor and pay $4/person in cash to go out to the deck. Its outdoors, and not fenced or covered so prepare for the wind! The tower is the second tallest in the city, so youll be able to see everything from here.

A little bit quirky- you need to take a very small elevator to get up there, but the views are spectacular. Definitely a must see in Cincinnati. Make sure to bring cash. Walk around the Carew lobby afterward and grab a drink at the Art Deco hotel bar.

Excellent views. I was surprised I didn’t see more people up here. I think everyone who lives in the area should do this at least once so that every time you drive by and see Carew tower lit up in all its glory, you can say “hey I’ve been up there!”The place is cash only so make sure you’ve got the cash on you before you make your way to the top. I took one elevator to the 45th floor and took a second elevator from the 45th to the 48th. Finally I climbed the stairs from the 48th to the 49th floor.

Magical little hidden gem that even has a gift shop!! Find some peace in Cincy up here.

What a wonderful gem. The price is $4 for adults and $2 for kids over 6 and has to be one of the best values for the money in Cincy. The Carew Tower is an absolute architectural gem itself, and the observation deck is relatively low visitor traffic and refreshingly uncomplicated with a number of observation telescopes located on all sides of the viewing platform. And the VIEW - you cant see Cincy in a more stunning panorama unless you were in a helicopter, its that good. The viewing deck is on the 49th floor which means you are not so high that everything looks like toys, its the best viewing height bar none.To get to the deck you take an elevator from the ground floor to the 45th floor, then a smaller elevator to the 48th floor. You then have to take the stairs to the 49th floor and the viewing deck so unfortunately it is not handicap accessible. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Ive lived in Cincinnati for over 21 years and yesterday was the first time I went up to the top of the Carew Tower. Please dont be like me and wait so long - the views are amazing, even on an overcast, drizzly day! The $6 for adults is quite reasonable, especially when compared to the prices of observations decks in other cities. You can stay up top as long as you want (during operating hours, of course). Due to the crummy weather, my boyfriend and I were the only people up there and it was so cool to have it to ourselves. I loved seeing Cincinnati from a different angle and would love to go back on a day when the weather is nicer, even if that means sharing the views. If you live in Cincinnati or are just passing through, I highly recommend braving the elevators and paying the $6 to get awesome views of a beautiful city.

Nice view of city but cash only

We love heights and theres no better lookout than Carew Tower. After you navigate your way through hotel lobbies, office space and a tiny elevator out of the 1950s, youll climb a few short flights of stairs to reach your destination. A kind staff member will collect the small fee from you and youll be allowed 360° views of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. A beautiful experience a little out of the norm of the city.

Bring cash with you. The first sign that says they accept only cash is all the way at the top. We were lucky that we had it with us, but I can imagine people coming all the way up without cash.

Amazing view but take cash to the top. They dont take a card and the woman at the top will give you a lecture. Also take exact cash it was 6.00 a person. You will get a lecture for that too.

Worth a trip up. Free for military/veterans and the entire group.

Homie at the top hooked it up with free admission because Im prior service. The view is spectacular!!!

Tallest building in Cincinnati with a great view. Admission onto the observation deck is $4, cash only, but it is well worth it. Make sure you go up on a nice day.

Im a Cincinnatian. We go to the Carew tower every summer to look out over the city. The kids enjoy the multiple elevators up the 90+ stairs. Low cost to go into the observatory deck and well worth it.

Great views but make sure u have exact cash. No cards

I was at the 44th floor, but it didnt seem like 44 inside. However, the elevator I was in wiggled a lot and to me personally even its speed was a little too fast to and against the gravity - but that could be just me. Building from outside looks old but inside it is pretty nice and modern looking.

Thought it was cool when I was a kid and its still cool now.

Took my son here when we were passing through. A little hard to find but the staff was very friendly once you get into the building. The elevators were really cool! Make sure you have cash! Very inexpensive way to get some quality family time!

An amazing staple of Cincinnati. Its still the tallest building of the city if you dont count the big metal piece on top of Great American. That piece was literally put there to claim, the tallest building in Cincy. However, you can go up there. Therefore, Carew Tower still offers the highest and best view of Cincinnati. Its truly stunning. If you get the chance, I encourage you to check it out.

Very small entrance fee for a great view of the Cincinnati area. No cafe. Only a couple souvenir options. NOT handicap accessible

This is a nice place in the city to take a view out of Cincinnati but its a little steep for the price. Theres a good view it if you are scared of heights its probably not for you.Also the last elevator is quite small and sketchy to do the last few stories. We tend to go up the stairs instead.Its nice to check this out once but I dont appreciate it that much.

You have to go up at least two elevators and two flights of stairs to make it to the observation deck. Its cash only, so be prepared or youll have to go right back down. But the views are worth it. You can see the entire city of Cincinnati up there, 360 view.

Beautiful views of Cincy, ride one elevator about 45 floors up, switch to a tiny little vintage elevator for the last few, then about 18 stairs to the top, where you pay $6 to hang out as long as you want for as many 360° view shots as you can get of the whole town. Definitely a must-do if youre visiting from out of town.

Great view all around of Cincinnati and Newport. One of the cheapest observation decks youll find in a major city.

Very nice view of the city .price was good only 6 bucks. Much cheaper then alot of places l

Gorgeous views, even in the rain. It is a bit tricky to get to the top, but ask and follow the signs.

Great view of Cincinnati. Worth the price. The elevator ride was fun!

Cheap price for great views of the city; absolutely stunning near the top. The lady working at the counter was polite. Was travelling with a senior citizen and the fact that the elevator does not go to the top is something worth noting.

Nice views of the city. Would have given it five-star, but they have no public restrooms in the entire building.

Nice views.

Once you get past the small elevator that takes you to the top, the views of the city of Cincinnati & the Ohio River are absolutely breathtaking! The admission fee is $6 but, if youre staying at the Hilton hotel & show your room key, its free.

It was a gorgeous day and we didnt have to walk far because we can park in Fountain Square parking lot and just walk across the street. Our friends from Missouri LOVED it! We got to see the Bengals practice, watch people set up for the Jazz Festival and a lot of other activities. You can see not only Ohio and Kentucky from atop the tower, you can see the smoke stacks where Indiana is also. When it got to be too much, I could go sit inside and talk to the nice lady who has worked there for 36 YEARS!!!!! The gang was up there for about an hour looking around and they had a great time and my son was able to show them a lot of neat places!!

Love it! I was in town for work with a colleague from France, and we had about an hour before she had to get to the airport. I texted my wife: “if you only had one hour in Cincinnati, what would you do?” She said walk the waterfront, or go up Carew. So we did! And it was spectacular. Let’s be real, this is not the greatest city in the world, but it is charming and real and rich with history that can be seen from a great old building. $6 bucks and you get to ride in a rickety old elevator.

There are signs in the lobby advertising which elevators to take to get to the observation deck. Once I got up there I was greeted by a man, and then I saw the sign that said $6 for an adult. I turned around and came back down. I understand their is overhead involved but that is a ridiculous price to essentially stand and look around.Also for those who are squeamish about the small elevator on the 45th floor, there is a flight of stairs that go from 45 to 49.

Elevators are hard to find, you do have to walk up stairs, and they prefer cash. But you can see 3 states up here, and its great to be up here on a beautiful day!

I love coming here. The view of Cincinnati is wonderful from up here. I recommend coming here when the temperature is lower. Around 70s or low 80s. Also, BRING SUNGLASSES. It is very sunny. Even wear sunscreen if you want. Other than the harsh sun, this is a very cool experience which I recommend to everyone. There is a very small elevator for about 3 or 4 people and a small fight of stairs to reach the deck.

You can see for miles from up there, one of my most favorite places in Cincinnati, never gets old going to the tip top. Absolutely breathtaking views, you can see Lawrenceburg Indiana, CVG Airport, Butler County. If youve never been once you go youll keep coming back

The Carew Tower Observatory is great for roof top views of Cincinnati and beyond. Admission was $4.00 USD.

Great views of the city. $6 for adults $3 for kids over 6. There is a required flight of stairs to get to the top

Awesome views of Cincinnati. I always bring cash just to make it easy to go through. It gets very windy sometimes so always be aware of weather. The wind can drop the temp and make it very cold.

Definitely a fun inexpensive tourist event that adds a highlight to a short trip to Queens City

Well deserved 5 stars. The view is amazing. $6 entrance fee is great value CASH ONLY. The art deco building is beautiful, when you enter the lift to the top feel like a time capsule. Well worth a visit.

Must stop if youre in the area even for an hour and have never been. Awesome view.

Great place to get an idea how the city is laid out.

Easy in-and-out access. Great views of the city and surrounding areas.

Cincinnati is Awesome!. From carew tower you will see all the city. Lovely!

This is a must see. I was in Cincinnati in late October. The weather was fantastic and the fall colors were everywhere. It was so neat to have a crystal clear view of the city, the stadiums, the bridges and of the other states. The style of this building is very cool. Very much the same Art Deco style of the 1930s New York sky scrapers. I would recommend and I would go back.

One of the absolute best views in Cincinnati.

It was a misty rain and foggy day but the view was still amazing.

Great for locals and tourists alike. 360 views of cinci and N.Ky. the elevator ride is quite a trip.

Easy trip in the building and up 45+ floors in the main elevator, but the last elevator for the remaining few floors is not large if youre claustrophobic. Not sure if it would be considered handicapped accessible.Awesome views at the top!

The view is amazing,and unparalleled from anyplace else in the city. That they only accept cash is my only gripe

6 bucks, 2 elevators and 2 small flights of stairs to see the city, river and Newport on the Levee. Way cool.

Amazing view!Entrance fees; cash only.

The history of the building is very interesting and the view from the observation deck is fantastic!

Once you find the correct elevator its fun and not too windy

Not worth the ridiculous price to get in !!Crazy price for what you get, its definitely a neat little thing to do just

Nice high spot to see the entire city!

Meh....$6 for a view....and they do t take credit cards

Fun place to see the city!

When you go on a beautiful weather day its the best! $6 per adult.

I hadnt been up there since i was 12 yrs old... im now 47. it is historic & not to be missed. also, im told it may not be an attraction much longer, as they are thinking abt closing it permanently. get up there & see this!!

Great views of downtown and the distant areas. Can’t beat the price for the view.

Excellent overlook of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Military and dependents get in free with Ids. Regular tickets are $4. Worth the views. Elevator only goes up so far. Be prepared to walk the last few flights.

Fascinating building with a magnificent view above the city.

Good view of the city.

“What a view!”The Carew Tower itself is a gem of a historical building. Climb to the top and see the impressive 360 degree view! Only thing I didnt notice was a map of some of the sights for those that were not familiar with points of interest. Have cash handy for entrance and souvenir shop.

Great view, make sure its a clear day

Loved the view!! Beautiful Christmas decorations

Good views. Not the tallest building in Cincinnati, but the only one with observation deck. The only minus is that they just accept cash for entry. They should accept cards.

Seriously fun and cheap experience. Their hours are all over the place on Holliday’s and I never made it up onto the deck while they were open until my fourth attempt. But it was well worth the wait.