Nestled in the heart of things to do in Cincinnati is the National Steamboat Monument. This exciting Cincinnati tourism attraction is relatively new but it yields back to generations from the past. The National Steamboat Monument is conveniently located in the downtown area of the city on the Ohio Riverfront at Cincinnati Public Landing. The impressive sight can be enjoyed while visitors take in the many sights of Cincinnati, especially those in the Riverfront region.
The National Steamboat Monument is crowned with the original paddlewheel of the American Queen. The massive paddlewheel is an astonishing thirty feet in diameter, making the size of the American Queen. This vessel was the largest steamboat to house overnight passengers and it is still in working condition. The paddlewheel was donated as one of the attractions of Cincinnati when the steamboat received a newer one. The National Steamboat Monument is a tribute to the steamboat heritage of the area and is now a major Cincinnati tourism draw.