Tucked away at 726 Main St in the heart of Cincinnati, Ohio Book Store is the kind of place that makes you forget what time it is. Open since 1940, this legendary used bookstore spans four floors and 32 rooms packed with hundreds of thousands of books, magazines, maps, and more.
With a near-perfect 4.9-star rating and fans who drive from across the tristate area just to browse, it is clearly doing something right. Whether you are a hardcore book collector or just someone who loves a great adventure, this Cincinnati gem is absolutely worth a visit.
A Building With 83 Years of Book-Loving History
Some stores sell products. Ohio Book Store sells time travel.
Founded in 1940 by the current owner Mike’s parents, this Cincinnati landmark has been filling shelves and sparking curiosity for over 83 years. That kind of history does not just sit on a plaque — you feel it the moment you walk through the door…