Things To Do in Northern Kentucky, Kentucky

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Belle of Louisville showing a ferry, a river or creek and a sunset

Belle of Louisville showing a ferry, a bridge and a bay or harbour

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Northern Kentucky Attractions

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Northern Kentucky is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Northern Kentucky to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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Northern Kentucky Attractions

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Number of things to do	36
Cheapest thing to do on Expedia	Self Guided Cincinnati Ghost Haunted Walking Tour Audio Tour Music Hall OTR: CA $14
Top 5 things to do	Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum Entry Ticket Great American Ball Park Tour with Museum Entry The Escape Game Cincinnati: 60-Minute Adventures at The Banks Top 10 Sites + Bites of Cincinnati Tour with Riverside Food Tours Phantoms of the Pig Iron Past: Cursed Cincinnati Ghost Tours
Half-day tours	Great American Ball Park Tour with Museum Entry The Escape Game Cincinnati: 60-Minute Adventures at The Banks Top 10 Sites + Bites of Cincinnati Tour with Riverside Food Tours Phantoms of the Pig Iron Past: Cursed Cincinnati Ghost Tours Sunday Brunch at Findlay Market Tour with Riverside Food Tours
With kids	Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum Entry Ticket Great American Ball Park Tour with Museum Entry Top 10 Sites + Bites of Cincinnati Tour with Riverside Food Tours Phantoms of the Pig Iron Past: Cursed Cincinnati Ghost Tours Ultimate Queen City Underground Tour

What to do in Northern Kentucky

Discover the most popular places to visit in Northern Kentucky

Ark Encounter

Have a fun-filled day at Ark Encounter and see why people love this amusement park in Williamstown. Discover the restaurants and museums in this family-friendly area.

Great American Ball Park

Catch an event at Great American Ball Park during your trip to Cincinnati. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a baseball game.

Red River Gorge

Explore the great outdoors at Red River Gorge, a popular spot to commune with nature in Wellington. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront, or seek out the hiking trails.

Kentucky Exposition Center

During your trip, find out what's happening at Kentucky Exposition Center, a top convention center in Louisville. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art scene.

Churchill Downs

Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.

Panorama Ohio River waterway riverboats and bridges leading to heart of downtown Louisville KY

KFC Yum Center

Catch an event at KFC Yum Center during your trip to Louisville. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area.

Newport Aquarium

Find yourself face-to-face with thousands of aquatic species from around the world at this popular aquarium just across the river from Cincinnati.

Kentucky Horse Park

Enjoy a trip to Kentucky Horse Park and popular activities like horseback riding in Lexington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Paycor Stadium

Catch an event at Paycor Stadium during your trip to Cincinnati. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene.

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Downtown Louisville

4/5(37 area reviews)

Explore "Museum Row" in the West Main District, catch a game at Louisville Slugger Field, or stroll across the pedestrian-only Big Four Bridge. Enjoy diverse attractions, restaurants, and the Louie Link skywalk.

Downtown Lexington

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting Downtown Lexington, you might make a stop by sights like Lexington Opera House and Rupp Arena.

Fairgrounds

While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.

What's in a name?

Well, oddly enough, at Cave Hill Cemetery, there's a hill, with a cave.

A natural spring spills forth from this 246 ft deep cave. Standing upright, the cave could be explored for about 100ft. No, it's not allowed... There is a colony of bats that inhabit the cave. Bats pouring from a cave at dusk in a cemetery would be quite a visual.

Phoenix Hill

While Phoenix Hill isn't home to many top sights, Nulu Market Place and Thomas Edison House are some notable places to visit nearby.

Jeffersontown

Jeffersontown is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Bluegrass Indoor Karting and Jeffersontown Commons Shopping Center while you're in town.

Germantown

When in Germantown, you can plan a visit to Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Headliners Music Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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