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City in Kentucky, United States
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Newport is a city on the Ohio River in Kentucky's Northern Ohio River Region or as locals call it, Northern Kentucky.
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An Aquarium that has a unique design, spectators are in a "cage" which is a glass surrounded tunnel, completely surrounded by large underwater exhibits.
One of the largest bells in the world, this bell was made to be part of a never built Millennium Monument that would stand right next to where it's at now.
large walkable historic district with well preserved collection of 19th century Victorian homes
park at the confluence of the Ohio and Licking rivers offers closeup views of the legendary Cincinnati, Ohio skyline. Site of the former Newport Barracks, a military installation from 1803-1894.
While the KSO has its offices in Newport the KSO performs all over Kentucky so be sure to call or fax the KSO is you're interested in their schedule.
4-level former mansion converted to rock 'n' roll venue. This nearly 200 year old building is also known for being the birthplace of Brig. Gen. John Tariaferro Thompson, the inventor of the "Tommy Gun". Due to a family dispute, this place has changed ownership for better or worse depending on your tastes in music.
All-girl flat-track roller derby action in Newport.
A look at Newport's history of vice. A tour about gangs, gambling and girls and the venues that once held all of them.
Series of riverboat tours offered on an old steamboat, the Belle of Cincinnati. You can take either a normal 1 hour cruise seeing both Downtown Cincinnati and the old Riverfront cities of Northern Kentucky or have lunch or dinner on board. Also available are cruises for special events, including a very expensive cruise during the Labor Day fireworks at Riverfest which fills up early.
The Southgate House is an excellent venue for seeing Indie rock and roll acts. Kicked out of their old venue (now known as the Thompson House) the owners managed to secure an old church building to "revive" their locally famous venue.
Cincinnati-style chili served a bit spicier than most varieties of the regional specialty. Also notable for offering a "6-way" chili (see here for an explanation of "ways"), which adds chopped garlic to a "5-way". Locations also in Covington and Erlanger.
Probably the best authentic Mexican taqueria in the Cincinnati area. This is the real deal, and if you aren't familiar with real Mexican street food, make sure to get the horchata (rice milk) on a hot day nothing beats it.
Home cooking with a popular steak night on Thursday. Live music several times a week.
Pompilio's is a good Italian restaurant. The restaurant is famous for playing host to the scene in Rain Man, where Dustin Hoffman knows how many toothpicks fell onto the ground.
Italian restaurant.
Locally owned pizzeria, notable for having pizza with Cincinnati Chili on it.
Originating in Munich, Germany, this is the first Hofbräuhaus in the United States which makes sense when you realize that Cincinnati is Munich's sister city.
Laid back, friendly neighborhood bar. It is gay-friendly and doesn't allow any discrimination. Great jukebox, cheap drinks, great people.
Cozy brewery with a decent beer selection and on site restaurant, specializing in small batch brews.
Cafe and roaster that offers excellent coffee they also have pour over style brewing by request. Their mission is to be an ethical company that not only buys their coffee from ethical sources but also gives back to communities where it was grown. Free Wifi is also available.
Like a fortress, and where scenes from the film Ides Of March were filmed.
Includes Wi-Fi, Breakfast, and indoor pool.
The Levee is a collection of stores, restaurants, an aquarium, and a movie theater.
By car
Newport is served directly by Interstate 471, which can be reached by Interstates 71 (from Columbus and Louisville), 75 (from Dayton and Lexington), US 50 (Columbia Parkway from the eastern suburbs…
By foot
The Purple People Bridge (officially the "Newport Southbank Bridge"), formerly a road and rail bridge, now a pedestrian and bicycle only bridge, is a good way to get across from Downtown Cincinnati,…
By bicycle
RedBike, Cincinnati's bike share program, also has some stations in Newport most notably right by Newport on the Levee so you can quickly ride your bike straight from Downtown Cincinnati or Over the…
By bus
By foot
Newport is very walkable. Most everything you'll need is within walking distance as the city is relatively small and compact.
By bus
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