Northern Kentucky Local Expert: Find Things To Do in Northern Kentucky

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

Belle of Louisville which includes a bay or harbour, a ferry and a bridge

Muhammad Ali Center showing night scenes and modern architecture

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What to do in Northern Kentucky

Popular places to visit

Ark Encounter

5/5(1 review)

Have a fun-filled day at Ark Encounter and find out why this is a popular theme park in Williamstown. Discover the restaurants and museums in this family-friendly area.

Red River Gorge

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Red River Gorge during your travels in Wellington. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.

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.

Kentucky Exposition Center

4/5(1 review)

Learn about the events happening in Kentucky Exposition Center during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.

Churchill Downs

4/5(4 reviews)

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

Newport Aquarium

5/5(1 review)

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

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

KFC Yum Center

3/5(2 reviews)

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

Kentucky Horse Park

4.5/5(5 reviews)

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

Paycor Stadium

3/5(1 review)

Catch an event at Paycor Stadium during your trip to Cincinnati. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.

Areas of Northern Kentucky

Downtown Louisville

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

The cultural heart of the city beats with baseball, boxing and music, with sporting fields, live bands and a center for Muhammad Ali, the city’s most famous son.

Downtown Lexington

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.

Old Louisville

3/5(2 area reviews)

Old Louisville is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Ohio River Valley while in the area.