What to do in Northern Kentucky, KY

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Belle of Louisville which includes a river or creek, a ferry and a sunset
Belle of Louisville which includes a bay or harbour, a ferry and a bridge
Muhammad Ali Center showing modern architecture and night scenes
Louisville featuring signage
Newport showing signage

Northern Kentucky Attractions

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Places of interest in Northern Kentucky

Northern Kentucky is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Northern Kentucky, and make it a breeze to explore Northern Kentucky and 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 holiday 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

Northern Kentucky has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Northern Kentucky to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Northern Kentucky.

Looking for things to do in Northern Kentucky can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Northern Kentucky or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Northern Kentucky attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails!


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Landscape of Louisville

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 Louisville
4th of July festival

Downtown Lexington

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

Downtown Lexington
Ky Derby festival balloon glow.

Fairgrounds

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

Fairgrounds
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.

Phoenix Hill
Old Louisville Home

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.

Old Louisville
View of  Skyline downtown Louisville

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.

Jeffersontown

 

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