Find Things To Do in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky (South Region)

George Rogers Clark Park

South > Riverfront

This charming urban park in Northern Kentucky is a favorite spot for photographers and riverwalkers. Situated on Riverside Drive and on the Covington Riverfront, the park... Read more

This charming urban park in Northern Kentucky is a favorite spot for photographers and riverwalkers. Situated on Riverside Drive and on the Covington Riverfront, the park provides a shaded respite to read a book, eat lunch on a bench or watch barges travel down the Ohio River.

Kaleidoscope Stained Glass Studio

South > Riverfront

Step back in time as you stroll along Main Street of the historic Main Strasse Village (a bridge across the river from Cincinnati). At your final destination you will find... Read more

Step back in time as you stroll along Main Street of the historic Main Strasse Village (a bridge across the river from Cincinnati). At your final destination you will find an archive of beautiful old and new stained and art glass creations,where light transforms glass into brilliant sparkles of color. Pass through iron gates... Read More

DevouCycle

South

Bike rental service offering a variety of bikes for adults and children including road bikes and mountain bikes. Located at Devou Park

Bike rental service offering a variety of bikes for adults and children including road bikes and mountain bikes. Located at Devou Park

Sugarcube Records

South > Riverfront

Independent record store in Covington's Mainstrasse Village.

Independent record store in Covington's Mainstrasse Village.

Hickory Sticks Golf Club

South > Southeast

The Golf Courses at Kenton County

South > Southwest

Courses: The Pioneer is the shortest of the courses playing to a par 71. The Willows, designed by Dr. Michael Hurdzan, offers golfers a scenic and challenging test... Read more

Courses: The Pioneer is the shortest of the courses playing to a par 71. The Willows, designed by Dr. Michael Hurdzan, offers golfers a scenic and challenging test of tree-lined fairways and undulating greens. Fox Run, designed by renowned architect Arthur Hills, is consistently rated one of the most challenging public... Read More

The Paper Tiger

South > Riverfront

Decorative flags, sports team items, stationary, and gifts.

Decorative flags, sports team items, stationary, and gifts.

The Cozy Cottage

South > Riverfront

Local handcrafts and gifts. Clothes for the American Girl Doll, Candleberry Candles, great gifts for everyone on your list.

Local handcrafts and gifts. Clothes for the American Girl Doll, Candleberry Candles, great gifts for everyone on your list.

The Thompson House

South > Riverfront

Thompson House is a live music venue located in Newport Kentucky. They feature four different stages and four bars. Thompson House has a large variety of bands performing... Read more

Thompson House is a live music venue located in Newport Kentucky. They feature four different stages and four bars. Thompson House has a large variety of bands performing each week. Every Monday they host an Open Mic Night and the first Saturday of every month they host Reggae Nights. Thompson House also offers Haunted Ghost... Read More

Pedal Wagon Covington

South

Crossing the Ohio River from Cincinnati brings you into the South and takes you to charming Covington. Covington is bustling with local breweries, historic restaurants... Read more

Crossing the Ohio River from Cincinnati brings you into the South and takes you to charming Covington. Covington is bustling with local breweries, historic restaurants, murals, a lively music scene, scenic and river-front views, and much more.    Pedal Wagon Covington, a 15-person, pedal-powered, rolling celebration opened... Read More

Ruby's Boat Dock

South > Southwest

Located on Williamstown Lake featuring a Boat launch, Storage & Service, and Trailer & Camping area.

Located on Williamstown Lake featuring a Boat launch, Storage & Service, and Trailer & Camping area.

Bracken County Historical Society

South > Southeast

Founded in 1993, the BCHS encourages the preservation of historical resources in Bracken County and the surrounding areas. The BCHS has its offices and museum in the old... Read more

Founded in 1993, the BCHS encourages the preservation of historical resources in Bracken County and the surrounding areas. The BCHS has its offices and museum in the old Bracken County jail located in Brooksville, adjacent to the Bracken County Court House. Here, records can be found dating back to the late 1700's. Genealogical... Read More

Cork 'n Bottle

South > Riverfront

Since 1964, Cork 'n Bottle has been offering top quality hand-selected wines, spirits, beers, gourmet cheeses and more from the brands you know to the rare and unusual... Read more

Since 1964, Cork 'n Bottle has been offering top quality hand-selected wines, spirits, beers, gourmet cheeses and more from the brands you know to the rare and unusual. Check out the Vintage Bourbon Library

Elegant Carriages

South > Riverfront

Elegant Carriages offers horse drawn carriage rides for city tours, private parties, weddings, funerals and special occasions. Guided City tours of Cincinnati, Ohio;... Read more

Elegant Carriages offers horse drawn carriage rides for city tours, private parties, weddings, funerals and special occasions. Guided City tours of Cincinnati, Ohio; Covington & Newport, Kentucky; and Madison, Indiana. Horse-drawn carriages for private parties and rides; weddings, special occasions, and events of all types... Read More

BB&T Arena

South > Southeast

Open since 2008, the BB&T Arena is a 10,000 seat, state-of-the-art arena featuring first-class concerts, family shows and a wide variety of sporting events. The BB... Read more

Open since 2008, the BB&T Arena is a 10,000 seat, state-of-the-art arena featuring first-class concerts, family shows and a wide variety of sporting events. The BB&T Arena is located on the campus of Northern Kentucky University and is the home to NKU’s Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams. 

Manhattan Harbour

South > Riverfront

Located just 2 miles east of downtown Cincinnati on the Ohio River offering full service marina and yacht services. Other services include Valet Service, Restaurant... Read more

Located just 2 miles east of downtown Cincinnati on the Ohio River offering full service marina and yacht services. Other services include Valet Service, Restaurant including Bar and Boater’s Lounge.

The Rosemary Clooney House Museum

South > Southeast

Thanks to the generous efforts of Dr. Steve Henry, former Lt. Governor of Kentucky, and his wife Heather French Henry, Miss America 2000, Rosemary Clooney's historical... Read more

Thanks to the generous efforts of Dr. Steve Henry, former Lt. Governor of Kentucky, and his wife Heather French Henry, Miss America 2000, Rosemary Clooney's historical home has been restored. The home is open to the public as a museum displaying an extensive collection of exhibits in honor of this legendary singer's life and... Read More

Twin Oaks Golf and Plantation Club

South > Southeast

GameWorks

South > Riverfront

GameWorks is the incredible high-tech entertainment, restaurant and bar experience where guests can eat, drink, party and play. Each GameWorks venue provides all the best... Read more

GameWorks is the incredible high-tech entertainment, restaurant and bar experience where guests can eat, drink, party and play. Each GameWorks venue provides all the best elements of a great night out in one location, including a full-service restaurant with a fantastic menu and casual decor; a cool, high-energy bar serving... Read More

Fort Thomas Military and Community Museum

South > Southwest

The Ft. Thomas Community Museum's mission is to preserve, interpret and celebrate the cultural significance of our city; and to educate the public on the importance of our... Read more

The Ft. Thomas Community Museum's mission is to preserve, interpret and celebrate the cultural significance of our city; and to educate the public on the importance of our community's heritage. Fort Thomas was an induction center during WWI and WWII and over 80,000 were signed up for military duty on this very site. Dozens of... Read More

Ollie's Skatepark

South > Southwest

Tucked in the serene blue grass hills of Florence, Ky., just below Cincinnati, located in an industrial park area is Ollie’s Skate Park. Ollie's is by far the newest... Read more

Tucked in the serene blue grass hills of Florence, Ky., just below Cincinnati, located in an industrial park area is Ollie’s Skate Park. Ollie's is by far the newest premier indoor skate park in the Midwest boasting 60,000 square feet of skate terrain with something for everyone. This park is newly finished and has already seen... Read More

Big Bone Lick State Historic Site

South > Southwest

Big Bone Lick is a unique state park where the prehistoric past is enshrined, containing the remains of some of America’s early animal inhabitants.  Once covered with... Read more

Big Bone Lick is a unique state park where the prehistoric past is enshrined, containing the remains of some of America’s early animal inhabitants.  Once covered with swamps, the land that makes up Big Bone Lick had a combination of minerals and water that animals found difficult to resist.     For centuries great beasts of the... Read More

Ark Encounter

South > Southwest

The Ark Encounter features a jaw-dropping reconstruction of Noah's ark, built to biblical specs. At over 1.5 football fields long and reaching higher than a four-story... Read more

The Ark Encounter features a jaw-dropping reconstruction of Noah's ark, built to biblical specs. At over 1.5 football fields long and reaching higher than a four-story house, the Ark is one of the largest timber-frame structures in the world. As you explore three decks of cutting-edge exhibits, the biblical account of Noah's... Read More

Sparta Campground

South

Located 3.5 miles from the Kentucky Speedway, Sparta Campground has flat level shady sites, a bath house with hot showers, and horseshoes. Drinking water and firewood... Read more

Located 3.5 miles from the Kentucky Speedway, Sparta Campground has flat level shady sites, a bath house with hot showers, and horseshoes. Drinking water and firewood delivery are available. 

Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center

South > Riverfront

The Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center offer classes in drawing, painting, photography, ceramics, quilting, dance and yoga for children and adults. Their professional... Read more

The Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center offer classes in drawing, painting, photography, ceramics, quilting, dance and yoga for children and adults. Their professional instructors will help you explore your creative side, no matter what your skill level. Classes run from 6 to 8 weeks. The mission at Baker Hunt is to provide... Read More

Oak Creek Campground

South > Southeast

A family-owned campground for 47 years, Oak Creek offers a variety of camping options including sites for back-in and pull-thru, and primitive tent areas. Take a dip in... Read more

A family-owned campground for 47 years, Oak Creek offers a variety of camping options including sites for back-in and pull-thru, and primitive tent areas. Take a dip in the swimming pool or listen to some live music right at the campground!

Village Gifts KY

South > Riverfront

Gift shop specializing in Kentucky-made products including food items, art, apparel, and more.

Gift shop specializing in Kentucky-made products including food items, art, apparel, and more.

Boone Links Golf Course

South > Southwest

Boone Links, owned and managed by Boone County since 1979, offers 27 holes covering 200 acres in the heart of Oakbrook in Florence. Challenging enough for the experienced... Read more

Boone Links, owned and managed by Boone County since 1979, offers 27 holes covering 200 acres in the heart of Oakbrook in Florence. Challenging enough for the experienced golfer but friendly enough for the beginner.

Tower Park

South > Southeast

86.6 acres of hilly trails and picnic areas for families and kids to enjoy. Located close to the Ohio River and given its name from the 102 foot stone tower at the park... Read more

86.6 acres of hilly trails and picnic areas for families and kids to enjoy. Located close to the Ohio River and given its name from the 102 foot stone tower at the park entrance. The park is also home to a 4-mile mountain bike trail.

Devou Park

South > Riverfront

Located in the hills overlooking Covington, Kentucky and downtown Cincinnati, Devou Park offers a range of entertainment and recreational activities including theater,... Read more

Located in the hills overlooking Covington, Kentucky and downtown Cincinnati, Devou Park offers a range of entertainment and recreational activities including theater, symphony, walking and biking trails, golf, tennis, scenic overlook area, picnic facilities, fishing, Behringer-Crawford Museum, Devou Golf & Event Center,... Read More

The Party Source

South > Riverfront

The Party Source is a one stop destination for over 20,000 product selections including beer, wine, spirits, cigars, specialty food, party supplies and more. Enjoy in-... Read more

The Party Source is a one stop destination for over 20,000 product selections including beer, wine, spirits, cigars, specialty food, party supplies and more. Enjoy in-store tastings from the Wine Station plus top shelf and hard-to-find liquors at the Spirits Library. You'll want to leave time to take a free tour of New Riff... Read More

NKU Anthropology Museum

South > Southeast

Founded in 1976, the Museum of Anthropology is located on the 2nd floor of Landrum Academic Center. Our collections focus on contemporary arts of Native Americans, and... Read more

Founded in 1976, the Museum of Anthropology is located on the 2nd floor of Landrum Academic Center. Our collections focus on contemporary arts of Native Americans, and contemporary ethnographic and folk arts of world cultures, especially those of Latin America, Africa, Southeast Asia, and New Guinea. The museum currently is... Read More

NKY Dancewear

South

NKY Dancewear located in Alexandria KY aims to serve the dancing and performing arts community in order for all performers, teachers, and students to find quality products... Read more

NKY Dancewear located in Alexandria KY aims to serve the dancing and performing arts community in order for all performers, teachers, and students to find quality products with premier service.  Onsite fittings are available to find the proper size for dancers of all ages and skill levels!

Florence Y'alls

South > Southwest

The Florence Y'alls Professional Baseball team is a member of the independent Frontier League. Freedom games offer post-game bands, fireworks, giveaways, discounted... Read more

The Florence Y'alls Professional Baseball team is a member of the independent Frontier League. Freedom games offer post-game bands, fireworks, giveaways, discounted tickets, food and drink specials and promotional theme nights. The team plays in Florence, Ky., just 10 minutes south of downtown Cincinnati. Scroll down for game... Read More

Julie's Inspiration Consignment Shoppe

South > Riverfront

Located in Mainstrasse Village, Julie’s Inspiration Consignment Shoppe is dedicated to meeting the fashion needs of the Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati area. Gifts,... Read more

Located in Mainstrasse Village, Julie’s Inspiration Consignment Shoppe is dedicated to meeting the fashion needs of the Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati area. Gifts, jewelry, art, collectibles, furniture and clothing from vintage to couture, we have everything you need. New items arrive daily and consignments are always welcome... Read More

Railway Museum of Greater Cincinnati

South

Volunteer-run and aimed at preserving the railway artifacts of the region, the  Railway Museum of Greater Cincinnati maintains over 80 units of railroad equipment and... Read more

Volunteer-run and aimed at preserving the railway artifacts of the region, the  Railway Museum of Greater Cincinnati maintains over 80 units of railroad equipment and acquires several new pieces each year to their home in the Latonia Rail Yard. Visitors are welcome to explore the museum on a self-guided tour every Saturday.... Read More

McDowell Farms Salsa

South > Southeast

Family-owned and operated homemade salsa business.

Family-owned and operated homemade salsa business.

Bella on the Avenue

South > Riverfront

Upscale consignment boutique for women, featuring brand names such as Ann Taylor, J. Crew, Talbots and Chico’s. Also, carries a wide selection of bags, jewelry, and... Read more

Upscale consignment boutique for women, featuring brand names such as Ann Taylor, J. Crew, Talbots and Chico’s. Also, carries a wide selection of bags, jewelry, and accessories.

Wilder Boat Launch Ramp

South > Southeast

Located only a few miles away from downtown Cincinnati with a short trip to the Ohio River.  

Located only a few miles away from downtown Cincinnati with a short trip to the Ohio River.  

Purple People Bridge

South > Riverfront

First opened in 1872 as Cincinnati's first railroad bridge spanning the Ohio River, the L&N Railroad Bridge evolved through the years to accommodate streetcar,... Read more

First opened in 1872 as Cincinnati's first railroad bridge spanning the Ohio River, the L&N Railroad Bridge evolved through the years to accommodate streetcar, pedestrian and automobile traffic before becoming a pedestrian-only bridge in May 2003 and was given the nickname Purple People Bridge. At 2,670 feet in length, it... Read More

Roebling Bridge Tour

South > Riverfront

Do you love sightseeing, history and good food?  Choose this 3 hour Roebling Bridge Food and Culture tour for spectacular views of both sides of the Ohio River... Read more

Do you love sightseeing, history and good food?  Choose this 3 hour Roebling Bridge Food and Culture tour for spectacular views of both sides of the Ohio River including the riverfront murals.  Be seated, served and treated like a VIP at 5 unique restaurants where you'll feast on generous servings of their best signature... Read More

Kenton County Public Library - Covington

South > Riverfront

The Covington branch is on the corner of 5th and Scott in downtown Covington. Free parking is provided. Library computers include Microsoft Office, Internet access and... Read more

The Covington branch is on the corner of 5th and Scott in downtown Covington. Free parking is provided. Library computers include Microsoft Office, Internet access and black & white or color printing. You will need a Library card to access the computers. Copy machines are available for color or black & white copying.... Read More

Jane's Saddlebag

South > Southwest

Jane's Saddlebag is a hands-on historic educational experience, complete with the old restored "Saddlebag" home, original stone smokehouse, life-size replica of a 1700s... Read more

Jane's Saddlebag is a hands-on historic educational experience, complete with the old restored "Saddlebag" home, original stone smokehouse, life-size replica of a 1700s Flatboat, 100-year-old mortise and tenon barn, kids village, wine shop, restaurant, general store and petting zoo. Plus, free parking and cornhole.

Newport on the Levee

South > Riverfront

Opened in 2001, Newport on the Levee is a multi-level retail entertainment center, located across from downtown Cincinnati on the south bank of the Ohio River in Newport,... Read more

Opened in 2001, Newport on the Levee is a multi-level retail entertainment center, located across from downtown Cincinnati on the south bank of the Ohio River in Newport, Kentucky. Hosting nearly 4.5 million guests each year upon 380,000 square feet of unique retail and restaurant space, Newport on the Levee features a variety... Read More

Tharp Dayton Heritage Museum

South > Riverfront

The museum archives and honors the history of Dayton, Kentucky dating back to the first settlers in 1779. 

The museum archives and honors the history of Dayton, Kentucky dating back to the first settlers in 1779. 

Goebel Park

South > Riverfront

When you see the historic German-style Carroll Chimes Clock Tower, you’ll know you’re at Goebel Park. The park offers walking trails, picnic shelters, a gazebo and... Read more

When you see the historic German-style Carroll Chimes Clock Tower, you’ll know you’re at Goebel Park. The park offers walking trails, picnic shelters, a gazebo and playground.

McGlasson Farms

South > Southwest

Located along scenic rural Route 8 (River Road) in Hebron, Kentucky, this roadside farm has been in family owned and operation for six generations. From July through... Read more

Located along scenic rural Route 8 (River Road) in Hebron, Kentucky, this roadside farm has been in family owned and operation for six generations. From July through October, they proudly grow fresh fruits & vegetables on the farm and sell them at the roadside stand. Additionally, there are several opportunities for pick-... Read More

Riverfront Floodwall Mural Tour

South > Riverfront

Led by artist Robert Dafford, a team of artists created a magnificent illustration of the history of Covington. Depicting a variety of scenes from the meeting of General... Read more

Led by artist Robert Dafford, a team of artists created a magnificent illustration of the history of Covington. Depicting a variety of scenes from the meeting of General George Rogers Clark, Simon Kenton, and Daniel Boone on the mouth of the Licking River to Jacob Price, a local African American leader of the late 1800s, the... Read More

Willamstown Lake

South

In 1957, Williamstown Lake became accessible for all to enjoy fishing. Today, it's still a popular place to cast a line. At 300 acres, the city's reservoir produces a... Read more

In 1957, Williamstown Lake became accessible for all to enjoy fishing. Today, it's still a popular place to cast a line. At 300 acres, the city's reservoir produces a variety of fish. The lake also offers several launch ramps in addition to the dock which stocks bait, tackle and other supplies.

The Old Pogue Distillery

South > Southeast

Today, the fifth and sixth generations of Pogues, offer the discriminating whisky drinker super-premium handcrafted whiskies fashioned from the original Pogue recipes. As... Read more

Today, the fifth and sixth generations of Pogues, offer the discriminating whisky drinker super-premium handcrafted whiskies fashioned from the original Pogue recipes. As one of Kentucky's oldest whisky families, the Pogue family is pleased to offer products never changed or cheapened in character, and has never compromised... Read More