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

Madison Avenue Tour

South > Riverfront

Discover why people Lov the Cov!  Treat yourself to a VIP experience every Sunday morning as you taste our way through the heart of this historic city, beginning... Read more

Discover why people Lov the Cov!  Treat yourself to a VIP experience every Sunday morning as you taste our way through the heart of this historic city, beginning at the chic boutique Hotel Covington.  On this 3 hour culinary experience, you'll not only taste delicious food from local family owned restaurants, you will visit... Read More

Northern Kentucky Gambling Museum

South > Riverfront

Showcasing the history of gambling in Northern Kentucky with old slot machines, poker chips and photographs to take you back in time. Gift and souvenir shop inside, and... Read more

Showcasing the history of gambling in Northern Kentucky with old slot machines, poker chips and photographs to take you back in time. Gift and souvenir shop inside, and the building is purpoted to be haunted! Paranormal investigations are limited to 10 people, you must be at least 18 years old, and reservations must be made... Read More

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.

Dinsmore Homestead

South > Southwest

The Dinsmore Homestead is a unique historic site where visitors can learn what rural life was like in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Nature enthusiasts enjoy the... Read more

The Dinsmore Homestead is a unique historic site where visitors can learn what rural life was like in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Nature enthusiasts enjoy the hiking trails developed in cooperation with the Kentucky Nature Conservancy and the Boone County Parks Department. It is a resource for students and scholars and... Read More

Boone County Distilling Company

South > Southwest

Making authentic bourbon whiskey in the northern hills of Kentucky. Visit the tasting room and the gift shop. Part of The B-Line. Click here to learn more.

Making authentic bourbon whiskey in the northern hills of Kentucky. Visit the tasting room and the gift shop. Part of The B-Line. Click here to learn more.

Cabin Run Creek Campground

South

This campground features 32 campsites nestled within woodland as well as a bath house, dump station, fire pits, a playground, and fishing.

This campground features 32 campsites nestled within woodland as well as a bath house, dump station, fire pits, a playground, and fishing.

Putt-Putt Fun Center

South

The classic game of skill for all ages. 18 holes of stiff competition, or just plain fun. Just make sure that you keep score! Price per 18 holes: $5.00 Children 5 and... Read more

The classic game of skill for all ages. 18 holes of stiff competition, or just plain fun. Just make sure that you keep score! Price per 18 holes: $5.00 Children 5 and under - $1 with paying adult 36 Holes | $7.00 10 game ticket | $27.00

Highland Cemetery Hiking Trails

South > Southwest

Explore 6 color-coded trails covering 4 miles on 150 acres of undeveloped cemetery property. Witness something unique with each season. Spring and summer are ideal for... Read more

Explore 6 color-coded trails covering 4 miles on 150 acres of undeveloped cemetery property. Witness something unique with each season. Spring and summer are ideal for bird watching and getting to see both native species and neotropical migrants. Fall boasts gorgeous colors from the maple trees, and winter is great for... Read More

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

Northern Kentucky University

South

Founded in 1968, Northern Kentucky University has emerged as one of Greater Cincinnati's fastest-growing universities. NKU's more than 14,000 students are drawn to its... Read more

Founded in 1968, Northern Kentucky University has emerged as one of Greater Cincinnati's fastest-growing universities. NKU's more than 14,000 students are drawn to its small class sizes and the up-close and personal attention they receive from the school's nationally renowned faculty. Located just five minutes south of... Read More

Behringer-Crawford Museum

South > Riverfront

From the ridiculous (BCM’s infamous two-headed calf) to the sublime (our fascinating collections), this family-friendly museum celebrates the unique arts, heritage and... Read more

From the ridiculous (BCM’s infamous two-headed calf) to the sublime (our fascinating collections), this family-friendly museum celebrates the unique arts, heritage and culture of Northern Kentucky as part of the Ohio Valley. Examine a mammoth fossil, take a ride through time with the beautifully restored 1892 streetcar “... Read More

Handzy Shop + Studio

South > Riverfront

Gift shop specializing in greeting cards, stationery, art, jewelry, and gifts. They also carry clothes in their clothing boutique. 

Gift shop specializing in greeting cards, stationery, art, jewelry, and gifts. They also carry clothes in their clothing boutique. 

Riverside Drive Statue Tour

South > Riverfront

Located in Covington’s Historic Licking Riverside Neighborhood, the tour is comprised of seven life-like bronze statues of historical figures. Chief Little Turtle led a... Read more

Located in Covington’s Historic Licking Riverside Neighborhood, the tour is comprised of seven life-like bronze statues of historical figures. Chief Little Turtle led a confederation of Miami, Delaware, and Shawnee. Simon Kenton was an early explorer. John James Audubon spent time here drawing and painting. Brought to America... Read More

True Adorn Boutique

South > Southeast

Clothing, jewelry, and accessories for Juniors.

Clothing, jewelry, and accessories for Juniors.

Lincoln Woods Park

South > Southwest

The land for this park was acquired by the City in 1959 as a part of the water treatment plant land acquisition. This 15 acre park was developed in 1985 into an active... Read more

The land for this park was acquired by the City in 1959 as a part of the water treatment plant land acquisition. This 15 acre park was developed in 1985 into an active park. Amenities include the following: Two asphalt surface enclosed tennis courts. City sponsored clinics are conducted at the courts and have priority use.... Read More

Smugglers Cove Marina

South > Southwest

Full service marina located just off the Ohio River offering fuel, restaurant, motel and RV hookups.

Full service marina located just off the Ohio River offering fuel, restaurant, motel and RV hookups.

The Silver Wolf Treasures & Gifts

South

Spiritual/Metaphysical Gift Shop and Education Center. See items such as incense, Herbs, Oils, Tarot, Crystal Balls, Books, Mortar/Pestals, Crystals, all things witchy and... Read more

Spiritual/Metaphysical Gift Shop and Education Center. See items such as incense, Herbs, Oils, Tarot, Crystal Balls, Books, Mortar/Pestals, Crystals, all things witchy and spiritual.

Augusta Art Guild's Gallery

South > Southeast

The Guild's Mission Statement: "The Augusta Art Guild is an organization of artists who believe there are many visual, emotional and educational experiences that can only... Read more

The Guild's Mission Statement: "The Augusta Art Guild is an organization of artists who believe there are many visual, emotional and educational experiences that can only be perceived through the arts. The Guild feels it is important that our community be a part of that process in order to expand and enrich lives."  The City of... Read More

Little Britain Stables

South > Southwest

Located in Burlington Ky. Little Britain Stables has been welcoming horses and riders for over 45 years. With indoor and outdoor arenas, the 90 acres of varied landscapes... Read more

Located in Burlington Ky. Little Britain Stables has been welcoming horses and riders for over 45 years. With indoor and outdoor arenas, the 90 acres of varied landscapes makes this facility an asset to many disciplines of riding and driving. There have been as many as twenty different breeds of horses and ponies stabled at the... Read More

Veterans Memorial of Boone County

South > Southwest

The Veterans Memorial of Boone County was conceived in 1995 when H.B. Deatherage, a Viet Nam veteran, was deeply moved by the fact that veterans in Boone County had no... Read more

The Veterans Memorial of Boone County was conceived in 1995 when H.B. Deatherage, a Viet Nam veteran, was deeply moved by the fact that veterans in Boone County had no place to heal wounds and memories of war. The names and etchings were brought to the forefront with beautiful black granite, making up the memorial honoring WWI... Read More

Madison Theater

South > Riverfront

The Madison Theater boasts a capacity of approximately 1200 guests, two venues, a state of the art sound and lighting system, as well as 3 full service bars. There are two... Read more

The Madison Theater boasts a capacity of approximately 1200 guests, two venues, a state of the art sound and lighting system, as well as 3 full service bars. There are two fully retractable screens that will allow for private or public viewing of various media from DVD to computer projection. From its opening in 1912 to it's... Read More

Grainwell

South

Creative wood shop with wood centric decor designed & crafted by three sisters.

Creative wood shop with wood centric decor designed & crafted by three sisters.

Carpenter Art Enamel Foundation

South > Riverfront

The W.W. Carpenter Enamel Foundation Museum is a privately owned collection, dedicated to works of enamel art and craft, from historical antique Limoges paintings to a... Read more

The W.W. Carpenter Enamel Foundation Museum is a privately owned collection, dedicated to works of enamel art and craft, from historical antique Limoges paintings to a large collection of contemporary works by some of the finest artists in the field. The museum houses over 600 pieces of enamel art. The art works are very... Read More

Stained Glass Theatre

South > Riverfront

Footlighters, Inc. was established in 1963 by a small group of community theatre volunteers who wanted to bring theater opportunities to the western side of Cincinnati. In... Read more

Footlighters, Inc. was established in 1963 by a small group of community theatre volunteers who wanted to bring theater opportunities to the western side of Cincinnati. In 1986, Footlighters moved to Newport, Ky., when they took posession of the tornado-damaged Salem United Methodist Church and converted it into the Stained... Read More

Magic Realms VR

South

Virtual Reality arcade in Fort Thomas Kentucky. 

Virtual Reality arcade in Fort Thomas Kentucky. 

Joseph-Beth Booksellers

South > Southwest

Joseph-Beth Booksellers is a Cincinnati's locally owned indie bookstore that has been around since 1993.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers is a Cincinnati's locally owned indie bookstore that has been around since 1993.

Circle of Hope

South > Riverfront

Retail store featuring the works of local artisans. All profits made from artwork go toward charity

Retail store featuring the works of local artisans. All profits made from artwork go toward charity

Folksiders FOUND

South > Southwest

Folksiders are artisans, craftspeople, historians, musicians, nature lovers, growers, junk collectors, culinary enthusiast, or anyone with a keen eye and love for... Read more

Folksiders are artisans, craftspeople, historians, musicians, nature lovers, growers, junk collectors, culinary enthusiast, or anyone with a keen eye and love for beautiful things. Folksiders FOUND gives these folksiders a them a place to sell their unique collections. 

EarthJoy Tree Adventures

South > Southeast

Northern Kentucky's First Professional Tree-Climbing Company offers classes and experiences. Tree Climbers takes you step by step through the fun and safety in the trees... Read more

Northern Kentucky's First Professional Tree-Climbing Company offers classes and experiences. Tree Climbers takes you step by step through the fun and safety in the trees. All lines are set, the knots are tied and ready to climb when you arrive. Try Tree Climbing first through one of our facilitation classes. Once you feel the... Read More

Faith Acres Farm

South > Southeast

Family-owned and operated farm steeped in the tradition of providing healthy, fresh products directly to consumers.

Family-owned and operated farm steeped in the tradition of providing healthy, fresh products directly to consumers.

A.J. Jolly Park

South > Southeast

A.J. Jolly Park & Campground is an award-winning, 1000 acre park that offers many outdoor activities It also offers approximately 20 miles of trails for horseback... Read more

A.J. Jolly Park & Campground is an award-winning, 1000 acre park that offers many outdoor activities It also offers approximately 20 miles of trails for horseback riding and 18 holes of golf on the banks of A.J. Jolly Lake. Visit the Park & Campground and Equestrian Campground pages for more information, and be sure to... Read More

David’s MainStrasse Jewelers

South > Riverfront

Jewelry repair service

Jewelry repair service

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.  

Splendid Things

South > Riverfront

Unique gifts including handcrafted and vintage jewelry, handbags, furniture accent pieces, and garden items.

Unique gifts including handcrafted and vintage jewelry, handbags, furniture accent pieces, and garden items.

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.

Flagg Springs Golf Course

South > Southeast

Florence/Boone County Skate Park

South > Southwest

This 20,000 sq. ft. park is designed for in-line skates, roller blades and skateboards and has beginner, intermediate and advanced areas with various challenging elements... Read more

This 20,000 sq. ft. park is designed for in-line skates, roller blades and skateboards and has beginner, intermediate and advanced areas with various challenging elements. Included are a shelter, spectator area, emergency telephone and parking lot. There is no fee to enter. Park hours are from dawn to dusk. Safety equipment... 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

Gap Clearance Center

South > Southwest

Gap Clearance Center is located in Hebron, KY adjacent to the Gap Distribution Warehouse. Shoppers will find items by all Gap brands at discounted prices.

Gap Clearance Center is located in Hebron, KY adjacent to the Gap Distribution Warehouse. Shoppers will find items by all Gap brands at discounted prices.

Stoney’s Gift & Toy Shoppe

South > Riverfront

Top quality unique and and educational gifts for little ones

Top quality unique and and educational gifts for little ones

Eagle Bend Alpacas

South > Southwest

Eagle Bend is the first and largest alpaca farm in Northern Kentucky. It is home to more than 125 show quality and award winning alpacas.  You can also take... Read more

Eagle Bend is the first and largest alpaca farm in Northern Kentucky. It is home to more than 125 show quality and award winning alpacas.  You can also take educational tours of the farm and visit the Fiber and Gift Shop.  

Lassing Pointe Golf Course

South > Southwest

Greg's Antiques

South

Antiques and garden items.

Antiques and garden items.

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.

Hail Dark Aesthetics

South > Riverfront

Record Store gone weird -  Hail Dark Aesthetics is a unique gift shop located in the MainStrasse Village District of Covington, Kentucky. You want weird and unusual?... Read more

Record Store gone weird -  Hail Dark Aesthetics is a unique gift shop located in the MainStrasse Village District of Covington, Kentucky. You want weird and unusual? You've come to the right place. This vinyl record and oddities shop sells everything from taxidermy animals and bones to crystal balls, Ouija boards, and vintage... Read More

Jos. A Bank Clothiers

South

Sugar Bay Golf

South > Southwest

Family-owned by locals, you're sure to have fun at this friendly golf course.

Family-owned by locals, you're sure to have fun at this friendly golf course.

Ride Horses at First Farm Inn

South > Southwest

Learn about horses and have a great ride! First Farm Inn offers a unique two-hour horsemanship lesson/trail ride that includes grooming and tacking up, then starting in... Read more

Learn about horses and have a great ride! First Farm Inn offers a unique two-hour horsemanship lesson/trail ride that includes grooming and tacking up, then starting in the riding arena working on control and steering. After you’re comfortable with your horse, we tour the farm on horseback. Rides are available year-round to... 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

Florence Antique Mall

South > Southwest

Offering a wide selection of Antiques, Collectibles and Furniture in our one-level, air conditioned 50,000 sq. ft. Showroom. The Florence Antique Mall opened for business... Read more

Offering a wide selection of Antiques, Collectibles and Furniture in our one-level, air conditioned 50,000 sq. ft. Showroom. The Florence Antique Mall opened for business on August 1, 1998 with 65 dealers in place and over half of the 50,000 square foot showroom still empty. The Grand Opening weekend was incredible, and the... Read More