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

Creation Museum

South > Southwest

Bible history comes to life at the family-friendly Creation Museum! Journey through biblical history in this state-of-the-art, 75,000-square-foot museum designed by a... Read more

Bible history comes to life at the family-friendly Creation Museum! Journey through biblical history in this state-of-the-art, 75,000-square-foot museum designed by a former Universal Studios exhibit director. Your admission includes the main walk-through, the Dinosaur Den, Dr. Crawley’s Insectorium, a special effects theater,... Read More

Crestview Hills Town Center

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Crestview Hills Town Center in Northern Kentucky is anchored by a Dillard’s department store, Bed Bath & Beyond and Joseph Beth Booksellers plus dozens more shops and... Read more

Crestview Hills Town Center in Northern Kentucky is anchored by a Dillard’s department store, Bed Bath & Beyond and Joseph Beth Booksellers plus dozens more shops and restaurants.

Doe Run Lake Park

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Doe Run Lake is a 30 acre lake located on Bullock Pen Road off of KY 17. The lake is surrounded with hiking trails and secluded picnic areas for a total of 183 acres of... Read more

Doe Run Lake is a 30 acre lake located on Bullock Pen Road off of KY 17. The lake is surrounded with hiking trails and secluded picnic areas for a total of 183 acres of park space. Trolling motors are only permitted.

Stringtown Park

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Stringtown Park is located on Kentucky Route 18 (Burlington Pike) between Kathryn and Wallace Avenues on 8 acres in the eastern section of the City. The City purchased the... Read more

Stringtown Park is located on Kentucky Route 18 (Burlington Pike) between Kathryn and Wallace Avenues on 8 acres in the eastern section of the City. The City purchased the property in the spring of 2001 from the estate of Isabella Schmidt. It is the newest neighborhood park that was named in a city-wide contest. The playground... Read More

Pier 99

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Located near Belterra Casino and Markland Dam just off the Ohio River on Craigs Creek Lake.

Located near Belterra Casino and Markland Dam just off the Ohio River on Craigs Creek Lake.

Mullins Log Cabin Country Getaway

South > Southwest

Getaway to the country at this original 1850s rustic log cabin, located on private farm in the southeastern portion of Grant County. Experience life as it might have been... Read more

Getaway to the country at this original 1850s rustic log cabin, located on private farm in the southeastern portion of Grant County. Experience life as it might have been in that era. Group tours, heritage and herbal workshops available. Only 50 miles south of Cincinnati.

Veterans Memorial of Boone County

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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

Kentucky Speedway

South > Southwest

Conveniently located just 40 minutes south of downtown Cincinnati via I-71 South and situated on over 1,000 acres of rolling Bluegrass landscape, Kentucky Speedway is the... Read more

Conveniently located just 40 minutes south of downtown Cincinnati via I-71 South and situated on over 1,000 acres of rolling Bluegrass landscape, Kentucky Speedway is the hometown motorsports facility in this region. Kentucky Speedway hosts one NASCAR race weekend annually in addition to many racing schools and other events... Read More

Lazer Kraze Erlanger

South > Southwest

Lazer Kraze Erlanger, The Ultimate Family Fun Center, is conveniently located in Northern Kentucky just minutes from the Cincinnati airport. This location has a 3DX... Read more

Lazer Kraze Erlanger, The Ultimate Family Fun Center, is conveniently located in Northern Kentucky just minutes from the Cincinnati airport. This location has a 3DX multi-level laser tag arena with awesome laser tag for the ultimate in family fun. Plus, it's home to the area’s first Indoor Trampoline Park - your whole group... Read More

Lassing Pointe Golf Course

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Screaming Raptor Zip Line and Canopy Adventure Tours

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Located at the Creation Museum featuring over two and a half miles of zip lines and sky bridges. Soar over a three-acre lake with the Ptero-Soar option, or go for a more... Read more

Located at the Creation Museum featuring over two and a half miles of zip lines and sky bridges. Soar over a three-acre lake with the Ptero-Soar option, or go for a more rigorous course involving 2½ to 3 hours of airtime with the Adventure Tour Plus. Add to your day of adventure with an 800-foot line and 1,700-foot racing lines... Read More

Florence Nature Park

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Nestled within the city limits, this passive park was acquired by the City in 1986 and has approximately 15 acres paved walking trails for exploring nature. The granite... Read more

Nestled within the city limits, this passive park was acquired by the City in 1986 and has approximately 15 acres paved walking trails for exploring nature. The granite animals were donated by Florence Mall for use at the facility. The Evelyn M. Kalb Gathering House is located here and rented to the public for parties or... Read More

Fort Thomas Military and Community Museum

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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

William Arnold Log House

South > Southwest

It is located at 214 North Main St. behind the Baptist Church Circa 1811, was home of the founder of Williamstown. A handmade sign greets visitors as they walk in the door...

It is located at 214 North Main St. behind the Baptist Church Circa 1811, was home of the founder of Williamstown. A handmade sign greets visitors as they walk in the door.

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.

Boone County Arboretum at Central Park

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Boone County Arboretum at Central Park is the nation's first arboretum within an active recreation park setting. It is located just outside Union, Ky. A short, 25-minute... Read more

Boone County Arboretum at Central Park is the nation's first arboretum within an active recreation park setting. It is located just outside Union, Ky. A short, 25-minute drive southwest from downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, will put you in Northern Kentucky's only arboretum. There is no charge for admission or parking. The arboretum... Read More

Sherlock's Escape Rooms

South > Southwest

Work together to find clues, solve puzzles, and escape the room in 60 minutes! Additional location in Cold Spring

Work together to find clues, solve puzzles, and escape the room in 60 minutes!Additional location in Cold Spring

Full Throttle Indoor Karting

South > Southwest

Full Throttle Indoor Karting is Northern Kentucky’s premier high-speed indoor go-kart track. Everyone from the novice to the professional racer will enjoy their state-... Read more

Full Throttle Indoor Karting is Northern Kentucky’s premier high-speed indoor go-kart track. Everyone from the novice to the professional racer will enjoy their state-of-the-art karts and racing at speeds up to 40mph. When you roll out onto the professionally-designed race track, you’ll be met with 13 exciting and challenging... Read More

Florence Freedom

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

The Florence Freedom 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

James A. Ramage Civil War Museum

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Battery Hooper, one of the few remaining Civil War defensive positions left in Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati, represents a time when the community came together in a... Read more

Battery Hooper, one of the few remaining Civil War defensive positions left in Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati, represents a time when the community came together in a crisis. In September of 1862 -- 142 years ago this September --men, women, and children worked together to erect an eight-mile defensive line from Ludlow to... Read More

Dinsmore Homestead

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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

Southwest

Making authentic bourbon whiskey in the northern hills of Kentucky. Visit the tasting room and the gift shop.

Making authentic bourbon whiskey in the northern hills of Kentucky. Visit the tasting room and the gift shop.

Vent Haven Museum

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Vent Haven Museum is the world's only museum of ventriloquial figures and memorabilia. The museum is in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, just 5 miles south of Cincinnati, Ohio.

Vent Haven Museum is the world's only museum of ventriloquial figures and memorabilia. The museum is in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, just 5 miles south of Cincinnati, Ohio.

Florence/Boone County Skate Park

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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

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

Ollie's Skatepark

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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

Barn Quilt Trail of Boone County

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Travel Boone County's scenic back roads and view more than 60 barn quilt boards. The Florence Woman's Club took on this project to delight travelers, provide public... Read more

Travel Boone County's scenic back roads and view more than 60 barn quilt boards. The Florence Woman's Club took on this project to delight travelers, provide public art, preserve local heritage, and to help our farmers with their agri-tourism projects. Visit www.BooneBarnQuilts.com for GPS coordinates of barn quilt locations... Read More

World of Golf

South > Southwest

World of Golf includes an 18-hole golf course, miniature golf, practice range, indoor range, golf simulator and Divots Grill. Facility can host birthday parties and... Read more

World of Golf includes an 18-hole golf course, miniature golf, practice range, indoor range, golf simulator and Divots Grill. Facility can host birthday parties and banquets.

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

Neeley Family Distillery

South > Southwest

Craft distillery located near the Kentucky Speedway featuring a full indoor/outdoor bar.

Craft distillery located near the Kentucky Speedway featuring a full indoor/outdoor bar.

Rogers Jewelers

Southwest

Retailer selling fine jewelry, watches & accessories, including cuff links & money clips.

Retailer selling fine jewelry, watches & accessories, including cuff links & money clips.

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

Boone's Landing

South > Southwest

Located near Big Bone Creek with access to the Ohio River, Boone's Landing offers boat storage, launching, mooring, and rentals of pontoons and canoes.  

Located near Big Bone Creek with access to the Ohio River, Boone's Landing offers boat storage, launching, mooring, and rentals of pontoons and canoes.  

PartyTown

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PartyTown has everything you need for throwing a party from party decor to beer, wine, and spirits. 

PartyTown has everything you need for throwing a party from party decor to beer, wine, and spirits. 

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.

Florence Mall

South > Southwest

Florence Mall is the largest retail district in the state of Kentucky. A family-friendly center that brings a special experience to the community. It has department and... Read more

Florence Mall is the largest retail district in the state of Kentucky. A family-friendly center that brings a special experience to the community. It has department and specialty stores, a food court, Rave movie theater, children’s play area, train rides and a unique carousel for children of all ages.

Kenton County Public Library – Erlanger

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The Erlanger location opened in October 2002. It has 34,300 square feet, features 15 station computer lab, meeting room to accommodate 200, children’s area,  reading... Read more

The Erlanger location opened in October 2002. It has 34,300 square feet, features 15 station computer lab, meeting room to accommodate 200, children’s area,  reading garden, outdoor council ring, and drive-through window. It is the busiest library in Kentucky. Library computers include Microsoft Office, Internet access and... Read More

Big Bone Lick State Historic Site

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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

Hobby Villa

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Located in Crescent Springs with supplies for any hobby; including craft supplies, model car or science kits, remote controls, and games.

Located in Crescent Springs with supplies for any hobby; including craft supplies, model car or science kits, remote controls, and games.

The Golf Courses at Kenton County

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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

Meadowood Golf Club

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South Fork Park

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This 42 acre park located on the west side of the city was originally planned as part of Farmview Subdivision Approval (mid 1980s). The developer donated five acres to the... Read more

This 42 acre park located on the west side of the city was originally planned as part of Farmview Subdivision Approval (mid 1980s). The developer donated five acres to the City in 1997 and 37 acres in late 2000. The park has a nautical theme and is the largest city park. Current amenities include the following: Concrete masonry... Read More

Richard Petty Driving Experience

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Richard Petty Driving Experience (RPDE) puts you in a NASCAR race car for an adrenaline pumping thrill of a lifetime that gets you as close to being in The Race as you... Read more

Richard Petty Driving Experience (RPDE) puts you in a NASCAR race car for an adrenaline pumping thrill of a lifetime that gets you as close to being in The Race as you will ever get! RPDE offers various driving and ride-along experiences in the 1.5 mile tri-oval that hosts a number of racing series including NASCAR Nationwide... Read More

Anderson Ferry

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The Anderson Ferry has been in continuous operation since 1817 has three Ferries, Boone 7, Little Boone and Deborah A. It is located about 8 miles west of downtown... Read more

The Anderson Ferry has been in continuous operation since 1817 has three Ferries, Boone 7, Little Boone and Deborah A. It is located about 8 miles west of downtown Cincinnati, providing the only automobile crossing between the I-71/75 Brent Spence Bridge and the I-275 West Bridge. The ferry has been in operation so long that a... Read More

Eagle Bend Alpacas

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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.  

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.

Boone Cliffs Nature Preserve

South > Southwest

Boone Cliffs contains 74 acres of old growth forest and unique cliff formations. There are 2.4 miles of unpaved trails that are rated moderate to difficult for hiking.

Boone Cliffs contains 74 acres of old growth forest and unique cliff formations. There are 2.4 miles of unpaved trails that are rated moderate to difficult for hiking.

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.

Field and Stream

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Field and Stream store is large "outdoors" store with a large selection of items for hunting, fishing, and camping.

Field and Stream store is large "outdoors" store with a large selection of items for hunting, fishing, and camping.

Dry Ridge Outlet Center

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Outlet mall featuring 16 brand name factory outlet stores including Liz Claiborne

Outlet mall featuring 16 brand name factory outlet stores including Liz Claiborne