Northern Kentucky is an urban area in the U.S. Commonwealth of Kentucky consisting of the southern part of the Cincinnati metropolitan area. The three main counties of the area are Boone, Kenton, and Campbell, all along the Ohio River across from Cincinnati, Ohio.

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meetNKY is your guide to where to stay, things to do, events and restaurants in Florence, Covington, Newport, Kentucky, & the Cincy region. Plan your visit today!

Oct 23, 2023 · Find cute neighborhoods, plus way more fun things to do in Northern Kentucky, from a self-guided bourbon trail to parks and art.

Just across the Ohio River from Cincinnati, the “Top of the South” welcomes you to Kentucky with outdoor adventure, fascinating history and bourbon galore. Adventure flows all along the scenic waterways and byways of the Northern Kentucky River Region.

There’s lots to love about living on the Kentucky side of the Ohio River, like the amazing view of the Cincinnati skyline, the world’s only ventriloquist museum, the historic residential districts, and the official gateway to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.

In Northern Kentucky, must-visit attractions include the Newport Aquarium, where you can explore underwater tunnels filled with marine life, and the Ark Encounter, a life-size Noah’s Ark replica offering a unique historical experience.

Northern Kentucky is home to a diverse set of communities from urban to rural and everything in between. Explore this site to learn more about Northern Kentucky, its demographics, attractions, lifestyle, economy, and so much more...

Living in Northern Kentucky gives you access to the 15-county Cincinnati region – a thriving metro with multiple Fortune 500 company headquarters; four professional sports teams; major arts and cultural institutions; prominent public and private universities; a streetcar line; and nationally-recognized restaurant, craft beer and live music ...

Northern Kentucky provides a range of hiking opportunities including city, county, and state parks, state nature preserves, wildlife management areas, and even a few privately managed nature preserves.