Things to do in Northern Kentucky

Activities, attractions and tours

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

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Areas of Northern Kentucky

Louisville showing signage and street scenes as well as a small group of people

Downtown Louisville

A noteworthy feature of Downtown Louisville is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Whiskey Row and KFC Yum Center.

Downtown Louisville
Lexington showing tranquil scenes and farmland

Downtown Lexington

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

Downtown Lexington
Orange Freeze

Jeffersontown

Jeffersontown is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Jeffersontown Commons Shopping Center and Bluegrass Indoor Karting while you're in town.

Jeffersontown
Ky Derby festival balloon glow.

Fairgrounds

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

Fairgrounds
Best Mojitos in the city with real sugar cane. And sweet plantains with the meal to top it off!

St. Matthews

St. Matthews is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mall St. Matthews and Saint Matthews Pavilion Shopping Center.

St. Matthews
Conrad Caldwell House showing heritage elements and signage

Old Louisville

Old Louisville is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Asia Institute Crane House while you're in town.

Old Louisville