10 Free Things to do in Northern Kentucky That You Shouldn't Miss

April 15, 2022 Jasper Kershner

Discover the best top things to do in Northern Kentucky, United States including St Mary's Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, Devou Park, George Rogers Clark Park, Wooden Cask Brewery Company, Newport Southbank Bridge a.k.a. Purple People Bridge, Florence Antique Mall, Roebling Murals on the Floodwalls of Covington, KY, Braxton Brewing Company, Garden of Hope, Kenton County Public Library.
Restaurants in Northern Kentucky

1. St Mary's Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption

1140 Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41011-3116 +1 859-431-2060 http://www.covcathedral.com
Excellent
94%
Good
4%
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2%
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5.0 based on 161 reviews

St Mary's Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption

Reviewed By MsEditor2 - Cincinnati, United States

We recently moved to the area and had seen this beautiful church which reminded me of Notre Dame. We stopped on a Monday morning to walk through. While it isn't on the size scale of most Western European churches I've visited, it is equally impressive, especially the stained glass windows. We were surprised at what a phenomenally beautiful cathedral, which reminded us of Europe, could be found in Covington. It is indeed a treasure. The marble along with the intricate mosaics from Germany pair well with the Venetian glass and make this a must see if you are in Northern Kentucky.

2. Devou Park

1201 Park Dr, Covington, KY 41011 http://www.exploredevoupark.org/
Excellent
77%
Good
23%
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5.0 based on 74 reviews

Devou Park

Reviewed By 845laf - Daytona Beach Shores, United States

The overlook is the best view in the tri state area. I could sit and look at Covington and Cincinnati's skylines for hours. There are many playgrounds for kids, a golf course, a museum, shelter houses, an event location, a historic bandshell, and so many green spaces with picnic tables and places to relax and hike.

3. George Rogers Clark Park

Riverside Dr Riverside Dr & Garrard St, Covington, KY 41011 http://www.covingtonky.gov/visitors/parks/george-rogers-clark-park
Excellent
75%
Good
25%
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

George Rogers Clark Park

4. Wooden Cask Brewery Company

629 York St, Newport, KY 41071-1815 +1 859-261-2172 http://woodencask.com
Excellent
81%
Good
19%
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5.0 based on 21 reviews

Wooden Cask Brewery Company

5. Newport Southbank Bridge a.k.a. Purple People Bridge

Newport, KY +1 859-655-7700 http://www.purplepeoplebridge.com/
Excellent
61%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
7%
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4.5 based on 292 reviews

Newport Southbank Bridge a.k.a. Purple People Bridge

This bridge connects connects Cincinnati, OH to Newport, KY and passes over the Ohio River.

Reviewed By JTHC_4 - Arkansas, United States

A great walk across the river with beautiful views. On the Kentucky side there are other attractions, shopping, and dining.

6. Florence Antique Mall

8145 Mall Rd, Florence, KY 41042-1469 +1 859-371-0600 [email protected] http://florenceantiquemall.com/
Excellent
55%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 85 reviews

Florence Antique Mall

Award winning Antique Mall offering an amazing selection of antiques, collectables, furniture, and home decor items, all displayed in a comfortable 50,000 square foot showroom.

Reviewed By 786sandyk

This antique mall is huge!! It is also well organized so it is pleasant to walk among all the antiques. I actually found something I have been trying to find for 2 years!!

7. Roebling Murals on the Floodwalls of Covington, KY

Riverside Dr, Covington, KY http://beta.cincinnatiusa.com/things-to-do/attractions/roebling-murals
Excellent
64%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
2%
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4.5 based on 98 reviews

Roebling Murals on the Floodwalls of Covington, KY

Reviewed By uryfan - Cincinnati, United States

One of the best kept secrets in Cincinnati is actually hiding in plain sight. As you cross the Roebling bridge, which is famous in its own right, you will see huge murals on the wall on the Kentucky Riverbank, that are now termed the Roebling Murals. These beautiful murals trace the history of the area including bison migration pathways of old crossing the Ohio River, uncle Tom's Cabin story of Eliza the slave escaping across the Ohio River, and paintings of Roebling Bridge architect John Roebling who went on to design the Brooklyn Bridge in nearly identical fashion. The view from the murals, of the great Ohio River, the highlights of the architecture over on the Cincinnati shoreline, and the Roebling bridge itself are simply outstanding and photogenic, in any season. Stop over and have a scenic view with a history lesson that can be enjoyably absorbed. I have brought numerous international visitors, scholars and students to see this spectacular site, and they all insist on its being a great spot.

8. Braxton Brewing Company

27 W 7th St, Covington, KY 41011-2301 +1 859-261-5600 http://www.braxtonbrewing.com
Excellent
69%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
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Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 97 reviews

Braxton Brewing Company

Reviewed By DeborahV319 - Hudson, United States

We sat outside the front door in the parking lot for a couple hours on a great September day and enjoyed a few of their draft brews. A bouncer at the door was monitoring mask usage and monitoring a queue of people waiting to go up to the rooftop bar. Although it took a couple hours, we got a text and went up to the roof for another round. Everyone was appropriately spaced and the bartenders were all very attentive. We'll be back!

9. Garden of Hope

699 Edgecliff St, Covington, KY 41014-1015 +1 859-491-1777 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Garden-of-Hope/245313798911
Excellent
62%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
4%
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4.5 based on 26 reviews

Garden of Hope

10. Kenton County Public Library

401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger, KY 41018-1861 +1 859-962-4000 http://www.kentonlibrary.org
Excellent
84%
Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 25 reviews

Kenton County Public Library

Highest circulating library in Kentucky with outstanding popular collection, plus numerous educational and entertaining programs. Admission is free. Visitors can access computers with valid out of state license. Enjoy newspaper & magazine collections in pleasant indoor reading spaces or outdoor garden. Genealogy buffs will find major area local databases & records to update family histories.

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