What to do and see in Newport, Kentucky (KY): The Best Things to do

April 16, 2022 Marlin Saiz

Newport is a home rule-class city at the confluence of the Ohio and Licking rivers in Campbell County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 15,273 at the 2010 census. Historically, it was one of four county seats of Campbell County. Newport is part of the Cincinnati Metropolitan Area, which includes over 2 million inhabitants.
Restaurants in Newport

1. Wooden Cask Brewery Company

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

Wooden Cask Brewery Company

2. 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%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

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.

3. Sweet Tooth

125 11th Street, Newport, KY http://sweettoothchocolates.com/contact_us.php
Excellent
78%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
11%
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Sweet Tooth

4. New Riff Distillery

24 Distillery Way, Newport, KY 41073-1343 +1 859-261-7433 http://newriffdistilling.com
Excellent
75%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
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Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 175 reviews

New Riff Distillery

WE'RE A NEW RIFF ON AN OLD TRADITION. ESTABLISHED 2014. Proud member of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour offering in depth tour, unique whiskey experiences, intimate cocktail bar, and exclusive Distillery Shop. Founded in 2014 by Ken Lewis, a visionary Kentucky liquor retailer and entrepreneur, New Riff is led by a team of corporate refugees ranging from craft beer to politics and more. New Riff crafts a range of whiskeys—Bourbon, Rye, and eventually Malted Rye and a host of specialty recipes—as well as Kentucky Wild Gin. Our mission is simple: to someday be counted among the world’s great small distilleries.

Reviewed By edbisig - Loveland, United States

My wife and I took a tour recently and had a great time. Our tour guide, Grover, was very knowledgeable and had a wonderful personality. Having toured several distilleries on the Bourbon Trail, we were impressed by the things that made this new bourbon maker unique. We highly recommend you include New Riff when in the area, and if possible take one of Grover's tours.

5. The Footlighters Inc.

802 York St, Newport, KY 41071-1823 +1 859-291-7464 [email protected] http://footlighters.org
Excellent
50%
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50%
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

The Footlighters Inc.

Footlighters, Inc. Stained Glass Theatre produces four Broadway musicals per season. We are a premier community theater company and have been entertaining patrons from the Tri-State area for the past 50 years. In 1987 we purchased the United Salem Methodist Church, built in 1882, and renovated it into a performing arts facility. The building is on the National Historic Register.

6. The USS Nightmare

101 Riverboat Row, Newport, KY 41071-1069 +1 859-740-2293 http://www.ussnightmare.com
Excellent
63%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
6%
Terrible
6%
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

The USS Nightmare

7. Dart Rush - Cincinnati

1 Levee Way Suite 2108, Newport, KY 41071-1652 +1 859-203-5370 [email protected] http://www.dartrush.com/cincinnati
Excellent
76%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 58 reviews

Dart Rush - Cincinnati

Dart Rush is a foam dart arena using genuine NERF® blasters in Cincinnati. Play with family, friends and co-workers!

8. Newport Aquarium

1 Aquarium Way, Newport, KY 41071-1679 +1 800-406-3474 [email protected] http://www.NewportAquarium.com
Excellent
49%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
3%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 2,144 reviews

Newport Aquarium

Rated #1 U.S. Aquarium by Readers’ Choice Travel Awards and #1 Aquarium in the Midwest by Zagat Survey. Home to thousands of aquatic animals in scores of exhibits, the Newport Aquarium will amaze you with all there is to see and do. You can touch a penguin, pet a shark, hear divers talk to the audience during feeding time, play games in Frog Bog, eat lunch in Sharkey's Cafe and a much, much more!

Reviewed By JourneyAwaits - Anderson, United States

All areas of this aquarium are very well done. Our ticket time was 9 am and we had reservations for the penguin experience at noon so we had plenty of time to explore. We really took our time and enjoyed the exhibits. It was nice being able to get in early before the crowds got heavier. I highly recommend doing the penguin experience. It was informative and fun to see/interact with the penguins in a small group. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. The aquarium had some new projects underway, I am anxious to return soon.

9. BB Riverboats

Excellent
38%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
7%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 501 reviews

BB Riverboats

Sightseeing cruises on the Ohio River.

10. Newport on the Levee

1 Levee Way, Newport, KY 41071-1652 +1 859-291-0550 [email protected] http://www.newportonthelevee.com
Excellent
42%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
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Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 489 reviews

Newport on the Levee

Newport on the Levee is the #1 dining & entertainment destination in Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky. Located just across the river from Cincinnati's dramatic skyline view, the Levee features a year-round schedule of festivals, special events, live bands and a great selection of restaurant offerings.

Reviewed By 46ral66 - Colorado Springs, United States

When we visit the Newport Aquarium, we also enjoy walking around the mall and along the Ohio River. On warmer days, several restaurants have outdoor seating with beautiful views of the Cincinnati skyline and different boats on the river. We have enjoyed our meals at Brothers Bar Grill and Mitchell's.

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