Things to do in Northern Kentucky

Activities, attractions and tours

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

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Areas of Northern Kentucky

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

Downtown Louisville

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Downtown Louisville is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Whiskey Row and KFC Yum Center.

Downtown Louisville
Lexington featuring farmland and tranquil scenes

Downtown Lexington

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

Downtown Lexington
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Jeffersontown

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

Jeffersontown
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Fairgrounds

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

Fairgrounds
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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
Louisville Science Center which includes outdoor art

West Main Historic District

A noteworthy feature of West Main Historic District is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Frazier International History Museum and Louisville Slugger Museum.

West Main Historic District