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Newport is a city on the Ohio River in Northern Kentucky.

Founded in the 1790's by James Taylor, Jr., Newport is named after British Admiral Christopher Newport, who helped to found the Jamestown colony in 1607. In its early years, Newport was home to an army post, which helped to spur the town's growth. Today, it is proximity to Cincinnati that provides the spur, as Newport's hotels and riverfront area draw visitors from the Queen City.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By plane

There are two airports close to Newport:

• Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) [1] is on the Kentucky side of the Ohio River.
• Louisville International Airport (IATA: SDF, IACO: KSDF) [2]

[edit] By car

Newport is served by Interstates 71 (from Columbus and Louisville), 75 (from Dayton and Lexington), 471 (a spur of I-71- to the south), and 275 (the circle beltway). One of the most beautiful panoramic views in the country occurs when driving northbound on Interstate 71/75 (the interstate routes share the same highway in part of Northern Kentucky) traveling into downtown Cincinnati, just before the Brent Spence Bridge.

[edit] Get around

[edit] By bus

• Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK), [3]. Provides bus service in Northern Kentucky and has several routes that crosses the Ohio into Cincinnati.
  • TANK Sales Office; Mercantile Building; 120 East 4th Street, Cincinnati, OH; Hours: M-F 6:30AM–6PM.

[edit][add listing] See

• Newport Aquarium, One Aquarium Way, ☎ +1-(859)-261-7444 (fax: +1-(859)-261-5888), [4]. Hours: Daily: 10AM-6PM. Hours are usually extended during the summer, however, on special occasions hours can be cut back.. Admission: Adults: $17.95, Seniors (65+): $15.95, Children (Ages 3 - 12): $10.95.  edit

• World Peace Bell, 4th & York Street. Hours: M-Sa: 10AM-4PM.  edit

[edit][add listing] Do

• Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, ☎ +1-(859)-431-6216 (fax: +1-(859)-431-3097), [5]. While the KSO has its offices in Newport the KSO performs all over Kentucky so be sure to call or fax the KSO is you're interested in their schedule.  edit

• Historic Southgate House, 24 E 3rd St. Newport, KY 41071, ☎ +1-(859)-431-2201, [6]. 4-level former mansion converted to rock 'n' roll venue. Excellent for seeing popular and independent music acts in an intimate venue. This nearly 200 year old building is also known for being the birthplace of Brig. Gen. John Tariaferro Thompson, the inventor of the "Tommy Gun". edit

• Riverside Rollergirls, [7]. All-girl flat-track roller derby action in Newport. edit

[edit][add listing] Buy

• Newport on the Levee; 1 Levee Way; [8]; The Levee is a collection of stores, restaurants, an aquarium, and movie theater.
• Barnes & Noble Booksellers; 1 Levee Way, Suite 2127; Phone: (859) 581-2000; [9]; Hours: Daily 10AM-11PM;

[edit][add listing] Eat

[edit] Budget

• Dixie Chili, 733 Monmouth Street, ☎ +1-(859)-291-5337, [10]. Mo-Th 9AM-1AM, F,Sa 9AM-3AM, Sunday: 10AM-1AM. Cincinnati-style chili.  edit

• Johnny Rockets, One Levee Way, ☎ +1-(859)-581-0700, [11]. Hamburger joint with milk shakes that pays homage to the 1940's - 1950's.  edit

• Moe's Southwest Grill, One Levee Way, ☎ +1-(859)-291-6222, [12]. Mexican fast-food restaurant similar to Chipotle. Menu items include tacos, fajitas and burritos. edit

[edit] Mid-range

• Pompilio's, 6th Street and Washington Avenue, ☎ +1-(859)-581-3065 (fax: +1-(859)-581-2105), [13]. Pompilio's is a good Italian restaurant. The restaurant is famous for playing host to the scene in Rain Man, where Dustin Hoffman knows how many toothpicks fell onto the ground.  edit

• Brio Tuscan Grille, One Levee Way, ☎ +1-(859)-431-0900, [14]. Su- Th 11AM-10PM, F,Sa 11AM-11PM. Italian restaurant  edit

• Cafe Istanbul, One Levee Way, ☎ +1-(859)-581-1777, [15]. SU-TH 11:30AM-10PM, F-SA 11AM-11PM. Middle Eastern restaurant  edit

• Don Pablo's, 401 Riverboat Row (On the Ohio River,), ☎ +1-859-261-7100, [16].  edit

[edit] Splurge

• Mitchell's Fish Market, One Levee Way, [17].  edit

[edit][add listing] Drink

• Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, [18]. The Levee is a collection of stores, restaurants, an aquarium, and movie theater. edit

• Funny Bone Comedy Club, 1 Levee Way, Suite 3124, ☎ +1 (859) 957-2000, [19]. Tu 8PM, Th 7:30PM, F 8PM (Non-smoking show), 10:30PM, Sa 7:30PM (Non-smoking show), 10:15PM, Su 7PM (Non-smoking show);. Shows are for guests 21 and older. edit

• Smoothie King, 1 Levee Way, Suite 2119, ☎ +1-(859)-291-8990, [20]. M-Th.  edit

• Hofbräuhaus, 3rd and Saratoga at the Levee, ☎ +1-(859)-491-7200, [21]. Originating in Munich, Germany, this is the first Hofbräuhaus in the United States.  edit

[edit][add listing] Sleep

• Travelodge Newport Riverfront, 222 York Street, ☎ +1-(859)-291-4434 (fax: +1-(859)-261-5116), [22]. Check in time: 3PM, Check out time: 11AM.  edit

[edit] Get Out

• Covington is also a Kentucky-based satellite of Cincinnati.

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