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Newport [1] is a city on the Ohio River in Kentucky

Contents

Get in

There are two airports close to Newport:

  • Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) [2] is on the Kentucky side of the Ohio River.
  • Louisville International Airport (IATA: SDF, IACO: KSDF) [3]

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) travelling into downtown Cincinnati, just before the Brent Spence Bridge.

By train

Amtrak [4], offers passenger train service from key U.S. cities. All trains arrive and depart from Union Terminal/Cincinnati Museum Center. This is several miles from Cincinnati, and since most of the trains arrive before dawn, before public transportation is available, it may be wise to call a taxi to finish the rest of your journey.

By bus

Greyhound [5] offers passenger bus service from many U.S. cities. Buses arrive and depart from Greyhound's station in downtown Cincinnati.

Get around

By bus

  • Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK); [6]; 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: Monday – Friday: 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM;

See

  • Newport Aquarium, One Aquarium Way, ☎ +1-(859)-261-7444 (fax: +1-(859)-261-5888), http://www.newportaquarium.com. Hours: Daily: 10:00 - 18:00. 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.
  • World Peace Bell, 4th & York Street. Hours: Monday - Saturday: 10:00 - 16:00.


Do

  • Purple People Bridge Climb, One Levee Way, Suite 1120, ☎ +1-859-261-6837 (fax: +1-859-261-3949), http://www.purplepeoplebridgeclimb.com. Sunday - Thursday 08:00 - 21:00, Friday & Saturday 08:00 - 23:00. Climb atop of the Purple People Bridge, connecting Cincinnati with Newport, and walk over the Ohio River. This is the only attraction of its type in the Northern Hemisphere. Weekday $39.95, Weekend $59.95, Student with valid ID $29.95.


Buy

  • Newport on the Levee; 1 Levee Way; [7]; The Levee is a collection of stores, restaurants, an aquarium, and movie theather.
    • Barnes & Noble Booksellers; 1 Levee Way, Suite 2127; Phone: (859) 581-2000; [8]; Hours: Daily 10 AM - 11 PM;

Eat

  • Pompilio's, 6th Street and Washington Avenue, ☎ +1-(859)-581-3065 (fax: +1-(859)-581-2105), http://www.pompilios.com/. 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.
  • Brio Tuscan Grille, One Levee Way, ☎ +1-(859)-431-0900, http://www.brioitalian.com/. Sunday - Thursday: 11:00 - 22:00, Friday & Saturday: 11:00 - 23:00. Italian restaurant
  • Johnny Rockets, One Levee Way, ☎ +1-(859)-581-0700, http://www.johnnyrockets.com. Hamburger joint with milk shakes that pays homage to the 1940's - 1950's.
  • Dixie Chili, 733 Monmouth Street, ☎ +1-(859)-291-5337, http://www.dixiechili.com. Monday - Thursday: 09:00 - 01:00, Friday & Saturday: 09:00 - 03:00, Sunday: 10:00 - 01:00.


Drink

  • Newport on the Levee; 1 Levee Way; [9]; The Levee is a collection of stores, restaurants, an aquarium, and movie theather.
    • Funny Bone Comedy Club; 1 Levee Way, Suite 3124; Phone: (859) 957-2000; [10]; Hours: Tuesday: 8 PM, Thursday: 7:30 PM, Friday: 8 PM (Non-smoking show), 10:30 PM, Saturday: 7:30 PM (Non-smoking show), 10:15 PM, Sunday: 7 PM (Non-smoking show); Shows are for guests 21 and older.
  • Hofbräuhaus, 3rd and Saratoga at the Levee, ☎ +1-(859)-491-7200, http://www.hofbrauhausnewport.com. Originating in Munich, Germany, this is the first Hofbräuhaus in the United States.


Sleep

  • Hannaford Suites Hotel, 803 East Sixth Street, ☎ +1-(859)-491-9600. Check in time: , Check out time:.
  • Travelodge Newport Riverfront, 222 York Street, ☎ +1-(859)-291-4434 (fax: +1-(859)-261-5116), http://www.travelodge.com. Check in time: 15:00, Check out time: 11:00.

Get Out


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