The Ohio River shapes this region both geographically and historically.

Visitors can experience unforgettable river vistas, enjoy historic homes and

eclectic shops or hear the world’s largest free swinging bell ring.

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AUGUSTA WELCOME CENTER606-756-2183, www.augustakentucky.com

AUGUSTA BOATDOCK & MARINARiver & East Second St., Augusta 606-756-2183, www.augustakentucky.com

BRACKEN BERRY FARM Blackberries & raspberries. ;4020 Woodward Rd., Germantown606-728-5419, www.brackenberryfarm.com

BRADFORD/PAYNE HOUSE A site of UndergroundRailroad activity. It is speculated that it was a siteof coordinated escapes.Riverside and Ferry, Augusta 606-756-2183, www.augustakentucky.com

HISTORIC AUGUSTA Beautiful 18th-century river-town with restored homes and business fronts. b ;219 Main St., Augusta, 606-756-2183 www.augustakentucky.com

CARROLLTON/CARROLL CO. TOURISM &CONVENTION COMMISSION 800-325-4290, www.carrolltontourism.com

GENERAL BUTLER STATE RESORT PARK Named forWilliam Orlando Butler, a hero of the War of 1812,the park is spiced with history. Glimpse into the19th-century in the Butler-Turpin House. b ;1608 Hwy. 227, Carrollton502-732-4384, 866-462-8853parks.ky.gov/resortparks/gb/index.htm

HISTORIC MASTERSON HOUSE c.1790 The oldesttwo-story brick structure built between Cincinnati& Louisville. bHighland Ave., Hwy. 42, Carrollton502-732-7036, 800-325-4290www.carrolltontourism.com

POINT PARK Located on land at the confluence ofthe Ohio and Kentucky Rivers.1st & Main Street, Carrollton

THE OLD STONE JAIL Built in 1880, it was used asthe Carroll County Jail until 1969.Courthouse Square, Carrollton502-732-7036,502-732-7036, 800-325-4290www.carrolltontourism.com

NORTHERN KENTUCKY CVB800-STAYNKY, www.staynky.com

BB RIVERBOATS Lunch, dinner, sightseeing, andprivate charter cruises. b ;1 Madison Ave., Covington, www.bbriverboats.com859-261-8500, 800-261-8586

BEHRINGER/CRAWFORD MUSEUM Collectionsspan 450 million years, embracing NativeAmerican prehistory. b ;1600 Montague Rd.,Covington859-491-4003, www.bcmuseum.org

BENTON FARMS U-PICK Enjoy a working family farm. ;11946 Old Lexington Pike, Walton859-485-7000, www.kyagr.com/bentonfarms.htm

BIG BONE LICK STATE PARK A recreation parkwhose history includes the presence of Ice Agemammals that traveled to the area in search ofsalt springs which exist on the grounds. ;3380 Beaver Rd., Union, 859-384-3522 parks.ky.gov/stateparks/bb/index.htm

CAMPBELL COUNTY LOG CABIN MUSEUMReconstructed log cabins, antique farm equipment,outdoor displays.Box 890 Clayridge Rd., Alexandria, 859-635-5913

CARNEGIE VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS CENTERShowcasing local, regional & national artists. b ;1028 Scott St., Covington859-491-2030, www.thecarnegie.com

CARROLL CHIMES BELL TOWER The 100-foot belltower contains one of the two American madeanimated clocks in the world with 21 figures performing “The Pied Piper of Hamelin.”W 6th St. at Philadelphia St., Covington859-655-4159

DINSMORE HOMESTEAD Learn what rural life waslike in the 19th and early 20th centuries. b ;5656 Burlington Pike (Rt. 18), Burlington 859-586-6117, www.dinsmorefarm.org

JANE’S SADDLEBAG BIG BONE LICK KENTUCKYA classic example of the “Saddlebag” house whichwas popular as tenant houses on larger farms inKentucky. It maintains the original footprint, founda-tion, two front doors and stone smokehouse. b ;13989 Ryle Rd., Union, www.bigbonelick.com859-384-6617, 877-724-4266

COVINGTON/NEWPORT AREA

CARROLLTON AREA

AUGUSTA AREA

Up close but still dry at the Newport Aquarium.

Carrollton

Home to General Butler State Resort Park

Carrollton-Carroll CountyI-71, Exit 44, Highway 42

800-325-4290www.carrolltontourism.com

“Sample Rural Kentucky”Where the Ohio and Kentucky

Rivers Meet

History tours: Butler-Turpin State Historic House,

Masterson House, and theDowntown History Banner Tour.

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GAMEWORKS Newport’s ultimate destination for atotal entertainment experience where you can eat,drink, party, and play.1 Levee Way, Ste. 2130, Newport 859-581-PLAY, www.newportonthelevee.com

HOFBRAUHAUS NEWPORT First authenticHofbrauhaus outside of Munich, Germany. It features a truly authentic Bavarian dining andentertainment experience. b ;3rd & Saratoga at the Levee, Newport 859-491-7200, www.hofbrauhausnewport.com

MAINSTRASSE VILLAGE A restored 19th-centuryGerman neighborhood with shoppes and restau-rants joined by cobblestone walkways. b ;406 W 6th St., Ste. 201, Covington859-491-0458, www.mainstrasse.org

MORNING STAR POTTERY PAINTING STUDIOPaint your own pottery studio. Make handmadecrafts.2220 Grandview Dr., Ste. 170, Ft. Mitchell859-581-3900

MOTHER OF GOD CHURCH Built in 1871 of ItalianRenaissance basilica design. b ;119 West 6th St., Covington859-291-2288, www.mother-of-god.org

MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY, NORTHERNKENTUCKY UNIVERSITY Anthropological exhibits.200 Landrum Academic Center, Highland Heights859-572-5259, www.nku.edu/~anthro/museum.html

NEWPORT AQUARIUM A water wonderland awaitsyou with thousands of aquatic creatures fromaround the world. b ;1 Aquarium Way, Newport 859-491-3467, 800-406-3474www.newportaquarium.com

NEWPORT ON THE LEVEE An exciting riverfrontTown Square with more than 12 restaurants,unique specialty shops, clubs, theatres, gameroom, and the Newport Aquarium. b ;1 Levee Way, Newport 859-291-0550, 866-538-3359www.newportonthelevee.com

QUEEN CITY RIVERBOATS Public cruises featuresightseeing, lunch and dinner. b ;303 O'Fallon St., Dayton, 859-292-8687 www.queencityriverboats.com

QUIET ROAD TOURS, INC. Relax, have fun, andenjoy the ever-changing scenery of Kentucky.Cycling companions and expert guides.524 Maple Ave., Newport 859-431-1300, www.quietroadtours.com

RAILWAY MUSEUM OF GREATER CINCINNATIInteriors of railroad cars, railroad memorabilia and locomotives are displayed at this educational museum.315 W Southern Ave., Covington, 859-491-7245

SHADOWBOX CABARET Providing a unique entertainment alternative that has been called“theatre for the attention deficient.”1 Levee Way, Ste. 4101, Newport 859-581-7625, 888-887-4236www.shadowboxcabaret.com

Dining with friends at one of Newport’s many unique restaurants.

A romantic evening on Aquarium Plaza, Newport.

Northern Kentucky

Northern KentuckyConvention & Visitors Bureau

800-STAY-NKY

www.staynky.com

“The Southern Side ofCincinnati” is also the excitingside of Cincinnati. It’s wherethe action never stops.

From the NewportAquarium, Hofbrauhaus andall the fun at Newport on theLevee, to NASCAR at theKentucky Speedway. Enjoy finedining on the river, catch aCincinnati Reds game at theGreat American Ballpark orkick back and take a cruisewith BB Riverboats. There isalways something new inNorthern Kentucky.

Don’t miss any of the action.Log onto www.staynky.com for special offers and hotelpackages, or call 800-STAY-NKY.

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ST. MARY’S CATHEDRAL BASILICA OF THEASSUMPTION 100 yr. old cathedral. French-Gothicarchitecture resembles Notre Dame. Includes world’ssecond largest stained glass church window.b;1140 Madison Ave., Covington859-431-2060, www.covcathedral.com

TOTTER’S OTTERVILLE An educational entertainmentcenter for children 10 and under.Howard Litzler & 4314 Boron Dr., Covington859-491-1441, www.johnnystoys.com

TURFWAY PARK RACE COURSE Thoroughbred racetrack featuring live racing. b ;7500 Turfway Rd., Florence, www.turfway.com 859-371-0200, 800-733-0200

WORLD PEACE BELL EXHIBIT CENTER The world’slargest free swinging bell. b ;4th & York St., Newport 859-581-2971, 800-543-0488

PENDLETON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE859-654-4189

KINCAID LAKE STATE PARK 183-acre lake. Featurescamping, hiking, fishing and boating. b ;565 Kincaid Park Rd., Falmouth, 859-654-3531parks.ky.gov/stateparks/kn/index.htm

KINCAID REGIONAL THEATRE COMPANY NorthernKentucky’s only professional summer theatre. b ;400 Main St., Falmouth, www.krtshows.com859-654-2636, 800-647-7469

THAXTON’S LICKING RIVER CANOE RENTALCanoe, kayak, raft and tube the historic LickingRiver. Riverside cabins and camping available.33 Hornbeek Rd., Butler, www.gopaddle.com859-472-2000, 877-643-8762

FLEMING COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE606-845-1223, www.flemingkychamber.com

DH RESORTS, INC. 1200-acre “Dude Ranch.”Horseback riding, horse riding adventure packages,27-acre lake, pool. b ;Indian Creek Rd., Western Village, Flemingsburg606-876-5591, 800-737-7433, www.dhresorts.com

EVERGREEN HILLS MAZE Largest hedge maze inU.S. Confusing, challenging and fun.606-849-2952, www.evergreen-hills-maze.com

FRANKLIN SOUSLEY MONUMENT ElizavilleCemetery. Sousley was a PFC in the USMCR andhelped to raise the flag at Iwo Jima in 1945.Immortalized in the famous photo by AP photographer Joe Rosenthal.Hwy. 170, Elizaville, 606-845-1223

GODDARD COVERED BRIDGE The only survivingexample of Ithiel Town Lattice design in Kentucky.Timbers are joined with wooden pegs. Open totraffic, 60 feet long. (Under renovation.)KY Hwy. 32, Flemingsburg, 606-845-1223 www.flemingkychamber.com

GRANGE CITY COVERED BRIDGE Replaced by a con-crete bridge in 1969, efforts are underway to restorethe bridge damaged by four floods. Although nolonger open to traffic, the bridge stands majesticallyamid the surrounding rolling hills.;KY 111, Flemingsburg, 606-845-1223 ww.flemingkychamber.com

RINGO’S MILL COVERED BRIDGE Built in 1867. Thebridge is a single span, Burr truss, without arches.Served as gristmill operation during the 1800s.KY Hwy. 158, Flemingsburg, 606-845-1223 www.flemingkychamber.com

MAYSVILLE/MASON CO. TOURISM COMMISSION606-564-9419, www.cityofmaysville.com

ALBERT SIDNEY JOHNSTON HOUSE Childhoodhome of famous Confederate Civil War Gen. AlbertSidney Johnston. Museum recreates the familyhome with period furniture, photos & documents. b503 S Court St., Old Washington606-759-7411, www.washingtonkentucky.com

BIG ROCK ATV & DIRTBIKE PARK 2,000 acre ATV &dirtbike park.8157 Stonelick Rd., Maysville606-759-9106, www.bigrockatvpark.com

CARRIAGE MUSEUM Showcases transportationbefore the automobile: from a basic farmer’swagon to an elegant 4-seat carriage. ;Old Main St., Old Washington, 606-759-7305

MAYSVILLE AREA

FLEMINGSBURG AREA

FALMOUTH AREA

Ringo’s Mill Covered Bridge, near Flemingsburg, Covered Bridge Capital of Kentucky.

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HARRIET BEECHER STOWE SLAVERY TO FREEDOMMUSEUM The early antebellum home whereHarriet Beecher visited and witnessed a slave auc-tion in 1833, which is said to have influenced herwriting “Uncle Tom's Cabin” in later years.2124 Old Main St., Old Washington606-759-4860, www.washingtonkentucky.com

HERB FARM AT STRODES RUN A working, 63-acreorganic herb farm. b ;7155 Strodes Run Rd., Maysville606-742-2000, www.StrodesRun.com

MAYS LICK CORN MAZE 6-acre trivia corn maze.Weekends mid-September – October.5047 Main St., Mays Lick, 606-763-6706 thinkwestkentucky.com/agritourism/mayslick

MAYSVILLE FLOOD WALL MURALS Nine muralsdepicting the history of Maysville. b ;25 E McDonald Pkwy., Maysville606-564-9419, www.cityofmaysville.com

MEFFORD'S FORT Authentic 1787 log cabin.Old Main St., Old Washington606-759-7411, www.washingtonkentucky.com

MUSEUM CENTER Housed in 1881 building.Experience pioneer life to the present through dioramas, artifacts, and timelines. b ;215 Sutton St., Maysville, 606-564-5865 www.masoncountymuseum.org

NATIONAL UNDERGROUND RAILROAD MUSEUM Slavery artifacts, documents and memorabilia documenting Maysville’s role in the abolitionistmovement and the role of slavery in America.Guided tours available by appointment. b ;115 E 3rd St., Maysville606-564-9419, www.cityofmaysville.com

OLD CHURCH MUSEUM Collection of nondenomi-national religious items, spinning wheels and more.Old Main St., Old Washington606-759-7411, www.washingtonkentucky.com

OLD WASHINGTON HISTORIC DISTRICT & VISITORSCENTER Established in 1786. Home to severalauthentic log cabins and early 1800s buildingsreflecting growth of this pioneer settlement asAmerica’s Northern Gateway to the West and earlyKentucky architecture. b ;2215 Old Main St., Old Washington606-759-7411, www.washingtonkentucky.com

PARADISE BREEZE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENTCOMPLEX Lazy Lap Pool, Hidden Treasures Arcade,Tadpole Island, Strike Three Batting Cage, DoubleDare Slides, Paradise Pavilion, Thunder Road Go-Kart Tract, Rainbow Cafe. b ;3177 AA Hwy., Maysville, 606-759-9416 www.paradisebreezeky.com

PAXTON INN Built around 1810. Thought to be asafehouse for escaping slaves. b2030 Old Main, Washington, 606-759-7411 www.washingtonkentucky.com

“R” FARM & MORE, LLC 130 acres of beautifulworking farmland. b ;7172 Strodes Run Rd., Maysville, 606-742-2429 www.r-farm.com

Downtown Maysville.

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SIMON KENTON SHRINE Provides a glimpse offrontier life through barter system for goods bought& sold, tools used to build log cabin, curing troughmade of Kentucky Cottonwood tree and more.2215 Old Main St., Old Washington 606-759-7411, www.washingtonkentucky.com

UNDERGROUND RAILROAD DRIVING TOUR Retracethe footsteps of “Eliza” and countless otherAfrican slaves. b ;216 Bridge St., Maysville606-564-9419, www.cityofmaysville.com

VISITOR INFORMATION859-289-5507

JOHNSON CREEK COVERED BRIDGE Built in 1874,this 131-foot Smith truss-designed bridge is nolonger in use.KY 1029, Mount Olivet

SUNFLOWER SUNDRIES This charming farm boastsan herbal soap factory and a commercial kitchen.5021 Dividing Ridge Rd., Mount Olivet606-763-6827, www.sunflowersundries.com

OWEN CO. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE502-484-9900

ELK CREEK HUNT CLUB 3 sporting clay courses, oneover water designed by champion Jon Kruger. ;1860 Georgetown Rd., Owenton502-484-4569, www.elkcreekhuntclub.com

ELMER DAVIS LAKE 149 acres. Fishing, dock, ramp.KY 22, Owenton, 502-484-5805

LEWIS CO. TOURISM606-796-2732

CABIN CREEK COVERED BRIDGE Built in 1867,114 feet long, burr truss design. Closed to trafficin 1983.KY 984, Fearisville, 606-796-2722

SAND HILL CHRISTIAN CHURCH Built in 1860.Patterned after Alexander Campbell’s homechurch,The Old Meeting House at Bethany WV.Fearisville-Sand Hill Rd., Fearisville, 606-796-2722

UNION SOLDIER MONUMENT The Monument honoring Union soldiers is said to be the only oneof its kind south of the Mason-Dixon Line erectedon public property by subscription, except those incemeteries.2nd St., Vanceburg, 606-796-2722

VICTORIAN ROSE & RESTAURANT/ANTIQUE PUBAntiques, gifts, homemade soups, daily specials. b208 Main St., Vanceburg, 606-796-2069

GALLATIN CO. TOURISM COMMISSION859-567-5691, www.gallatincountyky.com

CRAIG’S CREEK LAKE Over 1,000 acres of waterlocated at mile 530 on the Ohio River. Accessibleby land or water.859-567-8811, 859-567-7601

KENTUCKY SPEEDWAY “America’s home of championship motorsports” featuring NASCAR,IRL, ARCA, ASA. Other events include concerts andcar shows. b4760 Sparta Pike, Sparta859-567-3400, 888-652-7223www.kentuckyspeedway.com

MARKLAND DAM The dam offers a viewing tower.US 42, West of Warsaw, 859-597-7661

GRANT COUNTY VISITOR’S CENTER800-382-7117, www.grantcokytourism.com

BARKERS BLACKBERRY HILL WINERY Winery toursby appointment. Pick your own blackberries in Julyand August. b16629 Mount Zion Verona Rd., Crittenden859-428-0377

CORINTH LAKE 96-acre lake. Fishing, boating, ramp.357 McFarland Dr., Corinth, 859-824-5922

FARMER BILL’S A working farm with petting zoo,children’s playground, & Mam-maw’s kitchen.1790 Baton Rouge Rd., Williamstown859-823-1058, www.farmerbill.net

HOUSE OF REPTILES, LLC Over 90 species of reptiles and amphibians on display. b ;12 South Main, Dry Ridge, 859-824-4577 house-of-reptiles.150m.com/hor/house.htm

KENTUCKY COWTOWN, LLC Indoor equine & livestock exhibition hall. Features old western town saloon.210 Wainscott Rd., Williamstown859-824-9236, www.kycowtown.com

WILLIAMSTOWN LAKE Offers excellent opportuni-ties for fishing, boating, and water skiing.Off KY 22, Williamstown

WILLIAMSTOWN/DRY RIDGE AREA

WARSAW/SPARTA AREA

VANCEBURG AREA

OWENTON AREA

MT. OLIVET AREA

Race day at the Kentucky Speedway, Sparta.

Making a new friend at Farmer Bill’s.