A Surprising Number of Parallels Does it go too far to say that Covington, Kentucky is to Cincinnati, Ohio as Brooklyn is to Manhattan in NYC? Despite their differences in size, there are some surprising parallels between Northern Kentucky’s largest city and New York’s most populous borough…
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This summer, sip a cup of coffee, lick an ice cream cone or crunch some flavored pretzels, all while strolling along the streets of Covington and Newport, learning about the cities’ beautiful murals, statues and architecture. Guided Walking Tours in Northern Kentucky meetNKY is partnering with the…
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Looking for a weekend packed with fun things to do? We’ve got ten reasons (and counting!) why you should plan a trip to the Northern Kentucky and Cincy region this summer and fall. NKY and Cincinnati Festivals are Back! We’re so excited that the Cincy/NKY area’s signature festivals are back in…
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You won’t be in the Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati region long before you hear about goetta or see it listed on a local menu. Goetta, pronounced get-uh, is served straight, in omelets, or as an ingredient in appetizers and main courses. Local restaurants offer goetta pizza, Eggs Benedict with…
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NKY Pride Parade and Festival 2022 Spring is flying by, and summer will be upon us soon! So, mark your calendar for Northern Kentucky’s first big summer celebration after Memorial Day: NKY Pride. This year, a week of events will culminate in the NKY Pride Parade and Festival scheduled for Sunday…
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If you find yourself nose to snout with a Spiny Lumpsucker, Sarcastic Fringehead, or Eastern Hellbender, fear not: These creatures are safely behind glass at the wondrous underwater world that is Newport Aquarium, one of the nation’s top aquariums. Located in Newport, it is among the many reasons…
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Chinese Food in Florence, Ky. Oriental Wok Nearly 50 years ago, the Wong family opened Oriental Wok in Ft. Mitchell. The large, upscale dining room surrounds you with warm reds and golds, along with beautiful plantings and a gentle waterfall splashing into a koi pond. They often have a live…
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You could be forgiven if you visited Covington, Kentucky, and never left a bar stool, content to sip on a few of its thousands available delicious bourbons. But it would be a shame to miss the other forms of intoxication awaiting you at this vibrant riverfront community in the heart of Northern…
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Need to find a way to get your kids to look up from their screens? Visit Florence, Kentucky. Florence, Kentucky is chock-full of family fun Florence ranks as Northern Kentucky’s second largest city (after Covington) and among the state’s top 25 safest cities. It’s bursting with fun family-friendly…
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When you’re craving the savory flavors of Asian food, NKY’s got you covered. Here’s the scoop on the top restaurants in Northern Kentucky. KungFood Chu’s AmerAsia From the eye-popping mural on the side of the building to the names of the menu items, this restaurant’s lighthearted references to…
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