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Northern Kentucky In The News

We don’t like to brag, but man, Northern Kentucky is one cool place.  Don’t just take our word for it -- see what folks are saying about the Gateway to the South. Check out links for a collection of media coverage from travel writers, leading news outlets and visitors spreading good news about NKY. 

KOA.com
3/11/2024 - 12 Road Trip-Worthy Sandwiches

WVXU
3/8/2024 - NKY Tourism Numbers Bounce Back Sooner Than Expected

LINKnky
3/8/2024 - 50 Years of meetNKY: Regional Tourism Leaders Tout Past Successes, Future Outlook

Business Courier
3/8/2024 - Northern Kentucky Tourism Industry Returns to Pre-Pandemic Occupancy, Profits

Livability
3/5/2024 - 7 Cities with Amazing Public Art

InsideHook
3/1/2024 - The Ultimate Bucket List of Historic General Stores

KOA.com
2/19/2024 - 10 Unique Museums Worth Traveling For 

Garden & Gun
2/2024 - A Trip Through Kentucky's Bourbon Country

Southern Living
1/30/24 - 15 Best Things To Do in Newport, Kentucky

Dayton Daily News
1/27/24 - Giant Alien Art Installation Attracting Folks to Covington, Ky.

Toronto Sun
1/26/24 - The Path to Freedom: Learning More About the Underground Railroad

Toronto Sun
12/29/23 - Cincinnati: The Crown Jewel of the Midwest for Travel Lovers

Sumner County Source
12/21/23 - Discover the Kentucky B-Line, a Bourbon Lover's Dream

Wanderlust
12/1/23 - Experience a Captivating Crossroads in the Cincy Region

Scottish Sun
11/17/23 - Inside the Hotel Built from a Bet on the Horses in America's Racing Capital, Kentucky

Wine & Whiskey Globe
11/17/23 - Exploring Northern Kentucky's Expanded B-Line Bourbon Trail

Inside Hook
11/15/23 - The Best Bourbon Arrives in a Novelty Decanter

NKY TRIBUNE
11/7/23 - NewsMakers 2023: Julie Kirkpatrick, meetNKY’s extraordinary leader, inspires through positivity

SOUTHERN LIVING
10/13/23 - The Most Charming Small Towns in Kentucky

WORLD TRAVELLER MAGAZINE
10/12/23 - Cincinnati: The Queen City of the West (and Birthplace of the Magic 8 Ball)

INSIDE HOOK
10/6/23 - This Bourbon Country Gateway Town Is Experiencing a Cultural Renaissance

TORONTO SUN
9/30/23 - Three to See: Cincinnati, the Ohio River and Northern Kentucky

THE LOCAL PALATE
9/29/23 - Riverside City Charm in Covington

CAMELS & CHOCOLATE
9/8/23 - Sip Your Way Through Northern Kentucky's Bourbon Tour; Heading to Northern Kentucky? Here are the Top Things to Do

BRITISH AIRWAYS' HIGH LIFE
9/1/23- How to Spend 48 Hours in Cincinnati

STYLE BLUEPRINT
8/29/23 - The B-Line: A Self-Guided KY Bourbon Tour

THRILLIST
8/21/23 - 10 Restaurants that Prove Cincinnati is an Underrated Food Destination

SPECTRUM NEWS
8/10/23 - Northern Kentucky plays a big role in statewide tourism boom

INSIDEHOOK
7/31/23 - 10 Great American Food Trail Roadtrips

TRAVEL AWAITS
7/25/23 - 14 Best Things To Do In Cincinnati With Grandkids

THE INDEPENDENT
7/21/23 - Why Cincinnati Deserves to be Your Next US City Break

WHEREVER FAMILY
7/20/23 - Fun Awaits the Whole Family in Northern Kentucky

TTG
7/20/23 - Why This Easily Accessible Region Should Star in Your Clients' Next USA Trip

THE MIRROR
7/8/23 - I went to the USA's perfect place for breweries, sports and fuss-free food

INSIDEHOOK
7/7/23 - The 10 Best Bourbons for a Manhattan, According to Bartenders

TASTING TABLE
7/1/23 - 15 Best Restaurants And Bars In Covington, Kentucky

THE GROUP TRAVEL LEADER
7/1/23 - Two is Better Than One in the Cincy Region

IRISH INDEPENDENT
6/14/23 - Why Underrated Cincinnati is the Place to Pursue Every American Dream

TRAVELLING FOODIE
6/12/23 - Northern Kentucky Bourbon Trail — Ultimate Guide to The B-Line

TTG MEDIA
6/9/23 - Cincy Region Targets Trade to Boost UK Visitors After Launch of New BA Route

THE TIMES
6/1/23 - This Exciting US City that Straddles Two States has a New Direct Flight

THE TELEGRAPH
6/1/23 - The Unsung American City at the End of BA’s Newest Flight Route

TASTING TABLE
5/26/23 - 30 Great LGBTQ+-Owned Restaurants To Visit In The US

MATADOR NETWORK
5/23/23 - Some of the Best Parts of Cincinnati... Are In Kentucky

KENTUCKY MONTHLY
5/2/23 - Covington's Cuisine Scene

OTTAWA LIFE MAGAZINE/TRAVEL, TREK & TOUR
4/21/23 - Cincinnati is Super Cool, Full of Fun Surprises, and Has a Few Lessons for Ottawa

NORTHERN INSIGHT UK
4/6/23 - Exploring Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky 

TASTE OF THE SOUTH
3/31/23 - Southern Bound: Hitting the Bourbon Trail

SOUTHERN LIVING
3/16/23 - 35 General Stores in the South You Should Visit

LIVABILITY
3/8/23 - Welcome Y'all: Meet Me in Northern Kentucky

LEXINGTON HERALD-LEADER, NATIONALLY SYNDICATED
2/27/23 - Why Cincinnati & N. Kentucky Made a Big Travel List 

CONDE NAST TRAVELER
2/6/23 - 9 Exciting International Airline Routes Launching in 2023

WHEREVER FAMILY
2/3/23 - 5 Reasons to Visit Northern Kentucky for the Weekend

CONDE NAST TRAVELER
11/29/22 - The 23 Best Places to Go in the U.S. in 2023

GARDEN & GUN
11/3/22 - The Big Fun of Tiny Bars 

TRAVELLING FOODIE
10/19/22 - Cincy Region Food Scene – 12 Things To Love About Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky

FORBES
10/14/22 - Blink, Cincinnati. Don’t Miss It

FOX NEWS
10/12/22 - Ahead of Halloween, 16 pumpkin patches to see in America

THE NEW YORK TIMES
10/10/22 - Savoring Bourbon, and Its Storied History, in Northern Kentucky

CONDE NAST TRAVELER
9/23/22 - How to Sip Your Way Through Kentucky's Lesser-Known Bourbon Trail

ONLYINYOURSTATE
8/25/22 - This Northern Kentucky Bourbon Trail Belongs On Your Bourbon Bucket List

LAVENDER MAGAZINE
8/25/22 - Come Find Bourbon!

SWAGGER
8/17/22 - Kentucky Is Where Every Man Should Go and Know

FAMILY VACATIONIST
8/16/22 - 11 Don’t-Miss Aquariums in the U.S.