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Northern Ohio River Region Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Northern Ohio River Region

Kentucky's Northern Ohio River Region is where the North meets the South. From the very urban cities ofLudlow,Covington,Newport,Bellevue, andDayton(not to be confused withDayton, Ohio) which are virtually an extension ofCincinnatidown to the start of the rolling bluegrass country and horse farms, the region is a surprisingly diverse one and is probably the most culturally Midwestern region of Kentucky—at least the parts closest to Cincinnati. The term "Northern Kentucky" is used mainly for the counties within the core of the Cincinnati metropolitan area. Outside of that area, the culture becomes somewhat more southern, though not to the extent of areas to the geographic south. For example, Maysville is included in some definitions of the Cincinnati area, but is far enough away from the cit

Top Attractions in Northern Ohio River Region

Explore the best things to see and do in Northern Ohio River Region:

  • Big Bone Lick State Historic Site
  • Butler-Turpin State Historic House
  • Kentucky Speedway
  • Newport Aquarium

Northern Ohio River Region Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including:

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