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Newport

Founded in 1795, Newport, Kentucky has a rich history and features tons of contemporary development packed into 3.5 square miles.  Newport is also known as the ‘Entertainment Capital of Northern Kentucky’, with lots of fun attractions and festivals you will be sure to have an amazing time in Newport.

Newport Purple Bridge

BB Riverboats

1884 Campbell County Courthouse

Newport

Newport Riverfront

Riverfest

Goettafest

Newport is a city rich in history dating back to the 1860s when the city served as a military post during the Civil War, in 1937 Newport survived a major flood. Later in the 1940s through to 1980s Newport went through turbulent times as gambling halls and Las Vegas style clubs operated through the city. Now in the in the present Newport has put in reform efforts to clean up the city leading to political and social change, the city now welcomes visitors to come and learn about the city’s history.

Newport is home to many popular tourist activities as well as unique shops and independent cafes and businesses, the riverfront is a bustling area with both visitors and locals. The riverfront provides breath taking views of the Cincinnati skyline and is the host to many festivals throughout the year including Taste of Newport, Glier’s Goettafest, Riverfest and so much more!

Newport is home to plenty of fantastic attractions we have listed a few of the top must see while in Newport!

Newport Top Attractions

  • Newport Aquarium
  • Newport On the Levee & Bridgeview Box Park
  • Hofbräuhaus Newport
  • BB Riverboats
  • MegaCorp Pavilion

Newport Holidays

Explore Kentucky

  • Newport, KT
  • Lexington
  • Bowling Green
  • Paducah
  • Owensboro
  • Louisville
  • Steamboat Cruise along the Ohio River
  • Learn about the history of Bluegrass Music
  • Visit the National Corvette Museum

7 Nights from £1965pp

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Only in America

  • Newport, KT
  • Louisville
  • Lexington
  • Bowling Green
  • Paducah
  • Memphis
  • Nashville
  • Great Smoky Mountains
  • Chattanooga
  • Atlanta
  • Visit the National Corvette Museum
  • Visit Nashville Country Music Hall of Fame
  • Explore the very best of Kentucky & Tennesse

14 Nights from £2995pp

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Newport Hotels

A selection of hotels we offer in our Newport holidays. 

Hampton Inn & Suites Newport

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Aloft Newport on the Levee

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