Northern Kentucky Vacation Deals

The fascinating Northern Kentucky region features wilderness, modern riverfront cities and rustic farmlands. Picturesque landscapes drew European immigrants here in the 1700s. Stroll along quaint main streets and preserved historic downtown precincts. Discover Northern Kentucky’s German heritage through mouthwatering culinary delights and traditional brews.

Visit the Horse Capital of the World, Lexington, in the heart of Kentucky’s Bluegrass region of green grass with blue-purple buds. Admire former racehorses at Old Friends Retired Thoroughbred Farm and varied breeds at Kentucky Horse Park.

See a Civil War re-enactment at the Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site or take a driving tour of John Hunt Morgan’s raids at the Battle of Cynthiana.

In Covington’s historic district of MainStrasse Village, explore a 19th-century German neighborhood and participate in lively local traditions. Join Oktoberfest and Maifest activities or visit local beer and bourbon pubs with live music.

Newport features a modern riverfront complex, with nightclubs, contemporary dining, shopping malls and cinemas along the Levee River. Visit family-friendly Newport Aquarium and experience the river’s underwater worlds.

In Petersburg find the Creation Museum, dedicated to bringing the pages of the Bible to life. Enjoy local crafts and food at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.

Walk through history at the restored 200-year-old village of Old Washington or stay overnight in an original 1850 log cabin in Grant County. Augusta’s period homes are entwined with the history of the Underground Railroad, which assisted fugitive slaves escaping northward in the mid-1800s.

Along the banks of picturesque Elk Creek find wineries and a world-class shooting club. Fossilized remains of prehistoric mammoths were discovered at Big Bone Lick State Park’s scenic wilderness. Southern magnolias, blue spruce and maples thrive in the subtropical upland climate.

Northern Kentucky includes the state’s northernmost counties and is sometimes grouped into the Cincinnati Metropolitan Area. Reach this riverside region by flying into Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and heading south. Take a road trip in Northern Kentucky and stay overnight at the Kentucky Speedway to get front-row seats for racing action.

*Savings based on all vacation package bookings with Flight + Hotel on Expedia.com from January through December 2017, as compared to price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages. For Free Flight or 100% Off Flight deals, package savings is greater than or equal to the current cost of one component, when both are priced separately.