About this city
Also known as: The Sin City of the South
Newport is a historic coastal riverfront city located at the confluence of the Ohio and Licking rivers in Campbell County, positioned directly across from Cincinnati. Founded in 1795, the city transformed during the 19th and early 20th centuries into a prominent transportation hub and later a notorious entertainment and gambling capital under syndicate control. Today, it has undergone a dramatic revitalizing shift into a premier family resort, blending historical neighborhood charm with upscale maritime attractions and riverfront retail grids.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Encounter rare marine life and cross the shark suspension bridge at the world-class Newport Aquarium. Explore the upscale open-air riverfront dining, boutique shopping, and giant observation wheels at Newport on the Levee. Take a scenic evening dinner cruise along the Ohio River aboard the historic BB Riverboats.
