Campbell County, Kentucky
Newport Real Estate and Local Guide
A Northern Kentucky river city at the confluence of the Ohio and Licking rivers across from Cincinnati, once known for gambling and now a family-friendly entertainment destination.
Living in Newport
Nicknamed Sin City for its mid-20th-century gambling before redeveloping into a family entertainment district. Source: en.wikipedia.org
Homes in Newport
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Newport home
Newport Aquarium
Riverfront aquarium opened in 1999 with more than a million gallons of water and acrylic viewing tunnels
Newport on the Levee
Riverfront dining and entertainment complex opened in 2001 beside the Ohio River
Purple People Bridge (Newport Southbank Bridge)
Pedestrian-only bridge of about half a mile linking Newport to downtown Cincinnati
Newport riverfront
Ohio River waterfront at the confluence with the Licking River, facing downtown Cincinnati
Newport areas to know
East Row Historic District (Mansion Hill)
Historic residential district designated in 1980
Monmouth Street Historic District
Historic commercial corridor, the city's former gambling district