NKY/Cinci/Indi Guidebook
Favorite Local Restaurants
A few of our favorite local, non-chain restaurants
Local restaurant in the heart of Burlington. We enjoy eating there for breakfast or lunch and eating outdoors when it's warmer outside.
12 locals recommend
Washington Square Cafe & Catering
5981 N Jefferson StLocal restaurant in the heart of Burlington. We enjoy eating there for breakfast or lunch and eating outdoors when it's warmer outside.
Super good Thai food nearby in Florence.
8 locals recommend
Mai Thai Restaurant Thai Restaurant & Sushi Bar
7710 US-42Super good Thai food nearby in Florence.
The 859 Taproom and Grill
8720 Bankers StreetNearby local sports bar with lots of tv's and good food.
Camporosso
2475 Dixie HwyGreat little Italian, locally owned restaurant. Pizzas baked in a pizza oven!
Local favorite for "new" American soul food. I've had the cod, husband the hamburger, son-in-law the waffle chicken. Everyone liked what they had.
Kitchen 1883 - Union
9003 U.S. Hwy 42Local favorite for "new" American soul food. I've had the cod, husband the hamburger, son-in-law the waffle chicken. Everyone liked what they had.
Another local restaurant with delicious American food. I could go for the cake dessert if nothing else! Open Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat.
The Farmstand Market & Cafe
9914 Old Union RdAnother local restaurant with delicious American food. I could go for the cake dessert if nothing else! Open Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat.
Good Mexican food in a clean restaurant with good service and it's fun! Our favorite magician, Presto Paul, will do magic tricks at your table around dinner time while you wait to be served.
Valle Escondido Mexican Grill Union Ky
8863 U.S. Highway 42Good Mexican food in a clean restaurant with good service and it's fun! Our favorite magician, Presto Paul, will do magic tricks at your table around dinner time while you wait to be served.
Breakfast/Lunch only -- cute vibe and good baked items for sale upstairs. One of my favorites!
The Hive - East Coast Kitchen & Coffee Bar
Breakfast/Lunch only -- cute vibe and good baked items for sale upstairs. One of my favorites!
Located in a shopping plaza nearby. This is one of our favorite local pizza places.
Bourbon House Pizza
7500 Oakbrook DrLocated in a shopping plaza nearby. This is one of our favorite local pizza places.
Another favorite local pizza place. LaRosa's are in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
LaRosa's Pizza Florence
5880 Merchants StAnother favorite local pizza place. LaRosa's are in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
Sightseeing
I'm recommending and listing places I've been. There are many, many more things to do in this area!
A pleasant walk through gardens. Recommend visiting in the spring when they have the butterfly exhibit.
137 locals recommend
Krohn Conservatory
1501 Eden Park DrA pleasant walk through gardens. Recommend visiting in the spring when they have the butterfly exhibit.
Great place to walk or ride a bike along the Ohio side of the river. Large swings to enjoy people and river watching.
211 locals recommend
Smale Riverfront Park
West Mehring WayGreat place to walk or ride a bike along the Ohio side of the river. Large swings to enjoy people and river watching.
Bit of a drive... you'll learn a little about horse racing history at Claiborne Farms
25 locals recommend
Claiborne Farm
703 Winchester RdBit of a drive... you'll learn a little about horse racing history at Claiborne Farms
The Creation Museum and The Ark Encounter have incredible exhibits. Prepare to be amazed at the size of the Ark! Our condo is located inbetween both venues.
224 locals recommend
Creation Museum
2800 Bullittsburg Church RdThe Creation Museum and The Ark Encounter have incredible exhibits. Prepare to be amazed at the size of the Ark! Our condo is located inbetween both venues.
Allow a couple hours to walk through Natural History Museum. Look online to see what is playing at the Omnimax theater. We've been here many times and love it.
Museum of Natural History & Science
1301 Western AveAllow a couple hours to walk through Natural History Museum. Look online to see what is playing at the Omnimax theater. We've been here many times and love it.
Rabbit Hash General Store
10021 Lower River RdNice drive to and from this historical General Store
Nice walk to see local plants and birds. Also good for biking.
7 locals recommend
Boone County Arboretum
9190 Camp Ernst RdNice walk to see local plants and birds. Also good for biking.
Neat local museum in nearby City of Covington. Walking trails and hiking in nearby Devou Park
8 locals recommend
Behringer-Crawford Museum
1600 Montague RdNeat local museum in nearby City of Covington. Walking trails and hiking in nearby Devou Park
Great hiking and biking trails. Overlooks provide city views of the Cincinnati/Kentucky waterfront.
Devou Park Hiking/Biking Trailhead
Great hiking and biking trails. Overlooks provide city views of the Cincinnati/Kentucky waterfront.
Aquarium is located on the Kentucky side of the river located near restaurants and park area for a fun day near the river.
290 locals recommend
Newport Aquarium
1 Levee WayAquarium is located on the Kentucky side of the river located near restaurants and park area for a fun day near the river.
Courts, Playgrounds, Easy Hikes
These are local and places I've been with grandkids, hiking, and playing tennis and pickleball.
Close location to find tennis, volleyball, and pickleball courts, disc golf, and playground for youngsters.
Boone Woods Park
6000 Veterans WayClose location to find tennis, volleyball, and pickleball courts, disc golf, and playground for youngsters.
England Idlewild Park
5550 Idlewild RdGreat hiking trails through woods and along brooks.
Local favorite park where prehistoric animals gathered for the salt lick.
59 locals recommend
Big Bone Lick State Historic Site
3380 Beaver RdLocal favorite park where prehistoric animals gathered for the salt lick.
This is nice little park close by just off Route 18 with swing set, slides, etc. on a soft rubber surface. Park has a basketball court and obstacle course items.
Lincoln Woods Park
1 City Park DriveThis is nice little park close by just off Route 18 with swing set, slides, etc. on a soft rubber surface. Park has a basketball court and obstacle course items.
Local Farms
Fresh Produce
Seasonal favorite - fresh produce in the summertime. A fall favorite for picking pumpkins, hayrides, crafts.
Kinman Farms
4175 Burlington PikeSeasonal favorite - fresh produce in the summertime. A fall favorite for picking pumpkins, hayrides, crafts.
Local Golf
A scenic golf course with lots of hills. You'll want a cart unless you plan to get some great hiking exercise in addition to a round of golf!
18 locals recommend
Devou Park Golf & Event Center
1201 Park DrA scenic golf course with lots of hills. You'll want a cart unless you plan to get some great hiking exercise in addition to a round of golf!
Public golf course next the the Condo Building. You'll need to sign in at the Clubhouse to golf.
Also a nice place to walk the golf cart paths before and after golfers are playing. Usually just after dusk and before sunrise.
Boone Links Golf Course
19 Clubhouse DrPublic golf course next the the Condo Building. You'll need to sign in at the Clubhouse to golf.
Also a nice place to walk the golf cart paths before and after golfers are playing. Usually just after dusk and before sunrise.
Lassing Pointe Golf Course
2266 Double Eagle DrVery pretty, long golf course in nearby Union, KY.
This is a fun golf course for beginners, intermediate and those wanting to practice their short game. Located in the heart of Florence just off Route 18. Fun Putt Putt course and Driving Range.
22 locals recommend
World of Golf
7400 Woodspoint DrThis is a fun golf course for beginners, intermediate and those wanting to practice their short game. Located in the heart of Florence just off Route 18. Fun Putt Putt course and Driving Range.
Winter Fun!
Fun Skiing and tubing in Indiana and it's only 20 minutes to get there!
36 locals recommend
Perfect North Slopes
19074 Perfect Pl LnFun Skiing and tubing in Indiana and it's only 20 minutes to get there!