Northern Kentucky at a Glance
Northern Kentucky shares borders with the states of Indiana
and Ohio and much of the region's
identity is influenced by the close proximity of Cincinnati,
situated directly across the Ohio
River. Northern Kentucky encompasses a total of 13 counties and several key
cities, including Newport,
Covington,
Erlanger and
Independence,
most of which are considered to be part of Greater
Cincinnati. Newport offers visitors a striking view of the Cincinnati skyline
and lures many tourists to premier attractions, such as the Newport
Aquarium, Newport
on the Levee and the World
Peace Bell. Covington is recognized for housing the Roman Catholic Cathedral
Basilica of the Assumption and the historic architectural attraction, Holmes
High School, originally built as a castle in the late 1800s. Rolling hills
and farmland blend to form the Northern Kentucky landscape and many farm and eco-tours
can be attributed to the large amount of agricultural industry in the area.
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