Northern Kentucky University

Nunn Drive
Highland Heights, Kentucky 41099 USA
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Area Attractions

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Cincinnati Metro Area NKU is just minutes from downtown Cincinnati, which offers much in the way of attractions, concerts, museums and activities for all ages.

King's Island Truly one of America’s finest family fun venues. Kings Island offers seven colorful, themed areas (including two specifically designed for children, their parents and grandparents), 40 world-class thrill rides, great live entertainment stage shows, a huge Australian-themed water resort, and a 10,000-seat outdoor amphitheater. The park has grown to the point that it takes visitors two full days to see and do everything.

BB Riverboats BB Riverboats has been a staple of the beautiful Cincinnati riverfront for the past 25 years. Learn about the history of the river, take in a magnificent meal, or dance under the stars on an unbelievable journey you will never forget.

Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is rated one of the top zoos in the nation by Zagat Survey.

Cincinnati Art Museum Explore the Cincinnati Art Museums rich, encyclopedic collection of more than 60,000 objects, spanning 6,000 years of world art.

Newport Aquarium Newport Aquarium showcases over 7,000 aquatic creatures from around the world in a million gallons of water.

Taft Museum of Art The Taft Museum of Art is known as one of the finest small art museums in America.

Cincinnati Reds Attend a Cincinnati Red's game April - September.

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal is home to the Cincinnati History Museum, Duke Energy Children's Museum, the Museum of Natural History & Science, the Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX Theater and the Cincinnati Historical Society Library.

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center stands as the nation's newest monument to freedom. It brings to life the importance - and relevance - of struggles for freedom around the world and throughout history, including today.