Places to stay in Newport, Kentucky

Newport is a city in Campbell County, Kentucky, at the confluence of the Ohio and Licking Rivers. Historically, it was one of four county seats of Campbell County. Newport is part of the Greater Cincinnati, Ohio Metro Area which comprises over 2 million inhabitants. Today, Newport is becoming the entertainment community of the fast-growing Northern Kentucky area while its neighboring cities--Bellevue and Covington--become the business centers. Places to eat in the region include Newport Syndicate, Amol India, Bayou Fish House, and Mad Mike’s Burgers & Fries.

If you are travelling in the area, Newport is located close to Friarhurst (historical), First Baptist Church, Steel School, Saint John United Church of Christ and Struble Elementary School.

The center of Newport ( which is at is longitude -84°29'44.16 and latitude 39°5'29.76 ) is located 1 mile away from Covington, 2 miles away from Bellevue, 3 miles away from Wilder and 4 miles away from Fort Wright.

Available Newport lodging

We currently have 13 accommodations in and around Newport.

Newport Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs and Extended Stay

Newport Camping & RV, Cottages, Rentals and Lodges / Ranches

Other useful links:

• Newport, Kentucky on Wikipedia

Things to see and do, places to eat in Newport

William Howard Taft National Historic Site ( Art & Culture / Museums ). Located at 2038 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, 3 miles from the center of Newport. High atop one of Cincinnati's most prominent hilltops stands the two-story Greek Revival house where William Howard Taft was born and grew up. Hard work, a good education, and an interest in civic duty are attributes that made the Taft family outstanding leaders over the years. The environment that shaped Taft's character and philosophy is highlighted on a visit to the site. www.nps.gov

Pompilios ( Dining / Italian ). Located at 600 Washington Avenue. Founded in 1933, and located at the corner of 6th street and Washington ave., we have been serving the tri-state area home cooked italian meals for over 70 consecutive years! We pride ourselves in hand-making our sauces and traditional items, such as: Lasagna, Raviolis, Meatballs, Italian sausage and much more. Our menu however is not limited to just great italian food. We also offer many traditional American Fare's and a complete childrens menu. Continue further in to the web-site and get a look into our history, complete with Pompilio family bios. Check out our Bocce section and read all about our full bocce courts. Complete with league schedules, game times and stats. Stop by our catering section and get prices for your next party! We offer the same great food that we serve in our restaurant. www.pompilios.com

Dixie Chili Inc ( Dining / Mexican ). Located at 2421 Madison Avenue, Covington, 3 miles from the center of Newport. Founded in 1929 by Nicholas D. Sarakatsannis, Dixie Chili set the standard for quality food at reasonable prices. "Papa Nick" developed his secret chili recipe using only the highest quality ingredients: 96% Fat Free Beef Chuck, Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese, Bermuda Onions, and 100% Semolina Wheat Spaghetti. He passed the recipe down to his sons - George, Chris, Panny and Spiros - who continue to serve the delicious and nutritious chili Nick served back in 1929, fresh from the kettle, everyday. dixiechili.com

Cincinnati Museum Center ( Art & Culture / Museums ). Located at 1301 Western Avenue, Cincinnati, 3 miles from the center of Newport. Cincinnati Museum Center has a legacy of discovery 200 years in the making, from the founding of the Western Museum Society in 1818 to today’s award-winning multi-museum complex. Housed in Union Terminal, an art deco train station and National Historic Landmark, Cincinnati Museum Center continues to bring the world to Cincinnati through its more than 3 million artifacts, archival materials and artworks. www.cincymuseum.org

Lloyd Library & Museum ( Art & Culture / Museums ). Located at 917 Plum Street, Cincinnati, 2 miles from the center of Newport. Considered one of Cincinnati’s hidden treasures, the Lloyd Library and Museum was established by three brothers, John Uri, Nelson Ashley, and Curtis Gates Lloyd, pharmacists who manufactured botanical drugs in Cincinnati beginning in the late 19th century. The Library holds, acquires, preserves, and provides access to both historic and current books and journals, as well as archival materials, on a wide variety of disciplines. lloydlibrary.org

Longhorn Steakhouse ( Dining / Steak ). Located at 200 Cross Roads Boulevard. LongHorn Steakhouse restaurant serves the highest quality beef, ribs, chops, and more in an inviting western atmosphere. It’s more than just a great steak restaurant. www.longhornsteakhouse.com

Renamed properties

• Fairfield Inn & Suites at 420 Riverboat Row may have been previously known as Comfort Suites