Northern Kentucky is bursting with creativity and culture, and nobody knows that better than the people who call this vibrant community theirs. From world-class museums and live music venues to beloved local bands and one-of-a-kind festivals, the arts and entertainment scene in Northern Kentucky is anything but ordinary. This year’s Reader’s Choice Awards shine a […]
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New Kentucky Faith Trail leads visitors to NKY
Northern Kentucky has a new faith-based attraction. The new Kentucky Faith Trail extends from Wayne County to Bardstown to Northern Kentucky. It includes the local stops, Creation Museum, Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, Mother of God Catholic Church, and the Ark Encounter. The trail has 11 faith-based experiences throughout the state that allow travelers to […]
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Mike Johnson defended Noah’s Ark attraction in Kentucky before becoming U.S. House speaker
Written by Jamie Lucke for the Kentucky Lantern New U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson successfully took Kentucky to court to regain tax incentives for the Ark Encounter, a 510-foot wooden replica of the biblical Noah’s Ark located off Interstate 75 in Grant County. The state tourism cabinet had awarded the project a sales-tax rebate worth up […]
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What is the state of Northern Kentucky tourism heading into the summer?
With summer travel season fast approaching, Northern Kentucky is preparing to welcome an influx of travelers into the region. Julie Kirkpatrick, CEO of meetNKY, the region’s tourism bureau, anticipates a continued regional recovery from the lows of the COVID-19 pandemic. “2023 will continue this momentum as we all work to share in this story that […]