Resting comfortably on the south side of the river lies Newport, KY, another great example of the region's fusion of old school southern charm and contemporary development. At the mouth of the Purple People Bridge sits its greatest testament to development, the massive Newport on the Levee, a lively complex of entertainment hot spots, multiple chic restaurants and trendy watering holes as well as the acclaimed, Newport Aquarium.

Monmouth and York Streets capture the flavor of a century passed with its collection of charming storefronts and residential neighborhoods featuring welcoming local taverns as well as some of the region's best restaurants, including York Street Cafe.