Riverside Drive Historic District - Covington KY

Riverside Drive in Covington, KY, is the perfect spot for a leisurely stroll, a scenic bike ride, or simply unwinding on a bench while taking in lovely views of the Ohio River and Cincinnati skyline.

On nice days, numerous watercraft of all types and sizes can be seen on the Ohio River.

Spanning the Ohio River, the Roebling Bridge was the longest suspension bridge in the world when it opened to traffic in 1867. Declared a National Historic Landmark in 1975, it was painted blue in 1976 to celebrate the Nation’s bicentennial.

John Roebling’s son, Washington, built the famed Brooklyn Bridge, a two-tiered, double-wide version of this bridge.

BB Riverboats offer sightseeing, dinner, and holiday cruises. Pictured here are the Belle of Cincinnati and the River Queen.

Seven bronze statues of prominent figures from the area dot the path along the Ohio River, This statue is of John A. Roebling, architect of the Roebling Bridge, who immigrated to the United States from Germany.

Riverside Drive commands a great view of The Great American Ball Park, home of the Cincinnati Reds. Enjoy the fireworks when the Reds hit a homerun or win the game!

Stick around and you will be rewarded with a beautiful Cincinnati nightscape. This is the Roebling Bridge after dark.

The Atrim Two building, the Great American Tower, and the Great American Ball Park are also gorgeously lit at night.