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AC 2009 Free Night

Here are some suggestions for service opportunities on our free night, Thursday, June 4.

Here are some suggestions for fun things to do on our free night, Thursday, June 4.

CINCINNATI, OHIO
Sawyer Point - Sawyer Point is an outstanding mile-long facility located along the shore of the Ohio River just south of downtown Cincinnati. It features eye-catching landscaping, a performance pavilion, concessions, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, a world class playground, a dynamic water feature, and many other attractions. Admission is free and convenient low-cost parking is available at the intersection of 801 East Pete Rose Way and Eggleston Avenue.

COVINGTON, KENTUCKY
Covington Floodwall Murals - Located between the foot of Madison Avenue and the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge. These murals depict a portion of the history of Northern Kentucky. (Free)

John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge - Stroll across the Ohio River on what was once the longest suspension bridge in the world when it was opened to pedestrian traffic in 1866. Roebling designed the bridge that would later serve as his model for the construction of the Booklyn Bridge in New York. (Free)

MainStrasse Village
5th & Main Sts., Covington, KY 41011; 859-491-0458 www.mainstrasse.org. A restored German village full of unique shops and restaurants. Free parking is available in their 5th Street visitor lot. Carroll Chimes Bell Tower in MainStrasse Village 6th & Philadelphia Sts., Covington, KY. A 43-bell Carillon housed in a 100-ft. traditional German Gothic tower. Music and animated figures depict the tale of the Pied Piper of Hamelin. (Free)

Riverside Drive-Licking River Historic Area & Riverwalk Statue Tour
Riverside Dr., Covington, KY 41011; 859-655-4159. A 13-block area which includes Civil War homes, carriage houses and life-size bronze statues of historic figures. The area was naturally one of the first territories to be settled because of the confluence of the Ohio and Licking Rivers. Luckily, many of the old townhouses and mansions remain standing today and earned a listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.

There are seven life-like bronze figures along the Riverwalk which capture the spirit of those who preceded us on the shores of the rivers: J.A. Roebling who designed the Roebling Suspension bridge and the Brooklyn bridge; Simon Kenton, explorer of the west; Captain Mary B. Greene, a licensed boat master and river pilot; James Bradley, the only ex-slave who participated in the famous Lane Seminary debates on slavery and abolitionism; Chief Little Turtle, great Miami war chief who fought to protect the Native-American hunting grounds; John James Audubon, best known as a painter of birds; and Daniel Carter Beard, who formed the Boy Scouts of America. (Free)

Devou Park - Located in the hills overlooking Covington, Devou Park offers a range of recreational activities including nature trails, golf, tennis, picnic facilities, fishing and stunning views of both Northern Kentucky and downtown Cincinnati. (Free)

NEWPORT, KENTUCKY
Ride The Ducks - Laugh and learn during 40-minute tours aboard amphibious vehicles (crafted from the WWII DUKWs) that take visitors on a narrated sightseeing ride highlighting some of Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati's most impressive landmarks. Then splash down and cruise the Ohio River exploring the historic waterfronts of Newport, Covington and Cincinnati. Ticket booth located outside the Newport Aquarium. Phone: 859-815-1439 www.newportducks.com (Charge)

Newport on the Levee One Levee Way Newport, KY 41071
Newport on the Levee features a year-round schedule of festivals, special events, live bands and a great selection of restaurants. The Levee's popularity has grown because of entertainment venues such as the Newport Aquarium; an exciting interactive game world at GameWorks; and an AMC-Newport 20 movie theater featuring stadium-seating for more than 4,000 guests. Newport on the Levee also features first-class retail venues. www.newportonthelevee.com

World Peace Bell - 4th & York Streets, Newport, KY 41071; 859-581-2971. Largest free-swinging bell in the world, weighing 66,000 pounds – originally crafted to be rung on the first International Day of Peace in 2000. (Free)

Purple People Bridge - At 2,670 feet, the old L&N railroad bridge has been converted into the longest pedestrian bridge in the country that links two states. You can begin your walk at Newport on the Levee and end in Cincinnati. (Free)

BB Riverboats - 101 Riverboat Row, Newport, Ky. 800-261-8586 – 859-261-8500 Dinner cruise on the Ohio River from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. – reservations are essential. (Charge)

FLORENCE/BOONE COUNTY, KENTUCKY
Florence Freedom Baseball - 7950 Freedom Way Florence, Kentucky 41042 PH: (859) 594-HITS (Near the intersection of I-75 and U.S. 42 in Florence). Frontier League baseball at its best. Most tickets sell for $8.50 per person for the June 4 game. (Charge)

SHOPPING
Crestview Hills Town Center
2929 Dixie Highway
Crestview Hills, KY 41017
(859) 341-4353
www.shopcrestviewhillstowncenter.com

Florence Mall
2028 Florence Mall
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 371-1231
www.florencemall.com