Before there was Las Vegas… there was Newport, KY.

Jerry Gels and his cohort have put together one of the more original attractions in the region.  A presentation and walking tour of Newport, KY, once the real sin city of America. 

Rising from the profits of bootlegging, Newport would quickly grow to become the premier gaming destination in the US.  Walk the streets where gangsters made their millions, gamblers lost their lives, and ladies of the night earned their living.  See the buildings that housed casinos, brothels, and speakeasies.  Explore Newport’s connection to some of the most well known crime figures in our country’s history, and discover the individuals who gave the town its infamous reputation.

Originally, this was a one-time event, I believe.  But due to popular demand, they are now offering the tour every Saturday for the next few months.  Check out details on schedule, tickets, and a short Fox19 news feature video over on the website, http://www.newportgangsters.com.

Photo by P. Reddy/The Enquirer

From Soapbox Cincinnati:

Aquarium owner Herschend Family Entertainment has opened Ride the Ducks Newport, a 40-minute tour that includes 25 to 30 minutes on the Ohio River, with a land circuit of the Great American Ball Park, Paul Brown Stadium, the aquarium, the World Peace Bell, and the historic homes on Covington’s Riverside Drive.

Tickets are $13 for adults and $10 for children and are available from a kiosk located outside of the aquarium.

I saw some a tour leaving the station the other day on the way to a movie.  It would be ideal for out-of-town guests, but I can’t wait to try it out for myself.