Day 01 · Bourbon & Spirits
01
The Gallatin Bourbon Experience
Step by Step
- 1Neeley Family Distillery, tour and tasting
- 2Sparta lunch stop
- 3Markland Dam overlook
Guest Itineraries
30 Days of Discovery
Thirty curated four to six hour day trips, sorted by mood. Stay a week, stay a month, never repeat a day.
A Month of Day Trips
One inn. Thirty mornings.
Every itinerary fits inside a single afternoon, leaves time for a porch sunset, and ends back at Riverside Inn. Browse by mood or scroll the full thirty.
Bourbon & Spirits
Bourbon, and more.
Distillery tours, tasting flights, and the spirits trail of Northern Kentucky.
Day 02 · Bourbon & Spirits
02
The Boone County Heritage Trail
Step by Step
- 1Boone County Distilling Co., tour
- 2Tousey House Tavern, lunch
- 3Burlington historic walk
Day 03 · Bourbon & Spirits
03
The Newport Spirits & Waterfront
Step by Step
- 1New Riff Distilling, tasting
- 2Newport on the Levee, lunch
- 3Purple People Bridge walk
Day 04 · Bourbon & Spirits
04
The Quirky Ludlow Spirit Tour
Step by Step
- 1Second Sight Spirits, distillery tour
- 2Ludlow coffee and shops
- 3Circus-themed tasting room
Day 05 · Bourbon & Spirits
05
The B-Line Northern Kentucky Sampler
Step by Step
- 1Old Pogue Experience, Maysville and Covington
- 2Smoke Justis, bourbon bar
- 3Covington riverfront
Wine & Countryside
Wine, and more.
Vineyards, garden tastings, and slow drives through farm country.
Day 06 · Wine & Countryside
06
The Elk Creek Countryside Escape
Step by Step
- 1Elk Creek Vineyards, tasting and patio
- 2Rural Owen County scenic drive
- 3Vineyard lunch
Day 07 · Wine & Countryside
07
The Brianza Garden & Music Day
Step by Step
- 1Brianza Gardens and Winery, tasting
- 2Garden stroll
- 3Live music, seasonal
Day 08 · Wine & Countryside
08
The Atwood Hill Rural Heritage Day
Step by Step
- 1Atwood Hill Winery, tasting
- 2Morning View scenic drive
- 3Sixth-generation farm tour
Day 09 · Wine & Countryside
09
The Verona Vineyard Bistro Sunday
Step by Step
- 1Verona Vineyards, bistro lunch
- 2Wine tasting
- 3Historic barn visit
Day 10 · Wine & Countryside
10
The Madison Wine & Garden Tour
Step by Step
- 1Lanthier Winery, tasting
- 2Madison public gardens
- 3Historic Mill Street walk
History & River Towns
History, and more.
River-town walking tours, historic homes, and museums tucked along the Ohio.
Day 11 · History & River Towns
11
The Vevay Swiss Heritage Day
Step by Step
- 1Vevay Historic District, walking tour
- 2Musee de Venoge, living history
- 3Riverfront Park
Day 12 · History & River Towns
12
The Rising Sun Riverfront Discovery
Step by Step
- 1Rising Sun Main Street, antiques
- 2Riverfront walk
- 3Local riverfront lunch
Day 13 · History & River Towns
13
The Madison Historic Landmark Day
Step by Step
- 1Lanier Mansion, tour
- 2Broadway Fountain
- 3Madison historic shops
Day 14 · History & River Towns
14
The Rabbit Hash River Charm Day
Step by Step
- 1Rabbit Hash General Store
- 2Riverfront photos
- 3Local artisan shops
Day 15 · History & River Towns
15
The Warsaw Local History Walk
Step by Step
- 1Warsaw Heritage Center
- 2Historic District walking tour
- 3Riverfront Park lunch
Day 16 · History & River Towns
16
The Dinsmore Farm Heritage Day
Step by Step
- 1Dinsmore Farm Museum, tour
- 2Historic cabin visit
- 3Nature trail walk
Day 17 · History & River Towns
17
The Covington Arts & Culture Day
Step by Step
- 1Behringer-Crawford Museum, Devou Park
- 2Scenic overlook
- 3MainStrasse Village walk
Day 18 · History & River Towns
18
The Vent Haven Quirky Museum Day
Step by Step
- 1Vent Haven Museum, ventriloquist figures
- 2Fort Mitchell local shops
- 3Garden walk
Day 19 · History & River Towns
19
The Carrollton River Confluence Day
Step by Step
- 1Butler-Turpin State Historic House
- 2Point Park, river confluence
- 3Carrollton downtown
Day 20 · History & River Towns
20
The Markland Dam & River View Day
Step by Step
- 1Markland Locks and Dam, observation
- 2River overlook
- 3Local riverfront picnic
Nature & Adventure
Nature, and more.
Hiking, jet boats, bison, and wide-open river country.
Day 21 · Nature & Adventure
21
The Big Bone Lick Bison Adventure
Step by Step
- 1Big Bone Lick State Historic Site, bison viewing
- 2Salt springs trail
- 3Museum visit
Day 22 · Nature & Adventure
22
The Rockin' Thunder River Jet Boat
Step by Step
- 1Rockin' Thunder River Tour, jet boat
- 2Madison riverfront
- 3River wildlife viewing
Day 23 · Nature & Adventure
23
The General Butler Nature Escape
Step by Step
- 1General Butler State Resort Park, hiking
- 2Scenic overlook
- 3Two Rivers Restaurant
Day 24 · Nature & Adventure
24
The Boone County Cliffs Hike
Step by Step
- 1Boone County Cliffs Nature Preserve, hiking
- 2Forest trail
- 3Scenic rock formations
Day 25 · Nature & Adventure
25
The Red Wolf Sanctuary Wildlife Day
Step by Step
- 1Red Wolf Sanctuary, guided tour
- 2Wildlife education
- 3Nature walk
Arts, Culture & City Dates
Arts, Culture, and more.
Cincinnati museums, markets, neon, and a streetcar through Over-the-Rhine.
Day 26 · Arts, Culture & City Dates
26
The Cincinnati Museum Center Day
Step by Step
- 1Cincinnati Museum Center, Union Terminal
- 2History Museum
- 3OMNIMAX Theater
Day 27 · Arts, Culture & City Dates
27
The Cincinnati Zoo & Garden Day
Step by Step
- 1Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
- 2Animal exhibits
- 3Botanical walk
Day 28 · Arts, Culture & City Dates
28
The American Sign Museum Neon Day
Step by Step
- 1American Sign Museum, neon signs
- 2Camp Washington local lunch
- 3Art walk
Day 29 · Arts, Culture & City Dates
29
The National Freedom Center Day
Step by Step
- 1National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
- 2Smale Riverfront Park
- 3Roebling Bridge walk
Day 30 · Arts, Culture & City Dates
30
The Findlay Market Foodie Day
Step by Step
- 1Findlay Market, local vendors
- 2Streetcar ride
- 3Over-the-Rhine historic walk
Plan With Care
These itineraries are suggestions, not bookings. Please verify hours, ticketing, and seasonal availability with each venue before you set out. If your day includes tastings or distillery tours, plan ahead for a designated driver or rideshare. Trip times are estimates based on a relaxed pace from Warsaw, Kentucky.