See the Harriet Beecher Stowe House, where the author famous for penning Uncle Tom’s Cabin was born and raised. This preserved family home has been maintained and restored. Travel back in time, as you enter through the doors, to an era on the brink of Civil War, and get a glimpse into the lives of a family filled with human rights activists.
Cross the state lines for a short trip to the Newport Aquarium in Kentucky. Immerse yourself in the aquatic realm when you explore the 14 individually themed galleries and attractions. Walk through five seamless acrylic tunnels that make you feel like you are swimming with the fishes; see dozens of endangered species; watch the penguins on parade; and much, much more!
A true gem for book lovers everywhere, the Mercantile Library is one of the few membership-based libraries in the state. However, all are welcome to enter into this quietly charming, yet vast, library and nose through its selection. See everything from the latest bestsellers to tomes older than the Mercantile Building itself!