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Anderson Ferry
Category: Hotels & Travel Transportation Public Transportation Public Transportation [Edit]
4030 River RdHebron, KY 41048
(859) 586-5007
8 reviews for Anderson Ferry
8 reviews in English
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Review from Bruce C.
Macomb, MI
5/9/2012 1 Check-in Here
My whole family loved crossing the river this way. And the wait to cross was not long at all. My 4 year old daughter loved going on the ferry across. Best way to get across the river without all the traffic on the bridges. Loved it!
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Review from Katrina H.
Downtown, Cincinnati, OH
2/13/2012 6 Check-ins Here
Always a great ride, relaxing.
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Review from JAY H.
Fremont, CA
9/7/2011
This is the best short cut for me to cut across the Ohio river. I used this route several time for both convenience and touristing for people. I really enjoy getting out of the car and getting some fresh air out on the deck.
For the short cut. Going across to get to Bahamas Breeze Bar in Ohio side. So if you have time of your day, to drive through Ludlow along the Ohio river, goto to Anderson Ferry it's something different. -
Review from Adam H.
Nothing better than a lazy Sunday drive down Route 8 and across the Anderson Ferry. Step back in time to a ferry that has been in operation since the Monroe Administration.
On either side you pull up and wait no more than ten minutes. This gives you plenty of time to soak in the rolling hills, lush with rich green in the spring and summer months, of the Mighty Ohio River Valley. The ferry operator will collect your money once the boat gets moving.
Once on the boat there are so many things to do during the short five minute voyage. You could stay in your car like a lame, or get out and feel the breeze blow in your hair and further enjoy the sights. You might even harken back your school days and pretend that its the Oregon Trail and you are fording a river (don't loose the oxen!) or you could try and figure out the angle and velocity needed to get to the other side (pyshics wasn't my thing). But if you are most people, you will just take photos and walk around the deck. Whatever you choose to do with those few brief moments, it is hard to argue the beauty that you get to see on this nautical voyage, and brief enough that you won't get seasick.
The hours vary by season, as the river fluctuates. There usually isn't a problem but it is a river, and despite our best efforts, we can't control it entirely so the ferry could be delayed or not operate. Weather permitting, from Nov-Apr its open 6am-8pm and on Sunday opens at 10am. From May-Oct its 6am-9:45pm and Sunday opens at 9am. Closed on Christmas Day.
Cars are 4, trucks are 4 and up, round trip is 7, and if you are bold enough you can cross it on foot or bike for much less. If you choose this route there is plenty of parking on both sides.
Again, perfect for lazy drives for going to either Delhi or Boone County, yes there are some things to do in the County of Boone. Not quite a three hour tour, but toss in that lead foot for a pair of sea-legs, a ball cap for a pirate hat, and sunglasses for an eye patch, for a great 5 minutes of nautical awesomeness. And it will only set you back 4 doubloons!Listed in: Weekend Wonders
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Review from Sean B.
New London, CT
7/25/2007 2 photos
In operation since 1817, the Anderson Ferry is a scenic and, believe it or not, fairly quick way to get to/from Cincinnati's west side to/from Kentucky's riverfront. Running year round across the Ohio River, the ferry takes off on the Kentucky side just 3 miles north of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport near the intersection of KY-20 and the River Road. On the Ohio side, you can find the ferry at the very end of Anderson Ferry Road at OH-50/River Road.
During the summer months (May-Oct) the ferry runs daily 6A-945P. During the winter (Nov-Apr), it runs 6A-8P. Saturdays and Sundays it opens a little later, 7A and 10A, respectively.
This is a great way to get to or from the airport or if you're just out for a bike ride on a summer afternoon.
Cars $3.50
Motorcycles $2.00
Bicycles $1.00
Pedestrians $0.50
Kids and Pets are Free -
Review from Kiarash Z.
Lima, OH
7/12/2011 1 Check-in Here
The last time I was at Anderson Ferry, someone asked when a bridge would be built to replace the archaic ferry. I know I was just there as a vacationer, but I'd hate to see the ferry go. It was the first and only cross-river ferry I ever hard ridden.
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Review from Oz S.
Cincinnati, OH
7/30/2007
I love taking the ferry. A bit frightening the first time- ok and after that too. But regardless, it's a very relaxing and pleasant experience. Can't beat the view either. Anytime I go to the Airport I always take the ferry.
If you have the time or are visiting from somewhere that doesn't have a ferry like this, give it a whirl! -
Review from Carolyn B.
Pacifica, CA
8/12/2010
I LOVE taking the ferry to/from the airport and take in the amazing view as I enjoy some take-out cheese coneys. The perfect way to say hello and goodbye to my hometown whenever I visit.
