Villa Hills is within minutes of St. Elizabeth Medical Center and St. Elizabeth West. Other major hospitals are within easy driving distance. Children's Hospital	is located in Cincinnati.

Villa Hills is a vibrant suburban community of 7,500 residents and was named the number one suburb by Cincy Magazine in 2014 and the seventh best suburb in the USA that same year. Its roots go back to 1785 when the area was settled by Robert McKay as payment for service in the Revolutionary War. The area was originally called Madonna Acres and Ludlow and for many years was unincorporated farmland. In the early 1960s, people started building homes and the area incorporated itself as a city.

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Several Northern Kentucky hospitals and their branches are within a few minutes driving. The Crescent Springs Volunteer Fire provides EMS service to the area.

In the early 1800s, Revolutionary War veterans began carving farms out of the Northern Kentucky wilderness. By the 1890’s Crescent Springs became one of the many unscheduled train stops along the Cincinnati Southern Line that ran from Ludlow to Somerset. More passengers were choosing to live ‘out in the country’ so a railroad depot was built at the ‘Y’ intersection where Western Reserve meets Crescent Springs-Erlanger Road.

The center of recreational activities, Crescent Springs Memorial Park at Buttermilk Pike and Collins Road, includes more than a mile of trails, several play areas, the only free-standing swinging bridge in Northern Kentucky as well as a Veterans and 9/11 memorials. Nearby riverfront access allows boaters and fishing enthusiasts easy access to the Ohio River. Numerous festivals and outdoor events summer and fall weekends provide an endless supply of outdoor activities in nearby Cincinnati, Covington and Newport riverfronts. Crescent Springs hosts an annual Easter Egg Hunt, movie night, Fun Fest, Music Fest, a Halloween event as well as Christmas in the Park.

Buttermilk Towne Center offers many selections for daily shopping needs; Florence Mall is a mere 10 minutes away, depending on traffic. Cincinnati and additional shopping malls offer more extensive shopping within a 15-minute drive. The Field and Stream outdoor sports store is a short drive.

Located in north-central Kenton County, the city of Crescent Springs wasn’t established until 1957, although residents had been calling the city Crescent Springs. The most popular theory for the city’s name was the crescent shape the railroad tracks made as the train passed through town. Primarily a sleepy farming area, the completion of I-75 through the area in the 1970s drove expansion to its present population of 3900 over the city’s 1.4 square miles. Progress continues to drive the busy city located just a few minutes from downtown Cincinnati and the busy riverfront. Some of the area’s last farm acreages are being developed into new residential areas.

Crescent Springs

Busy Buttermilk Pike is the primary access road through Crescent Springs. Less than five minutes from downtown Cincinnati off easily accessible I75, it’s easy to get around in Crescent Springs. The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) provides bus service through the region, and into downtown Cincinnati. Greater Cincinnati International Airport is a close 14 miles.

Several Northern Kentucky hospitals and their branches, St. Elizabeth and St. Elizabeth, are within a few minutes driving. The Ludlow Volunteer Fire provides EMS service to the area.

Ludlow was once home to Lagoon Amusement Park, a major recreational center for the Greater Cincinnati area between 1895 and 1920. After its closing, part of the Lagoon property was developed as a residential neighborhood. Today parts of Lake Street, Laurel, Stokesay, Deverill and Ludford were built on its site.

Riverfront access allows boaters and fishing enthusiasts easy access to the Ohio River. Numerous festivals and outdoor events each summer weekend provide an endless supply of outdoor activities in nearby Cincinnati, Covington and Newport riverfronts. The city hosts an annual yard sale, a Memorial Day parade and a Holidays Shop Day (in support of local businesses).

For everyday needs, Ludlow has many options from locally owned and nationally branded stores and shops. Most residents patronize other Kenton County communities of Covington, Villa Hills, Ft. Mitchell or Crescent Springs to do their daily shopping. Downtown Cincinnati and several local shopping malls offer more extensive shopping within a 15-minute drive.

Ludlow, situated in north central Kenton County, is often thought of as a suburb of Covington, Kentucky. The city is bordered on the north by the Ohio River, on the east by Covington, and shares its southern border with Fort Wright. With its easy access to the riverfront and I-75, it has become a bedroom community for many who work across the river. The city, like many other small towns, experienced a baby boom following World War II, but today Ludlow is known for its close-knit neighborhoods. There are 4,400 residents. One finds many types of homes in Ludlow. From newly built condominiums with sweeping river views to older homes with character, there are a wide variety of styles and prices in housing options.

Ludlow

Less than five minutes from downtown Cincinnati off easily accessible I-75, it’s easy to get around in Ludlow. Meandering Kentucky Route 8 (Elm Street or Highway Avenue) is the main access to the city, linking it to Bromley on the west and Covington to the east. St. Rt. 1072 (or Sleepy Hollow Rd) offers easy access to the city. The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) provides bus service through the region and into downtown Cincinnati. Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport is nearby at a close 14 miles.

Several Northern Kentucky hospitals and their branches, St. Elizabeth and St. Elizabeth, are within a few minutes driving. The Bromley Volunteer Fire provides EMS service to the area.

Bromley residents occasionally refer to the city as Dixie, or Crescent Park. Charles Collins, an 1848 landowner, named the city. Collins acquired most of the 2,000 acres and bought the historic property called the Landmark residence. As a historic home, it’s the oldest dwelling in Kenton County. He laid out the first city streets and named the city Bromley after his hometown in England. Most of Bromley’s streets are named in honor of early Kentucky pioneers and politicians.

Riverfront access allows boaters and fishing enthusiasts easy access to the Ohio River. Numerous festivals and outdoor events each summer weekend provide an endless supply of outdoor activities in nearby Cincinnati, Covington and Newport riverfronts. Devou Park, in Bromley’s backyard, offers scenic bike/hiking trails, fishing lake, golf course and entertainment facilities, along with arguably one of the best vistas of the downtown Cincinnati skyline. The Bromley City Park offers a playground and ball fields for residents.

Most residents patronize other Kenton County communities of Covington, Villa Hills, Ft. Mitchell or Crescent Springs to do their daily shopping. Downtown Cincinnati and several local shopping malls offer more extensive shopping within a 15-minute drive.

Bromley sits squarely on the Ohio River in north central Kenton County. With a small population of just over 800, it’s one of Northern Kentucky’s smaller communities, just five short miles to downtown Cincinnati. Residents here, within minutes of all that downtown Cincinnati has to offer, enjoy a small, tight-knit riverfront community supportive of the volunteer fire department.

Bromley

Less than five minutes from downtown Cincinnati off easily accessible I-75, it’s easy to get around in Bellevue. Meandering Kentucky Rt. 8 (Pike Street) bisects the city, linking it to Ludlow on the east and Villa Hills on its western border. St. Rt. 1072 and Bromley Crescent Springs Rd offer easy access to the city. The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) provides bus service through the region, and into downtown Cincinnati. Greater Cincinnati International Airport is a close 14 miles.

Golf and tennis enthusiasts are 10 minutes away from Kenton County Golf Course, which offers a 27-hole golf course and tennis courts that are open to the public. Two private membership country clubs are nearby. Also, indoor tennis is within easy access. Boaters will find excellent marinas on both sides of the Ohio River. 

'Harry Rigney Park' has 27-acres and offers fields for baseball, soccer and softball. Other parks include 'Franzen Fields' and 'City-Civic Park' which is adjacent to Franzen Fields. 

Also available nearby are ice skating, bowling lanes, cinemas, roller rinks and fine restaurants. Villa Hills has close proximity to the Crescent Springs Recreation Park which offers a private picnic area, horse shoes, basketball, swings, play equipment, walking trails and soccer fields.

Major shopping centers nearby include Buttermilk Town Center and the Crestview Hills Town Center. Due to the city’s location, stores in downtown Cincinnati and other Cincinnati shopping areas are very accessible.

Because of its convenient location and lovely terrain, this city has enjoyed a surge of growth in residential properties during recent years. The mixture of houses and condominiums comes in an appealing variety of traditional and contemporary styles. The price and size of Villa Hills properties is just as varied as the architecture. One estate type subdivision offers large luxurious homes up to the million dollar plus range. All neighborhoods are well maintained and attractive. Some offer stunning Ohio river views. Villa Hills residents are united in pride and enthusiasm for their lovely community.

Villa Hills

Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky provides service to this community. I-75 is conveniently located five minutes away. Downtown is about 15 minutes driving time and the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is a 10-15 minute drive.