Best stops on I-471 in Kentucky

All 6 exits ranked by what a road-tripper actually needs: real food choice, easy gas, 24-hour service, and the stops worth a detour. Winners below.

1. Exit 5 — Newport;Bellevue

Milepost 5 · 29 places to eat · 13 gas stations · 24 hotels · ♥ William Howard Taft National Historic Site, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden

2. Exit 1A — Columbus, Ohio

Milepost 1 · 25 places to eat · 6 gas stations · 6 hotels · ♥ Riverbend Music Center, Belterra Park Gaming & Entertainment Center

3. Exit 4 — Newport;Bellevue

Milepost 4 · 29 places to eat · 10 gas stations · 10 hotels · ♥ Mt. Lookout Observatory

4. Exit 3 — Newport;Fort Thomas

Milepost 3 · 29 places to eat · 7 gas stations · 10 hotels

5. Exit 2 — Southgate;Fort Thomas

Milepost 2 · 25 places to eat · 5 gas stations · 9 hotels

6. Exit 1B

Milepost 1 · 16 places to eat · 6 gas stations · 6 hotels

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