Kentucky is filled with historic towns that have beautiful homes, each one with plenty of stories to tell. Generations have grown up in these houses and that can definitely be said for the lovely East Row area of Newport. Located just a few blocks from the Ohio River, this neighborhood is idyllic for a walk and it offers a charming secret that you’ll want to discover. An anonymous resident of the East Row has hidden enchanting fairy doors all over this neighborhood, so now fairies enjoy living here just as much as the locals. Take a walk along these historic streets and search for the whimsical fairy doors hiding in Kentucky.

Newport is a riverfront town in Kentucky located right across the Ohio River from Cincinnati.
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Many parts of the city have seen transformations over the years and you'll find one of the most picturesque areas in what is called the East Row. Along these streets are beautifully restored homes, many of them colorful, and trees lining the sidewalks.
It was already a great place to go for a walk and admire the homes and history, but it became even more endearing in 2014.
Newport Fairy Doors
In that year, a resident decided to start placing whimsical little fairy doors around the neighborhood. To this day, most people do not know the identity of this friendly neighbor.
In the beginning, the makers would surprise neighbors with a door, so they would wake up in the morning to a new little addition and apparently some new, magical inhabitants.
Newport Fairy Doors
These doors are handcrafted using concrete, plaster, or resin and then hand painted and sealed. They've estimated to have placed as many as 150 doors throughout the East Row over the last few years.

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Some of these doors even represent local businesses, which adds a whimsical sense of connectivity and charm to the neighborhood.
Newport Fairy Doors
Newberry Bros. Coffee is a favorite local spot that may just be home to one of these little doors.
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If you visit the area to search for these hidden fairy doors in Kentucky, be sure to stop by for a drink and a bite to eat. You can learn more about this bar and coffee shop in our previous article.
The makers of these fairy houses sneak out at night to place them and while some have been damaged or removed over the years, many of them remain.
Newport Fairy Doors
You can now follow along with this endeavor and see pictures and clues of where to find them. Be sure to join the Facebook Group, linked below, for all of the magical clues.
And if you happen to live in Newport, especially this area, and want to get in on the fun, you can request a door for your own home or even for a friend.
Newport Fairy Doors
Send an email to newportfairydoors@gmail.com to request a door for your East Row home or business. And if you don't live in Newport, maybe you can spread some magic and cheer by starting your own secret fairy house club in your neighborhood.

Sometimes it’s nice to believe in something magical and the kind-hearted person who started the Newport Fairy Doors is spreading that magic throughout this historic neighborhood in the Bluegrass State. If you want something fun and different to do, go for a walk and see if you can find the whimsical fairy doors hiding in Kentucky.

Have you heard of the fairy doors of the East Row? Let us know in the comments!

For more information on where to find these doors and how to request one if you live in the area, join the Newport Fairy Doors group on Facebook.

For an entirely different look at Newport history, take a look at what this river town was once known for.

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