Newport on the Levee

What Newport on the Levee does

Newport on the Levee is a privately-held mixed-use dining, entertainment, and retail destination located on the south bank of the Ohio River in Newport, Kentucky, across from the Cincinnati skyline. The 400,000+ square foot property comprises 300,000 square feet of retail, 100,000 square feet of Class A office suites, and 200,000+ square feet of community gathering space (The Plaza, The Lawn, Bridgeview Box Park), and welcomes nearly three million visitors annually. Its tenant base spans a 20-screen AMC Theatre with Dolby Cinema, the Newport Aquarium, Velocity Esports (a 72,000 sq ft arcade/esports/bowling venue), Par 3 indoor mini golf, Immersive Gamebox, more than 15 dining establishments, and a curated mix of local specialty retailers, with office tenants including Uber Freight, Legion Logistics, WAVE Foundation, and Yocum & Neuroth.

The property operates standard commercial real estate infrastructure — Wi-Fi, security systems, digital directories, and cookie-based web analytics — and does not disclose any proprietary technology, patents, or AI/ML capabilities. Revenue is generated through six primary streams: retail and office base rent (leased via Cushman & Wakefield), a 24/7 parking garage with hourly/event-day/valet pricing, advertising and sponsorships, private event venue hosting, and a specialty leasing program for pop-ups and kiosks managed by Jamestown, L.P. Visitor traffic is driven by a recurring event programming slate (Box Park Beats on Fridays, Live on the Levee on Thursdays, Wellness on the Levee on Wednesdays, Kids Crew on Mondays, and Game Day screenings of major sporting events), anchored by direct pedestrian access via the Purple People Bridge and proximity to Great American Ball Park, Paycor Stadium, and Megacorp Pavilion.

The property was originally developed in 2001, underwent a multimillion-dollar repositioning by North American Properties completed in 2021 (recognized as NAIOP Cincinnati Retail/Mixed-Use/Hospitality Deal of the Year), and came under Jamestown, L.P.'s ownership and management in October 2024 following Jamestown's acquisition of NAP's Atlanta subsidiary. Jamestown now oversees management, retail leasing, and parking services through an Atlanta-based affiliate, while Newport on the Levee serves three primary customer segments: visitors and tourists to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky metro, event hosts and group bookers, and the on-site retail, restaurant, and office tenants themselves.

Name

Newport on the Levee

Legal name

Newport on the Levee

Website

https://newportonthelevee.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Newport on the Levee is a privately-held mixed-use dining, entertainment, and retail destination on the Ohio River in Newport, Kentucky, comprising 300,000 sq ft of retail, 100,000 sq ft of Class A office, and 200,000+ sq ft of community gathering space serving nearly 3 million annual visitors from the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky metro under Jamestown, L.P. management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Newport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Retail Leasing: 300,000 square feet of retail space leased to national brands and local retailers including restaurants, entertainment venues, and specialty retail stores. Tenants include AMC Theatres, Newport Aquarium, Cigars International, and numerous dining establishments.
2. Office Leasing: 100,000 square feet of Class A office suites leased to professional services companies and businesses. Office tenants include CFI Installation, Concierge Flooring, Legion Logistics, Uber Freight, Southbank Partners, WAVE Foundation, Yocum & Neuroth, and i-Wireless.
3. Parking Services: 24/7 parking garage generating revenue through hourly/daily rates. Standard rates: 0-1hr free, 1-3hrs $6, 3-5hrs $10, 5-24hrs $12. Valet parking available at $12 per car.
4. Events and Programming: Hosted events generate traffic and tenant sales. Events include live music (Box Park Beats, Live on the Levee), wellness classes, kids programming, and sporting event screenings. Event spaces available for private bookings.
5. Advertising and Sponsorships: Digital and on-site advertising opportunities sold to tenants and external brands seeking access to the property's captive audience of nearly 3 million annual visitors.
6. Specialty Leasing: Temporary pop-up shops, kiosks, and retail merchandising units through specialty leasing program managed by John Thursby at Jamestown Properties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Newport on the Levee is a mixed-use entertainment destination operating 300,000 sq ft of retail space, 100,000 sq ft of Class A office suites, and curated dining and entertainment venues along the Ohio River in Newport, Kentucky. The property monetizes its footprint through retail and office leasing (handled by Cushman & Wakefield), 24/7 parking services, private event hosting, specialty/pop-up leasing, and advertising and sponsorship sales, while delivering a curated consumer experience across 30+ tenants and active year-round programming.

Product overview

Newport on the Levee is a mixed-use entertainment destination featuring 300,000 square feet of retail space and 100,000 square feet of Class A office suites, welcoming nearly three million guests annually. The property offers diverse dining options including Brio Italian Grille, Five Guys, Mi Cozumel, and the unique Bridgeview Box Park container food village. Entertainment attractions include a 20-screen AMC Theatres with Dolby Cinema, Newport Aquarium, Velocity Esports (72,000 sq ft gaming center), Par 3 mini golf, and Immersive Gamebox. The venue hosts regular events including Live on the Levee (Thursday concerts), Box Park Beats (Friday DJ nights), Game Day screenings, Wellness on the Levee fitness classes, and Kids Crew family activities. Amenities include validated parking, valet service, and over 200,000 square feet of community gathering space.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bridgeview Box Park: An open-air shipping container park located along the Ohio River offering diverse food and beverage options with communal seating, outdoor games, and views of the Cincinnati skyline.
• Box Park Beats
• Live on the Levee
• Game Day on the Levee
• Wellness on the Levee
• Kids Crew

Products and services

• Retail Space Leasing 300,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space leased to national brands and local retailers through Cushman & Wakefield (Terry Ohnmeis, Andrew Sellet). Anchors include AMC Theatres, Newport Aquarium, and a mix of dining, entertainment, and specialty retail tenants.
• Office Space Leasing 100,000 square feet of Class A office suites with scenic riverfront views, leased through Cushman & Wakefield (Joe Janszen, Digger Daley). Office tenants include Uber Freight, Legion Logistics, CFI Installation, Concierge Flooring, Southbank Partners, WAVE Foundation, Yocum & Neuroth, and i-Wireless.
• Parking Services 24/7 parking garage offering tiered hourly/daily rates (0-1hr free, 1-3hrs $6, 3-5hrs $10, 5-24hrs $12), with dynamic event-day premium pricing, $15 lost-ticket fee, $12 valet parking, and validated parking for participating restaurants Mon-Thu 11AM-2PM.
• Private Event Hosting Private event venue packages across multiple on-site venues including Beeline (up to 100 guests with bar spending minimums), Par 3 party packages with mini golf, Shiners full venue buyouts, Velocity Esports party packages, Immersive Gamebox corporate packages (Level One 60min + 1 drink, Level Two +30min + 2 drinks, Level Three +60min private + 4 drinks + catered food), and full-property buyouts.
• Specialty Leasing Temporary pop-up shops, kiosks, and retail merchandising units offered through a specialty leasing program managed by John Thursby at Jamestown Properties, providing short-term retail placement to brands seeking access to the destination's nearly 3 million annual visitors.
• Advertising and Sponsorships Digital and on-site advertising opportunities and sponsorships sold by Kaitlyn Storie at Jamestown to tenants and external brands seeking access to Newport on the Levee's captive audience of nearly 3 million annual visitors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 3 million annual visitors
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered historical, minor and core.

• North American Properties (NAP)historicalOthersNorth American Properties completed the multimillion-dollar redevelopment of Newport on the Levee in 2021, transforming it from its 2001 debut into a walkable, family-friendly entertainment hub. NAP's Atlanta subsidiary was acquired by Jamestown in October 2024.
• FitNKYminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFitNKY partners with Newport on the Levee to lead weekly Wellness on the Levee fitness classes at The Plaza every Wednesday from 6PM.
• Ole Smoky MoonshinecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTennessee-based Ole Smoky Moonshine partnership makes Shiners on the Levee the exclusive restaurant partner in the area with access to the full line of moonshine. The restaurant features an ornamental still built by Mason Jar Mafia on the patio.
• The Ritz Ballroom Dance StudiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ritz Ballroom Dance Studio provides weekly line dancing classes at Shiners on the Levee, with 40-60 dancers attending regularly.
• Brighton CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal nonprofit partner for charitable events. The Christmas in July Euchre Tournament collects new, unwrapped gifts for Brighton Center's holiday toy room benefiting children ages 0-17.
• WAVE FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWAVE Foundation is the exclusive nonprofit partner of Newport Aquarium, providing year-round programming to increase knowledge about aquatic life. Located at Suite 1103, 1 Levee Way. Founded 1999, mission to inspire environmental stewards of aquatic life through education, conservation, and volunteerism.
• Cushman & WakefieldcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommercial real estate firm handling all retail/restaurant and office leasing for Newport on the Levee. Retail/Restaurant team: Terry Ohnmeis (513-763-3059) and Andrew Sellet (513-763-3053). Office team: Joe Janszen (513-549-3011) and Digger Daley (513-763-3028).
• Aloft Newport on the LeveeminorOthersMarriott hotel located at 201 Third Street, Newport, KY 41071 (859-916-5306), adjacent to Newport on the Levee, providing accommodation for visitors.
• The Lytle Park HotelminorOthersMarriott Autograph Collection hotel at 311 Pike Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513-621-4500), near Newport on the Levee.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Industry City: Brooklyn waterfront mixed-use complex owned by Jamestown. Comparable as another Jamestown-operated, design-led, multi-tenant destination mixing retail, dining, entertainment, and offices — the same playbook being applied at Newport on the Levee.
• Broadway at the Beach: Large outdoor entertainment/retail/dining destination in Myrtle Beach featuring theaters, amusement rides, restaurants, and national brand tenants. Closely comparable in concept: experience-driven tenant mix, high foot traffic, event programming, and parking revenue model.
• Destiny USA: Large entertainment/retail/dining complex in Syracuse, NY featuring go-karts, mirror maze, escape rooms, and amusement attractions alongside traditional retail. Comparable as an entertainment-anchored multi-tenant destination reliant on experience-driven foot traffic.
• Pier 39: San Francisco waterfront entertainment and retail complex with shops, restaurants, attractions, and event programming. Comparable to Newport on the Levee as a tourism-oriented, waterfront, multi-tenant destination combining national anchors with local retailers and ticketed attractions.
• Ponce City Market: Adaptive-reuse mixed-use destination in Atlanta owned and operated by Jamestown, L.P. It is the most directly comparable asset because it shares the same owner-operator (Jamestown) and combines retail, dining, entertainment, and office in a single experiential destination — a model Newport on the Levee is being repositioned to emulate.
• American Dream: Entertainment-anchored mega-destination in East Rutherford, NJ combining theme park rides, water park, indoor ski, aquarium, retail, and dining. Comparable as an experience-led mixed-use destination that monetizes through tenant rents, parking, events, and admission-bearing attractions.
• Easton Town Center: Open-air mixed-use destination in Columbus, OH combining retail, dining, entertainment, office, and hotels. Comparable in scale (millions of sq ft), tenant mix, and event programming model — a leading regional example of the same asset class Newport on the Levee operates in.
• Ghirardelli Square: Historic San Francisco waterfront retail and dining destination also owned by Jamestown. Closely comparable as a Jamestown-operated, waterfront, experience-led mixed-use property — providing direct insight into how Jamestown manages and curates assets of similar character.
• The Banks: Riverfront mixed-use development on the Cincinnati side of the Ohio River directly across from Newport on the Levee. Both assets compete for the same Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky visitor base, dining, and entertainment dollars, and benefit from the same stadium/event adjacency.

Broad incumbents

• Simon Property Group: Largest publicly traded owner/operator of retail real estate in the U.S., including premium outlets, malls, and mixed-use destinations. Relevant as the broad incumbent setting rent benchmarks, tenant relationships, and competitive context for any retail-anchored destination like Newport on the Levee.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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