Situated just across the Ohio River from Cincinnati, Covington is often recognized for its historic districts and unique art scene. The city was also just recently named as one the country’s best small cities for food and drink by Food & Wine magazine, and is described as combining “small-city soul with big character.”
The city, the fifth largest in the commonwealth, was also featured as a “most charming small-town downtown” by HGTV. The publication praised the Kentucky location for its multiple historic neighborhoods, such as Mainstrasse Village, a 19th century German-inspired neighborhood described as “enchanting year-round” with unique characteristics like the Goose Girl Fountain in George Steinford Park and the Carroll Chimes Bell Tower.
Here’s what we know about visiting Covington.
Covington offers a variety of food and drink options, as well as tourist attractions for visitors. Places to visit include St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, a church that is more than 100 years old and is home to more than 350 relics, the Behringer-Crawford Museum, the more than 700 acre Devou Park and Clive, a 30 foot art installation of an alien.
Food and drink options include Blinkers Tavern, Juniper’s Gin Bar, Mama’s on Main, Libby’s Southern Comfort, Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar and Wenzel Whiskey.
Others recognized by Food & Wine magazine are Anchor Grill, Otto’s, Bouquet, and Carmelo’s, as well as the Kentucky Bourbon Trail’s B-Line and the city’s annual Goettafest.
The city also has plenty of shopping opportunities at spots such as Handzy Shop + Studio, Julie’s Inspiration Consignment Shoppe, HAIL- Records & Oddities, SoHza Sister Boutique, Grainwell, Hometown Vintage and Purple Paisley.
Visitors can also consider attractions, restaurants and shopping experiences nearby in Cincinnati and Newport.
Reporter Amanda Hancock contributed. Reach Marina Johnson at Marina.Johnson@courier-journal.com.
