By Summer Brons
Covington
Kentucky
Kentucky
Photo gallery
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Covington RiverfrontPhoto By: Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau -
Newport AquariumPhoto By: Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau -
Newport on the LeveePhoto By: Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau -
Roebling Suspension BridgePhoto By: Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau -
National Underground Railroad Freedom CenterPhoto By: Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau -
NKU Bank of Kentucky CenterPhoto By: Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau -
Northern Kentucky Convention CenterPhoto By: Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau -
Roebling Suspension BridgePhoto By: Frank Fischesser
As part of the Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky metropolitan area, the city of Covington offers visitors a wide array of things to do, whether staying in the Bluegrass state itself or hopping the Ohio River to explore neighboring Cincinnati. As Kentucky’s fifth most populous city, Covington enjoys a rich history and a pleasant climate in the upland region of the South. EscapeWizard.com invites you to book your Covington travels with us!
Flying into the city is easily accomplished, thanks to the local Cincinnati – Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), located just eight miles from the center of Covington. You can book your flight using EscapeWizard.com’s great low rates on airfare by clicking (www.escapewizard.com/flight.php). Don’t forget to check us out for your hotel needs, too. Just click (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl) to browse available Covington accommodations.
To get you started, EscapeWizard.com has some must-see recommendations for your enjoyment. Tour the Newport Aquarium, aptly referred to as “a million gallons of fun,” this showcase of thousands of creatures is sure to both educate and entertain. Depending on the dates of your stay in Covington, you may be able to enjoy a show at Newport on the Levee. This popular entertainment venue hosts everything from penguin parades and arts festivals, to big-name concerts and movies. Likewise, be sure to check the calendar of events at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center, also host to varying types of entertainment.
If you do decide to cross over the Ohio River and pay Cincinnati a visit, you’ll have the pleasure of crossing over the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge. EscapeWizard.com appreciates the lengthy history of this structure, which allowed the crossing of the first pedestrians back in December of 1866 as it boasted the title of longest suspension bridge in the world at 1,057 feet. Today, the bridge is still an impressive structural feat, and is both a U.S. National Historic Landmark and is on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Needless to say, the Roebling Bridge is not to be missed during your stay in Covington!
Additional popular Covington attractions include the Garden of Hope, the Carroll Chimes Bell Tower, the Carnegie Visual & Performing Arts Center, the Madison Theater, and EscapeWizard.com’s favorites: excellent museums. Don’t miss a tour of the Behringer-Crawford Museum of Northern Kentucky History and Heritage, and be sure to stop by the Railway Museum, too. Many of Kentucky’s most favored events are hosted in Covington, including the Mainstrasse Oktoberfest, a Mardi Gras celebration, and the Original Goetta Festival. Covington enjoys a strong arts scene, evident through their First Friday gallery hop and Fresh Art celebrations.
For a bite to eat or a relaxing nightcap at the end of an exciting day, head over to the Mainstrasse Village or Roebling Pointe. Both districts offer a tempting selection of restaurants, cafes and pubs; with flavors from around the world in this hub of cultural cuisine. Both areas are great for shopping, too, so EscapeWizard.com is confident that Covington will appeal to even the most distinguishing of retail connoisseurs.
Whether you’re visiting Covington for a business trip or for personal pleasure, you’re sure to enjoy your stay in the state of “unbridled spirit.” With an ideal blend of Southern hospitality and Northern appeal, you’re sure to agree that Covington is a hidden gem when it comes to an affordable vacation destination. Book your travels with EscapeWizard.com today!
Flying into the city is easily accomplished, thanks to the local Cincinnati – Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), located just eight miles from the center of Covington. You can book your flight using EscapeWizard.com’s great low rates on airfare by clicking (www.escapewizard.com/flight.php). Don’t forget to check us out for your hotel needs, too. Just click (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl) to browse available Covington accommodations.
To get you started, EscapeWizard.com has some must-see recommendations for your enjoyment. Tour the Newport Aquarium, aptly referred to as “a million gallons of fun,” this showcase of thousands of creatures is sure to both educate and entertain. Depending on the dates of your stay in Covington, you may be able to enjoy a show at Newport on the Levee. This popular entertainment venue hosts everything from penguin parades and arts festivals, to big-name concerts and movies. Likewise, be sure to check the calendar of events at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center, also host to varying types of entertainment.
If you do decide to cross over the Ohio River and pay Cincinnati a visit, you’ll have the pleasure of crossing over the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge. EscapeWizard.com appreciates the lengthy history of this structure, which allowed the crossing of the first pedestrians back in December of 1866 as it boasted the title of longest suspension bridge in the world at 1,057 feet. Today, the bridge is still an impressive structural feat, and is both a U.S. National Historic Landmark and is on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Needless to say, the Roebling Bridge is not to be missed during your stay in Covington!
Additional popular Covington attractions include the Garden of Hope, the Carroll Chimes Bell Tower, the Carnegie Visual & Performing Arts Center, the Madison Theater, and EscapeWizard.com’s favorites: excellent museums. Don’t miss a tour of the Behringer-Crawford Museum of Northern Kentucky History and Heritage, and be sure to stop by the Railway Museum, too. Many of Kentucky’s most favored events are hosted in Covington, including the Mainstrasse Oktoberfest, a Mardi Gras celebration, and the Original Goetta Festival. Covington enjoys a strong arts scene, evident through their First Friday gallery hop and Fresh Art celebrations.
For a bite to eat or a relaxing nightcap at the end of an exciting day, head over to the Mainstrasse Village or Roebling Pointe. Both districts offer a tempting selection of restaurants, cafes and pubs; with flavors from around the world in this hub of cultural cuisine. Both areas are great for shopping, too, so EscapeWizard.com is confident that Covington will appeal to even the most distinguishing of retail connoisseurs.
Whether you’re visiting Covington for a business trip or for personal pleasure, you’re sure to enjoy your stay in the state of “unbridled spirit.” With an ideal blend of Southern hospitality and Northern appeal, you’re sure to agree that Covington is a hidden gem when it comes to an affordable vacation destination. Book your travels with EscapeWizard.com today!