Guidebook for Covington
Food Scene
The Dive that's Worth the Drive! They were featured on the Food Network. They have amazing 1/3 lb. burgers on toasted buns with fresh cut fries. They are only 1.3 miles from our airbnb.
7 locals recommend
Bard's Burgers & Chili
3620 Decoursey AveThe Dive that's Worth the Drive! They were featured on the Food Network. They have amazing 1/3 lb. burgers on toasted buns with fresh cut fries. They are only 1.3 miles from our airbnb.
Famous since 1929, Voted Best Chili in the Tri-State. Features Cincinnati-style chili, salads, gyros, sandwiches, soup and sides. Only .6 mile-you can walk if you want.
Dixie Chili
2421 Madison AveFamous since 1929, Voted Best Chili in the Tri-State. Features Cincinnati-style chili, salads, gyros, sandwiches, soup and sides. Only .6 mile-you can walk if you want.
Parks & Nature
This is a nice place to go for a walk or run within a mile of our house. Trail access can be found behind Holmes High School at the corner of Levassor and Eastern Ave. The Licking River flows into the Ohio River further down.
Licking River Greenway Trailhead
498 E 10th StThis is a nice place to go for a walk or run within a mile of our house. Trail access can be found behind Holmes High School at the corner of Levassor and Eastern Ave. The Licking River flows into the Ohio River further down.
Nestled in the hills overlooking the cities of Covington and Cincinnati, Devou Park is a regional asset spanning 700+ acres. This park offers an array of recreational and entertainment opportunities including an 18-hole golf course, multiple playgrounds and picnic shelters, a collection of mature trees of various species, over eight miles of mountain bike trails, an amphitheater, a fishing lake, paved and nature trails, and more. The park is also home to the NKY Children's Home, Drees Pavilion at the Devou Memorial Overlook, and the Behringer-Crawford Museum.
Devou Park, including the Overlook area, is open everyday from dawn until dark.
69 locals recommend
Devou Park
1201 Park DrNestled in the hills overlooking the cities of Covington and Cincinnati, Devou Park is a regional asset spanning 700+ acres. This park offers an array of recreational and entertainment opportunities including an 18-hole golf course, multiple playgrounds and picnic shelters, a collection of mature trees of various species, over eight miles of mountain bike trails, an amphitheater, a fishing lake, paved and nature trails, and more. The park is also home to the NKY Children's Home, Drees Pavilion at the Devou Memorial Overlook, and the Behringer-Crawford Museum.
Devou Park, including the Overlook area, is open everyday from dawn until dark.
Eden Park
950 Eden Park Dr
Smale Riverfront Park
West Mehring WayAult Park
5090 Observatory AveSightseeing
The Roebling Murals at the Covington Waterfront are a series of 18 panels depicting the history of Covington from 800 BC to the present day, painted on the flood wall along the Ohio River and visible from the Roebling Bridge. The murals were painted by Lafayette, LA-based artist Robert Dafford, working with a team of assistants.
6 locals recommend
Roebling Murals
The Roebling Murals at the Covington Waterfront are a series of 18 panels depicting the history of Covington from 800 BC to the present day, painted on the flood wall along the Ohio River and visible from the Roebling Bridge. The murals were painted by Lafayette, LA-based artist Robert Dafford, working with a team of assistants.
Fountain Square
520 Vine StCarew Tower Observation Deck
41 W 5th StEntertainment & Activities
Designated as a national historic district, this 19th century German neighborhood is a popular destination for visitors and locals alike as the village features unique shops & galleries, a variety of excellent restaurants, beer and bourbon pubs and entertainment options for live music including rooftop Jazz, authentic Dixieland and more. Throughout the year, the village also hosts numerous popular festivals as well as gallery hops, holiday celebrations, pub crawls, antiques markets and more. The village is home to the Carroll Chimes Bell Tower, the Goose Girl Fountain and numerous historical markers. Walking Tour maps are available online and parking is FREE. Numerous dining options too!
16 locals recommend
Mainstrasse Village Association
406 W 6th StDesignated as a national historic district, this 19th century German neighborhood is a popular destination for visitors and locals alike as the village features unique shops & galleries, a variety of excellent restaurants, beer and bourbon pubs and entertainment options for live music including rooftop Jazz, authentic Dixieland and more. Throughout the year, the village also hosts numerous popular festivals as well as gallery hops, holiday celebrations, pub crawls, antiques markets and more. The village is home to the Carroll Chimes Bell Tower, the Goose Girl Fountain and numerous historical markers. Walking Tour maps are available online and parking is FREE. Numerous dining options too!
This amazing faith-based, huge timber structure is a life-sized Noah's ark with many displays and attractions. It's only 38 miles/38 minutes from the airbnb on a beautiful drive south on I-75. It's a must-see, one-of-a-kind experience!
274 locals recommend
Ark Encounter
1 Ark Encounter DrThis amazing faith-based, huge timber structure is a life-sized Noah's ark with many displays and attractions. It's only 38 miles/38 minutes from the airbnb on a beautiful drive south on I-75. It's a must-see, one-of-a-kind experience!
IKEA
9500 Ikea WayBB Riverboats
101 Riverboat RowCreation Museum
2800 Bullittsburg Church RdFindlay Market
1801 Race St
Great American Ball Park
100 Joe Nuxhall WayCincinnati Bengals
1 Paul Brown StadiumEssentials
Only 2 miles from the airbnb, this full-service Kroger is open 24/7. It has a deli, bakery and pharmacy as well as all the food, snacks and beverages you'd want.
Also between the airbnb and Kroger, you'll pass a couple gas stations and many restaurants. This area is part of Covington, but it's also called Latonia.
42 locals recommend
Kroger
2150 Dixie HwyOnly 2 miles from the airbnb, this full-service Kroger is open 24/7. It has a deli, bakery and pharmacy as well as all the food, snacks and beverages you'd want.
Also between the airbnb and Kroger, you'll pass a couple gas stations and many restaurants. This area is part of Covington, but it's also called Latonia.
CVG Airport Terminal station