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City in Kentucky, United States
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Covington is a city in Kentucky's Northern Ohio River Region across the Ohio River from Cincinnati, Ohio. It is the largest city in Northern Kentucky.
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The Diocese of Covington's home cathedral and inspired by several French cathedrals. The front is a version of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris without the High towers. They could not be accommodated by the soil at that location. Guided tours can be arranged by contacting the cathedral.
Railway Exposition Museum
Unique condo tower designed by famous architect Daniel Libeskind who designed the original concept for the replacement for the World Trade Center in New York City. Though it is a private residence, one should see it from the outside as it is one of the most unique buildings in the entire region.
MainStrasse Village is a festival/entertainment district known for numerous bars, historic architecture, its famous Goebel Park Bell Tower and its German heritage. A walking tour is available on its website.
One of the oldest neighborhoods remaining in the Cincinnati area, with many charming houses dating from the early to mid 1800s. Because it was built on a bluff and less flood prone than many other places around the river, there are lots of stately old mansions with a blend of Antebellum South and early Mid-Atlantic style architecture. This area is known to house the birthplace of Boy Scouts of America founder Daniel Carter Beard (which there is a small memorial to, though the house is a private residence). It's also great for an afternoon stroll along the river with George Rogers Clark Park being a popular spot for weddings.
Absolutely breathtaking park with a view overlooking Covington and Cincinnati - picnic tables, playground, grills, golf, trails, the whole getup. Most notable, though, is the overlook of Covington from atop the park's grassy hill.
This 24-hour diner is known for its cheap food and unique clientele. The later you go the more interesting it gets. Not much has changed since this greasy spoon opened its doors in 1946. Pick a song on the table-mounted jukebox and see Barbie and her mechanized band perform it live!
Brunch eatery.
Established 1921 and located in a beautiful old building, but with very modern prices.
Eighteen at the Radisson
Revolving restaurant over a hotel overlooking downtown Cincinnati. Come here for the view more than the food, though the menu does offer some local items such as Cincinnati Chili and Greaters Ice Cream.
Large garage-like lounge that by day brews excellent coffee and by night equally excellent beer. Come during the day to get work done with high speed wifi or at night to hang out with friends and watch a game while drinking very unique high quality beers which include flavors like "Tropical Stout", or "Hull Melon Hops". Hopefully this is a catalyst for Covington's downtown whose gorgeous dense old Victorian brick buildings would remind a well traveled person of Boston minus all the people.
It has a Marriot Hotel, Embassy Suites, and the Northern Kentucky Convention Center near the foot of the historic John Roebling Suspension Bridge, which connects Cincinnati and Covington's downtown areas.
Sixth Street Promenade
Held from 9AM - 3PM on the second Sunday of most months (from May to August and also October), in the MainStrasse Village.
By car
Covington is accessible by Interstate 71/75 via Exits 192 (Fifth Street—Covington/Ludlow) and 190 (Twelfth Street—Newport/Covington).
By train
Amtrak offers passenger train service from key U.S. cities. The nearest station is in Cincinnati, at Union Terminal/Cincinnati Museum Center.
By bus
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