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Covington (Kentucky)

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Covington [1] is a small city in Kentucky's Northern Ohio River Region, located across the Ohio River from Cincinnati, Ohio.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By plane

  • Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. (Exit 4, State Route 212) Phone: +1-(859) 767-3151 (info@cvgairport.com), [2]. Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (IATA: CVG; ICAO: KCVG) is in nearby Hebron, Kentucky.
  • Port Columbus International Airport (IATA: CMH) in Columbus, Dayton International Airport (IATA: DAY) in Dayton, and Louisville International Airport (IATA: SDF) in Louisville are also options for travelers.

[edit] By car

Covington is accessible by Interstate 71/75 via Exits 192 (Fifth Street-- Covington/Ludlow) and 190 (Twelfth Street--Newport/Covington). Covington's street grid numbers southbound — away from the river — whereas Cincinnati's grid numbers northbound. That causes confusion for some travelers coming in from the interstate. The first Fifth Street ramp, when traveling northbound (from Kentucky) is Covington. The next one, labeled "Fifth Street Downtown", is Cincinnati's Fifth Street.

[edit] By train

Amtrak [3] offers passenger train service from key U.S. cities. The nearest station is in Cincinnati, at Union Terminal/Cincinnati Museum Center.

[edit] By bus

Greyhound [4] offers passenger bus service from many U.S. cities. Buses arrive and depart from Greyhound's station in downtown Cincinnati.

[edit] Get around

  • Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) [5]. Provides bus service in Northern Kentucky and has several routes that crosses the Ohio into Cincinnati.
    • TANK Sales Office; Mercantile Building; 120 East 4th Street, Cincinnati, OH; Hours: Monday – Friday: 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM;

[edit][add listing] See

Covington contains MainStrasse Village [6], a tribute to its German heritage and a festival area. Their annual Oktoberfest is held the weekend after Labor Day.

  • Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption; 1140 Madison Avenue; Phone: (859) 431-2060; [7]; Hours: Daily: 10 AM - 4 PM (Mass held Mon. - Fri. at 10 AM; Sat. at 4:30 PM; and Sun. 10 AM, 12:30 PM, 5:30 PM) the Diocese of Covington's home cathedral and a replica of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Guided tours can be arranged by contacting the cathedral.
  • Railway Exposition Museum; 315 W. Southern Avenue; (859) 491-RAIL;

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  • BB Riverboats; 1 Madison Avenue; Phone: (859) 261-8500;
  • Dog Costume Parade (Mainstrasse Village) Held in October, near Halloween. This listing will serve either as an enticement or a warning, depending on your personal philosophies.

The Doors of MainStrasse Village - (859-655-9571) Spend a fantasy filled afternoon exploring the charming village of MainStrasse. Hidden away amongst the shops, restaurants and homes, ou will find the enchanting whimsical Fairy Doors of MainStrasse Village. http://thedoorsofmainstrassevillage.blogspot.com

  • Family, Sixth Street Promenade (Covington exit to fifth, left on Main to sixth), ☎ 859-655-9571, [8]. 12pm - 11pm. NEW MAINSTRASSE EVENT IS A FANTASIA FOR ALL AGES Mainstrasse Village in collaboration with Full Spectrum Arts of City of Covington announces a new event focusing on the arts, creativity, and imagination. Family Festival Saturday, October 3, 2009 12 Noon – (Closing time) West Sixth and Main Street area The 2009 event calendar for Mainstrasse Village has a new, whimsical addition. The First Annual Family Festival is an all-ages event with low- and no-cost activities and entertainment to charm children as well as the young-at-heart. The festival celebrates a community art project that has captivated the imagination of Covington artists and residents this summer. “The Doors of Mainstrasse Village” have appeared almost magically around town – tiny, delightful doors that are home to elves, fairies, and the other sprites of imagination. The project became so popular that it has earned the corporate sponsorship of local business AE Window and Door Company. The Festival hopes to attract families to visit the Village, hunt for the decorated doors, explore local merchants, enjoy free entertainment, and browse the art and craft booths. Entertainment will include: Pickled Brothers Juggling, Sword Swallower Comedian Team Brian Gill and His Cool Critters Dream Weavers Celtic Story Teller Tallulah and her Dance Troupe Mayan Ruins Musical Band Pharaoh’s Drumming Circle of Cincinnati Greg Harper on his Famous Penny Whistle Evening events are planned featuring the Fantasy Parade at 5:30 p.m. with unicycles, clowns, and stilt walkers, followed by the Razzamatazz Gala at Leapin Lizard, 8th & Main Streets. The Gala includes a benefit auction for the Baker Hunt Arts Center Scholarship Program. http://thedoorsofmainstrassevillage.blogspot.com free.  edit

[edit][add listing] Buy

  • Second Sunday Antiques Marketplace (Sixth Street Promenade) [9]. Held from 9am - 3pm on the second Sunday of most months (from May to August and also October), in the MainStrasse Village.

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[edit] Budget

  • Anchor Grill; 438 Pike St.; Phone: (859) 431-9498. 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!
  • Old Town Cafe & Catering, 9 West Pike St., Old Town Plaza, ☎ 859-291-0664, [10]. Proudly bills itself as the cafe where the power brokers of Northern Kentucky eat — when they're in the mood for extremely cheap sandwiches and burgers, that is. There's a Fish Fry on Fridays.  edit

[edit] Mid-range

  • Walt's Hitching Post, 3300 Madison Pike, [[Fort Mitchell]],, ☎ 859-331-0494. 11AM-midnight daily. Family ribs joint.  edit

[edit] Splurge

  • Chez Nora, 530 Main Street (MainStrasse Village), ☎ 859-491-8027, [11]. 11AM-1AM daily. Includes live music at the Rooftop Terrace Bar & Jazz Club. Banquet space available.  edit
  • Greyhound Tavern, 2500 Dixie Highway, Fort Mitchell,, ☎ 859-331-3767 (), [12]. M-Th 11AM-10PM; F-Sa 11AM-midnight; Sun 10AM-9PM. Established 1921 and located in a beautiful old building, but with very modern prices.  edit

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[edit][add listing] Sleep

Covington's hotels draw a lot of visitors from Cincinnati. Many of them identify themselves as Cincinnati hotels in their names, despite their location in Covington.

[edit] Budget

[edit] Mid-range

  • Radisson Hotels. Both Radisson hotels are located on the Kentucky side of the Ohio river with one at the airport and the other in Covington. Rooms are around $100 - $150.
  • Courtyard Cincinnati Covington, 500 West 3rd Street, +1 859 491-4000, Fax: +1 859 491-8700, [13].
  • Holiday Inn, 600 W Third Street, +1 859 291-4300, [14].
  • Embassy Suites Cincinnati at RiverCenter, 10 East RiverCenter Blvd, +1 859 261-8400, [15].

[edit] Splurge

  • Marriott Cincinnati at RiverCenter, 10 West RiverCenter Boulevard, Phone: (859) 261-2900 or 1-800-266-6605, Fax: (859) 261-0900 - containing a Marriot and Embassy Suites, as well as the Northern Kentucky Convention Center is located near the foot of the historic John Roebling Suspension Bridge, which connects Cincinnati and Covington's downtown areas. $200+/ night.

[edit] Get out

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