Your first stop in Covington should be the Visitor Information Center where you can find information on everything to see and do during your visit.
- Maps of the downtown shopping district and surrounding areas are available and are very helpful to getting around Covington
- A must see for visitors is to visit location sites for the “Dukes of Hazzard” and “In the Heat of the Night” and many other movie sites. This self-guided informational brochure can also be found in the Visitor Center
- Visitors will also want to pick up the guide listing restaurants, banks, local shopping and other important information
- Many visitors enjoy seeing the lovely homes that can be found in the self-guided Home Tour brochure
Once you have your information in hand you are ready to explore Covington. You will be able to enjoy the wonderful local shopping including antiques, an art gallery, a gift and home store, and a hardware store where you can find everything from china to chains. Make sure you save time to eat in one of the restaurants located downtown where you will find food to satisfy any taste.
Covington offers many recreational activities such as fishing, bird watching, cycling, parks, and hosts ball tournaments throughout the year at the Turner Lake Complex and City Pond Park. Car Shows and concerts are held on the downtown square throughout spring and into fall.
We hope you enjoy your visit to Covington whether for a day, a week or a lifetime. We hope to see you soon!