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In the Shadow of Cincinnati

Covington is a pleasant town with a strong German heritage. It is full of quaint restaurants, cafes, bars, and shops. It also has some parks that offer excellent views of Cincinnati, across the Ohio River.

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Street scene in Newport - Covington

Street scene in Newport

Next to Covington, across the Licking River, is Newport. This is where people from Cincinnati have always gone to have fun.

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  • In a nutshell:A good side trip while visiting Cincinnati
  • Last visit to Covington: Jul 1998
  • Intro Written Feb 2, 2006
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Mike Fink's - Covington Dining on the River Restaurants (1)

Mike Fink's is not only a restaurant, but also a national historic landmark. It's aboard an old sternwheeler steamboat,... more travel advice

Covington Courthouse - Covington Covington Architecture Things to Do (5)

Covington has a number of interesting buildings, all within easy walking distance of each other. more travel advice

Covington's riverfront - Covington Licking Riverside Walk Things to Do (5)

The Licking River separates Covington from Newport, flowing into the Ohio River directly opposite Cincinnati. This is a... more travel advice

The Carroll Clock Tower - Covington Mainstrasse Village Things to Do (5)

This is an excellent place to go and just stroll about, have a meal in a restaurant, and just watch the people. Its most... more travel advice

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    Apr 27, 2007 at 12:20 AM

    I enjoy visiting border towns , for instance being in ohio and kentucky at the same time

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