Hamilton district, Ohio, United States

Places to visit near Covington

Covington is a town in Hamilton district, Ohio, United States, home to about 40,997 people. Within 50 km by road there are 216 places to visit — 58 forts & heritage, 39 parks, 37 churches and 31 museums. The must-see places are Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption (1 km), Daniel Carter Beard Boyhood Home (1 km) and National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (2 km).

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Covington at a glance

Location
Hamilton district, Ohio, United States
Population
about 40,997
Coordinates
39.0837° N, 84.5085° W
Places within 50 km
216 (99 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Covington

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Covington: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Covington, by type

Forts & heritage near Covington

62 forts & heritage within 100 km of Covington. The closest is Seminary Square Historic District (1 km); the best-known is Fort Washington Monument (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Covington

45 parks within 100 km of Covington. The closest is General James Taylor Park (1 km); the best-known is Piatt Park (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Covington

44 churches within 100 km of Covington. The closest is Trinity Episcopal Church (1 km); the best-known is Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Covington

32 museums within 100 km of Covington. The closest is Purple Paisley, Local Artisan Shop (1 km); the best-known is National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Covington

26 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Covington. The closest is Daniel Carter Beard Boyhood Home (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Covington

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Covington. The closest is Mirror Lake (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Covington

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 8 km on the road.

  1. Start in Covington
  2. 1 km Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption · church, Kenton
  3. 2 km Daniel Carter Beard Boyhood Home · nature spot, Kenton
  4. 1 km Fort Washington Monument · monument, Hamilton
  5. 1 km Skywalk · trek, Hamilton
  6. 1 km National Underground Railroad Freedom Center · museum, Hamilton
  7. 2 km Back to Covington

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How to reach Covington

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    Within 15 km of Covington

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Places near Covington by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Forts & heritage62Seminary Square Historic District (1 km)
    Parks45General James Taylor Park (1 km)
    Churches44Trinity Episcopal Church (1 km)
    Museums32Purple Paisley, Local Artisan Shop (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Daniel Carter Beard Boyhood Home (1 km)
    Other attractions23Newport on the Levee (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Mirror Lake (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints7Devou Memorial Overlook (2 km)
    Temples2Isaac M. Wise Temple (3 km)
    Treks1Skywalk (2 km)
    Beaches & coast1The Beach at Adventure Landing (47 km)

    Covington: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Covington?

    Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption (church, about 1 km), Daniel Carter Beard Boyhood Home (nature spot, about 1 km), National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (museum, about 2 km), Fort Washington Monument (monument, about 2 km), Skywalk (trek, about 2 km), Tyler Davidson Fountain (nature spot, about 3 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Covington?

    216 places on Spotwander: 58 forts & heritage, 39 parks, 37 churches, 31 museums, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Covington?

    Seminary Square Historic District, about 1 km by road; Riverside Drive Historic District (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Covington?

    General James Taylor Park, about 1 km by road; Goebel Park (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Covington?

    Trinity Episcopal Church, about 1 km by road; Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Covington?

    Start in Covington, visit Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, then Daniel Carter Beard Boyhood Home, then Fort Washington Monument, then Skywalk, then National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, and drive back — about 8 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Covington?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Covington

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