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Covington

Covington is a town in Fountain district, Indiana, United States of about 2,568 people. Within 50 km by road there are 91 places to visit: 18 forts & heritage, 14 churches and 12 parks. The must-see places are Portland Arch Nature Preserve, Forest Glen Preserve and Lake Vermilion.

40.1417° N, 87.3947° WPop. 2,568

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Within 30 km31 places
Within 50 km91
Must-see38
Notable241
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Portland Arch Nature Preserve, nature spot near Covington
Must-see

Portland Arch Nature Preserve

Nature spot · 12 km

Must-see

Forest Glen Preserve

Nature spot · 25 km · Vermillion

Must-see

Lake Vermilion

Lake · 27 km · Warren

Places near Covington by type

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One day from Covington

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:35 pm

113 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Covington
  2. Osborn Prairie Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Harry "Babe" Woodyard State Natural Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Forest Glen Preservenature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Lake Vermilionlake · 45 min
  6. Benson Chapelchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Covington
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Covington?

Forest Glen Preserve (nature spot, about 25 km), Benson Chapel (church, about 6 km), Lake Vermilion (lake, about 27 km), Tree Spring (attraction, about 8 km), Harry "Babe" Woodyard State Natural Area (nature spot, about 32 km), Osborn Prairie Church (church, about 13 km).

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

91 places on Spotwander: 18 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 12 parks, 7 museums, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Covington?

East Main Street, about 24 km by road; Palace Park (25 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Covington?

Benson Chapel, about 6 km by road; Osborn Prairie Church (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Covington?

Start in Covington, visit Osborn Prairie Church, then Harry "Babe" Woodyard State Natural Area, then Forest Glen Preserve, then Lake Vermilion, then Benson Chapel, and drive back — about 113 km by road in all.