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Things to see in Covington, Kentucky (United States): 13 places and when to go
Covington, Kentucky is a city in United States with around 585,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 13 places in and around it, mainly History (6), Food and drink (5), With kids (1). The best known are Tyler Davidson Fountain, Newport Aquarium and William Henry Harrison Tomb State Memorial. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 16. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 39.084, -84.5086
- Population
- About 585,000
- Places
- 13 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (6) · Food and drink (5) · With kids (1) · Wildlife (1) · Nature (1) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 432 km as the crow flies
What to see in Covington, Kentucky
The places in and around Covington, Kentucky, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Tyler Davidson FountainWater well2.0 km
- Newport AquariumAquarium located in Newport, Kentucky, United States1.5 km
- William Henry Harrison Tomb State MemorialBurial location of the 9th U.S. president22 km
- St. Aloysius on the OhioRoman Catholic parish in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States15 km
- Anderson FerryFerry across the Ohio River between Cincinnati, Ohio, and Constance, Kentucky, United States10 km
- Bullskin Creek SiteArchaeological site in Ohio, United States49 km
- Elsinore ArchValve house in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States3.3 km
- Findlay MarketPublic market in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA3.6 km
- American Discovery TrailLong-distance hiking and biking trail across the United States12 km
- Boone County Distilling Co.Distillery18 km
- Boone County Distilling CompanyDistillery13 km
- Braxton BrewingBrewery226 m
- New Riff DistilleryDistillery2.5 km
When to go to Covington, Kentucky
The best time to visit Covington, Kentucky is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:33
- FebPossible10:32
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:02
- MayBest time14:08
- JunBest time14:44
- JulBest time14:29
- AugBest time13:32
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:57
- NovPossible9:49
- DecPossible9:16
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 16. In April, 13 of the 13 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Covington, Kentucky
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 432 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Cincinnati38 places9.9 km
- California7 places27 km
- Belleview9 places30 km
- Kings Island10 places36 km
- Bowling Green6 places54 km
- Dayton, Ohio24 places79 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Covington, Kentucky?
The best known: Tyler Davidson Fountain, Newport Aquarium, William Henry Harrison Tomb State Memorial, St. Aloysius on the Ohio, Anderson Ferry. In all, 13 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Covington, Kentucky?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 16.
How do you get to Covington, Kentucky?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 432 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Covington, Kentucky as the destination and these 13 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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