It's closer than you think
Covington isn’t hiding. You just haven’t found all of it yet. Follow the murals, chase the music, grab the table, hit the shop, take the side street, and see what turns up. Date night, family day, friend hang, empty nester adventure, solo wander, whatever. Covington’s got a little grit, a lot of heart, and something weirdly perfect waiting for you.
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Directions to Covington
- Head south on I-71 S/I-75 S
- Take exit 192 toward Covington
- Merge onto W 5th St
- Turn right onto Scott St
- Turn right onto E Pike St
- Turn left onto Madison Ave
Turn left onto E 7th St
- Head north on I-71 N/I-75 N
- Take exit 192 to merge onto W 5th St toward Covington/Newport
- Turn right onto Madison Ave
- Turn left onto E 7th St
- Head south on Clay Wade Bailey Brg
- Continue onto Main St
- Turn left onto W 5th St
- Turn right onto Madison Ave
- Turn left onto E 7th St
- Head south on John A. Roebling Suspension Brg/Roebling Wy
- Continue to follow Roebling Wy
- Use any lane to turn left onto Scott St
- Turn right onto E Pike St
- Turn left onto Madison Ave
- Turn left onto E 7th St
- Take Prospect Ave to Greenup St in Covington
- Turn right onto Greenup St
- Turn left onto E 6th St
- Turn left onto Scott St
- Turn right onto E Pike St
- Drive to E 7th St
- Head north on Madison
- Turn right onto E 7th St
Accolades
Wenzel Distillery has received multiple honors from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and the World Whiskies Awards in both 2025 and 2026.
Covington has also earned a perfect 100 score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index (MEI) every year since 2022.
Stay Up-to-date on the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project
The Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project represents one of the nation’s most significant transportation transformations. Spanning eight critical miles of I-71 and I-75, this initiative will reshape how Ohio and Kentucky move, connect, and grow.
🏠 They’re home! Check out the newest additions to Pleasant Street, now officially in place!
These 1,560-square-foot, three-bedroom, three-bathroom modular homes, built by Unibilt, have been installed on the City’s Eastside, creating new opportunities for homeownership in the neighborhood.
Over the next few weeks, crews will add the finishing touches, including porches and the shared driveway.
🔑 The homes are expected to be ready for prospective owners to move in within the next month.
♻️ Not sure what belongs in your Covington recycling cart?
Swipe through to see which items are accepted and which ones should stay out. Remember: Recyclables must be placed loose in your City-issued green cart.
👉 For more recycling information and an expanded list of accepted and non-accepted items, visit the Solid Waste & Recycling page on our website.
📍 Looking for something to do this weekend? We`ve got you covered.
🎶 Music in the Gardens at Baker Hunt featuring Sarah Asher and Johnathon Cox | Friday, August 7th | 6:00 pm
🎮 Arcade Music Festival brings live music, local vendors, food, and fun together for an unforgettable Saturday.
🛍️ The Longest Yard Sale returns along the 6th Street Promenade, perfect for treasure hunting and exploring the riverfront.
While you`re here…
Grab dinner. Visit a brewery. Shop local. Discover live music.
One destination. Plenty to uncover.
See everything happening this weekend at UncoverCovington.com/events
🏠 The new homes built by Unibilt have arrived in The Cov!
The 1,560-square-foot, three-bedroom, three-bathroom homes were delivered in two sections — the first floor and the second floor — to the Covington Central Riverfront for staging before making their way to Pleasant Street, where they’ll be placed on permanent foundations.
It`s part of the City’s ongoing efforts to expand homeownership opportunities in the Eastside neighborhood.
🎉 Congratulations to the 30 members selected for the 2026-2027 Covington Mayor`s Academy!
📸 (The photo accompanying this post is from the graduation ceremony for last year`s Mayor`s Academy class.)
Representing neighborhoods across our city and a wide range of professions and experiences, this year`s class reflects the people who make Covington such a vibrant and engaged community.
Over the next eight months, participants will get an inside look at how City government works through behind-the-scenes tours, conversations with elected officials and department directors, and hands-on learning about everything from public safety and public works to economic development, budgeting, and housing.
🏠 In case you missed it, new housing is coming to Pleasant Street as part of the City’s efforts to expand homeownership opportunities in the Eastside neighborhood.
Mayor Ron Washington and City employees toured Unibilt for a behind-the-scenes look at the construction of the homes making their way to The Cov.
📍 However you get here, Covington is closer than you think. Skip parking and enjoy the ride.
🚌 Ride @tankbus throughout Northern Kentucky and downtown.
🚐 Hop on one of the NKY Connector @gestcincinnati carts for convenient, on-demand transportation around town.
🚶 Once you`re here, many of Covington`s restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment districts are just a short walk apart.
Whether you`re coming for dinner, an event, or a day of exploring, getting here—and getting around—is easier than ever.
See how easy it is at UncoverCovington.com
🎒 Help get your students ready for the new school year!
The 2026 Backpacks Bonanza, Northern Kentucky`s largest school readiness project, is happening on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 9 a.m. to noon at the St. Elizabeth Healthcare Covington parking lot.
Thanks to Northern Kentucky Harvest, in collaboration with @beconcerned__ and the @brightoncenter, hundreds of backpacks will be distributed to Northern Kentucky students in preschool through high school, including homeschooled students.
🏡 Big things are arriving on Pleasant Street this week!
The first two homes in a new workforce housing development in Covington`s Eastside neighborhood will be delivered on Wednesday, Aug. 5, before being lifted by crane and set on their permanent foundations on Thursday, Aug. 6, and Friday, Aug. 7.
Earlier this summer, Mayor Ron Washington and City staff toured Unibilt Industries, where these modular homes were built in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. Now, they`re making their way to Covington!
These homes mark the first phase of a larger project that will bring 15 new affordable, for-sale homes to the neighborhood, creating more opportunities for families to put down roots in Covington.
Learn more about the project and what to expect on our website.
⚽ Kickstart your child`s love of soccer!
@covparks & Recreation is hosting a FREE Youth Soccer Clinic for kids ages 3–5 from August 10–13, 10–11 a.m. at the Austinburg Park Soccer Mini Pitch.
Young players will learn the basics of soccer in a fun and welcoming environment.
Shin guards will be provided.
Ready to join the fun? Register today at covparks.recdesk.com
🍻 The Bavarian Apartments honors the legacy of The Bavarian Brewing Co., once Kentucky`s largest brewer and Covington`s largest employer.
Mayor Ron Washington joined project partners for the topping-out ceremony, marking the completion of the building`s structure for the new 125-unit apartment community developed by Merus and Urban Sites.
The Bavarian Apartments is set to welcome its first residents in May 2027.
In town for the Home Show? Stay a little longer.
If you`re visiting Northern Kentucky this weekend, make Covington part of your plans.
Stroll through Covington Days on Pike Street on Saturday, featuring local vendors, food, music, and community fun.
🍽️ Grab dinner at a neighborhood favorite.
🎶 Catch live music.
🛍️ Browse local shops.
🍻 Relax with a drink on a patio.
There`s always something to uncover just a few minutes away. See everything happening this weekend and plan your visit at UncoverCovington.com/events
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