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.
BLINK is here, Covington!
Mayor Ron Washington welcomes residents and visitors to The Cov for an incredible celebration of light, art, and creativity.
Get out, explore, support local, and enjoy everything BLINK has to offer! #BLINK2026
K-9 Ernie spent years protecting Covington. Now, his name will live on at a place built for our community and its four-legged residents.
Yesterday, the City cut the ribbon on the new K-9 Ernie Memorial Dog Park at Hands Pike Park. The park honors the decorated Covington Police K-9 whose courage, resilience and service left a lasting impact on our community.
The park is officially open, so bring your pup and check it out!
✨ TOMORROW! ✨
BLINK returns to Covington tomorrow, kicking off four nights of light, art, and creativity from October 8–11, 7–11 p.m. each night.
Come experience the installations, grab a bite, enjoy a drink, explore our downtown, and see what makes Covington such a great place to visit.
Visit our website for everything you need to know about experiencing BLINK in Covington.
There is a lot to see at BLINK, so a little planning can go a long way. Here are a few tips to help you make the most of your night in Covington:
👟 Wear comfortable shoes: You’ll be doing plenty of walking as you explore the installations throughout Covington.
🔋 Charge your phone: You’ll want plenty of battery for photos and videos, plus maps, rideshare apps, and more.
⏰ Arrive early: Beat some of the traffic and give yourself more time to enjoy everything Covington has to offer.
📍 Make a plan: There’s a lot to see! Plan time for a meal or drink, then explore the BLINK installations throughout the city.
Plan ahead, then enjoy the night!
🎃 The Jack-O-Lantern Festival is back!
Join us Saturday, Oct. 17, for one of Covington’s favorite fall traditions. Enjoy free food and drinks, a costume contest, face painting, train rides, bounce houses, a magician, games, and plenty of Halloween fun for the whole family.
📅 Saturday, Oct. 17 | 5-8 p.m.
📍 Randolph Park
Visit our website to learn more.
🌳 Take a walk on the Westside.
Join Urban Forester Patrick Moore for a guided tree walk Saturday, Oct. 10, and learn more about the trees that make up Covington’s urban forest.
The free walk starts at 1 p.m. at The Center for Great Neighborhoods, 321 W. MLK/12th St.
Visit our website to learn more.
There are several easy ways to get to and around Covington during BLINK!
GEST Carts
🚐 Hop on a free GEST cart to get around Covington and make it easy to get between restaurants, hotels, and entertainment.
Rideshare
📱 Uber and Lyft can get you to Covington and pick you up after your night out. Road closures and crowds may change your route or pickup and drop-off location.
TANK Park & Ride
🚌 Skip the festival traffic and parking. TANK will offer special BLINK Park & Ride service from Northern Kentucky University on Friday, Oct. 9, and Saturday, Oct. 10.
Driving & Parking
🅿️ Driving in? Several garages are within walking distance of the BLINK footprint. You can also reserve a spot in advance at select garages through the ParkWhiz app.
Visit our website for more information on getting to and around Covington during BLINK.
👻 Something spooky is taking over Madison Avenue.
From Oct. 1 through Nov. 1, Galaxie Covington transforms into The Haunting on Madison, complete with Halloween cocktails and mocktails, spooky décor, food, DJs, karaoke, costume parties and more.
No tickets. No reservations. Just show up and see what’s lurking inside. 🎃
📍 815 Madison Ave.
Find more to uncover this fall at UncoverCovington.com.
🐾 A special place honoring a special K-9.
Join us Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 4:30 p.m. for the ribbon cutting of the new K-9 Ernie Memorial Dog Park at Hands Pike Park.
Named in honor of decorated Covington Police K-9 Ernie, the new park is a lasting tribute to his service, courage, and legacy in our community.
🍽️🍺 Grab a bite. Grab a drink. Then hit the streets!
Covington’s Entertainment Destination Center brings together restaurants and bars throughout the BLINK footprint, making it easy to eat, drink, and explore.
And you don’t have to leave your drink behind. Participating businesses will serve alcoholic beverages in specially marked cups that you can take with you while you walk through the EDC and enjoy the art and light installations.
Check out the map and start planning your BLINK night!
Welcome to the neighborhood, @layers.flavors!
Mayor Ron Washington helped celebrate the opening of Layers and Flavors with a ribbon cutting today at 3627 Decoursey Ave. in Latonia.
Owned by Sasi and Edward Hebel, Layers and Flavors serves Thai cuisine in a cozy, home-inspired setting designed to be a place where neighbors can gather, connect, and celebrate Thai culture.
We’re excited to welcome this new addition to Latonia!
🎉 Help us welcome Aryn Boyd and Olivia Nixon as the newest members of the Covington Police Department!
Mayor Ron Washington administered their oaths of office today at City Hall, with family and members of the department’s leadership there to celebrate the occasion.
Both officers will now begin the Basic Training Academy in Richmond before returning for the department’s 20-week Field Training Program.
We wish Aryn and Olivia the best as they begin their careers serving the Covington community!
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