Covington Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information

Overview

Incorporated in 1822, Covington, Georgia was named for the War of 1812 Hero, General Leonard Covington, leaving the city to grow in the mid 1800’s due to the railroad. Covington may have a colorful history but in more recent years it’s been a filming site for television shows and movies

Incorporated in 1822, Covington, Georgia was named for the War of 1812 Hero, General Leonard Covington, leaving the city to grow in the mid 1800’s due to the railroad. Covington may have a colorful history but in more recent years it’s been a filming site for television shows and movies including In the Heat of the Night, the first five episodes of The Dukes of Hazzard, Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives, and My Cousin Vinny. If you like spending time outdoors, Covington, Georgia is a great place to do that. Take the family to an area park for a picnic or play a round of 18 holes at one of two beautifully manicured courses in Covington; Oaks Course or Indian Creek Golf Club, they are both worth a visit.

There are plenty of places to stay in Covington, Georgia. Affordable accommodations abound, we recommend checking into the Corner Stone Extended Stay for a clean room on a long vacation, or the Baymont Inn Suites for great service at a great price. If you’re in the mood for good food, then you’re in luck when you visit Covington, they have everything you can think of in this mid-sized city. If you like the small town feel, but with all the amenities of the big city, then Covington, Georgia is a great place to spend your next vacation.

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Nearby Locations	Distance
1. Atlanta	29 mi
2. Marietta	44 mi
3. Alpharetta	39 mi
4. Norcross	29 mi
5. Decatur	25 mi
6. Duluth	30 mi
7. Lawrenceville	23 mi
8. Athens	35 mi
9. Roswell	39 mi
10. Kennesaw	50 mi
11. Gainesville	46 mi
12. Cumming	43 mi
13. McDonough	17 mi
14. Conyers	8 mi
15. Smyrna	39 mi