Covington (pop. 43,000) is connected to Cincinnati by three bridges that span the Ohio River. A highlight of the city is Main Strasse Village, a restored 19th C German neighborhood that covers a five to six block area.
The Behringer-Crawford Museum in Covington features a collection of folk art works and new art. It is located in the historic Devou family home (c. 1848 - 1880), which opened to the public in 1950. The museum also has transportation exhibits, minerals, fossils, and American Indian artifacts.
Hours:
10am-5pm; Sun:1pm-5pm; Closed: Mon
Always closed on: Martin Luther King's Birthday - USA (3rd Monday, January ), President's Day - USA (3rd Monday, February ), Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May ), American Independance Day (July 4), Columbus Day - USA (2nd Monday, October ), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Parking: Free
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
The facade of the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington is modeled after Notre Dame in Paris, France. Built in 1895, the basilica features 82 stained-glass windows.
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