Discover Covington: Victorian Architecture and Filming Locations

Covington is of interest to travelers who want to focus their stay on historic architecture, film history, or nature. A remarkable mix of Victorian architecture shapes the downtown district. If you’re looking for a hotel in Covington, these themes can help you choose the focus of your trip.

Historic Downtown and Film History

The historic buildings of Downtown Covington are arranged around the leafy Square Park. Many historic homes and buildings have been preserved in Covington. Numerous buildings were damaged during General Sherman’s March to the Sea in the Civil War.

Film history is also part of Downtown: the area has served as a setting for more than 100 films and television series, and that number may continue to grow. The self-guided Covington Walk of Stars runs through Downtown Square. More than 30 paving stones point to film and television productions that have used Covington and Newton County as filming locations. The number of stones may change.

For a closer look at historic homes, the Covington Self-Guided Home Tour offers another self-guided option. The tour features numerous homes and buildings in Covington and Newton County and can be explored on foot or by car. It is based on a brochure; arrangements at the visitor center may change, so it’s worth checking in advance. The Covington Clock Tower is another historic attraction and has four levels.

The Covington On Location Self-Guided Tour combines film history with a tour on foot and by car. Filming locations include productions such as “The Dukes of Hazzard,” “In the Heat of the Night,” and “Remember the Titans,” as well as other films and series. Check the schedule before your trip. Covington Ghost Tours offers several walking tours through the city’s historic sites; here, too, you should check availability before your trip.

Parks, Water, and Nature

Covington Central Park encompasses 214 acres of mature Southern forest. The forest frames Dried Indian Creek as it flows through the park. Alongside Downtown’s historic attractions, the area also features a landscape of woods and a creek. Fishing is permitted at Turner Lake with a Georgia state fishing license. Fishing requirements may change; check them before your visit.

Fishing is possible at Cornish Creek Reservoir. The reservoir also offers opportunities to enjoy nature and observe wildlife.

Seasonal Offerings and Dates

Since 1983, Berry’s Tree Farm has sold Christmas trees on a “choose and cut your own” basis. Offerings also include train rides, among other things. Both are seasonal; operating dates may vary. Be sure to check the dates before planning your visit.

For 2026, the Covington Farmers Markets are scheduled to take place at Heirloom Park at the Covington Welcome Center, unless otherwise noted. Dates and seasonal arrangements may change. In October, concerts are scheduled at Downtown Covington’s Square Park on Thursdays, weather permitting, from noon to 1 p.m. The annual scheduling of these events may also change.

Maps of Covington’s downtown shopping district and surrounding areas are available. You can use them to find your way around the areas shown as you decide which aspects of Covington you want to shape your stay.

For the broader travel overview: Newton County.