Welcome to the interactive map of Covington. Explore all the fascinating locations that Covington has to offer.
Covington's quirkiest landmark - known locally as the Spaceship House - is perched halfway up a no-outlet street in West Covington. The privately owned building is not open to visitors, but it is worth driving by to see the 26' diameter "Futuro House." The first Futuro House was built in Finland in 1968, made entirely of reinforced plastic and light enough to be transported by helicopter. With 525 square feet of living space, the Futuro House could accommodate 8 people because of space-saving innovations like built-in furniture. The rising price of plastic in the 70s made production of the homes impractical, so only 96 Futuro houses were ever built. Covington is fortunate to have one of these sci-fi homes on a quiet residential street. This site is on the Unexpected Covington Tour and Architecture Tour. Not open to the public
The grounds and main building of the Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center were donated by former owner, Margaretta Baker-Hunt, when she endowed the Baker Hunt Foundation in 1922 to provide classes in art, religion and psychic research for the citizens of Covington. In addition to three ten-week sessions of art classes, Baker Hunt hosts a small family museum, history lectures, classes in psychic research, and art workshops. The campus is a wonderful combination of stunning Italianate architecture and lush gardens. Visitors are invited to walk around the grounds, learn about Baker-Hunt, and enjoy this marvelous greenspace in the middle of Covington. This site is on the Arts and Culture Tour, Historic Tour, Architecture Tour and Unexpected Covington Tour. Open to the public
Henry Farny, who is best known for his realistic paintings of Native American Indian culture, had a home and studio in the Westside of Covington from 1890-1907. He often traveled out west, where he spent time with the Sioux. Occasionally his friend, Ogallala Fire, lived with him in Covington. The Sioux named Farny "Long Boots," which was symbolized by a circle with a dot in the center. Farny was very proud of the name and always signed all his paintings with the symbol as well as his signature. When the city designated the Westside as the Artist Residential District, members of the Westside Action Coalition joined with the Old Seminary Square Neighborhood Group to create the Henry Farny Art Park in honor of this former resident. This site is on the Arts and Culture Tour and Unexpected Covington Tour. Open to the public
With the motto, "We may doze, but we never close," the Anchor Grill has been a staple of Covington for over 60 years. A cash-only restaurant, the Anchor Grill serves a variety of foods from eggs and toast to bacon cheeseburgers and the local signature dish of Goetta. The Anchor Grill's clientele loves the jukebox, which is equipped with an assortment of toy figures that dance to the music. Many patrons come in at night and walk straight to the jukebox to pick out a song before grabbing a seat and placing their order. The laid-back atmosphere, stick-to-your ribs food, and the dancing jukebox make Anchor Grill a memorable dining experience. This site is on the Unexpected Covington Tour. Open to the public
With origins in Hanover, Germany, goetta was created in Cincinnati by German immigrants. Officially made of pork, beef, steel-cut (pinhead) oats, and seasonings, in the old days Goetta often included the leftovers and scraps from other meat processes. Not many years ago, you could not have found Goetta 50 miles away in any direction, but with the success of Glier's Goetta, goetta production and sales have expanded to the Louisville area. Glier's Goetta is the largest goetta producer in the area, with an annual output of over a million pounds. This site is on the Unexpected Covington Tour. Not open to the public
The mission of the Behringer-Crawford Museum is to preserve the history of Northern Kentucky through the lens of transportation, and it does a magnificent job, from the vintage streetcar on the first level to the airport exhibit on the fourth. In addition to the permanent exhibits, there are changing exhibits and programs for patrons of all ages. Before the Behringer-Crawford Museum became a history of transportation museum, it was a museum of natural curiosities, which are still on exhibit. Visitors love the two-headed calf and the shrunken head! This site is on the Historic Tour, Arts and Culture Tour and Unexpected Covington Tour. Open to the public • Hours: Tues-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5
