Covington offers a variety of reasons to visit: Victorian architecture, film history, and nature. The downtown district is defined by a remarkable mix of Victorian architecture. The historic buildings of Downtown Covington are arranged around the leafy Square Park. Many historic homes and buildings have been preserved, although numerous buildings were damaged during General Sherman’s March to the Sea in the Civil War. The Covington Clock Tower is another historic landmark, with four levels.

Historic Homes and Film Sets

Downtown Covington has served as a backdrop for more than 100 films and television series. The self-guided Covington Walk of Stars runs through Downtown Square; more than 30 paving stones commemorate television and film productions that have used Covington and Newton County as filming locations. The Covington On Location Self-Guided Tour takes a different approach: it combines exploring on foot and by car and visits filming locations for “The Dukes of Hazzard,” “In the Heat of the Night,” “Remember the Titans,” and other productions. In this way, a tour focused on the stones in the Square differs from a tour of locations featured in various productions. Check the On Location Tour schedule before your trip.

The Covington Self-Guided Home Tour showcases numerous historic homes and buildings in Covington and Newton County and can be explored on foot or by car. Its focus is historic residences and buildings, not film productions. Covington Ghost Tours offers several walking tours through the city’s historic sites; check the availability of your preferred tour before your trip.

Parks, Waterways, and Nature

The landscape also offers experiences distinct from the historic downtown. Covington Central Park encompasses 214 acres of mature southern forest, which surrounds Dried Indian Creek as it runs through the park. Fishing is permitted at Turner Lake with a Georgia state fishing license. Fishing regulations may change, so check the requirements before your visit. Fishing is also possible at Cornish Creek Reservoir, which also offers opportunities to enjoy nature and observe wildlife. For your plans, you can choose between a park with forest and a creek, and fishing and wildlife-watching opportunities at the reservoir.

Seasonal Events

Berry’s Tree Farm has been selling Christmas trees on a “choose-and-cut” basis since 1983; activities include train rides, among other things. As this is seasonal agritourism, operating dates may vary. Unless otherwise noted, the Covington Farmers Markets are scheduled to take place in 2026 at Heirloom Park at the Covington Welcome Center. Dates and seasonal schedules may change. In October 2026, concerts are scheduled for Thursdays, weather permitting, from 12 to 1 p.m. in Square Park in Downtown Covington. Annual plans may also change, so it is worth checking the dates before your trip.

For the broader travel overview: Newton County.