Sight MainStrasse, Covington
Carroll Chimes Bell Tower
A sight in MainStrasse, Covington, free to visit and worth about 20 minutes. Best time to go: Midday Jan 1.
Why go
Brick and timber clock tower in Goebel Park whose carillon plays while figures act out the Pied Piper story.
It is one of 6 curated places we feature in Covington, alongside 2 activities, 2 sights and 1 outdoor spot. The closest of our other picks is MainStrasse Village, 0.2 mi away as the crow flies. At about 20 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Sight · Culture
- Neighborhood
- MainStrasse
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 20 min
- Best time
- Midday Jan 1
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Covington. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1MainStrasse Village
Covington's 1800s German neighborhood of brick row houses, pubs and a carillon tower in the square.
Sight · 0.2 mi straight-line - 2Smale Riverfront Park
Riverfront park below downtown with lawns, steps down to the Ohio and a close view of the Roebling bridge.
Outdoors · Downtown Cincinnati · 0.9 mi straight-line - 3John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge
1866 suspension bridge over the Ohio by the designer of the Brooklyn Bridge, with a sidewalk on each side.
Sight · 1.0 mi straight-line - 4Elm Street Plaza
New plaza beside the convention center, home of the free 2025 party with an ice rink and two fireworks shows.
Activity · Downtown Cincinnati · 1.2 mi straight-line - 5Devou Park
Hilltop park above Covington with an overlook that takes in the river, the bridges and the downtown skyline.
Outdoors · 1.2 mi straight-line - 6Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza
1931 Art Deco hotel inside Carew Tower, with a rosewood-and-mural Palm Court lobby bar.
Stay · Downtown Cincinnati · 1.2 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Carroll Chimes Bell Tower is a stop on our Cincinnati New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Covington
Carroll Chimes Bell Tower is our only sight pick in Covington; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Covington guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on Downtown Cincinnati
Our climate figures for Covington come from nearby Downtown Cincinnati. Average daily highs in Downtown Cincinnati run from 39°F in January to 88°F in August; May is usually the wettest month. For Carroll Chimes Bell Tower itself, we suggest: Midday Jan 1.
Modelled monthly averages for Downtown Cincinnati from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Downtown Cincinnati weather by month (covers Covington).
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 39.08400, -84.52088
- Destination
- Covington, Kentucky
Carroll Chimes Bell Tower: quick answers
How much time do you need at Carroll Chimes Bell Tower?
Plan on about 20 minutes at Carroll Chimes Bell Tower. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Carroll Chimes Bell Tower?
Our pick: Midday Jan 1. Insider tip: Check the posted schedule; the figures come out on the hour for part of the year.
Is Carroll Chimes Bell Tower free?
Yes, we list Carroll Chimes Bell Tower as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Carroll Chimes Bell Tower?
Carroll Chimes Bell Tower appears on Cincinnati New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Carroll Chimes Bell Tower to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Covington.
Plan Covington
- Covington travel guide 6 places
- Downtown Cincinnati weather (covers Covington) weather by month
Lists & regions
Also in Covington
- Newport Aquarium Activity
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.