Sight MainStrasse, Covington
MainStrasse Village
A sight in MainStrasse, Covington, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Midday Jan 1.
Why go
Covington's 1800s German neighborhood of brick row houses, pubs and a carillon tower in the square.
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 Carroll Chimes Bell Tower, 0.2 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Sight · Cities
- Neighborhood
- MainStrasse
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 1 hr
- Best time
- Midday Jan 1
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Covington. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Carroll Chimes Bell Tower
Brick and timber clock tower in Goebel Park whose carillon plays while figures act out the Pied Piper story.
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 · 0.8 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 · 0.9 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 · 1.1 mi straight-line - 5Hilton 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 - 6Fountain Square
Downtown's central square around the 1871 Tyler Davidson Fountain, which held a ticketed 21+ party in 2025.
Sight · Downtown Cincinnati · 1.2 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
MainStrasse Village 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
MainStrasse Village is our only sight pick in Covington; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Covington guide.
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Devou Park
Hilltop park above Covington with an overlook that takes in the river, the bridges and the downtown skyline.
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Purple People Bridge
Old railroad bridge painted purple and turned into a walking bridge between downtown and Newport.
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Newport Aquarium
Riverfront aquarium in Newport with shark tunnels, penguins and a shark bridge over a tank.
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 MainStrasse Village 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
Map links open a live search for MainStrasse Village, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Coordinates
- 39.08431, -84.51753
- Destination
- Covington, Kentucky
MainStrasse Village: quick answers
How much time do you need at MainStrasse Village?
Plan on about an hour at MainStrasse Village. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit MainStrasse Village?
Our pick: Midday Jan 1. Insider tip: Start at Goebel Park and walk down Main Street toward the river.
Is MainStrasse Village free?
Yes, we list MainStrasse Village as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include MainStrasse Village?
MainStrasse Village appears on Cincinnati New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add MainStrasse Village 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
- Devou Park Outdoors
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.