Covington - Louisiana - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

Located along Highway 25, you will find the town of Covington, Louisiana with a population of fewer than ten thousand. Choose a weekend for two at the Woods Hole Inn Bed and Breakfast where you can stay in an 1850's cottage. The Blue Willow Bed and Breakfast is located in the heart of downtown and the Camelia House, with its porches overlooking the gardens is located in the historic district. You can also choose one of the three hotels in town, but you can camp or park your RV at the Land o-Pines Campground where you will find beaches, mini-golf and a water slide.

Enjoy the traditional tastes of Louisiana at Trey Yuen where you can dine on crawfish in lobster sauce or try the Jamaican Jerk salad at the Café Rami. Whether you want to dine in a pub or a historic home, you will find everything to please you in Covington's restaurants.

The main attractions in Covington include Tammany's Trace, a ten foot wide hiking trail and the art galleries. Browse the elegant selection of local art at the Legato Art Gallery or the St. Tammany Art Association. For a truly eccentric art collection, you just have to stop in at the Brunner Gallery. Enjoy live musical performances every third Friday evening at the Columbia Street Historical Boat Landing.

There are two state parks in Covington - the Fountainbleu State Park and the Lake Ramsey Savannah Wildlife and Management Area. At the Fountainbleu Park you will see the ruins of a brick plantation house and sugar mill. At Lake Ramsey, you can enjoy fishing, bird watching, hunting in season and hiking. Historic downtown Covington offers an eclectic blend of stores, galleries, restaurants and day spas. This charming district is a perfect place to take your time and browse the wide array of items on the shelves to find that truly unique gift.