Sightseeing
Tammany Trace Bike Trail
Tammany Trace Bike TrailGreat biking/walking trail! 31 miles long, rails-to-trails.
Brooks' Bike Shop
416 E Gibson StRent bikes or kayaks here.
Bogue Falaya Wayside Park
213 Park DrRent a kayak in town and go paddling on the river!
900 acres of safari animals in the middle of rural Louisiana.
35 locals recommend
Global Wildlife Center
26389 LA-40900 acres of safari animals in the middle of rural Louisiana.
Pontchartrain Vineyards
81250 LA-1082Has an Old World tasting room.
Everything Else
H.J.Smith & Sons General Store
308 N Columbia StFree glimpse into Covington's past...
Covington Brewhouse
226 E Lockwood StMicrobrewery tours on Saturday mornings.
Madisonville
Fun waterfront dining/sunset options and boat rentals.
Lake Road
Lake RoadFor crabbing and fishing...
Food Scene
Coffee Rani
3517 U.S. Hwy 190Nice coffee and breakfast spot in historic Covington.
Albasha Greek & Lebanese Restaurant
North Highway 190Excellent Greek/Lebanese/Mediterranean food.
Del Porto
501 E Boston StNamed the best Italian place on the north shore.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great outdoor casual dining and drinks; separate sandy play area for kids.
16 locals recommend
French Market Crawfish and Seafood
2600 Florida StGreat outdoor casual dining and drinks; separate sandy play area for kids.
Shopping
Shopping and eclectic boutiques and galleries in historic Covington. More galleries on Columbia.
Lee Lane
Lee LaneShopping and eclectic boutiques and galleries in historic Covington. More galleries on Columbia.
Essentials
The Covington Farmers Market
609 N Columbia StLocal farmers market on Saturday mornings.