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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Covington

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Covington, Kentucky

Updated November 30, 2023
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A shop for all your magical needs and notions.

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Clive

He’s not from around here.
The Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption is Northern Kentucky’s very own Notre Dame.

Covington, Kentucky

Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption

Northern Kentucky’s very own Notre Dame showcases intricate stained glass and the bones of saints.
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One of the few beardless depictions of Lincoln, George Grey Barnard's 1917 statue was denounced by many—including Lincoln's own son.
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