Covington: Victorian Architecture, Film History, and Nature

In Covington, Victorian architecture, stories from film and television, and opportunities to enjoy nature and go fishing come together. You can focus your stay on the historic downtown or include parks, water, and seasonal offerings. When looking for a vacation rental, it helps to first consider which of these sides of Covington you’d especially like to explore.

Historic Covington and Film History

A remarkable mix of Victorian architecture defines the downtown district. Many historic homes and buildings have been preserved in Covington, although numerous buildings were damaged during General Sherman’s March to the Sea in the Civil War. The historic buildings of Downtown Covington are arranged around the green Square Park. This gives a stroll through town a clear theme: architecture and local history are as much a part of the picture as film history.

Downtown Covington has served as a backdrop for more than 100 films and television series. Visitors who want to explore this connection can choose from different self-guided tour formats. The Covington Walk of Stars leads around the Downtown Square and includes more than 30 bricks commemorating film and television productions that used Covington and Newton County as filming locations. The Covington On Location Self-Guided Tour combines sections on foot and by car and leads to filming locations for “The Dukes of Hazzard,” “In the Heat of the Night,” “Remember the Titans,” and other productions. Check current tour dates before your trip.

Self-Guided Discoveries in Town

The Covington Self-Guided Home Tour offers a different perspective: it features numerous historic homes and buildings in Covington and Newton County and can be explored on foot or by car. This lets you choose between a tour with a special focus on film and one centered on historic homes and buildings. The Covington Clock Tower is another historic attraction; it has four levels. Guided experiences include the Covington Ghost Tours, which offer several walking tours through historic sites. Availability may vary, so it’s a good idea to check before your trip.

Woods, Water, and Outdoor Activities

Covington Central Park encompasses 214 acres of mature Southern forest. The forest borders Dried Indian Creek as it winds through the park. This is a clear contrast to the architecture and walking tours downtown: here, woods and a creek define the landscape. Fishing is also possible at Cornish Creek Reservoir, which offers opportunities to enjoy nature and observe wildlife. If you’d rather make nature and fishing the focus of your trip planning than local history, these are places to consider.

Fishing is permitted at Turner Lake with a Georgia state fishing license. Check the current fishing regulations before your visit. This also distinguishes the two fishing spots in terms of the stated requirement: a Georgia state fishing license is specified for Turner Lake, while fishing is listed as an activity at Cornish Creek Reservoir.

Seasonal Offerings and Getting Around

Since 1983, Berry's Tree Farm has sold Christmas trees on a “choose and cut” basis. Activities there include train rides, among others. Both are part of a seasonal agritourism offering; operating dates may vary. Plan your visit around the current seasonal dates rather than treating it as a year-round offering.

For the Covington Farmers Markets, the 2026 event calendar lists Heirloom Park at the Covington Welcome Center as the location unless otherwise noted. In October 2026, concerts are scheduled at Square Park in Downtown Covington on Thursdays from 12 to 1 p.m., weather permitting. Event dates and seasonal schedules may change, so check them in advance. Maps of the downtown shopping district and surrounding areas are also available to help you get oriented in Covington.

These different experiences give your search for a vacation rental in Covington a practical direction: you can focus on downtown, architecture, and filming locations, or include nature, water, and seasonal activities.

For the broader travel overview: Newton County.