COVINGTON

ATTRACTIONS

old postcard from Covington

  Ponchartrain Vineyards Guests are welcome to visit the winery, tasting room, visitors center and vineyards which are located 10 miles from the UCM. Not really in Abita Springs, but near enough. These are friends of ours who (in their words) provide distinctive regional wines to complement the extraordinary cuisine of Louisiana. Their wines are available at many local markets and make great souvenirs to bring home to your friends. The road from the UCM to the winery is a good looking drive. Tell them hello for me.

  A Land-O-Pines Family Campground Pools, waterslide, river with white sand beaches, full hook-ups, playground, picnic areas, mini-golf, game-room, pavilions, planned activities, bands & D.J.s, country store, and much more! 17145 Million Dollar Road Covington, La. 70435, Phone: (985) 892-6023, Reservations: 1-800-443-3697, Fax: (985) 898-2072

  Brunner Gallery, Rotating exhibitions of sculpture, landscapes, abstracts, folk art and lithographs. 215 N. Columbia Street, Covingfton, Tue – Sat 10 am – 5 pm, (985) 893-0444

  Fancy Faces, Ceramic Mardi Gras masks and other decorative objects are designed on site. Group tours may include a decorate-your-own mask workshop.73128 Highway 1077 (985) 893-2652

  H. J. Smith's Son General Store and Museum, 308 N. Columbia Street, (985) 892-0460, free admission Family-owned and operated since 1876, the museum houses hundreds of items from the past, including a 20-foot long cypress dugout boat, cast iron casket, old farming tools, a 1920s gas pump, a hand operated wooden washing machine, and much more!

  Metal Orchids & Wildlife is a fine arts gallery dedicated to original wildlife art by both internationally reknowned and emerging artists. Located in the historic downtown area of Covington - 222 N. Columbia St. Covington, Louisiana 70433, (985) 898-0010

  St. Tammany Art Association Art House, Rotating juried exhibits change the second Saturday of each month and highlight the specialty art forms of STAA's member artists. 129 North New Hampshire St., (985) 892-8650

  Covington Country Club, Also has 6 tennis courts and an olympic size pool, 200 Country Club Drive, Tue – Sun 7 am – dusk, (985) 892-8537

LODGING
  Best Western Northpark Inn
A dandy motel about 10 minutes from the UCM

  Camellia House Bed & Breakfast,426 E. Rutland St, Covington, LA 70433 ph: 985-893-2442

  Courtyard By Marriott, 101 Northpark Blvd, Covington, LA 70433 ph: 985-871-0244 800-321-2211 Email: cy.msycv.gm@marriott.com

  Covington B&B, 322 West 24th Ave, Covington, LA 70433 ph: 985-893-5697

  Green Springs Motel, 72533 Hwy 21, Covington, LA 70435 ph: (985) 892-4686 Email: greensprings@hotmail.com

  Hampton Inn, 68700 Hwy 190 Service Rd, Covington, LA 70433 ph: (985) 809-0019 1-800-HAMPTON

  Holiday Inn, 501 North Hwy 190, Covington, LA 70433 ph: 985-893-3580 800-HOLIDAY Email: saleshicovington@cs.com

  Super 8 Motel, 120 Holiday Blvd, Covington, LA 70433 ph: 985-892-4470 800-800-8000 www.super8.com

EVENTS
  Jazz'n the Vines - Bring your blanket, lawn chairs, picnic dinner and a thirst for wine and enjoy an outdoor concert featuring the area finest talent every second and fourth Sat, 6:30-9 pm. May through October. Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy 1082, Bush, LA (985) 892-9742

  Covington Farmers Market - Vegetables, fruit, dairy, seafood, wines, herbs, honey, baked goods, prepared foods, plants, homemade soups, dog biscuits and much more! Covington City Hall, 609 N. Columbia St. Covington, every Wed 2 - 6 pm and Sat 9 am - 1 pm. (985) 892-1873.

  Coordinated Gallery Openings - Galleries throughout downtown Covington preview the monthly featured artwork. Downtown Covington, every second Sat 6 - 8 pm. (985) 892-8650

  Final Friday Columbia Street Block Party - Music, family fun and antique cars. A favorite local event., Columbia St. in historic downtown Covington, last Fri of the month. 6:30-9:30p.m., (985) 892-1873.

  Sunset at the Landing Concert Series - Musical performance at Covington's historic boat landing, Columbia St. Historical Boat Landing, Covington, every third Fri, 6 - 8 pm. (985) 892-1873