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Learn Insider's Tips about creative ways to explore Covington - The Hollywood of the South!®
Downtown shops, restaurants, historic homes and Lights of Legion shine as Covington illuminates your way for the holidays!
Welcome to Historic Covington – home to The Hollywood of the South®! This is a twinkly, sparkly time of year to visit when holidays lights add magical touches to streets, urban trails, our seasonal ice-skating rink, and historic buildings and homes.
When you need more than a Christmas Tree to fill your heart with holiday glee – Lights of Legion may it be!
Kicking off on Saturday, December 6 with the Mistletoe Market and Santa visit, guests can enter a wonderland of lights on trees decorated by local businesses, nonprofits and families. There is no admission fee, and the self-guided tour is open each evening through January 4, 2026.
Get ready for some glow.
Open Nightly – Check Holiday Calendar
Make your holidays even more memorable when you take your visitors to Ice Days at Legion Field. The rink and spectator area are covered, so you can ice skate rain or shine, warm or cold. Visit the Ice Days Snack Bar for nachos, hot dogs, hot chocolate, candies and colas. Ice Days at Legion Field continues into the early New Year 2026.
Make a Skate Date!
Pick up the Historic Homes Self-Guided Tour Brochure at the Covington Welcome Center or download a copy here.
The architectural tour of homes directs visitors to admire the various styles of period buildings – from before the Civil War to Craftsman style, with many of them classically decorated for the holidays. Think of garlands, wreaths, and candles in the windows, traditional holiday styling.
Please keep in mind the sidewalk is your red carpet to viewing private homes. With 45 historic homes and sites selected, here is a tease on two:
First Presbyterian of Covington is one of the first sites where Dr. Peter Marshall preached. He was a twice-appointed chaplain of the United States Senate. The biographic film of Dr. Marshall titled A Man Called Peter (1955) is the first movie filmed in Covington.
In the fall of 1864, Sherman's Union military campaign marched into and past Covington. The Usher family clustered on the balcony to watch; not knowing exactly where the troops were headed. Not every home was spared from burning as the troops moved southward. See the original façade featuring six Doric columns.
The nearest downtown part of Cricket Frog Trail is illuminated during the month of December!
Head to the bikeable, walkable, inline skateable trail that is one of the best outdoor parts of Covington with a cute name honoring the Southern cricket frog. It’s a local frog with a stripe of color running down its back and a call that sounds more like a cricket!
Welcome to a converted rail-trail that runs through central Newton County along the once active Central of Georgia railroad route. Beginning on Washington Street, the trail passes north of Covington Square, then bends south and twists through 12+ miles of woods, scenic pastures and farmland before reaching Mansfield. The trail is currently in two halves, defined by a trestle bridge over the Alcovy River with plans to offer 14 continuous paved miles. Public parking for the western segment: Use parking deck at 1166 Elm St. NE. Hop on the trail!
For special dining ideas during the holidays click here. Need places to stay for visiting family and friends? Check hotels and options here.
Covington is lit! We look forward to seeing you here this holiday season.
