The city of Covington is located on the banks of the Tchefuncta River along the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, at the fork of highway 190, highway 21 and highway 25, just 40 miles north of downtown New Orleans.
Attractions in Covington include the Ozone Film Festival, named after the oxygen-rich air of the region. Lightning storms and the vast areas of pine trees near town are creating this unique phenomenon. And the Farmers Market held twice a week on the lawn of City Hall.
Motels and hotels in Covington are located along highway 190, on the north bound of highway 12, within 4 miles of downtown Covington.