Evan, Lisa, Gentry, & Paula’s guidebook

Evan, Lisa, Gentry, & Paula
Evan, Lisa, Gentry, & Paula
Evan, Lisa, Gentry, & Paula’s guidebook

The Covington Square

Had a fun filled day on the water and want to have dinner served instead of grilling? The Covington Square is the place to go! With a relaxed atmosphere, it offers a variety of casual and fine dining options, as well as several choices for an after dinner treat! Not to mention the unique shops for browsing in between. Feeling adventurous? The Square also offers tours for popular TV series such as “Vampire Diaries” and even ghost tours! Downtown Covington has become a vibrant downtown and is a source of pride for the community. It has a unique blend of shopping and dining experiences that delight residents and visitors alike. Downtown's beautiful historical buildings are centered on the green oasis of the Square Park, where on many occasions wonderful concerts and community events take place throughout the year. Downtown Covington was named one of the Prettiest Small Towns in Georgia by Southern Living Magazine in 2017, and it was voted Best Town Square in Atlanta by the readers of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in 2018. Referred to as "The Hollywood of the South," Downtown Covington has remained a gorgeous backdrop for over 100 films and television shows to date like "The Vampire Diaries,“ “Sweet Magnolias”, "In the Heat of the Night," "Dukes of Hazzard" and many, many more. Be sure to add a visit to The Square during your stay. If your stay is short, a ride through on the way out would be worth your time.
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Covington Square
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Had a fun filled day on the water and want to have dinner served instead of grilling? The Covington Square is the place to go! With a relaxed atmosphere, it offers a variety of casual and fine dining options, as well as several choices for an after dinner treat! Not to mention the unique shops for browsing in between. Feeling adventurous? The Square also offers tours for popular TV series such as “Vampire Diaries” and even ghost tours! Downtown Covington has become a vibrant downtown and is a source of pride for the community. It has a unique blend of shopping and dining experiences that delight residents and visitors alike. Downtown's beautiful historical buildings are centered on the green oasis of the Square Park, where on many occasions wonderful concerts and community events take place throughout the year. Downtown Covington was named one of the Prettiest Small Towns in Georgia by Southern Living Magazine in 2017, and it was voted Best Town Square in Atlanta by the readers of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in 2018. Referred to as "The Hollywood of the South," Downtown Covington has remained a gorgeous backdrop for over 100 films and television shows to date like "The Vampire Diaries,“ “Sweet Magnolias”, "In the Heat of the Night," "Dukes of Hazzard" and many, many more. Be sure to add a visit to The Square during your stay. If your stay is short, a ride through on the way out would be worth your time.

Dining on the Square

The Covington Square offers a variety of casual and fine dining options. From New Orleans cuisine to create your own pizza, the square has something for everyone's taste.
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Covington Square
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The Covington Square offers a variety of casual and fine dining options. From New Orleans cuisine to create your own pizza, the square has something for everyone's taste.
Located on the Covington Square and themed after the popular TV series “The Vampire Diaries” Mystic Grill offers a variety of dishes and drinks to suit any taste. It’s a must for VD fans! 1116 Clark Street Covington, GA 30014 (770) 728-1670
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Mystic Grill
1116 Clark St SW
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Located on the Covington Square and themed after the popular TV series “The Vampire Diaries” Mystic Grill offers a variety of dishes and drinks to suit any taste. It’s a must for VD fans! 1116 Clark Street Covington, GA 30014 (770) 728-1670
Located on the Covington Square, City Pharmacy offers a glimpse into the past with a taste of the present. 1105 Church Street Covington, GA 30014 (470) 441-5092
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City Pharmacy
1105 Church St
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Located on the Covington Square, City Pharmacy offers a glimpse into the past with a taste of the present. 1105 Church Street Covington, GA 30014 (470) 441-5092
Located right off the Covington Square, RL’s Off the Square Cajun cuisine is sure to transport you to NOLA! 1113 Floyd St. NE Covington, GA 30014 (770) 385-5045
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R L's Off the Square
1113 Floyd St NE
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Located right off the Covington Square, RL’s Off the Square Cajun cuisine is sure to transport you to NOLA! 1113 Floyd St. NE Covington, GA 30014 (770) 385-5045
Located on the Covington Square, Amici's offers something for the entire family! You can enjoy Italian cuisine such as; pizza, pasta, sandwiches, salads or wings on their outside patio or indoors. 1116 College Ave. Covington, GA 30014 (678) 625-3000
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Amici Covington
1116 College Ave
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Located on the Covington Square, Amici's offers something for the entire family! You can enjoy Italian cuisine such as; pizza, pasta, sandwiches, salads or wings on their outside patio or indoors. 1116 College Ave. Covington, GA 30014 (678) 625-3000
Another family favorite on the Covington Square is Your Pie. The perfect spot for the whole family to make a completely custom pizza, panini or salad. 1115 Washington St. SW Covington, GA 30014 (470) 327-2799
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Your Pie
1250 Scenic Hwy S
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Another family favorite on the Covington Square is Your Pie. The perfect spot for the whole family to make a completely custom pizza, panini or salad. 1115 Washington St. SW Covington, GA 30014 (470) 327-2799
Covington Square - Serving down home cooking for breakfast, lunch or dinner, The Town House Café has something for everyone’s taste! 1145 Washington St. SW Covington, GA 30014 (770) 787-2788
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Town House Cafe
1145 Washington St SW
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Covington Square - Serving down home cooking for breakfast, lunch or dinner, The Town House Café has something for everyone’s taste! 1145 Washington St. SW Covington, GA 30014 (770) 787-2788
Located on the Covington Square - Bradley’s Bar-B-Que offers delicious home cooked BBQ smoked over real hickory wood. 1160 Church St. Covington, GA 30014 (770) 786-1140
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Bradley's Real Pit Barbecue
1160 Church St
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Located on the Covington Square - Bradley’s Bar-B-Que offers delicious home cooked BBQ smoked over real hickory wood. 1160 Church St. Covington, GA 30014 (770) 786-1140
Located on the Covington Square - Bread and Butter is an inviting little café that offers breakfast, lunch and dinner items. Not to mention decadent cakes and pastries that pair perfectly with their iced or hot coffee beverages. 1124 Monticello St. SW Covington, GA 30014 (470) 444-1330
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Bread and Butter Bakery
1124 Monticello St SW
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Located on the Covington Square - Bread and Butter is an inviting little café that offers breakfast, lunch and dinner items. Not to mention decadent cakes and pastries that pair perfectly with their iced or hot coffee beverages. 1124 Monticello St. SW Covington, GA 30014 (470) 444-1330
Located on the Covington Square - Plain Nuts Deli & Catering is a quaint little deli offering sandwiches, salads, soups, and a variety of hot food items. 1136 Monticello St. Covington, GA 30014 (770) 788-8182
Plain Nuts Catering & Deli
1136 Monticello St SW
Located on the Covington Square - Plain Nuts Deli & Catering is a quaint little deli offering sandwiches, salads, soups, and a variety of hot food items. 1136 Monticello St. Covington, GA 30014 (770) 788-8182
Located on the Covington Square - Scoops is more than just your average ice cream shoppe! Scoops offers chocolate treats, wall-to-wall candy, and over 32 flavors of ice cream with loads of mix-ins. 1131 Church St. Covington, GA 30014 (770) 787-0807
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Scoops
1131 Church St
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Located on the Covington Square - Scoops is more than just your average ice cream shoppe! Scoops offers chocolate treats, wall-to-wall candy, and over 32 flavors of ice cream with loads of mix-ins. 1131 Church St. Covington, GA 30014 (770) 787-0807

Shopping on the Square

Located on the Covington Square - Southern Roots Outfitters is a clothier featuring Southern Marsh, Peach State pride, Patagonia, Rowdy Gentlemen and many more popular brands. 1116 Monticello St. SW Covington, GA 30014 (470) 444-1975
Southern Roots Outfitters
1116 Monticello St SW
Located on the Covington Square - Southern Roots Outfitters is a clothier featuring Southern Marsh, Peach State pride, Patagonia, Rowdy Gentlemen and many more popular brands. 1116 Monticello St. SW Covington, GA 30014 (470) 444-1975
Located on the Covington Square - Revolution Casual Living offers everyday home décor, furniture, gifts and one-of-a-kind pieces for all budgets. 1114 Monticello St. SW Covington, GA 30014 (770) 728-1455
Revolution Casual Living
1114 Monticello St SW
Located on the Covington Square - Revolution Casual Living offers everyday home décor, furniture, gifts and one-of-a-kind pieces for all budgets. 1114 Monticello St. SW Covington, GA 30014 (770) 728-1455
Located on the Covington Square - The Soap Box offers handmade bath bombs, soaps, body care, candles and so much more! 1107 Church St. Covington, GA 30014 (678) 658-7027
The Soap Box of Covington
1107 Church St
Located on the Covington Square - The Soap Box offers handmade bath bombs, soaps, body care, candles and so much more! 1107 Church St. Covington, GA 30014 (678) 658-7027
Located on the Covington Square - Shelvie Jean offers a modern bohemian fashion and lifestyle pieces that have been carefully curated for you without breaking the bank. 1140 Monticello St. SW Covington, GA 30014 (470) 444-1168
Shelvie Jean
1111 Washington Street Southwest
Located on the Covington Square - Shelvie Jean offers a modern bohemian fashion and lifestyle pieces that have been carefully curated for you without breaking the bank. 1140 Monticello St. SW Covington, GA 30014 (470) 444-1168
Located on the Covington Square - Southern Heartland Art Gallery displays local art work and offers art sessions, Southern Heartland Art Gallery is one the oldest visual art guilds east of Atlanta. 1132 Monticello St. SW Covington, GA 30014 (770) 788-8799
Southern Heartland Art Gallery
1132 Monticello Street Southwest
Located on the Covington Square - Southern Heartland Art Gallery displays local art work and offers art sessions, Southern Heartland Art Gallery is one the oldest visual art guilds east of Atlanta. 1132 Monticello St. SW Covington, GA 30014 (770) 788-8799
Located on the Covington Square - Rush Tees & Signs specializes in in-house screen printing. Buy a ready made t-shirt or design your own! 1117 Washington St. SW Covington, GA 30014 (770) 728-1481
Rush Tees & Signs
1117 Washington Street Southwest
Located on the Covington Square - Rush Tees & Signs specializes in in-house screen printing. Buy a ready made t-shirt or design your own! 1117 Washington St. SW Covington, GA 30014 (770) 728-1481
Located on the Covington Square - The Alley at Mystic Grill is tucked just below the Mystic Grill, The Alley offers “Vampire Diary” and “The Originals” gifts, t-shirts, and a new Mystic Museum including wardrobe and props from the shows! 1116 Clark St. SW Covington, GA 30014 (770) 728-1671
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Mystic Grill
1116 Clark St SW
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Located on the Covington Square - The Alley at Mystic Grill is tucked just below the Mystic Grill, The Alley offers “Vampire Diary” and “The Originals” gifts, t-shirts, and a new Mystic Museum including wardrobe and props from the shows! 1116 Clark St. SW Covington, GA 30014 (770) 728-1671
Located on the Covington Square - Town Square Olive Oil Experience a unique tasting experience of over 65 varieties of olive oil and balsamic vinegars from around the world. 1130 Church St. Covington, GA 30014 (770) 728-1000
Town Square Olive Oil
1130 Church Street
Located on the Covington Square - Town Square Olive Oil Experience a unique tasting experience of over 65 varieties of olive oil and balsamic vinegars from around the world. 1130 Church St. Covington, GA 30014 (770) 728-1000
Located on the Covington Square - Maddie Mae Specializing in children's apparel, toys, books, and parties! Maddie Mae is owned by two local moms who believe in creating moments that matter for our families!  1140 Church St. Covington, GA 30014 (770) 728-1515
Maddie Mae Children's Store
1140 Church Street
Located on the Covington Square - Maddie Mae Specializing in children's apparel, toys, books, and parties! Maddie Mae is owned by two local moms who believe in creating moments that matter for our families!  1140 Church St. Covington, GA 30014 (770) 728-1515
Located on the Covington Square - Your Sister’s Closet An upscale women and children’s clothing consignment boutique where you’ll find a variety of name brand items. 1106 Monticello St. SW Covington, GA 30014 (770) 788-2804
Your Sisters Closet
1116 Monticello Street Southwest
Located on the Covington Square - Your Sister’s Closet An upscale women and children’s clothing consignment boutique where you’ll find a variety of name brand items. 1106 Monticello St. SW Covington, GA 30014 (770) 788-2804

Tours on the Square

Located on the Covington Square - Self-guided Historic Home Tour So, maybe you want something a little more slow paced. This self-guided tour offers a walking/driving tour of restored Greek Revival mansions and Victorian cottages. It’s the perfect tour to discover the beautiful architecture in Covington. Just visit the Covington/Newton Visitor Information Center for a brochure. 2101 Clark St. Covington, GA 30014 (770) 787-3868 (800) 616-8626 www.newtonchamber.com
Covington/Newton County Chamber of Commerce
2100 Washington Street Southwest
Located on the Covington Square - Self-guided Historic Home Tour So, maybe you want something a little more slow paced. This self-guided tour offers a walking/driving tour of restored Greek Revival mansions and Victorian cottages. It’s the perfect tour to discover the beautiful architecture in Covington. Just visit the Covington/Newton Visitor Information Center for a brochure. 2101 Clark St. Covington, GA 30014 (770) 787-3868 (800) 616-8626 www.newtonchamber.com
Located on the Square - Ghost Tours – Hollywood of the South Vampires not your thing? How about ghosts? Covington Ghosts Tours consists of multiple walking tours around the historic sites of Covington. You’ll visit a multitude of haunted sites and also see filming locations for television shows such as “In the Heat of the Night”, “Dukes of Hazzard,” and other recent movies. 1105 Washington St. SW Covington, GA 30014 (404) 455-1594 www.covingtonghosttours.com
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Covington Ghost Tour
1105 Washington St SW
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Located on the Square - Ghost Tours – Hollywood of the South Vampires not your thing? How about ghosts? Covington Ghosts Tours consists of multiple walking tours around the historic sites of Covington. You’ll visit a multitude of haunted sites and also see filming locations for television shows such as “In the Heat of the Night”, “Dukes of Hazzard,” and other recent movies. 1105 Washington St. SW Covington, GA 30014 (404) 455-1594 www.covingtonghosttours.com

You Pick Farms

Southern Belle Farm Southern Belle Farm is a family owned 330 acre working farm. Open seasonally for fresh produce, berry picking, peach picking, fall fun, Christmas tress and more. There’s lots for the family to enjoy such as, pedal carts, jumping pillow, cow train and ball zone! This farm is home to chickens, donkeys, goats, horses and more. Don’t miss the freshly made treats at the Country Market. 1658 Turner Church Rd. McDonough, GA 30252 (770) 288-2582 www.southernbellefarm.com
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Southern Belle Farm
1658 Turner Church Rd
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Southern Belle Farm Southern Belle Farm is a family owned 330 acre working farm. Open seasonally for fresh produce, berry picking, peach picking, fall fun, Christmas tress and more. There’s lots for the family to enjoy such as, pedal carts, jumping pillow, cow train and ball zone! This farm is home to chickens, donkeys, goats, horses and more. Don’t miss the freshly made treats at the Country Market. 1658 Turner Church Rd. McDonough, GA 30252 (770) 288-2582 www.southernbellefarm.com
Mitcham Farm has been in operation through five generations – well over 100 years! Take your family to pick their own produce or go by the market for your treats. You’ll find yummy treats like fresh donuts, ice cream, slushies, specialty jarred items, nuts and lots of fruits and veges. . 797 Macedonia Church Rd. Oxford, GA 30054 (770) 855-1530 www.mitchamfarm.com
Mitcham Farm
829 Macedonia Church Rd
Mitcham Farm has been in operation through five generations – well over 100 years! Take your family to pick their own produce or go by the market for your treats. You’ll find yummy treats like fresh donuts, ice cream, slushies, specialty jarred items, nuts and lots of fruits and veges. . 797 Macedonia Church Rd. Oxford, GA 30054 (770) 855-1530 www.mitchamfarm.com

Golf

Ashton Hills Golf Club Voted one of the Top 10 Best Public courses in/near Atlanta, Ashton Hills boasts a Desmond Muirhead designed facitilty. You’ll also find superb amenities including an enormous practice range, putting green, and delicious cuisines at the Village Grille/ 10400 Bypass Rd. Covington, GA 30014 (678) 224-8586 www.ashtonhillsgc.com
Ashton Hills Golf Club
10400 Bypass Rd
Ashton Hills Golf Club Voted one of the Top 10 Best Public courses in/near Atlanta, Ashton Hills boasts a Desmond Muirhead designed facitilty. You’ll also find superb amenities including an enormous practice range, putting green, and delicious cuisines at the Village Grille/ 10400 Bypass Rd. Covington, GA 30014 (678) 224-8586 www.ashtonhillsgc.com
The Oaks Golf Course lies in the heart of the historic Covington, GA. This Top-100, 18-hole course lies in the heart of historic Covington. Get warmed up on their driving range before playing the original nine holes that were conceptualized in 1933 by Bobby Jones. 11240 Brown Bridge Rd. Covington, GA 30014 (770) 786-3801 www.golfoaks.com
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The Oaks Golf Course
11240 Brown Bridge Rd
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The Oaks Golf Course lies in the heart of the historic Covington, GA. This Top-100, 18-hole course lies in the heart of historic Covington. Get warmed up on their driving range before playing the original nine holes that were conceptualized in 1933 by Bobby Jones. 11240 Brown Bridge Rd. Covington, GA 30014 (770) 786-3801 www.golfoaks.com
Designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer, this 18-hole course is nestled in the rolling hills of Rockdale County and located within the Georgia International Horse Park. This course is 72 par course with 96 bunkers. Tall pines and granite outcroppings like the fairways. 1595 Centennial Olympic Pkwy NE Conyers, GA 30013 (770) 785-7904 www.cherokeerungolfclub.com
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Cherokee Run Golf Club
1595 Centennial Olympic Pkwy NE
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Designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer, this 18-hole course is nestled in the rolling hills of Rockdale County and located within the Georgia International Horse Park. This course is 72 par course with 96 bunkers. Tall pines and granite outcroppings like the fairways. 1595 Centennial Olympic Pkwy NE Conyers, GA 30013 (770) 785-7904 www.cherokeerungolfclub.com

Outdoor Fun with the Family

Explore 20 plus miles of scenic trails on foot or mountain bike. Beginner to advanced levels. Learn to identify 31 native trees on the Tree ID Trail. Home to Georgia’s Official Weather Forecasting Groundhog, General Beauregard Lee, the Nature Center is home to a variety of animal exhibits and petting zoo. Lots of fun activities for the kids. 360 Mt. Vernon Church Rd. Jackson, GA 30233 (770) 7755-6798 www.dausettrails.com
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Dauset Trails Prirodni centar
101 Whistle Pig Way
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Explore 20 plus miles of scenic trails on foot or mountain bike. Beginner to advanced levels. Learn to identify 31 native trees on the Tree ID Trail. Home to Georgia’s Official Weather Forecasting Groundhog, General Beauregard Lee, the Nature Center is home to a variety of animal exhibits and petting zoo. Lots of fun activities for the kids. 360 Mt. Vernon Church Rd. Jackson, GA 30233 (770) 7755-6798 www.dausettrails.com
Hike along the river’s edge and through the hilly forest to the remains of a hydroelectric power plant foundation. In the early 1800s, this area was a prosperous industrial town with stores, grist mill, cotton gin, blacksmith , shoe factory and hotel. It fell from prosperity when a major railroad bypassed it. Marvel at the tallest cascading waterfall south of Atlanta. 76 High Falls Park Dr. Jackson, GA 30233 (478) 993-3053 www.gastateparks.org
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High Falls State Park
76 High Falls Park Dr
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Hike along the river’s edge and through the hilly forest to the remains of a hydroelectric power plant foundation. In the early 1800s, this area was a prosperous industrial town with stores, grist mill, cotton gin, blacksmith , shoe factory and hotel. It fell from prosperity when a major railroad bypassed it. Marvel at the tallest cascading waterfall south of Atlanta. 76 High Falls Park Dr. Jackson, GA 30233 (478) 993-3053 www.gastateparks.org
Indian Springs Sate Park’s natural artesian spring has been used by generations of people for its flowing mineral water. Long known to the Creek Indians, the area has a steady flow of visitors sampling the spring water inside the stone Spring House. Guest enjoy wading in Sandy Creek, walking nature trails or miniature golf. 678 Lake Clark Rd. Flovilla, GA 30216 (770) 504-2277 www.gastateparks.org
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Državni park Indian Springs
678 Lake Clark Rd
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Indian Springs Sate Park’s natural artesian spring has been used by generations of people for its flowing mineral water. Long known to the Creek Indians, the area has a steady flow of visitors sampling the spring water inside the stone Spring House. Guest enjoy wading in Sandy Creek, walking nature trails or miniature golf. 678 Lake Clark Rd. Flovilla, GA 30216 (770) 504-2277 www.gastateparks.org
Turner Lake Park in Covington features three miles of paved and unpaved walking trails around the lake behind the Turner Lake Complex and ball fields. The Turner Lake Trail is connected to downtown Covington by a boardwalk, a tunnel beneath the roundabout and bike lanes into downtown. 6185 Turner Lake Road Covington, GA 30014 www.newtontrails.org
Newton County Turner Lake Park
6185 Turner Lake Rd NW
Turner Lake Park in Covington features three miles of paved and unpaved walking trails around the lake behind the Turner Lake Complex and ball fields. The Turner Lake Trail is connected to downtown Covington by a boardwalk, a tunnel beneath the roundabout and bike lanes into downtown. 6185 Turner Lake Road Covington, GA 30014 www.newtontrails.org
The Yellow River Park is a family friendly trail located in historic Porterdale, Ga. In 2006, Newton Trails built a 1480-foot, concrete loop trail along the Yellow River in Porterdale, at the site of the Porterdale Yellow River Park. Useful now for fitness workouts and accessing the Yellow River Water Trail. Parking available at the historic train depot on Broad Street and Yellow River Park. 739 Railroad St, Porterdale, GA 30014 www.newtontrails.org
Porterdale Yellow River Park
739 Railroad St
The Yellow River Park is a family friendly trail located in historic Porterdale, Ga. In 2006, Newton Trails built a 1480-foot, concrete loop trail along the Yellow River in Porterdale, at the site of the Porterdale Yellow River Park. Useful now for fitness workouts and accessing the Yellow River Water Trail. Parking available at the historic train depot on Broad Street and Yellow River Park. 739 Railroad St, Porterdale, GA 30014 www.newtontrails.org