ABOUT COVINGTON, KY.
Just Across the River from Cincinnati!
Covington, Kentucky, often called "The Cov" or the "Brooklyn to Cincinnati's Manhattan," offers a fresh yet familiar experience just across the river with unique shops, street art, restaurants, walking tours, bourbon bars, and craft breweries. Check out the city's sites, restaurants and transportation options below!
Learn More About the Sites, Area Attractions and Restaurants
Eat & Drink
There are a number of excellent restaurants in the area around the Summit venue. Here are some within walking distance and inside the Summit host hotels.
Smoke Justis
Located in the historic Citizens Telephone Building in Covington Kentucky, Smoke Justis is an urban sports bar named after an urban legend, Walter “Smoke” Justis. Smoke Justis features smoke meat, bourbon and craft beer at the foot of the Roebling Bridge.
0.3 miles from hotel, 7-minute walk
By Golly's Covington
This beloved local bar and grill, a staple since 1983, is renowned for its fresh, handcrafted burgers. Enjoy a diverse menu of pub favorites, paired with live music and karaoke for a lively dining experience.
0.3 miles from hotel, 7-minute walk
Blinkers Tavern
Voted "Best Steak" Award NKY 12 Years! Savor authentic flavors and traditional dishes at Blinkers Tavern, since 2011.
0.3 mi from hotel, 7-minute walk
Things to Do
Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Covington has nine stops on the The B-Line, the northern gateway to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.
Check out the best distilleries and bourbon experiences in Covington, Ky.
Behringer-Crawford Museum
From the ridiculous (infamous two-headed calf) to the sublime (significant local cultural, art and history collections), this family-friendly museum celebrates regional Northern Kentucky.
Newport on the Levee
A multi-level retail entertainment destination featuring AMC Theatres, the award-winning Newport Aquarium, Rotolo Bowling and Bocce Eatery, several national restaurants and retailers, including Brio Tuscan Grille and Cold Stone Creamery, and the Bridgeview Box Park
Getting around Northern Kentucky
Experience all that Covington and Northern Kentucky have to offer with convenient transportation services, or explore on foot.
Ground transportation
Convenient transportation services are available throughout the region. Visit the site below to see the options for ground transportation in the Northern Kentucky area.
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is one of the world's fastest growing and most modern airports and consistently recognized for its high level of customer satisfaction. The airport is only a 15-minute drive from our host hotels!
Take the Amtrak Train to Cincinnati Union Terminal
Amtrak’s Cardinal Line stops in Cincinnati as it travels between New York and Chicago three days a week. Amtrak offers Coach and Business Class seating or Viewliner bedroom accommodations. The Amtrak is located inside Union Terminal on the western edge of the downtown Cincinnati area which is a 9-minute drive from our host venue.
Questions about the International Hoof-Care Summit?
Contact American Farriers Journal
by phone at (866) 839-8455 or (262) 432-0388; by fax at (262) 786-5564;
by email at info@americanfarriers.com
To learn about sponsorship opportunities contact Michael Ellis
at (262) 777-2432 or mellis@lessitermedia.com
To learn about group attendance discounts contact Joanne Volkert
at (262) 777-2442 or jvolkert@lessitermedia.com
