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MainStrasse Village

605 Philadelphia Street, Covington, KY 41011
606-491-0458
Ranked #2 of 6 attractions in Covington
4.0 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Activities: Dining
Description: A kitschy faux-German village in Covington with lots of restored 19th century shops, restaurants, and homes.
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Hamilton, Ohio
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Some really good restaurants and bars packed into a few square blocks, a couple of very fun festivals through in as well, very worthy of a Friday or Saturday night to hang and have fun More

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Cincinnati
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Main Strasse is such a fun place to go to. Ther always seems to be something going on. My favorite place to be is the Cock and Bull Englsih Pub - fantastic beer selection on tap. Great job, Scott! More

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

The German SHop was packed with all kinds of holiday stuff from Germany. If you want those leather traditional shorts they have some. It would be hard to leave there without finding something to purchase, but walk carefully because the walkways are narrow due to all the merchandise. More

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

there are plenty of great restaurants here. Check out Lime, Bouquet, Ottos and Chez Nora for drinks on their patio. More

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Ft Lauderdale
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

everything is great here, food bars atmosphere shopping More

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

Main Strasse has come a long way in its rebirth. Restaurants serve the public everything from oysters rockefeller, new orleans/french flair, or the best in English styled pub food. A pretty good party hangout although the parking is atrocious. Favorite fancy restaurant ...de felice...fav Casual Europa More

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Cincinnati, OH
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012
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Fun little shops and restaurants with a Bavarian style, all in the shadow of downtown Cincinnati. More

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Key West, Florida
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52 reviews 52 reviews
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36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

I have only visited during festivals, but have always enjoyed and appreciated the German foundations. Their festivals are definitely worth visiting for an afternoon of fun. More

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Dayton, Ohio
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

The Clock Tower and plaza is a focal point for summer and Oktoberfest time. But we went in the winter, and walked during the early daytime. If you love historic architecture of the Victorian period with a German influence, it is fun to just look at all the architectural detail, and walk even further into the old neighborhood. SHops seem... More

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Florence, Kentucky
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55 reviews 55 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

I have been coming here for years. It is a good place to bar hop and have a night out in the summer More

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