The growth has been unbelievable, she says.
Theres more shopping, food, and fine dining.
Even the streets seem bigger and wider.
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Theres so much more to do here than all those years ago."
(Our readers agree too, naming it thebest small townin Louisiana in our annualSouth’s Best Awards.)
Theres a lot to check out, Cash says.
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it’s possible for you to walk to all of those.
Some of them serve as free parking spots, which help downtown businesses and their patrons.
Its such a walkable, well-planned town and has a deep history of hospitality.
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Ward herself is part of that legacy.
And she says that another new era has already arrived.
Were at the beginning of a renaissance, Ward notes.
We like the feel, Mantilla says, and we like the people.
Its just a little gem.
Honoring Heritage
You could say that Covington owes its history to the humble bovine.
Adjacent to the main hotel isThe Garden House,with five accommodations in the renovated former Covington Post Office.
The facility works with Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries to help conserve the alligator population and educate.
Don’t leave town before visiting a few favorite local shops.
If you’re in the market for art, don’t miss the selection from local artists atSt.
Tammany Art Association,Marianne Angeli Rodriquez Gallery, andSaladino Gallery.
Or create your own masterpiece atHammer & Stain, which hosts DIY workshops for home decor.
Save room for the chocolate mousse or creme brulee.
And don’t miss dinner atDel Porto Ristorante.
Husband-and-wife chef team David and Torre Solazzo are three-time James Beard finalists.
