Mainstrasse is a historic neighborhood well worth visiting in Greater Cincinnati
Covington's Mainstrasse is a sort of living history museum, channeling the mid-19th century when the area experienced an influx of German immigrants.
When it comes to travel, a common misconception is that it takes a blockbuster trip to deliver a rewarding experience. True, Patagonia, Bora Bora and the Canadian Rockies are spectacular, but a trip to any of those requires a lot of effort, not to mention a lot of money.
Sometimes, we’re just in the mood for a nice getaway — one that doesn’t take too much advance planning and doesn’t put a substantial dent in the bank balance. Cincinnati, a little more than an hour’s drive from Lexington, offers great value for a reasonable price.
Mainstrasse is a place I’ve always thought of as a sort of living history museum, channeling the mid-19th century when the area experienced an influx of German immigrants. The village’s primary attraction, the Goose Girl Statue and Fountain, was based on a fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, and the annual Oktoberfest celebration testifies to the surviving German influence.
Read the full Lexington Herald-Leader story here.
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