Plan your trip
A little planning leaves more time to explore.
Use these sample itineraries and practical tips to shape a Destination Maple visit that fits your schedule.
Choose your pace
Three ways to experience Maple Avenue
01
About 60 minutes
The highlights walk
- Begin at the Historic C&O Depot.
- Cross to Hotel Collins Park.
- Walk north to the Discovery Center.
- Finish with a photo at No. 701.
Best for a first look, a lunch break or visitors passing through town.
02
A relaxed half day
Family discovery day
- Start with hands-on time at the Discovery Center.
- Enjoy a picnic or event at Hotel Collins Park.
- Explore the depot and railroad exhibits.
- Visit the riverfront gazebo and No. 701.
Best for families who want a mix of learning, movement and outdoor time.
03
Two days
The Highlands history trip
- Complete the full Destination Maple route.
- Add the C&O Railway Heritage Center in Clifton Forge.
- Visit Humpback Bridge and Falling Spring Falls.
- Make time for local shops, dining and scenic drives.
Best for visitors who want the larger Alleghany Highlands story.
Before you go
Accessibility
Most of the route follows downtown sidewalks, but surfaces, grades and entrances vary. Contact individual indoor attractions for the most current accessibility details. Visitors who prefer less walking can move between the depot area, North Maple Avenue, the riverfront and Main Street Park by car.
Getting here
Covington is located in Virginia's Alleghany Highlands near Interstate 64 and U.S. Route 220. The Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Visitor Center is at 110 Mall Road, Covington, and can help with regional directions, lodging and additional attractions.
Beyond Maple Avenue
Keep exploring the Alleghany Highlands
Pair the downtown tour with railroad history, mountain scenery and outdoor recreation throughout the region.