COVINGTON, Ky. — If you're looking for a last-minute "staycation" as the summer comes to a close, HGTV just gave a list of what it calls the 40 most charming small downtowns across America -- and one is in Kentucky.

HGTV said that to narrow down the list, it looked for vibrant and inviting places among the country's small towns. It also looked at history, architecture, shops and local culture. Covington ranked 31st on the list.

Just across the bridge from Cincinnati, Ohio, HGTV said despite the town's proximity to a major Metro, "you will feel worlds away in Mainstrasse Village, the lively 19th century German-inspired section of town."

Credit: Kentucky Tourism / John Lair

The list touts Covington's "colorful, Bavarian-style village" and claims it to be "enchanting year-round, drawing

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