There are many myths and legends around Kentucky, most of which are well known within specific communities. Every small town and big city has its own ghost stories, legendary tales, and perhaps even streets that will leave you scratching your head. Located in Covington, Gravity Hill in Kentucky is a bizarre place where your car appears to roll uphill. If that doesn’t seem possible, check out this fascinating urban legend that you may just have to try for yourself.

Covington is a wonderful city in Northern Kentucky that is filled with restaurants, breweries, activities, and scenic Devou Park.

Google/Chad Devou Park is known for this incredible view of Covington and the Cincinnati skyline. If you’ve never visited, it really is worth a trip. And while you’re in the area, you should test out an urban legend that many claim is very much true.

Gravity Hill in Covington is just beyond the park in a very nice neighborhood with many homes that overlook the river.

GoogleMaps While this is definitely not a tourist attraction, several curious folks have driven to River Hill Street, which then turns into Ridgeway Court, to see if Gravity Hill really does defy gravity.

The legend of Gravity Hill says that once you turn right onto Ridgeway Court, stop at the second telephone pole and put your car in neutral.

YouTube/ raydale1074 Take your foot off the break and your car will magically roll uphill. While gravity should make your car roll backward, this particular hill in Kentucky seems to defy that rule.

Many people have tried this for themselves and the reviews as to whether or not it really works are mixed.

YouTube/ raydale1074 You’ll have to watch the video below to see one particular experience. Is it an optical illusion? Is there some strange force here? We may never know for sure.

While you’re in the area, be sure to spend some of your time within Devou Park and perhaps even stop by the Behringer-Crawford Museum. You can read more about the museum here.

Facebook/Behringer-Crawford Museum This transportation-themed museum is appropriately located near Gravity Hill, a place where cars seem to defy the rules of gravity. Devou Park is definitely known for its hills and views, and it seems that one hill has a personality all its own.

If you need more convincing that Gravity Hill truly lives up to its name, check out this real life video:

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Devou Park is known for this incredible view of Covington and the Cincinnati skyline. If you’ve never visited, it really is worth a trip. And while you’re in the area, you should test out an urban legend that many claim is very much true.

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While this is definitely not a tourist attraction, several curious folks have driven to River Hill Street, which then turns into Ridgeway Court, to see if Gravity Hill really does defy gravity.

YouTube/ raydale1074

Take your foot off the break and your car will magically roll uphill. While gravity should make your car roll backward, this particular hill in Kentucky seems to defy that rule.

You’ll have to watch the video below to see one particular experience. Is it an optical illusion? Is there some strange force here? We may never know for sure.

Facebook/Behringer-Crawford Museum

This transportation-themed museum is appropriately located near Gravity Hill, a place where cars seem to defy the rules of gravity. Devou Park is definitely known for its hills and views, and it seems that one hill has a personality all its own.

Gravity Hill in Kentucky is a bizarre and fascinating place that will definitely leave you scratching your head. If you do decide to give this legendary tale a try, keep in mind that it is located in a residential, quiet area and be very respectful of those who live along this intriguing street. Have you heard of Gravity Hill in Covington? Is there a similar place near you? Let us know in the comments!

While you’re in the area, be sure to do some more exploring of Devou Park. You can learn more about all that’s offered at this scenic park in Kentucky here.

Devou Park Address: 1201 Park Drive, Covington, KY 41011

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