1. Smothers Park
This spectacular park, which has a history that dates back to 1816, is the highlight of Owensboro's recently renovated riverfront.
2. International Bar-B-Q Festival
This spectacular park, which has a history that dates back to 1816, is the highlight of Owensboro's recently renovated riverfront.
3. Green River Distilling Company
One of the oldest bourbon distilleries in the world is located west of Owensboro amid a collection of eye-catching historic brick structures.
4. Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum
Bill Monroe (1911–1996), a musician and songwriter known as the Father of Bluegrass, was born not far from Owensboro.
5. Downtown Owensboro
Owensboro isn’t far from the birthplace of musician and songwriter Bill Monroe (1911-1996), remembered as the Father of Bluegrass.
6. Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn
If you enjoy meat, you must indulge in some pit barbeque when visiting "The Barbecue Capital of the World."
7. Owensboro Museum of Fine Art
For a little cultural break, visit the well-stocked art museum in Owensboro.
8. Owensboro Convention Center
The Owensboro Air Show, which is often held in September, or the city's Fourth of July fireworks display are both best viewed fr
om here.
9. Owensboro Museum of
Science
& Histor
This interactive museum is located downtown in a stately four-story building from the turn of the 20th century and is created for younger brains.
10. Owensboro’s Sassafras Tree
There is a massive sassafras tree next to the Daviess County Public Library at 2100-2166 Frederica St that is said to be 300 years old.
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