- TripBuzz found 21 things to do with kids in or near Owensboro, Kentucky, including 6 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Santa Claus, Rockport, Evansville and Tell City.
- From Smothers Park to Travis Aubrey Skate Park, the Owensboro area offers 41 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Botanical Gardens, Movie Theaters and Theaters.
- Nicknamed the BBQ capital of the world, Owensboro, KY is the fourth largest city in the state with a population of almost 60,000 people. Named one of the top 20 southern cities and an All-American City, Owensboro is a lively community with much to do, including the annual BBQ festival, River of Music Party, and the PumpkinFest.
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452 East Christmas Blvd., Santa Claus, IN 47579
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Holiday World & Splashin' Safari is a combination water park and theme park that also features a variety of live entertainment. The park offers free tubing and a variety of roller coasters and water slides.
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Upon its completion, the 22-foot tall 1935 Santa Statue was dedicated to the children of the world. Sitting atop the hill in Santa's Village, this is a perfect site to take photographs with family and friends.
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Swonder Ice Arena has an ice rink for public skating and hockey and also includes a pro shop and a fitness center. They offer skating lessons for many skill levels and hockey classes for novices.
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The Voyage is a wooden roller coaster that is ranked as the fourth overall highest roller coaster in the world. The coaster won a Golden Ticket Award for Best New Ride' in Amusement Today magazine.
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551 North Boeke Road, Evansville, IN 47711
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The Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve is a nature preserve and natural landmark populated by old-growth lowland forest. The preserve is a natural habitat for a variety of wildlife, and features a nature center, offering educational exhibits and an observation area.
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Named for Raymond Joseph 'Jim' Yellig who served as Santa Claus for decades, Jim Yellig Park can be used for basketball, volleyball and baseball. It has trails for walking, a playground and shaded picnic areas along with batting cages.
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Named for Raymond Yellig who served as Santa Claus for decades, Ray Yellig Memorial Trail is an approximately 1.2 mile trail around wooded terrain. The trail can be used for walking and biking as well as wildlife observation.
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Evansville's Diamond Lanes is a bowling alley and indoor amusement complex. It features 24 lanes of bowling, as well as a video game arcade and pool tables, and is available for birthday party rentals.
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22 S.E. Fifth Street, Evansville, IN 47708
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Hands-on exhibits from different domains such as travel and playgrounds for all ages, the Children's Museum of Evansville also host special events, dedicated to elves, fairies and others.
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411 S.E. Riverside Drive, Evansville, IN 47713
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With permanent collections which include still-life paintings, a collection of anthropological findings from North and South America, and a Planetarium among others, the Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science can also rent some of its exhibits, while also having a gift shop.