- 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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Boned or boneless wings, doused in sauces from spicy barbecue to garlic parmesan, complement pub food such as burgers and po’ boys
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117 Daviess Street, Owensboro, KY 42303
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Dedicated to everything that means bluegrass, the International Bluegrass Music Museum has permanent collections which exhibit the pioneers of the genre, the story of Bill Monroe, considered the father of bluegrass, and many others. It also has a cafe with a jukebox.
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Founded in 1993, the Western KY Botanical Garden is a nonprofit botanical garden dedicated to educating about and showcasing natural beauty. Visitors enjoy walking through the garden and seeing the many flowers and other foliage.
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Visitors taking a walking tour of Western Kentucky Botanical Garden will see thematic gardens with flowers like roses and irises. They will also see memorials, historical trees, pieces of art, and wildlife like foxes, groundhogs, rabbits and birds.
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418 Frederica Street, Owensboro, KY 42301
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A non-profit community theater group, the Theater Workshop of Owensboro is run entirely by volunteers, and holds open auditions. The group presents a variety of theatrical productions each season, and is housed in a former movie theater.
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Young dancers can be trained at the Owensboro Dance Theatre through full courses, workshops, and specialty clinics. Those who are trained in the educational program are placed within the two major dance productions that are held every year along with guest artists and local dancers.
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Lincoln Pioneer Village & Museum commemorates the years spent here by Abraham Lincoln. It looks back into the early American frontier life. A nice collection of artifacts and the 14 Lincoln-era cabins are star attractions.
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Drive in to Holiday Drive-In to experience movies under the stars. It is a 5-screen drive-in with two snack bars. Located three minutes west of Rockport, it is open every Friday and Saturday.
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8215 Pollack Avenue, Evansville, IN 47715
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With a museum which tells the story of the Native Americans which lived in the area until 1450, Angel Mounds State Historic Site also has trails for bikers and hikers, which lead to the village.
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Located on the banks of Lake Tipsaw, Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area offers the best fishing, boating, swimming, picnic and camping experience. It also has a biking and hiking trail. It is ideal for educational programs too.
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Located in the town of Santa Claus, Indiana, Santa's Stables are a family friendly way to spend an afternoon. Kids of all ages will enjoy the guided horseback or pony rides through the scenic grounds.