Owensboro Attractions. Owensboro Tourism and kids attractions

Text Rain: newest permanent installation comes to 21c Museum Hotel Text Rain is the latest permanent installation to come to 21c Museum Hotel. The interative installation by Camille Utterback and Romy Achituv that allows visitors to seemingly bat around letters with their own bodies. Read More >>

Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial: True heroes recognized At dusk, visitors to the Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial in the Circle City's White River State Park can hear the stories of those who have received the country's highest award for military valor. Read More >>

Angel Mounds: Offering a heavenly peek at prehistory Centuries before there was an Evansville, people found southwestern Indiana an attractive home. See where and how native Americans lived at Angel Mounds State Historic Site. Read More >>

National Quilt Museum keeps traditional art alive With more than 300 traditional and contemporary quilts, the National Quilt Museum in the westernmost edge of Kentucky provides hours of enjoyment for quilters and non-quilters alike. Read More >>

State Theater returns to glory days With old-time classic films, more recent memorable movies, concerts and special events, the Historic State Theater is returning to its heritage as the premier entertainment center for Hardin County. Read More >>

Chateau Ross Winery and Vineyard: A local favorite Chateau Ross Winery and Vineyard, located an hour outside of Nashville, produces barrel-aged dry wines from vinifera grapes in a simple, yet desirable way. Read More >>

Market House Theatre: Distinctive theater in a historic locale For nearly 50 years, the award-winning Market House Theatre has been entertaining audiences while providing artistic opportunities for young and old alike. This community theater delivers delightful performances ranging from traditional musical theater favorites to lively youth-oriented performances to recent Broadway dramas, comedies and musicals. With a season this varied — and with tickets this affordable — there’s sure to be something for you! Read More >>

Beech Bend Park offers plenty to please Beech Bend Park and Splash Lagoon in Bowling Green has long been loaded with good times — thrill rides, family rides, music and magic shows, swimming and more. Now, with the addition of a major water-park expansion the fun comes at you in waves. Read More >>

Market House Museum: Packing Paducah’s history in a small space Though small, the William Clark Market House Museum contains curiosities and artifacts tracing the nearly 200 years of Paducah’s history. From early vehicles to delicate works of art to documents and maps, the museum celebrates the people and events who made the town what it has become. Read More >>

Mesker Park Zoo: A world of wildlife, minutes away Explore an Amazon rainforest, visit a prairie dog village, feed a giraffe and paddle a swan boat across Lake Victoria — you can do it all in a day at Evansville’s Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden. An Evansville favorite since 1928, the zoo is worth a visit from anyone in the tri-state region. Recent additions such as the rainforest-themed Amazonia and the renovated nocturnal exhibit make it more enticing than ever. Read More >>