Sitting within walking distance of the Bluegrass Hall of Fame & Museum, Smothers Park, and restaurants. > Wild Horses & History in Beaufort, NCįor the weekend, we stayed at the polished Holiday Inn Owensboro Riverfront located directly on the banks of the Ohio River. ![]() At over 100 feet tall and more than 21 feet wide, it is quite the quirky roadside historic sight. It’s located just off Frederica Street in front of the State Farm building. ![]() You’ve gotta give it a try!Īfter dinner, we checked out Owensboro’s Sassafras Tree, the world’s largest Sassafras tree. I had never tried mutton before this trip and I’m glad I did. It was a staple in the 1800s and remains on menus to this day – unique to Owensboro. Daviess County was a home to many German Immigrants who raised wool for sheep, and used the meat for mutton. Mutton is an Owensboro delicacy, and there is a story behind it. It’s a no-frills establishment that started in 1918 and is known for its famous mutton, award-winning bar-b-que, and cooking sauce. The historic Old Hickory is six generations in the making and a local favorite. Day 1 in OwensboroĪfter a day at Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana, we made the short drive to Owensboro and grabbed dinner at Old Hickory Bar-B-Q. A special thanks to Visit Owensboro for hosting my trip. If you have any questions, feel free to read my disclaimer and privacy policy. This helps keep the blog running and supports my family – at no cost to you. If you click on these links I may earn a small commission. Follow my itinerary to see what we did on our weekend getaway – it was an experience!ĭisclaimer: Blog posts may contain affiliate links and/or ads. Except without the hustle and bustle of big city traffic, noise, and cost. With a braggable arts and music scene, I left Owensboro feeling like I had visited Nashville, Tennessee. They have a fabulously revamped downtown and riverfront with eateries, coffee shops, parks, museums, and hotels. It is the county seat for Daviess County, known for Bar-B-Q, Bluegrass, and Bourbon. ![]() I spent the weekend with my husband, Paul, in Owensboro (although, I could foresee a future girl’s getaway here as well). It’s a great destination for families and couples, and those visiting Santa Claus who are looking for a variety of lodging and dining options. And only 30 minutes from Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari, one of my top things to do in Indiana. Owensboro, Kentucky is just a hop, skip and jump over the Ohio River from Indiana.
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