About Owensboro

Owensboro, Kentucky is the Bluegrass Music Capital of the World, home to one of the most impressive downtown riverfronts in the United States, and a bourbon lover’s paradise.

Our northwestern Kentucky city, which sits in Daviess County, is also super family-friendly, so bring your kids and loved ones to explore our amazing parks, including one of the top-ranked playgrounds in the world.

You can park at a downtown hotel and find countless bars, breweries, restaurants and boutiques within walking distance. Or hop on the downtown Trolley and catch a free ride to dozens of destinations across our riverfront. You’ll hear live music around every corner, and you can taste award-winning bourbon from Green River Distilling Company, all within the heart of downtown Owensboro.

As our city continues to grow, evolve and expand, we are thrilled to provide you with a great visitor experience featuring more restaurants, more businesses and more entertainment venues than ever before. Owensboro, the cultural hub of western Kentucky, is a diverse community with so much to offer, and we can’t wait for you to experience it.