Maysville

1. Kentucky Gateway Museum Center

The Kentucky Gateway Museum Center is a place to explore the stories of those who have called the Maysville area of the state of Kentucky home or even just passed through, from explorers to slaves and pioneers to artists and movie stars. The museum is home to three dynamic collections that bring the various stories of this region into a fascinating focus,” showcasing stories of everyday survival, love, great achievement, courage, and more. Home to its own Genealogical and Historical Research Library, the Kentucky Gateway Museum Center also includes the Kathleen Savage Browning Miniatures Collection and the Regional History Museum.

Kentucky Gateway Museum Center, 215 Sutton St, Maysville, KY 41056, Phone: 606-564-5865

2. The Old Pogue Distillery

The Old Pogue Distillery boasts a history that dates back to the time following the American Civil War. The original Pogue distillery was established back in 1876 in Maysville near the site often referred to as the location of the first bourbon distillery in Kentucky. The family-owned and operated Old Pogue distillery claims to be the only distillery that produces bourbon today “where bourbon began its journey.” Set on a bluff in the Ohio River Valley, the distillery offers views of the Ohio River. Visitors can also take a tour of the Old Pogue Distillery and the historic Pogue family home.

The Old Pogue Distillery , 715 Germantown Rd, Maysville, KY 41056

3. Washington Opera House

The Washington Opera House in the small city of Maysville, Kentucky is a historic theatre venue that dates back to February of 1885. This historic opera house opened on February 12th with a performance of Fatinitza presented by the Amy Gordon Opera Company, and the venue soon became a center of the community and culture.

The Maysville Players , the Commonwealth’s oldest theatre group, bought the Washington Opera House in 1968. Still producing exceptional performances, the opera house today is the fifth oldest theatre in the United States remaining in operation and is listed on the National Register of Historical Buildings.

Washington Opera House, 116 W 2nd St, Maysville, KY 41056, Phone: 606-564-3666

4. Caproni's on the River

Caproni's on the River brings some of the best in American fare, Kentucky classics, and traditional Italian cuisine to the local community of Maysville. The restaurant takes an approach to its food that supports the local community of producers and growers, utilizes the freshest ingredients possible, and provides a memorable dining experience for guests. The founder of Caproni’s, Lea Caproni, brought a number of “secret recipes” from Barga, Italy to the banks of the scenic Ohio River. Her recipes are still used at Caproni’s on the River today, as well as preparing pasta “fresh to order,” to ensure quality, delicious dishes.

Caproni's on the River , 320 Rosemary Clooney St, Maysville, KY 41056, Phone: 606-564-4321