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1. Reid’s Orchard, Owensboro ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Reid’s Orchard, Owensboro
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2. Western Kentucky Botanical Garden ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Western Kentucky Botanical Garden
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3. Owensboro Museum of Fine Art

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Owensboro Museum of Fine Art
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4. Owensboro Sports Center

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5. Riverpark Center

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6. Owensboro Museum of Science and History

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Owensboro Museum of Science and History
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7. Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn

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Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn
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8. The Miller House Restaurant

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9. Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum

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Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum
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10. Escape Today

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11. Green River Distilling Co.

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Green River Distilling Co.
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Owensboro is Kentucky's fourth-largest city located on the Ohio River, where it offers visitors several attractions. The city is famous for producing Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey for many decades. Outdoor activities include visiting Reid’s Orchard for the fall Apple Festival or catching a basketball game at the Owensboro Sports Center. The Arts are alive and well in the city – you can visit the Owensboro Fine Art Museum or attend the Owensboro Symphony at the Riverpark Center which also hosts regular free Friday After 5 concerts in the summer.

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