The Official Kentucky Visitor's Guide - The Official Kentucky Visitor's Guide 2026
Your Central City, Kentucky Bucket List
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Central City and Muhlenberg County offer a rich blend of music heritage, motorsports excitement and small-town charm. At the heart of it all is the Muhlenberg Music Museum, celebrating legends like The Everly Brothers, Merle Travis and John Prine, as well as local icons like flutist Jim Walker. The museum also celebrates the “thumb picking” guitar style born in the region.
Motorsports fans will love the Kentucky Motorsports Hall of Fame & Museum, featuring everything from Soap Box Derby racers to Indy 500 memorabilia, plus replicas like the General Lee Dodge Charger and High Roller monster truck.
In Festival Square, bronze statues of The Everly Brothers and John Prine stand surrounded by granite walls that share their stories and deep ties to the region. Nearby, John Prine Memorial Park at Rochester Dam offers a serene escape for fans to visit the site where Prine’s ashes were spread, surrounded by the landscape that inspired his song “Paradise.”
Together, these attractions make Muhlenberg County a must-visit destination for music lovers, history buffs and anyone seeking authentic Kentucky experiences.