BLUEGRASS, BLUES & BBQ Regional Highlights Eat your weight in barbecue from Henderson to Pilot Oak to Tompkinsville, with a hearty stop in Owensboro on the Western Kentucky Barbecue Trail . Mutton and sop (sauce), pork, chicken and other slow-cooked classics are served up in signature stylings from more than 15 restaurants. In Dawson Springs’ Tradewater River Wildlife Management Area , paddle the gentle 80-mile-long Tradewater River to spot Lover’s Leap and the Devil’s Dining Table against a scenic backdrop of bluffs, small waterfalls and forest. You might chance upon your own private swimming hole along the way. Owned and operated by Churchill Downs Incorporated, Henderson’s century-old Ellis Park Racing & Gaming offers live thoroughbred horse racing in the summertime and simulcast wagering all year long. Breakfast and comfort food classics from grill and griddle are served at the Dade Park Grill. 1 Low and Slow At Green River Distilling Co. in Owensboro, sip bourbon that has been aged onsite and on land where a distillery has stood since 1885. Taste bourbon pulled directly from the barrel. Wield the tools and techniques of the trade to craft a bourbon cocktail. Take a souvenir glass home. “Bye Bye Love.” “Sixteen Tons.” “Paradise.” You know the songs. Now learn the history behind the singers and songwriters who immortalized them. Sibling harmonizers, the Everly Brothers, thumbpicker Merle Travis, lyricist extraordinaire John Prine and others are honored at the Muhlenberg Music Museum . Bring your fiddle to the Rosine Barn Jamboree , the historic barn not far from where Bill Monroe spent his childhood days. Musicians come from all over to play bluegrass, country and gospel music on this stage. Enjoy free Friday night concerts from April through mid-December, including lawn chair concerts during summer. 4 Hands-On History 2 Lazy Days, Meandering Blueways 5 Hometown Musicians 3 Jackpot! 6 What’s Your Jam? 3 4 6 1 2 5 National Parks State Resort Parks State Recreational Parks State Historic Parks 102 #TravelKY
The Official Kentucky Visitor's Guide The Official Kentucky Visitor's Guide 2024: Page 102
