Owensboro is a moderately-sized, all-American city. You will find all your standard amenities & some local specialties - especially BBQ. The historic downtown area of Owensboro has had enormous expansion with many additions including the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum and Convention Center. However, Rachel sticks to her favorite haunts if she's in town (though many of those have since closed down...RIP Towne Square Mall & Skates Alive) and has never actually been to either of these new and fancy places. :) Rachel's recommended Owensboro afternoon: a coffee at The Creme & walk along the river, a snack at Lic's or The Big Dipper, a stroll around the Goodwill next door, dinner at Moonlite BBQ. and/or: • Western KY Botanical Garden (https://www.wkbg.org/)($8/adults; $2 kids) • Museum of Science and History (https://owensboromuseum.org/)($5/person) • Reid's Orchard (https://reidorchard.com/)(free to walk around) For kids: • Smothers Park (https://www.owensboroparks.org/facilities/smothers_spray_park.php)(in heart of historic downtown) (includes a free spray park) • Legion Park (https://www.owensboroparks.org/facilities/legion_spray_park.php)(includes a free spray park) • Museum of Science and History (https://owensboromuseum.org/)($5/person) • Reidland Play Area at Reid's Orchard (https://reidorchard.com/reidland/)($10/person)