A legendary naturalist discovered his calling here...

What will you discover?

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Discover Your Nature

Framed by nature, Henderson is a vibrant river town retreat-- the Ohio River rolls, the birds fly. With a historic downtown, dynamic culinary scene, and plenty of fresh air to go around, Henderson is a place where you can discover your nature. What will you discover?

Upcoming Events

From high-energy music festivals on our riverfront and world-class performances at the Preston Arts Center to easy weekends at the Farmers Market and art openings at Gallery 101, our events calendar offers something for everyone.

Always . . . Patsy Cline
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Audubon in spring

EXPLORE AUDUBON STATE PARK

Discover the magic of the spring season as you journey through miles of hiking trails, cozy up in one of six cabins, and experience Audubon Museum & Nature Center.

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Sip & Savor Local Brews

Raise a glass to carefully crafted brews along the West Kentucky Brewery Hop! Start your hop here in Henderson and adventure out into the region for the best craft beers in the state.

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welcome to the bbq belt

Dotted along the backroads of our region is a culinary passage known as the BBQ Belt, featuring locally-owned BBQ joints that have been perfecting their craft for generations. 

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Celebrate the Songs of Summer

From soulful blues to authentic bluegrass and everything in between, our summer music scene is a whole vibe. Dreaming of a festival filled summer? Set your sights on Henderson.

We love our little slice of Earth! Happy Earth Day! #EarthDay #HendersonKY #visitky
We hear it all the time, especially from locals! “What’s The Depot?” Well we’re breaking it down for you! It’s… Well… it’s this 👆
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Well, Have Ya Heard?!
It’s fixin’ to get all kinds o’ rootin’ tootin’ ‘round Henderson, y’all!
For a lil’ sneak peek at what’s brewin’, mosey on down to The Depot Welcome Center! WE'VE got all the juicy deets and even some Rootin’ Tootin’ gear to gussy yerself up with!
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📍Sloughs Wildife Management Area 
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