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.

Audubon Museum in Fall

EXPLORE AUDUBON STATE PARK

Discover a real Kentucky fairy tale 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.

The Old Farmer’s Almanac is never wrong 🍁 Leaf peeping starts now in Henderson, Kentucky! 
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A spooky fish tank and some local vino 🐠🥂

The Henderson Tourist Commission is sharing ghost stories from around town this week. In part three, we will pour a glass of “Rivertown,” selected by @rhythmriverdistillery, and talk about the old Henderson Sanatorium. Stay tuned. 

Spirits Over Spirits Part 3 will come out tm @ 3pm (ct). 

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A Spooky Hotel and a Kentucky Bourbon to Boot. 

The Henderson Tourist Commission is sharing ghost stories from across town all week. In part two, we sip @farmerandfrenchman wine and uncover the story of a spirit with a taste for disappearing fish. Stay tuned to find out more tomorrow. 

Spirits Over Spirits Part Two will come out tomorrow @ 2:00 pm! 

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When the poses weren’t posing… thank goodness Henderson looks this good 😂 Ghosts, pumpkins, and plenty more coming your way soon!
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Look who’s not haunting solo this year. Ooooo Hendo’s in love…. 👻🎃 

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Fall feels different in a small town 🍁💛
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@theblkdahlia is one of the witchiest spots in Henderson PLUS @the_elm_shops is on the Kentucky After Dark Trail. #hendersonky
Did you see the turtles? There’s a lot to love about @audubon_state_park 
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Pee-can? Puh-kahn? Either way, you’ll want another slice. Wander off the beaten path to @cairocountrycafe for country cooking done right.
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Spooky brews for spooky crews! 👻 Grab Henderson Brew Co’s ‘Basic Pumpkin Spice’ beer to get your fall on.
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