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Owensboro, KY is a city that has much to offer in terms of attractions, activities, and culture. Located on the banks of the Ohio River, this city has plenty of things to do for visitors and locals alike. It is home to many museums, galleries, and festivals that showcase the local talent and culture. There are also plenty of outdoor activities such as fishing at the lake or hiking trails along the scenic riverfront. The city also hosts a variety of events throughout the year including sporting events, concerts, farmers’ markets, and music festivals. Visitors to Owensboro will find something for everyone here.
The reviews for Owensboro are generally very positive with people enjoying their time there. People find it to be a pleasant and friendly place with lots to do and see. The local restaurants offer great food while keeping with a small-town feel. People appreciate the beautiful scenery along the riverfront and enjoy seeing some of Kentucky's unique wildlife while out exploring. Shopping enthusiasts also love visiting some of its locally owned specialty stores offering unique items not found anywhere else in town. Overall people have enjoyed their trips to Owensboro finding it to be an enjoyable experience filled with lots of fun activities and sights.
based on 20 ReviewsGet to know Owensboro with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Owensboro
Poverty and crime - 6/25/2019
Don’t let the small town feel fool ya... Poverty level is 20.4%, that is higher than the national average of 13.4. Cost of electricity is highest in the state per kilowatt/ hour. Property crimes is 105% higher than the Kentucky average and 85% higher than the national average. Violent crimes is 32% higher than the Kentucky average. Lived here all my life and considering moving. Sad!
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brand USA top 10 city - 5/19/2019
Mark Calitri said that Owensboro is experiencing a true revitalization. Bluegrass, bourbon, barbecue is the brand message or better known as a brand promise and that brand promise is being fulfilled. Owensboro has Recently been listed by brand USA as one of the top 10 music cities in the United
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Pretty nice but a little strange - 9/2/2018
I moved to Owensboro last year (KY is my 6th state) and these are my thoughts so far. The good: Owensboro is a nice size of about 55,000 not too big or small, there's plenty of stores and places to eat. The Riverfront area called Smothers park is very beautiful, the downtown area of a few streets is as well, there are a few other parks that are nice in the city and a pretty decent bike path but it could be longer and lead to more stuff. it is pretty easy to learn your way around also if you like second hand goods there's 2 goodwills and a few indoor flea markets, Traffic is not as bad as Bowling Green, most parts of the city look nice and there's some stuff around to do. The Bad: a few areas are pretty run Down even main through ways such as on Triplett a few blocks around the intersection of 18th wheres Gabes tower is, Gabes is a big abandoned round building that used to be a Hotel and now is a symbol of downtroddeness. but they did build a farmers market that is nice a few blocks
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Think Twice - 6/21/2018
Owensboro is a hot, humid hellhole! The people are not as friendly as I thought they would be...they absolutely destroy the English language, there is NOTHING to do. The water is disgusting, the air quality is bad and everything socially is built around church. I am not religious so that is a problem for me. They're politics is uninformed! It's a narrow-minded place and VERY VERY RED!!! I just do not fit in here! Looking to relocate
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California Here I Leave. - 4/25/2017
Owensboro seems like a pleasant enough town; at least from what I have seen and read online. My parents were from this town. Of course, and by all accounts, it looks nothing like it did in their time. We visited Owensboro from time to time when I was young. I am originally from Louisville. But I have lived in San Diego for 40 years, and I am tired of living red in a blue State.
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