At 35 minutes away, Henderson, although in Kentucky, is a suburb of the Evansville, Indiana, area. This charming town is located on the Ohio River. With its turn-of-the center mansions and renovated riverfront, this town is a nice visit. Henderson was home to the painter and naturalist John James Audubon and blues musician W. C. Handy. For outdoor recreation, you may want to visit the John James Audubon state park. The park has many activities for recreation, including fishing, golfing, hiking, camping and a nature center. The John James Audubon museum within the park's grounds pays homage to the painter and naturalist.
Evansville, 44 minutes away, is on the Ohio River, and is a large metro area where Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky meet. Evansville is a place to visit with many tourist attractions, including historical sites, museums and shopping. The Koch Planetarium is noteworthy and is a domed theater that offers shows that simulate the night sky using a specialized projector. An exciting place for the whole family to visit is the Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science, located in the downtown area. The museum houses many collections of art and other exhibits related to history and science.
Kentucky Reading voted Bowling Green, located in south central Kentucky, about 1 hour and 20 minutes away, Best Weekend Getaway in Kentucky. Since opening there, the Corvette Assembly Plant has been dubbed "The Corvette Capitol of the World." The National Corvette Museum is something that car fans will not want to miss. Bowling Green has several historic civil war landmarks and a number of historical homes that you can visit by car on a scenic ride or by walking.
Centrally located in the state of Kentucky, Elizabethtown is another town worth visiting. About a 1 hour and 45 minute drive, this small city is in an area among rolling green hills. Elizabethtown has a number of attractions and festivals throughout the year. Notably, the town is the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln. The Fort Knox Military Post, Lincoln's Homestead and the Hardin County History Museums are some attractions. In addition, it is home to the Brown Pusey House, built in 1825, which was a hotel that had a number of famous guests, including General George Armstrong Custer.
