Henderson Tourist Commission

Henderson Tourist Commission One of the South’s Top 20 Friendliest Towns! Known for our birds, brews, BBQ, & music festivals—Discover Your Nature in Henderson, KY

It's always adventure time in Henderson, KY 🥾
02/10/2025

It's always adventure time in Henderson, KY 🥾

We often think of the CSX bridge as one of Henderson's iconic landmarks, but have you seen the Twin Bridges peeking thro...
02/08/2025

We often think of the CSX bridge as one of Henderson's iconic landmarks, but have you seen the Twin Bridges peeking through the Audubon Wetlands?

Get your butts up 🤣 It's the perfect time to catch geese in the Audubon Wetlands area!
02/07/2025

Get your butts up 🤣 It's the perfect time to catch geese in the Audubon Wetlands area!

Hoot it from the rooftops, Audubon style! Send your Valentine a special card on us!
02/05/2025

Hoot it from the rooftops, Audubon style! Send your Valentine a special card on us!

02/04/2025

GIVEAWAY TIME!

We’re giving away a $100 gift card to The Depot Gift Shop in Henderson, KY! Want to enter? Here’s how:

1.) Nominate your favorite spots for Kentucky Living’s 2025 Kentucky’s Best competition using the link below:
👉 https://bit.ly/3CD4EAo

2.) Once you’ve completed your nominations, take a screenshot showing your submission.

3.) DM the screenshot to our page and tag TWO friends in the comments below!

Important: You are allowed one entry per person. You can only enter once, regardless of how many times you complete the nomination form.

Deadline: This giveaway ends on February 11, 2025, and the winner will be announced on February 12, 2025!

Eligibility: Must be 18+ to enter. This giveaway is not sponsored by Facebook, Meta, or Kentucky Living.

ALERT! ALERT! This little green remote is changing the game at Audubon State Park! Use it to unlock one of 40 stations ...
02/03/2025

ALERT! ALERT! This little green remote is changing the game at Audubon State Park! Use it to unlock one of 40 stations and explore the museum with your own personalized audio tour!

Listen at your own pace and discover more during your visit.

Come by John James Audubon State Park to try it out! 🌳

ATTENTION BIRD NERDS! Birdwatching Weekend @ Audubon State Park is officially TWO WEEKS AWAY! Weekend Schedule: Saturday...
02/01/2025

ATTENTION BIRD NERDS! Birdwatching Weekend @ Audubon State Park is officially TWO WEEKS AWAY!

Weekend Schedule:
Saturday, February 15

9-10 AM & 11-12:15 PM
Audubon Park Feeder Counts for GBBC

10 AM
Tips on Identifying Your Backyard Guests

12:30-1:30 PM
Feathered Friends Around Us Birding Hike

1:45-2:45 PM
Crafting for the Birds

3 PM
Flying into Citizen Science: Ways to Make Birdwatching Count

Planning a trip to Henderson this February? Check off some must-do items on our February Bucket List!
01/28/2025

Planning a trip to Henderson this February? Check off some must-do items on our February Bucket List!

"My art is contemporary expressionism through iconic portraiture. My goal is to connect with the viewer to tell of those...
01/17/2025

"My art is contemporary expressionism through iconic portraiture. My goal is to connect with the viewer to tell of those whose impact has resonated with me and imprinted on my rolodex of life experiences." - K.O. Lewis
You can view "Stream of Consciousness" now until March 28 in Gallery 101.

Brb, just thinking about when Henderson felt like this. The snow is pretty but the cold is crazy 😫
01/16/2025

Brb, just thinking about when Henderson felt like this. The snow is pretty but the cold is crazy 😫

John James Audubon wasn’t the only famous explorer to pass through Henderson! Lewis & Clark are believed to have stopped...
01/15/2025

John James Audubon wasn’t the only famous explorer to pass through Henderson! Lewis & Clark are believed to have stopped here on their way to the Pacific! Visit a small town and discover big history!

We’ve got a thing for trains here in Henderson. Didn't you know?
01/14/2025

We’ve got a thing for trains here in Henderson. Didn't you know?

This is how we warm up in Western Kentucky when the weather gets chilly—BBQ nachos, with a generous drizzle of that famo...
01/13/2025

This is how we warm up in Western Kentucky when the weather gets chilly—BBQ nachos, with a generous drizzle of that famous West KY BBQ sauce!

Snow in Central Park! ❄
01/12/2025

Snow in Central Park! ❄

After floating down the Ohio, Audubon settled on the red banks of Henderson. Every bird and unmarked trail sparked new d...
01/11/2025

After floating down the Ohio, Audubon settled on the red banks of Henderson. Every bird and unmarked trail sparked new discoveries. What will you discover in Henderson, Kentucky?

Check out our list of the most popular and anticipated events of 2025. Mark your calendars and come enjoy some true Kent...
01/10/2025

Check out our list of the most popular and anticipated events of 2025. Mark your calendars and come enjoy some true Kentucky fun in Henderson!



That's not all! Visit https://hendersonky.org/events/ to get the complete list of events for 2025!

Catch us in the latest edition of Kentucky Monthly! Henderson's serving up that smoky BBQ and cold brews that'll melt aw...
01/09/2025

Catch us in the latest edition of Kentucky Monthly! Henderson's serving up that smoky BBQ and cold brews that'll melt away the winter chill, plus a warm welcome that'll thaw even the frostiest of hearts. Come see what we're all about!

Chillin' in Henderson ⛄
01/08/2025

Chillin' in Henderson ⛄

Address

101 N Water Street
Henderson, KY
42419

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Website

http://www.hendersonky.org/blog, https://www.buzzsprout.com/2332237, https://open.spotify.c

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The observation decks at the Sloughs WMA offer the perfect spot to listen to bird calls and immerse yourself in a hidden nature escape right in Henderson, Kentucky. Grab your binoculars, bring your curiosity, and start birding at the Sloughs! #merlinbirdid #hendersonky #sloughswma #visitky #BirdinginKentucky

$100 Gift Card Giveaway!
$100 Gift Card Giveaway!

GIVEAWAY TIME! We’re giving away a $100 gift card to The Depot Gift Shop in Henderson, KY! Want to enter? Here’s how: 1.) Nominate your favorite spots for Kentucky Living’s 2025 Kentucky’s Best competition using the link below: 👉 https://bit.ly/3CD4EAo 2.) Once you’ve completed your nominations, take a screenshot showing your submission. 3.) DM the screenshot to our page and tag TWO friends in the comments below! Important: You are allowed one entry per person. You can only enter once, regardless of how many times you complete the nomination form. Deadline: This giveaway ends on February 11, 2025, and the winner will be announced on February 12, 2025! Eligibility: Must be 18+ to enter. This giveaway is not sponsored by Facebook, Meta, or Kentucky Living. #KentuckyLiving #HendersonKY #DepotGiftShop #Giveaway #KentuckysBest #ShopLocal

A Day in Henderson! 🍔Brown Bag Burgers 🥾Audubon Wetlands 🐸Audubon Museum Nature Center #hendersonky #audubonmuseumnaturecenter

Booked your BNB and it’s freezing? Head to the museum to plan your day and stay warm, then hit Bodega Market for authentic food that’ll warm you right up! #hendersonky #audiotouraudubon #tourhendersonky #visitky

This is how we warm up in Henderson 🍻 #hendersonbrewco #hendersonky #westkybrewhop #visitky #kentuckysnowday

Snowfall in Henderson, Kentucky. #hendersonky #visitkentucky #kentuckywinterstorm #snowfall #kentuckyweather #henderson #tourist #tourism #historicdowntown #smalltownamerica

Escape the Winter in Henderson! ❄️Roast Coffee Bar❄️Antler Specialty Goods ❄️Homer’s BBQ ❄️Gallery 101 #escapethecold #winterweather #winteractivities #hendersonky #visithenderson #visitkentucky #chillyweather #coffeeandchill #coffeeshopvibes #bakery #bbq #westkentucky

Henderson, Kentucky 1/7/25 #hendersonky #snowdayinhenderson #visitky

...and with that the 2024 season comes to end. Happy New Year from the Henderson Tourist Commission. #HendersonKy #NewYearinKentucky #visitky

Behind the Bar with Cap & Cork Ft. Silk Velvet Whiskey! Go to our YouTube channel @discoverhendersonky to watch the full episode! #hendersonky #CapandCork #SilkVelvetWhiskey #KentuckyBourbon

Join Cap & Cork's Danielle and Michael Ervin as they guide you through creating the perfect bourbon tasting experience at home. From selecting the right snacks to choosing the ideal glassware, you'll learn all the essentials for a true Kentucky bourbon tasting. Want to experience bourbon like a true Kentuckian? Watch the full episode at http://bit.ly/3ZuftNX or stop by Cap & Cork in Henderson, Kentucky, to elevate your bourbon journey!

Get a sneak peek of this week's episode of Behind the Bar with Cap & Cork! Tune in now on our YouTube channel for all the action. Don’t miss out—@discoverhendersonky! #CraftingCocktails #MakingBourbonCocktails #CocktailsatHome #WildWestofKYBourbon

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Discover Your Nature...

Henderson is framed by nature, the river rolls, the birds fly by. It is home to John James Audubon and W.C. Handy and other who turned life into beauty, art, commerce and success. Henderson captures what’s inside you and brings it out. With a vibrant downtown, river up close, and nature and history as its backdrop, Henderson inspires. Come, choose your path and stride into it with determination. Henderson is where your can discover your nature...