Visit Murray, Kentucky

Visit Murray, Kentucky Named the Friendliest Small Town in America by Rand McNally and USA Today. http://www.tourmurray.com

Murray, Kentucky, located in Calloway County, is the home of Murray State University and is only a short drive from both Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes. Whether you have always lived in Murray, attend Murray State, are just here for a visit or are one of the many who chose to relocate to this certified retirement community, it feels like home. Recognized nationally, Murray has won numero

us awards including Playful City USA , 100 Best Communities for Young People and the Friendliest Small Town in America.

Racer nation, let's bring the noise! 🏀📣Get ready for a triple header this weekend in men's and women's basketball! 🎉Game...
01/24/2025

Racer nation, let's bring the noise! 🏀📣
Get ready for a triple header this weekend in men's and women's basketball!

🎉Gametimes:
Jan 24: Women vs. Indiana State @ 6 pm
Jan 25: Men vs. Belmont @ 3 pm
Jan 26: Women vs. Evansville @ 2 pm

Don't miss your opportunity to support Murray State Racer Athletics and cheer on your favorite players!

Update on construction: Our sidewalk is now being worked on from the Maple Street side. For the easiest access to our bu...
01/24/2025

Update on construction: Our sidewalk is now being worked on from the Maple Street side. For the easiest access to our building, pull into the parking lot from either 5th St. or Poplar St. More updates to come! 🦺

New year, even more adventures in Murray! 🎉Kick off 2025 with our latest blog and uncover must-visit spots, hidden gems,...
01/22/2025

New year, even more adventures in Murray! 🎉
Kick off 2025 with our latest blog and uncover must-visit spots, hidden gems, and unforgettable experiences.📍🛣️

Happy New Year! Whether you’re adopting a New Year resolution or feeling extra adventurous at the start of the year, we’ve compiled a bucket list of all the must-do, must-see, and must-eats of Murray.

Let’s make some noise for Racer basketball! 🏀👟Tune in to see Murray State take on the Bradley Braves TODAY at 3pm! 🐎📸: M...
01/18/2025

Let’s make some noise for Racer basketball! 🏀👟

Tune in to see Murray State take on the Bradley Braves TODAY at 3pm! 🐎

📸: Murray State Racer Athletics

Don't miss the drama (and the laughs) on this week's episode of Meet Us on Main! Tune in as Wayne, the Executive Directo...
01/17/2025

Don't miss the drama (and the laughs) on this week's episode of Meet Us on Main! Tune in as Wayne, the Executive Director of Playhouse in the Park, gives us the inside scoop about community theater! 🎭✨

Today, we pull back the curtain (ha,ha) and have a chat about all things Playhouse in the Park. Ever wonder how a production is chosen? How are costumes put together? We talk about all the parts of a

So honored to host such an amazing event!
01/16/2025

So honored to host such an amazing event!

Calling all weavers! Guest instructor, Debbie Todhunter will be here at the end of March for a special 2-day intensive on Shadow Weaving. Please register by mid-February so we can get instructions to you ahead of time! This will be held at the Murray Convention & Visitors Bureau (Visit Murray, Kentucky) at 206 S 4th St. More information & registration on murrayartguild.org

Meet Leslie Pologruto! Read all about her love for the community, animals, and what makes Murray feel like home! Follow ...
01/15/2025

Meet Leslie Pologruto! Read all about her love for the community, animals, and what makes Murray feel like home! Follow the link below to read our latest Interview with a Local. 🐾

How long have you lived in Murray? It will be 14 years in June! What is your favorite restaurant in Murray? Probably a tie between Stephano’s Trattoria and Tom’s Grille If you had $75 to spend in Murray, how would you spend it? I would sponsor an animal at the Murray Calloway County Animal

Murray got a snowy makeover this weekend! ☃️❄️📸:
01/13/2025

Murray got a snowy makeover this weekend! ☃️❄️

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Regardless of construction, the Murray CVB is still open! You can access our building by parking on Maple Street and com...
01/13/2025

Regardless of construction, the Murray CVB is still open! You can access our building by parking on Maple Street and coming in from that side. 🚧

The West Kentucky Boat and Outdoor Show is just around the corner! Mark your calendars for February 7-9 for a weekend fi...
01/08/2025

The West Kentucky Boat and Outdoor Show is just around the corner! Mark your calendars for February 7-9 for a weekend filled with everything you need for warmer weather activities. 🎣

🎟️Admission is FREE!
For more information, visit the event calendar on our website (www.tourmurray.com)!

On a wintry day like today, The Willow Bistro is a must-visit. Cozy up with their delicious flavors and heart warming so...
01/06/2025

On a wintry day like today, The Willow Bistro is a must-visit. Cozy up with their delicious flavors and heart warming soups to defrost! 🍲🧣

Get ready, Murray! The Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their legendary skills and high-flying fun back to town on Janu...
12/30/2024

Get ready, Murray! The Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their legendary skills and high-flying fun back to town on January 27th! 🏀🎉
The show begins at 7 p.m. in the CFSB Center. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of tricks, hoops, and laughs and get your tickets through the link below!

Buy tickets for The Harlem Globetrotters! Coming to CFSB Center in Murray on 01/27/2025 7:00 PM. Shop with confidence thanks to our 100% buyer guarantee.

The MKY really shines during the holiday season ❄️✨📸: John Kopperud
12/27/2024

The MKY really shines during the holiday season ❄️✨

📸: John Kopperud

Merry Christmas from the MKY! Whether you call Murray home, are visiting with loved ones, or are partnering with us to m...
12/25/2024

Merry Christmas from the MKY! Whether you call Murray home, are visiting with loved ones, or are partnering with us to make this community shine, we are grateful for you. Here’s to a season of warmth, joy, and celebration for all! 🎄🎁

The perfect soundtrack for the holiday season is here! Listen to the Murray CVB Christmas playlist and fill your home wi...
12/23/2024

The perfect soundtrack for the holiday season is here! Listen to the Murray CVB Christmas playlist and fill your home with the sounds of the holidays 🎶🔔

Looking for cozy ways to stay warm this winter in Murray? From boutique shopping to festive lights, live music, and more...
12/20/2024

Looking for cozy ways to stay warm this winter in Murray? From boutique shopping to festive lights, live music, and more, we’ve rounded up the best activities to make the most of the season ❄️🧣

Check out our latest blog for all the details! 👇

Knit a Cozy Creation at Red Bug If you're in the mood to create something cozy, head over to Red Bug, a local yarn shop in downtown Murray. With a wide selection of yarns, knitting needles, and patterns, it's the perfect place to start your next knitting project. Whether you're making a scarf, h

Check out The Keg on an episode of America's Best Restaurants! With its mouthwatering dishes and warm hospitality, it's...
12/19/2024

Check out The Keg on an episode of America's Best Restaurants! With its mouthwatering dishes and warm hospitality, it's no wonder they earned a spot.

On this episode of America’s Best Restaurants, Danyel is stopping by The Keg in Murray, Kentucky to try their Orleans red fish!Comment below: Which dish has ...

Step into the magic of Christmas at Rudy’s on the Square! ✨ Savor the warmth of a nostalgic, home cooked meal surrounded...
12/18/2024

Step into the magic of Christmas at Rudy’s on the Square! ✨ Savor the warmth of a nostalgic, home cooked meal surrounded by holiday cheer. It’s the perfect place to create cozy memories with loved ones this season! 🧣🍴

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206 S 4th Street
Murray, KY
42071

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+18006511603

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Have a taste of Murray and join in on the West Kentucky Brewery Hop while you're at it! Our stop features Hop Hound Brew Pub - 912 South 12th Street, Murray, KY, our first and only microbrewery. Don't miss out! Get your pass through the link in our bio today! 🍺 #WKYBrewHop #MurrayKY #MurrayKentucky #TravelKY

What a better way to honor #NationalKentuckyDay than with “My Old Kentucky Home.” 🎶 #KentuckyTourism #TravelKY #MurrayKY

🎉 Three days until Homecoming! We’re thrilled to reunite with our amazing alumni this weekend. Join us in celebrating our shared memories, vibrant community, and Racer spirit! 💙💛 #MurrayStateHomecoming #BlueandGold #ShoesUp #MurrayKY #MurrayKentucky

Fall Citywide Yard Sale
Fall Citywide Yard Sale

Just a week left to apply for the Fall Citywide Yard Sale! Submit your application by Sept. 17 to be featured on the map. 🗺️ Pick up an application from our office (206 S 4th St.) or fill it out on our website (tourmurray.com). #MurrayKY #MurrayKentucky #FallCitywideYardSale

Move-in Weekend
Move-in Weekend

Welcome Murray State students! We are sending a warm welcome and are so excited for the start of another academic year. Shoes up! 💙💛 #MurrayKY #MurrayKentucky #MKY #MurrayStateUniversity

Our kiosks are pretty cool if we do say so ourselves! Stop by our office, the Curris Center, or the CFSB lower lobby to check them out! 🤩 #MurrayKY #MurrayKentucky #MKY

Main Street Market
Main Street Market

From small kitchen accessories, to snacks for a picnic, Main Street Market has it all! Plan a visit for all your organic grocery needs🧺 #MurrayKY #MKY #MurrayKentucky #boutiquegrocery

We had a wonderful visit with our friends from Murray State Talent Search Camp! 🎉 #MurrayKY #MKY #MurrayKentucky

Happy #NationalBBQDay! We plan on celebrating with a trip along the West KY BBQ Belt to try flavors crafted by pit masters in our corner of the Commonwealth🔥 Where are your favorite BBQ places in Western Kentucky? WKY BBQ Belt Digital Pass here >>> https://www.wkybbq.com/ #BBQ #TravelKY #WKYBBQBelt #MurrayKY

Low, Slow, and Oh-So Kentucky! Dotting along the backroads and rolling hills that snake throughout Western Kentucky is a little-known culinary passage known as the BBQ Belt.🔥 In the MKY, we house two local BBQ joints serving up mouthwatering eats, by chefs who've perfected their craft! Experience this culinary adventure by way of 18 cities and 40+ BBQ joints founded by legendary pitmasters and award-winning ‘cue that our locals swear by. Get started on the West Kentucky BBQ Belt with the digital pass here >>> https://www.wkybbq.com/ The Keg MKY BadBob's BBQ - Murray

1 more week until our Saturday mornings look like this 🤩🍅🥦

St. Patrick’s Day BeerFest vibes were 🍀✨immaculate ✨🍀

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Murray, Kentucky, located in Calloway County, is the home of Murray State University and is only a short drive from both Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes. Whether you have always lived in Murray, attend Murray State, are just here for a visit or are one of the many who chose to relocate to this certified retirement community, it feels like home. Recognized nationally, Murray has won numerous awards including Playful City USA , 100 Best Communities for Young People and the Friendliest Small Town in America.