Why go
- City in Kentucky, United States.
- Served by Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB).
History
Owensboro is a city in Daviess County, Kentucky, United States, of which it is also the county seat. It is the fourth-most populous city in the state. Owensboro is located on U.S. Route 60 and Interstate 165 about 107 miles (172 km) southwest of Louisville, and is the principal city of the Owensboro metropolitan area. The 2020 census had its population at 60,183. The metropolitan population was estimated at 116,506. The metropolitan area is the sixth largest in the state as of 2018, and the seventh largest population center in the state when including micropolitan areas.
Where to stay
701 W 1st St, Owensboro, KY 42301 · ihg.com
3220 W Parrish Ave, Owensboro, KY 42301 · greenfieldinnandsuitesowensboroky.com
1027 Goetz Dr, Owensboro, KY 42301 · wyndhamhotels.com
401 W 2nd St, Owensboro, KY 42301 · hilton.com
800 Salem Dr, Owensboro, KY 42303 · marriott.com
615 Salem Dr, Owensboro, KY 42303 · hilton.com
51 Bon Harbor Hill Dr, Owensboro, KY 42301 · wyndhamhotels.com
1018 Goetz Dr, Owensboro, KY 42301 · bestwestern.com
3120 Highland Pointe Dr, Owensboro, KY 42303 · marriott.com
3365 Hayden Rd, Owensboro, KY 42303 · marriott.com
230 Salem Dr, Owensboro, KY 42303 · choicehotels.com
3136 W 2nd St, Owensboro, KY 42301 · oyorooms.com
316 E 3rd St, Owensboro, KY 42303
Indoor
4585 Frederica St, Owensboro, KY 42301 · motel6.com
1640 Triplett St, Owensboro, KY 42303
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Mexican, Restaurant · Founded in 2017, El Mercadito LLC is a premier Mexican grocery store and taqueria based in Owensboro, KY, that serves the surrounding… · elmercaditoky.com
Cafe · Discover The Crème Coffee House, Owensboro's beloved destination for coffee, delectable baked goods, and community connection since 2008. Opening… · thecremecoffeehouseowensboro.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 3401 Villa Point, Owensboro, 42303 · arbys.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 3800 Frederica Street, Owensboro, 42301 · azzippizza.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 05:30-22:00; Su 06:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 2944 West Parrish Avenue, Owensboro, 42301-3338 · bk.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 4601 Frederica Street, Owensboro, 42301 · chick-fil-a.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo 05:00-14:00; Tu-Fr 05:00-19:00; Sa-Su 06:00-18:00 Features: takeaway · 3011 Frederica Street, Owensboro, 42301 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
Cookies, Ice Cream, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Sa 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 3800 Frederica Street, Owensboro, 42301 · ordernew.greatamericancookies.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Su 05:00-21:00; Mo-Sa 04:30-21:00 Features: takeaway · 2402 Frederica, Owensboro, 42301 · starbucks.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 3335 Villa Point, Owensboro, 42303 · locations.tacobell.com
Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su 08:00-21:00; Mo-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa 08:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 2804 Frederica Street, Owensboro, 42301 · locations.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 5120 Frederica Street, Owensboro, 42301 · restaurants.applebees.com
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-20:00 · 2224 Frederica Street, 42301
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 09:00-21:30; Su 09:00-15:00 · 2840 West Parrish Avenue, Owensboro, 42301 · moonlite.com
Italian, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 5060 Frederica Street, Owensboro, 42301-7425
Seafood, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 2770 Frederica Street, Owensboro, 42301
Diner, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-16:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 2220 Veach Road, Owensboro, 42303
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su off; Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00 · 4551 Springhill Drive, Owensboro, 42303
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · thaifoodowensboro.com
Wings, Restaurant · Wings restaurant · 4736 Frederica Street, Owensboro, 42301
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Mo off; Tu-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00 · 222 Allen Street, Owensboro, 42303 · citywalkofowensboro.com
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:30-15:00; Sa 09:00-12:00; Su off
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · 3500 Suite 102 Villa Point, 42303 · toadhopcreamery.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 2845 West Parrish Avenue, Owensboro, 42301
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-20:00
Indoor
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00 · 611 Emory Drive, Owensboro, 42301 · ernestosmex.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo off; Tu-Fr 07:00-15:00; Sa 07:00-14:00; Su 07:00-12:00 · grampscoffeeanddonuts.com
Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Opening hours: 06:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 4600 Frederica Street, Owensboro, 42301 · locations.panerabread.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:30-00:30; Fr-Sa 10:30-02:00; Su 10:30-24:00 Features: takeaway · 3333 Frederica Street, Owensboro, 42301 · pizza.dominos.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 3020 Highland Pointe Drive, Owensboro, 42303 · culvers.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:45-21:30; Fr-Sa 10:45-22:00; Su 10:45-21:30 Features: takeaway · 5030 Frederica Street, Owensboro, 42301 · zaxbys.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Su-Th 05:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-23:00 · 3750 Frederica Street, Owensboro, 42301 · dutchbros.com
Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Tex-Mex restaurant
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 06:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-21:00 · 4545 Frederica Street, Owensboro
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant · Owensboro, 42303
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 5204 Frederica Street, Owensboro, 42301
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · 3410 Frederica Street, Owensboro, 42301
Diner, Restaurant · Diner restaurant · 1212 East 18th Street, Owensboro, 42303
Restaurant · restaurant · 2760 Veach Road, 42303 · briarpatchrestaurants.com
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Ice Cream ice cream · 112 Allen Street
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 3435 Frederica Street, Owensboro, 42301
63 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) 3.2 mi to the centre
2200 Airport Rd, Owensboro, KY 42301 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Allegiant Air, Cape Air) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Sanford, St. Louis (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Huntingburg Airport (HNB) 35 mi to the centre
Huntingburg, IN, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Perry County Municipal Airport 29 mi to the centre
Tell City, IN, US
Bigger (Stol) STOLport 10 mi to the centre
Utica, KY, US
Short Stop Airport 12 mi to the centre
Hatfield, IN, US
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB); 22 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: OWB has direct flights to 2 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Sanford, St. Louis).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Owensboro, Kentucky. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
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