Henderson - Kentucky - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

The beautiful city of Henderson, Kentucky along the banks of the Ohio River was once the stomping ground of Daniel Boone. Known as the Jewel on the Ohio, the city is located on a bluff about 70 feet above the river. From campsites to hotels, the accommodations in this city will provide you with everything you need. Choose the Victorian Quarters Bed and Breakfast or the L& N Bed and Breakfast, but there are many rooms in the 9 hotels in town as well. If you like spending your vacation outdoors, the John James Audubon State Park has 6 cottages available for rent and 69 campsites.

Sportsmen and nature lovers will adore the opportunities that Henderson provides for them. The Sloughs Wildlife Management Area consists of 10,000 acres of the finest hunting in the state, but you need to check out the seasons and the regulations. The Sauerheber Refuge Habitat and the Jenny Hole-Highland Creek offer many opportunities to see Canadian Geese and other types of waterfowl in a protected area.

The John James Audubon State Park contains the state's largest collection of art by the famous wildlife artist for whom the park is named. This park also contains a golf course and 7 miles of hiking trails that vary in length and difficulty. The Atkinson Park also has a golf course, swimming pool with slide and a playground. The whole family can spend a day at their own interests in this park.

From barbecue to pizza, you will find all manner of food in Henderson. Locally operated restaurants as well as nationally recognized fast food chains provide visitors and residents with dining experiences. Mexican, Italian, and Chinese specialty restaurants abound as do family style restaurants and coffeehouses. There are so many places where you can have a full meal or a light snack, that you will just have to come back to enjoy them all.