Overview
Hopkinsville, often nicknamed "Hoptown" by locals, is a town located in Kentucky's Western Waterlands.
3 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Hopkinsville
Jefferson Davis State Historic Site
Jefferson Davis State Historic Site is a memorial to the famous Kentuckian born on this site on June 3, 1808. A 351-foot obelisk constructed on a foundation of solid Kentucky Limestone, marks the site, and an elevator to…
Trail of Tears Commemorative Park
A city park that preserves an encampment used along the Trail of Tears during the forced removal of the Cherokee tribes. The park features a burial site, a restored log cabin, and a heritage center. On the first full wee…
Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County
Just a local museum with exhibits about military, African American history and culture, and the Night Riders, a group that used to go around terrorizing local farmers who were selling tobacco to the monopoly of the times…
Jeffers Bend Recreation Area
A small natural area with a waterway and trails.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 89°F; winter lows dip to about 27°F. Wettest: May and Apr. (climate data from nearby Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- OWB Owensboro Daviess County Airport, Owensboro — 64 mi away. Directions
- BNA Nashville International Airport, Nashville — 68 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Jefferson Davis State Historic Site, Trail of Tears Commemorative Park
- Lunch Horseshoe Steak House
- Afternoon Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County, Jeffers Bend Recreation Area
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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See
See Jefferson Davis State Historic Site
Jefferson Davis State Historic Site is a memorial to the famous Kentuckian born on this site on June 3, 1808. A 351-foot obelisk constructed on a foundation of solid Kentucky Limestone, marks the site, and an elevator to the top gives visitors a bird's eye view of the countryside.
See Trail of Tears Commemorative Park
A city park that preserves an encampment used along the Trail of Tears during the forced removal of the Cherokee tribes. The park features a burial site, a restored log cabin, and a heritage center. On the first full weekend after Labor Day, an inter tribal PowWow is held at the park.
See Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County
Just a local museum with exhibits about military, African American history and culture, and the Night Riders, a group that used to go around terrorizing local farmers who were selling tobacco to the monopoly of the times rather than stand with the regional movement to demand higher prices.
Do
Eat
Eat Horseshoe Steak House
A local steak house that has been in business for many years.
Sleep
Nearby
Clarksville
City / town · 30 listings · 24 mi away
Princeton
City / town · 3 listings · 28 mi away
Greenville
City / town · 1 listings · 30 mi away
Lewisburg
City / town · 31 mi away
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
Park · 11 listings · 32 mi away
Dover
City / town · 4 listings · 32 mi away
Russellville
City / town · 12 listings · 33 mi away
Aurora
City / town · 12 listings · 37 mi away
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