“Owensboro, Kentucky, might just be the heartbeat of American culture.”
That’s what travelsouth.visittheusa.com says in a new article — “Bourbon, Bluegrass and Barbecue: Experience the South from Louisville to the Ozarks.”
“It’s an absolute honor to receive national attention from Visit The USA — also known as Brand USA — the marketing arm for United States travel,” Dave Kirk, destination management director for the Owensboro-Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau, said Friday.
He said, “Recognitions like these put you in the conversation with some very popular destinations resulting in new business for Owensboro. We’re continuing to build a national brand around bluegrass music and it’s capturing the attention of people throughout the country.”
Kirk said, “As we hopefully move out of the pandemic soon, being on a list like this puts us in people’s minds to try out once they feel ready to travel again. The timing of this recognition couldn’t be better.”
The article highlights Louisville, Lexington and Owensboro in Kentucky; St. Louis and Branson in Missouri and Eureka Springs in Arkansas.
The Owensboro section is headlined “Bluegrass and Barbecue.”
“Dream of finger-licking-good barbecue as you drive to Owensboro, Kentucky, and satisfy your cravings at the Moonlite…
