This week a former resident of Henderson KY sent me an email and asked me about things to do in Henderson Kentucky this coming weekend for fun and to revive memories of living here in the past. Here is a short list of things for her to do that I came up with:
1. Watch the Merchants Christmas Parade live. If you are unable to watch live from downtown Henderson KY- go to DowntownHenderson.org and watch live the online streaming broadcast. The parade starts at the Main Street Rail Road overpass and circles around the block. The whole parade usually lasts around 2 hours. I would like to see this parade in future years moved to evening hours.
2. Eat at Downtown Diner on 1st street. They have just recently renovated and have a nice new buffet.
3. Shop at Simon’s Fine Shoes and buy some Smartwool Socks. Your feet will never feel so good.
4. Visit Memories Past and Present – an antiques and gift shop located at 324 N Elm St in downtown Henderson with over 9000 square feet of display area. You surely will be able to find something there!
5. Have breakfast with Santa Clause at the St Paul’s Episcopal Church on Center Street from 8am till parade starts. This is a benefit for Riverview School which is also located in our downtown.
6. Check out the Historic Holiday Display at the Henderson County Welcome Center at the foot of 1st Street on the banks of the Ohio River.
7. Eat at the newly renovated Wolf’s Tavern & Restaurant at 31 N Green. They just reopened under new management and a new menu. They serve lunch and dinner 6 days a week and offer a menu with quite the variety of food.
8. Buy some Safari Sunset Tea from Third Street House at 307 Third St.
9. Check out the “Christmas in the Park” light display in Central Park downtown.
10. Drive by Colonial Court (at the beginning of North Main St) and see a cute little neighborhood all decorated and lighted up for the Christmas Holiday. Probably one of the most spectacular views in the Downtown Henderson area.
11. Eat some fried chicken at Bon Ton Mini Mart 2036 Madison St Henderson KY.
12. Watch a movie at our NEW Movie Theater Showplace Cinema on US 41 North.
13. Hike the Trails at Audubon State Park then eat at Gene’s Restaurant.
14. Attend the Alice P Taylor Concert Sunday afternoon, December 5, 2010, at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church.
15. Spend the night in Henderson KY’s premier bed and breakfast The L&N Bed and Breakfast Ltd.
16. Check out my Peace Themed light display at my home 330 N Water St, Henderson KY
What would you be adding to this list?
