A secret, high-tech “treasure hunt” you never knew is right in front of you… With just an app on your phone and your own two feet, you can visit amazing locations, make new friends, and find awesome treasures. “You are a muggle,” says Joshua Johnson, laughing, “that’s what they call people who are not aware…
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CVB turning to promotions to help fill hotels
Tournaments and conventions, the two cornerstones of Owensboro’s $220-million tourism economy, are both shut down by the coronavirus pandemic. So, the Owensboro-Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau is concentrating its efforts on bringing Holiday World visitors to town to spend the night and promoting Owensboro as a “staycation” destination for area families. Local hotels and…
Geocaching.com Official “Barbecue, Bourbon, and Bluegrass” GeoTour Opening in Owensboro Kentucky
Click here for tour information Geocachers from across the nation will soon be able to hunt for geocaches in Smothers Park in downtown Owensboro. Visit Owensboro is partnering with AFKgeocaching.com to offer an official Geocaching.com GeoTour in the park. Containers known as geocaches will become available throughout the park for geocachers to find via the…
CVB Continues To Bid For Business
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Visit Owensboro continues to try to bring new events to Owensboro. This time, bidding for the international geocaching event called GeoWoodstock. The event would bring an estimated 3000 people to Owensboro from all over the world in 2021. Geocaching is a modern day treasure hunt where people use their mobile devices…