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Audubon State Park

Off of Highway 41, Henderson, KY
Ranked #3 of 4 attractions in Henderson
4.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: State Parks
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minnetonka. minnesota
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66 reviews 66 reviews
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79 helpful votes 79 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

The jewel in the crown of this beautiful state park is the museum, featuring one of the finest, if not THE finest collection of John James Audubon artwork and artifacts in the country. Free guided tours are available, it's open 7 days a week, and the gift shop has many unique items very affordably priced. Suggestion: If the cottages at... More

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Dallas, Texas
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298 helpful votes 298 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

I used to live in Henderson and at one time was offered an apartment if I would live at the entrance of Audubon State Park. At that time I was a Kentucky State Trooper and the park thought the security aspect would be great if the state police cruiser was parked at the entrance. Sorry to report that my wife... More

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Henderson, Kentucky
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

The museum and surrounding park is very romantic and enchanting. However, anybody who knows about John James Audubon knows that he is famous for his love of birds and i feel that should be portrayed more throuought the park. More

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Santa Claus, Indiana
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012

Bird watching at it finest! Love the beautiful grounds there...artwork is stunning too! More

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8 reviews 8 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012

Very pretty place to set and see things nice location More

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Henderson, Kentucky
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

Nice Museum with lots of John James Audubon prints and artifacts. Many walking trails and a challenging 9 hole golf course. More

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Newburgh, Indiana
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012
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The life story of John J. Audubon - with some of his finest works and original folios of his masterpiece "Birds of America" can be found in this wonderful castle-like building in Henderson, Kentucky, just across the Ohio River from Evansville, Indiana. The building has a glass-walled room where - with available binoculars and headsets picking up outdoor microphones -... More

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Knoxville, Tennessee
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336 helpful votes 336 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 July 2009
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John James Audubon State Park (ASP) in Henderson KY has been one of a few particular destinations calling my name for a long time. After this trip I realized the state parkways in western KY were as efficient for time as US interstates while still offering great views of the region. ASP offered the best of nature conservation, CCC history... More

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