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Madison County Courthouse in Richmond, Kentucky

A place worth knowing

Make room for Richmond.

Choose a Richmond day with room for thoughtful local history or a confirmed performance. Historic sites outside the center and university venues have different routes and schedules. Leave time for a meal and check the exact visitor address before setting out.

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White Hall State Historic Site

Use local destination guidance to confirm current White Hall visitor arrangements. Check seasonal tours, open interiors and the separate drive; public grounds do not establish house access.

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Battle of Richmond visitor interpretation

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EKU Center for the Arts

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Eat & drink

Use the visitor portal to find current food and drink information around Richmond. Regional directories may cover several communities; confirm the address, opening, menus and reservations with the business.

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Real Kentucky photographs. Photo dates vary; images illustrate places, not current weather or operating conditions.

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County outlines: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb, Kentucky FIPS 21, all 120 counties. Simplified for display. Town markers show approximate centers, not attraction entrances or driving routes. These six WTDO areas are editorial discovery groupings, not Kentucky’s official tourism regions. Featured places are starting points, not an exhaustive inventory.

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