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Downtown eats and local favorites
Best chefs in Maysville! Amazing value. A meal usually feeds two. Hours are now 11 am to 7 pm Monday through Friday but order early by phone as their food is in demand. Their food truck is just to the south of St Patrick's church.
Babz Bistro
118 East Third StreetBest chefs in Maysville! Amazing value. A meal usually feeds two. Hours are now 11 am to 7 pm Monday through Friday but order early by phone as their food is in demand. Their food truck is just to the south of St Patrick's church.
Maysville's downtown diner. Versatile for pancake and egg style breakfast, burger and fry lunch or dinner, and our favorite, their greek gyro. They also serve ice cream. Set on beautiful Market street near the 3rd street fountain. Fun 50s decor.
Delite's
222 Market StMaysville's downtown diner. Versatile for pancake and egg style breakfast, burger and fry lunch or dinner, and our favorite, their greek gyro. They also serve ice cream. Set on beautiful Market street near the 3rd street fountain. Fun 50s decor.
Morning and early brunch hours on Monday through Friday so make it happen during the week. Their locally sourced pastries are the best in Maysville as are there cold and hot caffeinated beverages. The cafe is modeled after one in Paris and the workmanship is spectacular. Go for the food and drinks and stay for the ambience! The park just to the south was developed by the building owner, Bruce Carlson, and has some spectacular landscaping and statues including Simon Kenton, buffalos and soon to be Daniel Boone.
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Parc Café
35 E 2nd StMorning and early brunch hours on Monday through Friday so make it happen during the week. Their locally sourced pastries are the best in Maysville as are there cold and hot caffeinated beverages. The cafe is modeled after one in Paris and the workmanship is spectacular. Go for the food and drinks and stay for the ambience! The park just to the south was developed by the building owner, Bruce Carlson, and has some spectacular landscaping and statues including Simon Kenton, buffalos and soon to be Daniel Boone.
Owners formerly had Mays Lick's favorite restaurant, OBF, but moved their operation to the bigger downtown area of Maysville. Great Market street location in the middle of downtown and a more expanded menu than most in Maysville with fish, pork
212 Market St
212 Market StreetOwners formerly had Mays Lick's favorite restaurant, OBF, but moved their operation to the bigger downtown area of Maysville. Great Market street location in the middle of downtown and a more expanded menu than most in Maysville with fish, pork
Kenton Stories with Spirit has it all: books, food, hot drinks, wine, bourbon, etc. The beautiful interior showcases custom carpentry and is a delightful setting for reading, using their wifi, catching up with friends, etc. They bring in local musicians regularly and as well as book groups. They are open late too so they're a great option to end your night on!
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11 West 2nd StreetKenton Stories with Spirit has it all: books, food, hot drinks, wine, bourbon, etc. The beautiful interior showcases custom carpentry and is a delightful setting for reading, using their wifi, catching up with friends, etc. They bring in local musicians regularly and as well as book groups. They are open late too so they're a great option to end your night on!
O'Rourke's is downtown Maysville's watering hole. Good selection of drinks and fast and hot pizzas. It is a local favorite for many in the area and allows smoking. If you aren't a fan, the patio is the place we would go with the family.
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O'Rourke's Pub
123 Market StO'Rourke's is downtown Maysville's watering hole. Good selection of drinks and fast and hot pizzas. It is a local favorite for many in the area and allows smoking. If you aren't a fan, the patio is the place we would go with the family.
Best Italian food in downtown Maysville and arguably best views of any restaurant, right on the riverfront. They may have the best bourbon selection too. If you're looking for George Clooney, this is his Maysville favorite.
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Capronis Restaurant & Bar
320 Rosemary Clooney StBest Italian food in downtown Maysville and arguably best views of any restaurant, right on the riverfront. They may have the best bourbon selection too. If you're looking for George Clooney, this is his Maysville favorite.
Sprinkles of Hope has amazing sandwiches, soups, ice cream and, of course, hand made desserts! It is non-profit restaurant that gives employment to workers with special needs. Big smiles and the best cupcakes in Maysville.
Sprinkles Of Hope
9 W 2nd StSprinkles of Hope has amazing sandwiches, soups, ice cream and, of course, hand made desserts! It is non-profit restaurant that gives employment to workers with special needs. Big smiles and the best cupcakes in Maysville.
M's menu changes monthly to keep you coming back. The food is solidly Kentucky with unexpected twists. Amazing salads, burgers, pork, fried foods and desserts! They have out front dining as well as a fun and eclectic dining area inside the historic restaurant on east second just under two miles away.
M's Eatery
1201 East 2nd StreetM's menu changes monthly to keep you coming back. The food is solidly Kentucky with unexpected twists. Amazing salads, burgers, pork, fried foods and desserts! They have out front dining as well as a fun and eclectic dining area inside the historic restaurant on east second just under two miles away.
Best Mexican restaurant near downtown Maysville. Service is friendly, fast and the food is delicious. Their combo meals are our kids' favorites and my wife loves the fajitas and margaritas. Indoor and large outdoor patio seating.
El Caminante Mexican Restaurant
735 U.S. 68 BusinessBest Mexican restaurant near downtown Maysville. Service is friendly, fast and the food is delicious. Their combo meals are our kids' favorites and my wife loves the fajitas and margaritas. Indoor and large outdoor patio seating.
If your palate wants more than American fare, this may hit the spot. Friendly, fast and delicious. Their bulgogi was our favorite but that have a large variety of entrees with rice, fried rice and noodles.
Korean Kitchen
130 Market StreetIf your palate wants more than American fare, this may hit the spot. Friendly, fast and delicious. Their bulgogi was our favorite but that have a large variety of entrees with rice, fried rice and noodles.
Maysville's most popular destination for pizza and calzones. They also have huge and delicious salads. It's just up the hill and is a great option for picking up pizza for the crew.
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Pasquale's Restaurant
786 US-68Maysville's most popular destination for pizza and calzones. They also have huge and delicious salads. It's just up the hill and is a great option for picking up pizza for the crew.
Bubby's Burgers is Maysville's favorite slider style burgers. As a bonus, they have cold beers, indoor and outdoor seating on the east side. Just about a mile from you.
603 Forest Ave
603 Forest AvenueBubby's Burgers is Maysville's favorite slider style burgers. As a bonus, they have cold beers, indoor and outdoor seating on the east side. Just about a mile from you.
Maysville's best bbq in their new and recently remodeled location. They do carry out as well.
Buck's Grill
177 East 2nd StreetMaysville's best bbq in their new and recently remodeled location. They do carry out as well.
Maysville's best African and creole food. We enjoyed the jerk chicken and jambalaya. We topped it off with ginger beers and amazing fried plantains.
Bryant's Cove African / Creole Soul Food Restaurant
Maysville's best African and creole food. We enjoyed the jerk chicken and jambalaya. We topped it off with ginger beers and amazing fried plantains.
Ice cream and sandwiches in historic Old Washington, just south of Maysville. Kids favorite!
Cafe Cream
2301 Old Main StIce cream and sandwiches in historic Old Washington, just south of Maysville. Kids favorite!
Eclectic breakfast and lunch spot in Old Washington. Wood fired pizzas, sandwiches, salads, french cuisine breakfast, caffeinated drinks and specialty drink concoctions. Set in a historic building.
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LilJumbo Coffee Company
2111 Old Main StEclectic breakfast and lunch spot in Old Washington. Wood fired pizzas, sandwiches, salads, french cuisine breakfast, caffeinated drinks and specialty drink concoctions. Set in a historic building.
Outdoor recreation
With more than 10 trails, you can hike for dozens of miles and still find new adventures. The three mile drive to the preserve takes you past the beautiful Ohio river and cuts through the Limestone hills. Our favorite trail might be Sycamore Trail in the heat of the day and in the morning or late afternoon, we love them all. There's a playground for the kiddos and park shelters that work well for an impromptu picnic or larger gathering.
Cummins Nature Preserve
3049 Pickett LnWith more than 10 trails, you can hike for dozens of miles and still find new adventures. The three mile drive to the preserve takes you past the beautiful Ohio river and cuts through the Limestone hills. Our favorite trail might be Sycamore Trail in the heat of the day and in the morning or late afternoon, we love them all. There's a playground for the kiddos and park shelters that work well for an impromptu picnic or larger gathering.
Beautiful green space about a half mile away with park shelters, kids playground and good shade.
Rotary Park
177 E 2nd StBeautiful green space about a half mile away with park shelters, kids playground and good shade.
Large lake, mini golf, playgrounds, outdoor summer swimming pool, sports fields, etc. Our kids love chasing the ducks and geese and climbing the trees as well.
Maysville-Mason Co Rec Park
2340 Old Main StLarge lake, mini golf, playgrounds, outdoor summer swimming pool, sports fields, etc. Our kids love chasing the ducks and geese and climbing the trees as well.
Our kids thought it was the best playground in the area. Lots of green spaces for running or games. Of course, our kids also enjoyed chasing the geese and ducks. The views of Maysville, the old (Simon Kenton) Bridge and riverscape are impressive especially in the late afternoon.
Aberdeen Community Park
886 High StOur kids thought it was the best playground in the area. Lots of green spaces for running or games. Of course, our kids also enjoyed chasing the geese and ducks. The views of Maysville, the old (Simon Kenton) Bridge and riverscape are impressive especially in the late afternoon.
Emergency Disaster Services has a petting zoo with a camel, deer, emu, geese, ducks, etc. You can bring a loaf of sliced bread or a bag of carrots and become real popular with the animals.
1546 Forest Ave
1546 Forest AvenueEmergency Disaster Services has a petting zoo with a camel, deer, emu, geese, ducks, etc. You can bring a loaf of sliced bread or a bag of carrots and become real popular with the animals.
Sightseeing
If you need a book, check out the Little Free Library we made with our neighbor, Richard. The three libraries recreate the three houses that were lost as a consequence of the October 2015 fire. It also honors the family of Lori Doppelheuer and was built and designed with her mother, Ann Shumate.
219 W 2nd St
219 West 2nd StreetIf you need a book, check out the Little Free Library we made with our neighbor, Richard. The three libraries recreate the three houses that were lost as a consequence of the October 2015 fire. It also honors the family of Lori Doppelheuer and was built and designed with her mother, Ann Shumate.
See a recreation of Armstrong Row on the house of our friend and neighbor, Charlie. Armstrong Row was completed in 1831 and was the longest stretch of rowhouses in the state of Kentucky until 2015. The mural recreates the row in its entirety and is populated by neighbors past and present. The mural was a collaboration between us, Charlie and the City of Maysville.
215 W 2nd St
215 West 2nd StreetSee a recreation of Armstrong Row on the house of our friend and neighbor, Charlie. Armstrong Row was completed in 1831 and was the longest stretch of rowhouses in the state of Kentucky until 2015. The mural recreates the row in its entirety and is populated by neighbors past and present. The mural was a collaboration between us, Charlie and the City of Maysville.
The Historic Downtown Maysville Walking Tour is a must for history or architectural enthusiasts and is a great way to see the city or get some exercise. Spend 30 minutes or two hours seeing the sites and learning about Maysville's late 1700 history up to its more modern history.
Find the full color pamphlet at the Maysville-Mason County Convention and Visitors Bureau or here's the pdf for your device:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ockAgnBiOhjtHJIAMwlcZFIzJnYT1Q2x/view?usp=sharing
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Maysville
The Historic Downtown Maysville Walking Tour is a must for history or architectural enthusiasts and is a great way to see the city or get some exercise. Spend 30 minutes or two hours seeing the sites and learning about Maysville's late 1700 history up to its more modern history.
Find the full color pamphlet at the Maysville-Mason County Convention and Visitors Bureau or here's the pdf for your device:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ockAgnBiOhjtHJIAMwlcZFIzJnYT1Q2x/view?usp=sharing
Art murals are popping up all over Downtown Maysville. They make for a wonderful photo background or a keepsake from your Maysville trip.
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Maysville
Art murals are popping up all over Downtown Maysville. They make for a wonderful photo background or a keepsake from your Maysville trip.
City/town information
About 15 or 20 minutes west of Maysville, it has a similarly walkable and historic downtown but offers better river views as it doesn't have a flood wall. Good restaurants, bars and boutiques. As a bonus, you can forge the Ohio river over to Ripley, Ohio using the river ferry that runs every 20 or 30 minutes for $5/car.
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Augusta
About 15 or 20 minutes west of Maysville, it has a similarly walkable and historic downtown but offers better river views as it doesn't have a flood wall. Good restaurants, bars and boutiques. As a bonus, you can forge the Ohio river over to Ripley, Ohio using the river ferry that runs every 20 or 30 minutes for $5/car.
Ripley has two Underground Railroad Museums and has beautiful river views without a floodwall and a historic downtown.
Ripley
Ripley has two Underground Railroad Museums and has beautiful river views without a floodwall and a historic downtown.
Arts and culture
The Maysville Players put on live theatre shows fit for a metropolitan area, not a town of 10,000! We saw Three Viewings, Heaven Can Wait, Love Letters and Music Man Junior and every time could not believe how much talent our directors and actors brought onto the stage. If you're in town when their seasonal shows are playing, you need to find time! The bar serves beer, wine and spirits to enjoy throughout the productions too!
Washington Opera House
100-120 W 2nd StThe Maysville Players put on live theatre shows fit for a metropolitan area, not a town of 10,000! We saw Three Viewings, Heaven Can Wait, Love Letters and Music Man Junior and every time could not believe how much talent our directors and actors brought onto the stage. If you're in town when their seasonal shows are playing, you need to find time! The bar serves beer, wine and spirits to enjoy throughout the productions too!
This museum has so much under multiple roofs. The Browning miniature collection is said to be one of the best in the world and I could always spend a couple hours seeing new details and admiring the buildings. The Pogue Experience showcases our local distillery and grounds you in the history of Kentucky bourbon. The regional history is outstanding and showcases Steve White art. Finally, the traveling exhibits are always topnotch. We saw aviation, ocean liner and prohibition exhibitions that we came back multiple times to see.
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Kentucky Gateway Museum Center
215 Sutton StThis museum has so much under multiple roofs. The Browning miniature collection is said to be one of the best in the world and I could always spend a couple hours seeing new details and admiring the buildings. The Pogue Experience showcases our local distillery and grounds you in the history of Kentucky bourbon. The regional history is outstanding and showcases Steve White art. Finally, the traveling exhibits are always topnotch. We saw aviation, ocean liner and prohibition exhibitions that we came back multiple times to see.
The smaller group distillery tour is a great grounding for distillery newbies or experts and the guides can personalize each tour to your group's interests and knowledge levels. Distilleries and bourbon are a very relevant way to understand quickly the history and economy of Maysville and Mason county and the bourbon and rye are superb. The Pogue home is beautiful and historic. If you only have a couple days in Maysville this is a great way to spend it.
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The Old Pogue Distillery
705 Germantown RdThe smaller group distillery tour is a great grounding for distillery newbies or experts and the guides can personalize each tour to your group's interests and knowledge levels. Distilleries and bourbon are a very relevant way to understand quickly the history and economy of Maysville and Mason county and the bourbon and rye are superb. The Pogue home is beautiful and historic. If you only have a couple days in Maysville this is a great way to spend it.
In 1953, Rosemary Clooney debuted her film the Stars are Singing here and today it is on the National Registry of Historic Places. A local non-profit shows films on Saturdays for a donation. We watched Wizard of Oz, Ghostbusters, Back to the Future and Young Frankenstein. The older theater ambience makes a classic movie that much better!
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9 E Third StIn 1953, Rosemary Clooney debuted her film the Stars are Singing here and today it is on the National Registry of Historic Places. A local non-profit shows films on Saturdays for a donation. We watched Wizard of Oz, Ghostbusters, Back to the Future and Young Frankenstein. The older theater ambience makes a classic movie that much better!
Conseils aux voyageurs
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Maysville is dotted with dozens of Barn Quilts.
The diamond shaped panels are usually displayed high up on homes or buildings.
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Maysville's Mural Project on the Flood Wall
The murals start at Limestone Landing (Limestone and McDonald Parkway) and explore the histories of Maysville chronologically from as you go West.
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Good walking shoes and your favorite camera
You could walk every morning in the dew and fog and every afternoon in the golden light and always pick up something new in downtown Maysville. Just check out this public facebook group My Hometown Maysville to get a taste.
facebook.com/groups/948644982258734/
Phrases utiles
Local phrases
To get your bearings:
Up the Hill (pronounced "heel") refers to going west up the Ohio River Valley and into the franchise stores and restaurants and less historic Maysville.
Down the Hill refers to downtown. East side of downtown is East of Market.
The Old Bridge is the 1920s Simon Kenton Bridge that crosses the Ohio river on the East of town.
The New Bridge is the early 2000s Harsha Bridge that crosses the Ohio two miles west of downtown Maysville.
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Feet are best in downtown Maysville.
There is so much beautiful architecture and skyscapes to appreciate in Maysville that it's best to take it in slowly walking, jogging or running. A favorite running route is along 2nd st or crossing the Old (Simon Kenton) Bridge.
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Check the Events Calendar to plan ahead
Check out Maysville Main Street on Facebook to see what's going on. You could be lucky enough to book a weekend with a festival, market or local production. www.facebook.com/maysvillemainstreet
The Maysville city website shows a lot as well!
www.cityofmaysville.com/events-calendar/
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Maysville Historic District Open Container Policy
The Maysville Entertainment District makes it legal to have alcoholic drinks in a plastic cup from downtown restaurants or bars. The district is just to the east of our rowhouse. A map can be found here:
www.cityofmaysville.com/state-abc-approves-entertainment-destination-center/