Carrollton
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Carrollton
Locals say The River Counties
River bends and country roads
deep greendark bluegold
Welcome to the River Counties, where the Ohio and Kentucky rivers meet good folks and great food. Whether you're here for the county fair or just passing through, you'll find a friendly wave and a good cup of coffee.
Clubs for Carrollton
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The room
One room for everyone around Carrollton. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Carrollton. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- General Butler State Resort Park State park with lodge, golf, and river access.
- Point Park Overlook at the confluence of the Kentucky and Ohio rivers.
- Owen County Courthouse Historic courthouse in Owenton.
- Carroll County Courthouse Historic courthouse in Carrollton.
- Trimble County Courthouse Historic courthouse in Bedford.
- Kentucky River Scenic river for fishing and paddling.
- Outdoors Fishing on the Ohio and Kentucky rivers
- Outdoors Hiking at General Butler State Park
- With kids County fairs
- With kids 4-H shows
- Evenings Local taverns
- Evenings County fair concerts
- Locals love Tobacco barns
- Locals love River landings
Through the year
- Owen County Fair July Livestock, rides, and local food.
- Carroll County Fair July Agricultural exhibits and entertainment.
- Trimble County Fair August Small-town fair with 4-H shows.
- Carrollton Riverfest September Riverfront celebration with music and food.
- Owenton Tobacco Festival October Parade and festivities honoring the tobacco heritage.
Humid subtropical climate with hot, muggy summers and cool, damp winters. Best: Spring and fall are the best times to be out, with mild temperatures and lower humidity.
Getaways
- Madison, IN Historic river town with shops and restaurants.
- Louisville, KY Big city attractions, museums, and dining.
- Cincinnati, OH Zoo, museums, and Reds games.
- Frankfort, KY State capital with historic sites.
Local flavour
Rooting for Louisville Cardinals, Kentucky Wildcats, Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati Bengals
Eat and drink
- Kentucky burgoo a hearty stew
- country ham salt-cured and often served with biscuits
- fried catfish from the Ohio River
- Ale-8-One a local ginger‑ale style soda
- Derby pie chocolate‑walnut pie
Where people go
- tobacco barns iconic rural structures
- river landings historic Ohio River access points
- county fairs annual community celebrations
- country stores general stores and trading posts
- diners local eateries serving homestyle food
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Nearby
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Owen, Carroll and Trimble counties, KY. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.