About this city
Also known as: Eclipse Capital of the World, Hoptown
Located in the southwestern Pennyroyal region of Kentucky, Hopkinsville is a progressive home rule-class city and the county seat of Christian County. Steeped in diverse history, the city marked a significant, somber site along the historic Trail of Tears and later achieved global fame as the 'Eclipse Capital of the World' during the total solar eclipse of 2017. Hopkinsville boasts a dynamic terrain of rolling plains and complex limestone cave networks. It acts as a thriving agro-industrial powerhouse—famed for high-quality winter wheat production and bourbon distilling—beautifully contrasted by a deeply preserved historical downtown filled with late Victorian architecture.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Reflect on history at the Trail of Tears Commemorative Park and Heritage Center, which preserves an authentic encampment site and features an informative museum detailing Native American forced removal. Sample legendary local moonshine and craft spirits at Casey Jones Distillery, featuring tours of an authentic square pot still. Explore the historic Pennyroyal Area Museum in the beautifully restored 1914 post office to learn about local tobacco farming and the mysterious 'Kelly Green Men' alien encounter.
