225 Things to Do in Murray, Kentucky
Our collection of 225 things to do in Murray originally started as a way to celebrate our Commonwealth’s 225th Birthday. This updated version has new locations, activities and more to enjoy in Murray. A compilation of local favorites and hidden gems, consider this list your compass. So pick a direction and go explore Murray!
1. Try the Mo’ Honey Mo’ Problems beer at Hop Hound Brew Pub
2. Enjoy the Honey Cinnamon Latte at Shaffer Coffee Co.
3. Indulge in the guacamole at Willow Bistro
4. Cruise to Burrito Shack and eat some chips and pineapple salsa
5. Eat some wings at Mister B's before a Racer football or basketball game
6. Order an artistic pancake at Hih Burger
7. Try a maple bacon donut at Murray Donuts
8. Check out the cheeseburger pizza at Gofor Pizza
9. Try the hot rolls with butter at Dumplins
10. Enjoy a “meat and three” at the Keg on the patio for lunch
11. Order a deep dish pizza at Mugsy's Hideout
12. Sip on a latte from 5th and Main Coffee
13. Snag some Bad Bob's BBQ for lunch
14. Try the football-size burrito at Don Sol
15. Drink at specialty brew from Future Grounds
16. Enjoy authentic Italian cuisine at Stephano’s Trattoria
17. Grab lunch and hope to run into Hank Williams Jr. at La Cocina
18. Have fun with friends with a hibachi grilled meal at Shogun
19. Get tasty bar food at Tap 216 while overlooking the campus on their patio
20. Enjoy a classic breakfast plate at Rudy’s
21. Have a date night at Tom's Grille
22. Visit the "Big Cow" and grab dinner at Sirloin Stockade
23. Grab a diner-style cheeseburger and milkshake at Duncan’s Market
24. Try one of the four signature cocktails inspired by Murray at the Marriott bar
25. Participate in the local tradition of going to Dairy Queen on opening and closing day
26. Pick up the grab-and-go Acai bowl from Frutta Bowls in Murray
27. Celebrate the day with a homestyle meal or treat from Sammon’s Bakery
28. Indulge in a fresh cheeseburger grilled to order at Off the Hoof
29. Grab a slice of pie and a fresh-fish dinner at Blue & white Grille
30. Order the Murray Roll at Jasmine’s
31. Eat BBQ nachos at the Big Apple Cafe
Photo by Ribbon Chix
32. Shop local artisans at the Murray Art Guild Art Market
33. Shop local produce, drinks and boutique items at Main Street Market
34. Come check out our new locally owned vigilant arms & outfitters for all your outdoor needs
35. Murray Supply is the place to find Traeger Grills with all the accessories
36. Take a workout class at Tribe Fitness
37. Level up your bicycle for the trails with a gadget from Gear Up Cycles
38. Find Murray themed gifts at Intuition of Murray
39. Participate in Shop Small Saturday
40. Head down to Hazel for antique shopping
41. Have a custom Kentucky shirt designed at Ribbon Chix
42. Get the perfect card from the Hallmark Gold Crown Store, New Life Christian Bookstore
43. Stop in at Charlton and Park for the perfect piece to add to your home
44. Shop the beautiful furniture pieces at LuLu’s
45. Find a gorgeous selection of yarn at Red Bug, on the court square
46. Stop by for all manner of games at Enchanted Gaming Emporium, new in Murray
47. Find the latest in pop culture and sports collectibles at Fanspired
48. Enjoy a wide selection of Lily Pulitzer clothing at The Palm on Chestnut
49. Get the perfect holiday home décor inside Whitney’s
50. Shop for the men in your life and make them extra stylish at Dan’s
51. Stop by Carey’s for quality accessories at a great price
52. Grab the perfect baby accessories for your expecting friends at The Plaid Rabbit
53. Get your smartphone screen repaired at Techknowledge
54. Wander through A Good Thing Consignment for a new couch
55. Find a new mattress or furniture set at Carraway Furniture
56. Spend an afternoon walking through Trends and Treasures
57. Get lost in Peddler’s Mall looking at each booth to see what treasure you can find
58. Find your newest outfit at The Clothing Co.
59. Find a perfect gift for the woman in your life at The Place, only carrier of Estee Lauder in Murray
60. Visit Plantation Place and find stationary or invitations for any future events
61. Find the perfect pair of booties or wedges at Penique’s Boutique
62. Shop at Angels Attic to help raise money for the Angles Clinic
63. Find a great new piece for your home at Woodcrafters
64. Grab a new pair of shoes at S&N Kicks
65. Pick up a new musical hobby with an instrument from Greymare Music Works downtown
66. Get pampered and look your best with Beauty Marks, Ink Salon
67. Trim your hair at Reflections
68. Get your significant other, or yourself flowers from A Festive Touch
69. Pick out essentials for your garden at Rolling Hills Nursery
70. Check out the full service garden, with abundant produce you have been missing at The Farmers Basket
71. Locally owned tween and child clothing store, Growing Wild!
72. Used and rare, locally owned Bolin Books Store!
73. Shop stylish men’s clothing at Rooster’s Supply Company
74. Snap an Instagram-able picture in front of one of the MKY-Murals
75. Visit the dog park at Central Park with your favorite furry friend
76. Try your hand at Disc Golf at Central Park
77. Relax while walking through the Arboretum
78. Practice Yoga in the Park downtown in the summer
79. Enjoy a walk through campus
80. Visit Kentucky Lake
81. Hike through Land Between the Lakes
82. Take a picnic lunch to Renaissance Park
83. Shred some pavement at the Lions Club Skate Park
84. Visit the Veteran's Memorial at Chestnut Park
85. Participate in the Saturday Morning bike rides at Gear Up Cycles
86. Travel the Calloway County Barn Quilt Trail on a sunny day
87. Visit the Elk and Bison Prairie
88. Play pick-up basketball at Chestnut Park
89. Grab friends and rent a field for a softball or kickball game through the park
90. Spend a hot afternoon at the Spray Park at Central Park
91. Play 18 holes at Miller Memorial Golf Course
92. Enjoy the ADA playground in Chestnut Park
94. Visit Ft. Heiman
95. Play soccer at Bee Creek
96. Check out the selection or donate to the “Free Little Library” at the Arboretum
97. Go paddle boarding on Kentucky Lake
98. Go for an early morning walk around the trail at Chestnut Park
99. Explore the county for the 13 historical land mark signs
100. Go fishing on Blood River
101. Play a round of Foot-Golf in the Chestnut Park
102. Ride a four-wheeler at Turkey Creek
103. Visit the Nature Center in LBL
104. Walk the Eggner’s Ferry Bridge over Kentucky Lake
105. Walk the trails at Central Park
106. Take an eagle tour in LBL
107. Do a self-guided cemetery tour through Calloway County
108. Visit the Homeplace 1880s working farm in LBL
109. Sit outside for live music at Tap 216
110. Get some friends together for a paint and sip class at Splat Art Play Studio
111. Take the Downtown Historic Walking Tour
112. Be the next star and come to Tap 216 for Karaoke Thursdays
113. Shoot a photo in front of the MKY bike rack in downtown
114. Visit the Historic Homes mural in downtown
115. Sign up for a MAG Crafter Hours on Wednesday Journal Class
116. Read in Imagination Alley Pocket Park
117. Play a round of SINGO at Hop Hound Brew Pub
118. Join the Brown Bag Book Club at the Calloway County Public Library
119. Show off your skills on Trivia nights at Tap 216
120. See a movie at the Cheri Theatre
121. Catch a performance at Playhouse in the Park
122. See the Town and Gown Band & Chorale concert
123. Walk through a Murray Art Guild exhibit
124. Try to get a strike at Corvette Lanes
125. Take a yarn class at Red Bug on the court square
126. Get hooked in an art class at the Murray Art Guild
127. Play with animals at the Murray Calloway Humane Society
128. Volunteer at Soup for the Soul
129. Try geocaching throughout Murray
130. Catch Pokémon in Murray
131. Donate and fill the Blessing Boxes
132. See a laser light show at the Planetarium
133. Paint a bowl for the Empty Bowls project at the MAG
134. Read the inside scoop on Murray, Kentucky’s blog
135. Participate in Trade Day at Chestnut Park
136. Visit the historic Penny Grocery Store
137. Visit one of the 120 local churches
138. Snap a picture in front of the mural at the Murray CVB
139. Adopt an animal at the Humane Society
140. Get your library card at the Calloway County Library
141. Try a yoga class at The Barre: Murray
Photo by Terry Little
142. Be dazzled by the lights in Rotary's Light Up Murray Christmas Parade
143. Carve a pumpkin at Fall on the Farm
144. Celebrate our Independence at the Freedom Fest Parade
145. Run or walk the Main Street Mile before the Freedom Fest parade
146. Support Needline with the "Stuff the Truck" campaign at the Farmer's Market
147. Get in line to watch the West Kentucky Chuckwagon Races in October
148. Attend the Playhouse in the Park Summer Camp performance
149. Attend Hazel Day’s and Car Show
150. Shop the Holiday Open House Weekend
151. Take a picture with Santa on the court square
152. Go and Touch-A-Truck at Central Park
153. Visit all the local Pumpkin Patches
154. Attend the Chamber’s Annual Business Celebration
155. Buy tickets to Empty Bowls Event
156. Wander around the Chamber's Sidewalk Sale
157. Grab your kiddos and get creative at Splat!
158. Be wowed by the talent at Festival of Champions
159. Enjoy the Spring Plant Sale at the Arboretum
160. See the fireworks at Freedom Fest
161. Visit the Downtown Farmer's Market on Saturdays, May - October
162. Put a team together for the Annual Rotary Golf Tournament
163. Attend the Cross Town Classic, between Calloway County High School and Murray High School
164. Hunt down eggs at Easter on the Square in downtown Murray
165. Do some spring cleaning and participate in the Citywide Yard Sale
166. Enjoy all of the summer programs through the Calloway County Public Library
167. Attend the Calloway County Fair
168. Buy a ticket to Third Street Beerfest and explore local brews
169. Get in the Christmas spirit and check out some lights during the Murray Bank’s Night Walk
170. Join your friends and family at Trail of Treats in Central Park
171. See the Festival of Lights at Central Park
172. Watch the Community Christmas Tree Lighting in downtown
173. Get in the Christmas spirit at the Main Street Merriment event
174. Eat at the Gary Taylor Memorial Ham Breakfast with all the local Boy Scouts
175. Eat with Murray Rotary Club at the Tom Rushing Memorial Ham Breakfast
176. Participate in the Towing for Toys Annual Golf Tournament
177. Look at boats at the West Kentucky Boat and Outdoor Show
178. Pick up some flowers at the Fall Mum Sale at the Arboretum
179. Pick blueberries at the Lynn Grove Blueberry farm
180. Get a photo with Jelly Bean the Easter Bunny
181. Watch the Veteran’s Day parade in downtown
182. See vintage cars at the Murray Main Street Car show
183. Find your way through the Arboretum Corn Maze
184. Run in the Towing for Toys 5K event
185. Skate downtown at the Downtown Ice Skating weekend
186. Purchase Christmas gifts from the MAG Holiday Sale
187. Watch a summer performance at the Rotary Amphitheatre in Central Park
188. Grab a bag of books at the Friends of Library Book Sale (spring and fall)
189. Shop at the Holiday Farmers Market
190. Grab a photo with the Racer One statue in front of the Curris Center
191. Take your furry friend to Murray State’s Doggy Day Spa
192. Go to a Racer tennis match
193. Get your picture taken with Dunker
194. See Racer Band perform
195. Rub the diploma of Rainey T. Wells statue for good luck
196. Visit Wrather West Kentucky Museum
197. See one of the exhibits at the Clara M. Eagle Gallery on campus
198. See a concert at the CFSB Center
199. Participate in the Family Weekend Activities
200. Attend the Homecoming Parade
201. Go to Racer Arena and watch Racer Volleyball
202. Watch Racer baseball on a pretty spring day
203. See the Bull Blowout at the Expo Center
204. Attend the MSU Step Show
205. Watch a Murray State Soccer game on the hill
206. Go to the Truck and Tractor Pull at the Expo Center
207. Watch All Campus Sing on the Quad
208. Cheer on the Racer’s at a basketball game
209. Catch an international movie at the Curris Center Theatre
210. Feel like a college basketball star at Steve Prohm’s Basketball Camp
211. Enjoy ‘Campus Lights’ Performance in Lovett Auditorium
212. Cheer on the MSU Women’s Basketball team
213. Grab the latest copy of the Murray State News student newspaper
214. Become your own “Messi” at the Murray State Soccer Camp
215. Enjoy the latest theatre production at the Johnson Theatre
216. Have fun at Murray State Rodeo at the Expo Center
217. Watch a MSU Women’s Softball game
218. Attend the annual Presidential Lecture Series at Murray State
219. Cheer on the students playing at the Intramural fields
220. Grab friends, coolers and a grill to tailgate at a Murray State football game
221. Have fun at Tent City during Homecoming Weekend
222. Get ready to tackle at Murray State’s Football Camp
223. Visit the Shoe Tree on campus
224. Purchase MSU gear at the campus bookstore
225. Check out a lecture series at MSU at Lovett Auditorium
For a list of more events and updates throughout the year, visit www.tourmurray.com
