Richmond is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of Madison County, Kentucky, United States. It is named after Richmond, Virginia, and is the home of Eastern Kentucky University. The population was 33,533 in 2015. Richmond is the third-largest city in the Bluegrass region (after Louisville and Lexington) and the state's sixth-largest city. Richmond serves as the center for work and shopping for south-central Kentucky. Richmond is the principal city of the Richmond–Berea Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Madison and ​Rockcastle counties.

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​Distance from Major Airports 
Madison Airport is 10 miles from Richmond
Blue Grass Airport is 34 miles away from Richmond
Major Highways
I-75, US 25
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Adventure Falls 

Come and enjoy all the excitement at Adventure Falls. Adventure Falls is located at the Lake Reba Recreational Complex in Richmond, Kentucky. Check this site often for current programs at Adventure Falls and for hours of operation and special notices. Special days and hours will be posted here for your convenience.

The Bennett House
​Bed & Breakfast

Casual elegance describes the Bennett House, a charming bed & breakfast located in the National Register District near Eastern Kentucky University. Experience the 1880 stained glass windows, hardwood floors, and 12-foot ceilings in spacious rooms with upscale decor.

Richmond Visitor Center

The Richmond Visitor Center is located at 1613 Foxhaven Drive is here to serve you. Our office is stocked with lots of  of area literature,maps, and information, plus souvenirs t-shirts and post cards. Our staff can suggest, guide, explain, advise, recommend, or simply offer a smiling face. We are open Monday-Friday from 8:00a.m. to 4:30 p.m

Wall Hall State
​Historic Site 

Historic white hall mansion, designed in Georgian and Italianate styles, boasts nearly ten thousand square feet with modern innovations of the time such as central heating and indoor plumbing.

Irvine McDowell Park ​

​Irvine-McDowell Park is a 20-acre city park located in Richmond, Kentucky. The park includes a playground, picnic shelter, tennis courts, an outdoor basketball court and four softball and baseball fields. Earle Combs Field used to be located there.

EVENTS

Downtown Farmers Market 

November 25, 2017 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Located in the heart of beautiful downtown Richmond Ky, the Downtown Richmond Farmers Market features farmers, as well as artisans and craftspeople. Featuring in season vegetables that are ONLY locally grown. as well as honey, eggs, meats, such as beef, pork, chicken, bacon, goat, lamb, and alpaca.

Christmas Parade

December 1, 2017 @ 6:45 pm
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The Christmas Parade starts at 6:45 pm and travels around town, displaying and encouraging holiday spirit

A Christmas Carol 

December 5, 2017 @ 7:30 pm
This celebrated adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL performed by Nebraska Theatre Caravan is rich with enchanting ensemble music, alive with color and movement, and tells the magical tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and Tiny Tim in a manner people of all ages will enjoy. Featuring a cast of 24 performers, live musicians, and Broadway-style scenery and costumes, audiences everywhere cherish this lavish holiday production.

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