Summer vacation season typically kicks off Memorial Day Weekend. So, as we roll through the first week of June, it's safe to say families are packing their bags and getting ready to hit the road or the friendly skies. I live in Owensboro and, for me, vacation means leaving home. If I have time off work, I'm certainly not going to spend it in my hometown. I'm out.

But, I'm curious to learn what would inspire the people who don't live here to choose Owensboro as a vacation destination. Who better to ask for the answers than the robot?

Here's what I asked ChatGPT. I can be a little bossy so I gave it a pretty specific command. I typed- Think like a travel agent and give me ten reasons why I should visit Owensboro, Kentucky.

Here's what it came up with!

1. OWENSBORO'S THE BARBECUE CAPITA

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