Welcome to the town of Rabbit Hash, Kentucky. This little town is located on the Ohio River, in between Louisville and Cincinnati. It only has about 315 people living there, but it has a unique atmosphere unlike any other town you've ever visited. Oh yeah, and their mayor iss a dog, so you should expect plenty of character in Rabbit Hash. Experience its never-ending charm on this small town day trip in Kentucky.

Rabbit Hash is located about an hour and 40 minutes from Louisville, and a little less than an hour from Cincinnati, making it a great small town day trip in Kentucky from either city.

Rabbit Hash used to be named Carlton, but mail kept getting mixed up with the nearby town of Carrollton, so they changed their name to Rabbit Hash. The origin of the name is folklore, but the story says that back in the mid-1800s, the townspeople were discussing what they were going to serve for Christmas dinner, and one man said he would be serving rabbit hash. People started referring to him as Rabbit Hash as a nickname, and eventually the name stuck for the town. The name probably did derive from the fact that rabbits were hunted and used in meals, though. In the 19th century, the town was known for its delicious rabbit hash, and steamboats going by on the Ohio River would stop to eat some.

Get ready to step back in time. The Rabbit Hash Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Rabbit Hash Visitors Center is in a restored log cabin, and is run by the Rabbit Hash Historical Society.

The Visitors Center is operated entirely by volunteers. It is open most Saturday afternoons, or you can schedule an appointment to visit.

Their downtown may be small, but it is so much better than any other downtown you've ever visited.

The highlight of Rabbit Hash is its general store, a place that is the true heart of the town.

People come from all around to peruse the goods at this old-timey general store in Kentucky.

The General Store has been open since 1831, and before the fire, it was considered the most well known and best preserved country store in the state.

You'll see some quirky old things as you explore, plus loads of unique local shops and businesses.

If you feel like staying the night, see if The Old Hashienda has any vacancies!

Speaking of the river, you'll have gorgeous views of it from Rabbit Hash. The below photo shows the view of Rabbit Hash from across the river in Rising Sun, Indiana.

Perhaps the best part about Rabbit Hash....their mayor is a dog.

In 1998, the first elected mayor in Rabbit Hash was Goofy Borneman-Calhoun. However, in 2001, he died in office. He was 16 years old. Other mayors have been a black Labrador named Junior Cochran, a border collie named Lucy Lou, and the current mayor is a pit bull named Brynneth Pawltro.

Rabbit Hash may be small, but it's a friendly town with a big personality. You'll definitely want to return to this laid back river town.

Bring your loved ones to this one-of-a-kind city. This is one of the best family day trips in Kentucky.

Looking at pictures of Rabbit Hash is no where near as amazing as actually visiting it, so definitely put it on your Kentucky bucket list. Has anyone visited Rabbit Hash before? What is your favorite small town day trip in Kentucky?

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