A beautiful and thriving city with plenty of small town charm, Murray, KY is truly a great place to call home! Located in scenic Western Kentucky, Murray boasts a vibrant local economy and is home to Murray State University, a top ranked institution as recognized by U.S. News & World Report. The University enrolls over 10,000 students and offers many cultural and athletic events for the entire community to enjoy.

Murray’s close proximity to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes offers many outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, camping and hiking. In fact, Land Between the Lakes draws thousands of tourists per year with it’s 170,000 acres of wildlife, history, and outdoor recreation. Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley together form one of the largest man-made bodies of water in North America. Combined the two lakes have over 4,000 miles of shoreline and offer world-class crappie and bass fishing.

Murray also hosts a great shopping, cultural and restaurant scene. Numerous specialty and boutique stores, along with the Downtown Saturday Market , provide a unique shopping experience. The Playhouse in the Park and the Lovett Live concert series play host to a number of live entertainment events throughout the year. And whether you are in the mood for steak, pizza, sushi or local southern food- Murray has a restaurant to fit your culinary needs.

The fact that Murray was awarded “2012 Friendliest Small Town in America” is further testament to the character of its citizens and its small town charm. Come visit us today and find out for yourself everything that Murray has to offer!