Man (and woman) cannot live on fried chicken alone, and even though Kentucky is home to the original Kentucky Fried Chicken, there’s another historic establishment in the Bluegrass State that’s even sweeter. The Dairy Queen in Murray is not only hailed as the world’s best, but it’s also the oldest operating shop in Kentucky and a perennial Bluegrass State favorite worth seeking out.
Known as the friendliest small town in Kentucky, Murray is a delight of a place. This town is located just west of Kentucky Lake, and really does have it all: amazing restaurants, scenic beauty, and a welcoming, small-town spirit.
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Murray is perhaps best-known as the home of the eponymous Murray State University, a liberal arts school that’s well-respected across the country. But that’s not Murray’s only claim to fame.
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You see, Murray is also home to the oldest Dairy Queen in Kentucky – and not only that, but the Murray Dairy Queen is hailed as the best DQ in the entire world!
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The Murray Dairy Queen opened in 1949, and has basically operated the same since then. Nearly 75 years later, the Murray Dairy Queen is a beloved local establishment that’s part of the very fabric of this small Kentucky town.
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The menu here is your standard DQ specials: blizzards, ice cream cakes, shakes, and cones. But the Blizzards from the Murray Dairy Queen just hit differently. We can’t explain why, exactly, but it’s true!
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And it’s not just us who think so… you’d be hard-pressed to visit the Murray Dairy Queen and not encounter a line!
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But for a simple, perfect, chocolate-dipped cone like this? Worth it!
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Have you visited the oldest Dairy Queen in Kentucky? Did you know this store is hailed as the best Dairy Queen in the world? Now that’s a claim to fame!
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Looking for more reasons to visit Murray, Kentucky? In addition to its world-famous Dairy Queen, Murray really does have it all and makes one of the best small town getaways in Kentucky!
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Address: Dairy Queen Store, 1303 Main St, Murray, KY 42071, USA
