Kentucky

The Bluegrass State offers a mix of outdoor recreation and adventure, a long history of bourbon and horses, and vibrant cities such as Louisville and Lexington. Explore the underground passageways at Mammoth Cave National Park and learn about the history of America’s most famous horse race at the Kentucky Derby Museum. Sample the spirits of Kentucky in Bourbon Country at famous distilleries such as Buffalo Trace, Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark, and take in the museums, restaurants and nightlife of downtown Louisville.  

International Paranormal Museum in Somerset, Kentucky (photo courtesy of International Paranormal Museum)

Spanning various locations across Kentucky, this trail highlights haunted locations and creepy attractions throughout the Bluegrass State. 

Red River Gorge Geological Area (photo by Bill Fultz)

Located within the 42,000-acre Red River Gorge in Kentucky, this area is full of natural rock formations and trails so you can explore them. 

The Myriad Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky (photo by Kriech Higdon Photography)

Stay at this groovy Louisville, Kentucky, property that had a former life as a disco-ball factory. Today, it features cozy guest rooms and a vintage-style swim club. 

The Last Refuge in Louisville, Kentucky (photo courtesy of The Last Refuge)

Have a drink at the Louisville, Kentucky, restaurant and bar that showcases Bob Dylan’s whiskey brand in a beautifully appointed former church.

Plate of Korean pork ribs at NAMI Modern Korean Steakhouse in Louisville, Kentucky (photo by Sara Babcock)

Dig into new takes on classic Korean dishes at this Louisville, Kentucky, spot from James Beard Award nominee and “Top Chef” alum Edward Lee. 

Interior of The Henry Clay Estate in Lexington, Kentucky (photo courtesy of The Henry Clay Estate)

Explore the life of Speaker of the House and U.S Senator Henry Clay in Lexington, Kentucky, at an estate preserved by his children and grandchildren.

Vintage white Corvette on display at National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky (photo courtesy of National Corvette Museum)

The Corvette earned its place in history as the first American sports car. That rich legacy is showcased today in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Couple railbiking along elevated track at Rail Explorers in Versailles, Kentucky (photo courtesy of Rail Explorers)

Go railbiking through Versailles, Kentucky, along the tracks of the 1888 Louisville Southern Railroad to explore the Bluegrass State in a new way. 

People walking out of Hidden River Cave entrance in Horse Cave, Kentucky (photo courtesy of Hidden River Cave)

Traverse the longest underground suspension bridge in the world at this Horse Cave, Kentucky, attraction and take a guided tour to one of the largest free-standing cave domes in the country. 

The Hot Brown at The Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky (photo by Chris Witzke)

This deceptively simple creation has become a staple of Kentucky cuisine, and it was created at this hotel in Louisville where you can still order it today