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.  

A gallery at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Owensboro, Kentucky (photo courtesy of destination)

This Owensboro, Kentucky, institution is the only one dedicated to the history and preservation of the musical genre rooted in the driving sounds of banjo, guitar, mandolin, fiddle and bass.

Hermitage Farm in Goshen, Kentucky (photo courtesy of Oldham KY Farm Tours)

This former farm in Goshen, Kentucky, is now a food-and-drink destination that offers overnight stays. 

Jesse James Riding Stables in Cave City, Kentucky (photo courtesy of destination)

Get a family-friendly taste of the outlaw life by riding horses on guided tours and exploring caverns in Cave City, Kentucky

This living-history destination in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, offers a place where travelers can slow down and savor the simple lifestyle 

Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory in Louisville, Kentucky (photo courtesy of destination)

This museum in Louisville, Kentucky, dedicated to one of Major League Baseball’s most iconic tools of the game even offers factory tours. 

Braxton Brewing Co. in Covington, Kentucky (photo courtesy of destination)

This Covington, Kentucky, brewery’s taproom has become a hub where the local community gathers to enjoy tasty traditional styles and fun collaborations. 

Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky (photo courtesy of destination)

Take a distillery tour at this Frankfort, Kentucky, favorite see how the masters craft their bourbons and ryes.

Mammoth Cave National Park in Mammoth, Kentucky (photo courtesy of destination)

Head to Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, to explore the world’s longest known cave system, with over 400 documented miles of tunnels and passageways.

Smithtown Seafood At West Sixth Brewing in Lexington, Kentucky (photo courtesy of destination)

James Beard Award-nominated executive chef Ouita Michel’s Lexington, Kentucky, seafood spot is all about sourcing local ingredients.

Witches’ Tree in Louisville, Kentucky (photo courtesy of Louisville Historic Tours)

This creepy tree surrounded by rich lore is a stop on Louisville Historic Tours’ lineup of ghostly spots throughout the city.