With one of our Travel Advisors being from Kentucky, we wanted to celebrate National Kentucky Day coming up in October! These are just a few of the many great places to visit in Kentucky. With its diverse landscape, rich history, and vibrant culture, Kentucky has something to offer everyone. Our own Travel Advisor Emily, would have all the details on the area and be your go-to source for Kentucky! It's the perfect season to book a weekend getaway to the Bluegrass State!
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the world's longest cave system, with over 400 miles of explored passages in Edmonson County, with small areas extending eastward into Hart and Barren counties. Take a guided tour and explore the underground world of stalactites, stalagmites, and other cave formations.
This might just be the best-kept secret east of the Mississippi. This scenic area is known for its towering sandstone cliffs, deep gorges, and hiking trails. Go for a hike, or rock climb, or take a scenic drive along the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail. Other things you can do are Swimming, Fishing, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Zip Lining, or Playing a round of Miniature Golf and check out the Reptile Zoo. Just when you think you can't possibly do any more here, you are booking your next trip back!
Known as a hikers' paradise, with 17 miles of hiking trails that wind through the park to scenic areas at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park. The 65-foot waterfall is known as the "Niagara of the South." Hike to the bottom of the falls or take a boat ride on the Cumberland River and get a bird's-eye view.
The perfect "bros weekend getaway" with a 160-mile loop through Kentucky's Bourbon Country The Bourbon Trail takes you to some of the most famous distilleries in the world. Learn about the history of bourbon and sample some of the finest spirits the state has to offer.
The full-scale replica of Noah's Ark is located in Williamstown, Kentucky. Take a tour of the ark and learn about the story of Noah and the flood.
Book a Tour and see the world's largest collection of Thoroughbred horses. See the horses train, take a carriage ride, or visit the International Museum of the Horse.
The massive underground cave system is home to a variety of attractions, including a zip-line course, a ropes course, and a cave tour.
The 700,000-acre forest is home to a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, camping, fishing, and horseback riding.
Old Louisville is home to impressive Victorian mansions that trace back to wealthy families in the 1800s. On this walking tour, uncover the eerie past of the neighborhood alongside a guide who regales you with several ghostly tales. Stop at several points of interest including the Conrad-Caldwell House Museum, the Witches' Tree, and the Filson Historical Society.
The city is known for its art scene and its annual Riverfest festival. Visit the Paducah Museum of Art, the National Quilt Museum, or Paducah International Peace Bridge.