Things to do in Kentucky
13 places worth stopping for and 3 places to stay on a road trip through Kentucky.
See and do
- Cave
Cave · Cave City
Mammoth Cave National Park
The world's longest known cave system, with ranger tours from easy to muddy.
- Viewpoint
Viewpoint · MiddlesboroHidden gem
Cumberland Gap Pinnacle Overlook
A drive-up overlook where three states meet, above the historic Cumberland Gap.
- Waterfall
Waterfall · Corbin
Cumberland Falls
The 'Niagara of the South', big falls that sometimes show a moonbow at night.
- Scenic drive
Scenic drive · SladeHidden gem
Red River Gorge
Sandstone arches, cliffs and quiet roads, a favourite for climbing and walking.
- Walk
Walk · Slade
Natural Bridge State Resort Park
A huge sandstone arch you can climb to, in the heart of Red River Gorge.
- Distillery
Distillery · Loretto
Maker's Mark Distillery
Pretty bourbon distillery with red-wax dipping and a lovely campus.
- Distillery
Distillery · Frankfort
Buffalo Trace Distillery
Free tours and tastings at one of America's oldest distilleries.
- History
History · Middlesboro
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
The pass through the Appalachians used by pioneers, with a clifftop overlook.
- Garden
Garden · ClermontHidden gem
Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest
Huge forest and garden preserve with giant sculptures to find.
- Town
Town · Bardstown
Bardstown
The self-styled bourbon capital, with distilleries, old inns and a pretty main street.
- History
History · Louisville
Churchill Downs
Home of the Kentucky Derby, with a museum and tours year-round.
- Museum
Museum · Louisville
Louisville Slugger Museum
A 120-foot baseball bat leaning against the building and a factory tour.
- Museum
Museum · Bowling GreenHidden gem
National Corvette Museum
Museum of Corvettes, including cars swallowed by a sinkhole.
Food stops
Places to stay
- Campground
Campground · Red River GorgeHidden gem
Koomer Ridge Campground
Forest camp near arches and sandstone cliffs.
- Lake
Lake · Grand RiversHidden gem
Land Between the Lakes
Huge lake-and-forest peninsula with camping, bison and quiet roads.
- Campground
Campground · Cave City
Mammoth Cave campground
Wooded campground inside the park, a short walk from the visitor centre.
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- District of Columbia
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