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.
This Covington, Kentucky, brewery’s taproom has become a hub where the local community gathers to enjoy tasty traditional styles and fun collaborations.
Take a distillery tour at this Frankfort, Kentucky, favorite see how the masters craft their bourbons and ryes.
Head to Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, to explore the world’s longest known cave system, with over 400 documented miles of tunnels and passageways.
James Beard Award-nominated executive chef Ouita Michel’s Lexington, Kentucky, seafood spot is all about sourcing local ingredients.
This creepy tree surrounded by rich lore is a stop on Louisville Historic Tours’ lineup of ghostly spots throughout the city.
This 100-acre underground attraction in Louisville, Kentucky, is home to the world’s only fully underground zip line and aerial ropes courses.
Batter up to baseball history at Kentucky’s Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory and celebrate America’s favorite rainbow-colored companion at the Troll Hole Museum in Ohio.
Go bananas at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse, New York, and visit over 500 birds at Pittsburgh’s National Aviary: the only independent, indoor zoo dedicated to birds in the nation.