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Kentuckians are proud of our state and we celebrate that
the Commonwealth is the Horse Capital of the World,
produces 95 percent of the worlds bourbon, is home to
the longest cave system in the world, Mammoth Cave,
and is the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, Muhammad
Ali and Bill Monroe, the father of bluegrass music.
We also play host to large music and food festivals
including Great Inland Seafood Festival (Newport),
the International Bar-B-Que Festival (Owensboro),
Kentucky Bourbon Festival (Bardstown) and World
Chicken Festival (London). World-renowned chefs and
artists live and ply their trade here. Kentuckys outdoor
adventures are spectacular, from large lakes for boating
and shing to 12,000 miles of trails for hikers, bikers
and equestrians to world-class rock climbing in Red
River Gorge. Plan a trip to experience Kentucky.
HORSES
Get up close and personal with over 40 breeds of
horses at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington,
where horses of all breeds and types are honored.
In addition to visiting the horses on this working
horse farm, your ticket also grants admission to the
International Museum of the Horse, an affiliate of the
Smithsonian Institution, the American Saddlebred
Museum and a number of equine presentations
including the Horses of the World.
Retired racing champions receive visitors at their home
on the Old Friends Farm near Georgetown.
is farm is a oroughbred rescue/retirement facility
that specializes in adopting stallions, many of whom
are pensioned champions. e only non- oroughbred
on the farm is their equine mascot, Little Silver Charm,
who has his own Facebook page.
Soak up the heritage as you go to the backside for
breakfast at the Track Kitchen and watch the morning
workouts at the Keeneland Race Course in Lexington.
While you rub shoulders with owners, trainers, jockeys
and others in the horse racing industry, you may just
witness a future champion working out on the course.
TRAVEL KENTUCKY AND CELEBRATE WHAT WERE FAMOUS FOR.
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#TRAVELKY#TRAVELKY
Kentuckians are proud of our state and we celebrate that
the Commonwealth is the Horse Capital of the World,
produces 95 percent of the worlds bourbon, is home to
the longest cave system in the world, Mammoth Cave,
and is the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, Muhammad
Ali and Bill Monroe, the father of bluegrass music.
We also play host to large music and food festivals
including Great Inland Seafood Festival (Newport),
the International Bar-B-Que Festival (Owensboro),
Kentucky Bourbon Festival (Bardstown) and World
Chicken Festival (London). World-renowned chefs and
artists live and ply their trade here. Kentuckys outdoor
adventures are spectacular, from large lakes for boating
and shing to 12,000 miles of trails for hikers, bikers
and equestrians to world-class rock climbing in Red
River Gorge. Plan a trip to experience Kentucky.
HORSES
Get up close and personal with over 40 breeds of
horses at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington,
where horses of all breeds and types are honored.
In addition to visiting the horses on this working
horse farm, your ticket also grants admission to the
International Museum of the Horse, an affiliate of the
Smithsonian Institution, the American Saddlebred
Museum and a number of equine presentations
including the Horses of the World.
Retired racing champions receive visitors at their home
on the Old Friends Farm near Georgetown.
is farm is a oroughbred rescue/retirement facility
that specializes in adopting stallions, many of whom
are pensioned champions. e only non- oroughbred
on the farm is their equine mascot, Little Silver Charm,
who has his own Facebook page.
Soak up the heritage as you go to the backside for
breakfast at the Track Kitchen and watch the morning
workouts at the Keeneland Race Course in Lexington.
While you rub shoulders with owners, trainers, jockeys
and others in the horse racing industry, you may just
witness a future champion working out on the course.
TRAVEL KENTUCKY AND CELEBRATE WHAT WERE FAMOUS FOR.
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ARTS AND MUSIC
Berea, built around historic Berea College, is home to
a thriving population of artisans including weavers,
instrument makers, jewelry designers, glass workers,
potters, painters, sculptors and musicians. Many have
shops and studios where you can watch them work. e
Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea showcases works by
over 700 Kentucky artisans.
Berea also hosts the Festival of Learnshops and a series
of Hands-on Workshops (HOW) that give visitors the
opportunity to cra a piece of art with guidance from
the artisans who conduct the sessions.
Explore the history and pageantry of one of the worlds most
famous horse races at the Kentucky Derby Museum and
Churchill Downs in Louisville. e museum shares the fun
of the Kentucky Derby experience year-round. Kentuckians
know that our Derby is much more than a 2-minute race.
If youd like to mount up and take a ride, stables can be
found in communities throughout the state or, if you
prefer to bring your own steed, several trail systems
feature horse camps.
Many horse farms allow
tours, but call ahead to
make arrangements.
oroughbred farms are
clustered in the Bluegrass
Region in and around Lexington, while farms breeding and
training American Saddlebreds, the stars of the show ring,
are mostly located in Shelby County.
Top equine events include race meets at all of Kentuckys ve
oroughbred tracks, the Lexington Junior League Horse
Show, Shelbyville Horse Show and the World Championship
Horse Show held annually at the Kentucky State Fair.
BOURBON
Explore the rich tradition and proud history at the
stops on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and the Kentucky
Bourbon Trail Cra Tour. Eighteen distilleries, from
massive to boutique, welcome visitors along the trail.
Paducah has been named a UNESCO Creative City of
Cra s & Folk Art. e LowerTown Arts District is a
20-block historic neighborhood featuring shops, art
galleries and studios. Some of the artists o er classes,
and the Paducah School of Art and Design hosts
exhibits by nationally renowned artists throughout the
year. e National Quilt Museum of the U.S. is one of
Kentuckys top museums. Its really a ne art museum
where artists have used fabric to create their masterpieces.
Kentuckys musical heritage is celebrated throughout
the state. e Renfro Valley Entertainment Center
presents live music shows, including concerts of country
Experience another story with a visit to Bu alo Trace
Distillery, the oldest continuously producing distillery
in America. During Prohibition, the distillery, located
on the banks of the Kentucky River in Frankfort,
was allowed to remain open to produce whiskey for
medicinal purposes.
Kentuckys bourbon heritage is not exclusive to the
distilleries across the state. Book a tour of Kentucky
Cooperage in Lebanon, where new charred oak barrels
are cra ed for bourbon production, take in the nightlife
along the Urban Bourbon Trail in Louisville or visit in
September to be part of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival
in the Bourbon Capital of the World, Bardstown.
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#TRAVELKY#TRAVELKY
ARTS AND MUSIC
Berea, built around historic Berea College, is home to
a thriving population of artisans including weavers,
instrument makers, jewelry designers, glass workers,
potters, painters, sculptors and musicians. Many have
shops and studios where you can watch them work. e
Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea showcases works by
over 700 Kentucky artisans.
Berea also hosts the Festival of Learnshops and a series
of Hands-on Workshops (HOW) that give visitors the
opportunity to cra a piece of art with guidance from
the artisans who conduct the sessions.
Explore the history and pageantry of one of the worlds most
famous horse races at the Kentucky Derby Museum and
Churchill Downs in Louisville. e museum shares the fun
of the Kentucky Derby experience year-round. Kentuckians
know that our Derby is much more than a 2-minute race.
If youd like to mount up and take a ride, stables can be
found in communities throughout the state or, if you
prefer to bring your own steed, several trail systems
feature horse camps.
Many horse farms allow
tours, but call ahead to
make arrangements.
oroughbred farms are
clustered in the Bluegrass
Region in and around Lexington, while farms breeding and
training American Saddlebreds, the stars of the show ring,
are mostly located in Shelby County.
Top equine events include race meets at all of Kentuckys ve
oroughbred tracks, the Lexington Junior League Horse
Show, Shelbyville Horse Show and the World Championship
Horse Show held annually at the Kentucky State Fair.
BOURBON
Explore the rich tradition and proud history at the
stops on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and the Kentucky
Bourbon Trail Cra Tour. Eighteen distilleries, from
massive to boutique, welcome visitors along the trail.
Paducah has been named a UNESCO Creative City of
Cra s & Folk Art. e LowerTown Arts District is a
20-block historic neighborhood featuring shops, art
galleries and studios. Some of the artists o er classes,
and the Paducah School of Art and Design hosts
exhibits by nationally renowned artists throughout the
year. e National Quilt Museum of the U.S. is one of
Kentuckys top museums. Its really a ne art museum
where artists have used fabric to create their masterpieces.
Kentuckys musical heritage is celebrated throughout
the state. e Renfro Valley Entertainment Center
presents live music shows, including concerts of country
Experience another story with a visit to Bu alo Trace
Distillery, the oldest continuously producing distillery
in America. During Prohibition, the distillery, located
on the banks of the Kentucky River in Frankfort,
was allowed to remain open to produce whiskey for
medicinal purposes.
Kentuckys bourbon heritage is not exclusive to the
distilleries across the state. Book a tour of Kentucky
Cooperage in Lebanon, where new charred oak barrels
are cra ed for bourbon production, take in the nightlife
along the Urban Bourbon Trail in Louisville or visit in
September to be part of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival
in the Bourbon Capital of the World, Bardstown.
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#TRAVELKY#TRAVELKYFOOD AND DRINK
Great food from small diners (Wagners
Pharmacy, Louisville) to western Kentucky style
Bar-B-Que (Brothers Bar-B-Que, Madisonville)
to fine dining (Blue Raven, Pikeville) can
be found in small towns and urban centers
throughout Kentucky. Ask the locals for a
recommendation.
Wineries also dot the landscape. Did you know
that the first U.S. commercial vineyard and
winery was in Kentucky? First Vineyard and
Winery (Nicholasville), has been restored and
is open for tours. Check out Kentuckys vibrant
culinary scene at KentuckyCuisine.com.
The attractions and events listed here are only
the beginning. Celebrate all things Kentucky and
start planning an action-packed getaway today
at www.KentuckyTourism.com.
music headliners, from April-December. e Kentucky
Music Museum and Hall of Fame (Renfro Valley), the
U.S. 23 Country Music Museum (Prestonsburg), and the
International Bluegrass Music Museum (Owensboro)
illuminate Kentuckys musical stories. WoodSongs
Old-Time Radio Hour tapes before a live audience in
Lexington, and many towns feature musical jam sessions
on a regular basis.
Many Kentucky communities play host to annual music
festivals featuring all types of music. Some of the major
festivals Kentucky is known for include: ROMP Bluegrass
Roots and Branches Festival (Owensboro),
Master Musicians Festival (Somerset), Abbey Road on the
River and Forecastle Festival (Louisville).
OUTDOORS
With our accessible location, diverse landscapes, rolling
streams and large lakes, Kentucky o ers abundant
opportunities for the outdoor adventure of your
choice. Kentucky Trail Towns, located along or near
major trail systems, are a great place to begin your
adventure. Whether you are looking to make a splash
on the water or guide your way through a trail-blazing
adventure on land, you dont have to look far for the
perfect destination. ousands of miles of waterways
ow through the state, creating great escapes for those
yearning to embark on a paddling adventure. Canoeing,
kayaking and ra ing opportunities are available for
any skill set. Kentuckys many lakes are great places for
shing and boating.
Kentuckys 17 state resort parks o er family-friendly
lodging and activities that make it easy to plan an
adventure getaway. Recreational parks and historic sites
o er camping.
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#TRAVELKY#TRAVELKYFOOD AND DRINK
Great food from small diners (Wagners
Pharmacy, Louisville) to western Kentucky style
Bar-B-Que (Brothers Bar-B-Que, Madisonville)
to fine dining (Blue Raven, Pikeville) can
be found in small towns and urban centers
throughout Kentucky. Ask the locals for a
recommendation.
Wineries also dot the landscape. Did you know
that the first U.S. commercial vineyard and
winery was in Kentucky? First Vineyard and
Winery (Nicholasville), has been restored and
is open for tours. Check out Kentuckys vibrant
culinary scene at KentuckyCuisine.com.
The attractions and events listed here are only
the beginning. Celebrate all things Kentucky and
start planning an action-packed getaway today
at www.KentuckyTourism.com.
music headliners, from April-December. e Kentucky
Music Museum and Hall of Fame (Renfro Valley), the
U.S. 23 Country Music Museum (Prestonsburg), and the
International Bluegrass Music Museum (Owensboro)
illuminate Kentuckys musical stories. WoodSongs
Old-Time Radio Hour tapes before a live audience in
Lexington, and many towns feature musical jam sessions
on a regular basis.
Many Kentucky communities play host to annual music
festivals featuring all types of music. Some of the major
festivals Kentucky is known for include: ROMP Bluegrass
Roots and Branches Festival (Owensboro),
Master Musicians Festival (Somerset), Abbey Road on the
River and Forecastle Festival (Louisville).
OUTDOORS
With our accessible location, diverse landscapes, rolling
streams and large lakes, Kentucky o ers abundant
opportunities for the outdoor adventure of your
choice. Kentucky Trail Towns, located along or near
major trail systems, are a great place to begin your
adventure. Whether you are looking to make a splash
on the water or guide your way through a trail-blazing
adventure on land, you dont have to look far for the
perfect destination. ousands of miles of waterways
ow through the state, creating great escapes for those
yearning to embark on a paddling adventure. Canoeing,
kayaking and ra ing opportunities are available for
any skill set. Kentuckys many lakes are great places for
shing and boating.
Kentuckys 17 state resort parks o er family-friendly
lodging and activities that make it easy to plan an
adventure getaway. Recreational parks and historic sites
o er camping.
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CAVE CITY FOR UNDERGROUND
ADVENTURE AND ABOVEGROUND FUN
Visit the Cave and Zipline Capital of Kentucky! Visit Mother Natures subterranean
billion-year-old art and aboveground terrain from the treetops.
CaveCity.com270.773.8833
RICHMOND WHERE HISTORY COMES ALIVE
Off I-75 near Lexington, beautiful Central Kentucky: Gibson Bay Golf Course, Fort Boonesborough, White Hall State Historic House, Hummel Planetarium, historic downtown shopping, walking tours and a Civil War battle eld!
richmondkytourism.com800.866. 3705
FREE GUIDE!
EXPERIENCE UNIQUE WESTERN KENTUCKY BARBECUECome experience Western Kentuckys unique style of barbecue. e region is home to 15+ barbecue restaurants and the International Bar-B-Q Festival in Owensboro, the largest BBQ festival in the Commonwealth!BBBregion.com270.338.1895112 North Main StreetGreenville, KY 42345
ENJOY A LITTLE BIT OF SCOTLAND IN KENTUCKY
Celebrate the 30th Annual Glasgow Highland Games from May 29-31 near Glasgow, Kentucky! Professional Scottish athletes toss stones and poles. Enjoy bagpipe music, Scottish folk songs and food, clan tents, vendors wares and a tug-of-war between the youth and Clan Wallace. Its a mix of history and fun! Please join us!
visitglasgowbarren.com800.264.3161
HERE, DEVICES GET UNPLUGGED AND FAMILIES GET RECHARGEDCadiz/Lake Barkley is the friendliest vacation spot that allows your nature-loving family to reconnectand you to relax, knowing the kids are safe and having a great time without their phones.GoCadiz.com/Family888.446.6402Cadiz-Trigg County Tourist Commission
GeorgetownKy.com888.863.8600Georgetown Tourist Information Center399 Outlet Center Drive Georgetown, KY
BASK IN OUR BOUNDLESS CHARMSEquine Activities Minutes from the Kentucky Horse Park Old Friends oroughbred Retirement Farm Horseback Riding and Horse Farm ToursPicturesque Downtown Antique & Specialty Shops Scott County Arts and Cultural Center Georgetown/Scott County Museum Cafes and One-of-a-kind Restaurants Royal Spring Branch DistilleryOutdoor Activities Elkhorn Creek Corridor Trail System Elkhorn Creek, a Perfect Waterway for
Canoeing, Kayaking and Fishing 38th Annual Horsey Hundred Bicycling Rally,
Memorial WeekendOther Charming Attractions Yuko-En Japanese Friendship Garden Golf Courses Barn Quilt Trail Toyota Motor Manufacturing, KY, Inc. Tours Nearby Wineries and Bourbon Distilleries 14 A ordable Hotels & 60+ Restaurants
DISCOVER YOUR ADVENTUREIN LAUREL COUNTY!
Seeking all energetic outdoor explorers who like to bike, hike, fish, hunt, boat, swim, canoe, kayak, drive or whatever. Discover your adventurous side in London, KY, your Crossroads to Adventure!
laurelkytourism.com800.348.0095
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#TRAVELKY#TRAVELKY
CAVE CITY FOR UNDERGROUND
ADVENTURE AND ABOVEGROUND FUN
Visit the Cave and Zipline Capital of Kentucky! Visit Mother Natures subterranean
billion-year-old art and aboveground terrain from the treetops.
CaveCity.com270.773.8833
RICHMOND WHERE HISTORY COMES ALIVE
Off I-75 near Lexington, beautiful Central Kentucky: Gibson Bay Golf Course, Fort Boonesborough, White Hall State Historic House, Hummel Planetarium, historic downtown shopping, walking tours and a Civil War battle eld!
richmondkytourism.com800.866. 3705
FREE GUIDE!
EXPERIENCE UNIQUE WESTERN KENTUCKY BARBECUECome experience Western Kentuckys unique style of barbecue. e region is home to 15+ barbecue restaurants and the International Bar-B-Q Festival in Owensboro, the largest BBQ festival in the Commonwealth!BBBregion.com270.338.1895112 North Main StreetGreenville, KY 42345
ENJOY A LITTLE BIT OF SCOTLAND IN KENTUCKY
Celebrate the 30th Annual Glasgow Highland Games from May 29-31 near Glasgow, Kentucky! Professional Scottish athletes toss stones and poles. Enjoy bagpipe music, Scottish folk songs and food, clan tents, vendors wares and a tug-of-war between the youth and Clan Wallace. Its a mix of history and fun! Please join us!
visitglasgowbarren.com800.264.3161
HERE, DEVICES GET UNPLUGGED AND FAMILIES GET RECHARGEDCadiz/Lake Barkley is the friendliest vacation spot that allows your nature-loving family to reconnectand you to relax, knowing the kids are safe and having a great time without their phones.GoCadiz.com/Family888.446.6402Cadiz-Trigg County Tourist Commission
GeorgetownKy.com888.863.8600Georgetown Tourist Information Center399 Outlet Center Drive Georgetown, KY
BASK IN OUR BOUNDLESS CHARMSEquine Activities Minutes from the Kentucky Horse Park Old Friends oroughbred Retirement Farm Horseback Riding and Horse Farm ToursPicturesque Downtown Antique & Specialty Shops Scott County Arts and Cultural Center Georgetown/Scott County Museum Cafes and One-of-a-kind Restaurants Royal Spring Branch DistilleryOutdoor Activities Elkhorn Creek Corridor Trail System Elkhorn Creek, a Perfect Waterway for
Canoeing, Kayaking and Fishing 38th Annual Horsey Hundred Bicycling Rally,
Memorial WeekendOther Charming Attractions Yuko-En Japanese Friendship Garden Golf Courses Barn Quilt Trail Toyota Motor Manufacturing, KY, Inc. Tours Nearby Wineries and Bourbon Distilleries 14 A ordable Hotels & 60+ Restaurants
DISCOVER YOUR ADVENTUREIN LAUREL COUNTY!
Seeking all energetic outdoor explorers who like to bike, hike, fish, hunt, boat, swim, canoe, kayak, drive or whatever. Discover your adventurous side in London, KY, your Crossroads to Adventure!
laurelkytourism.com800.348.0095
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THERES SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL ABOUT A SMALL TOWN.Were not just any small town. Were Bardstown, KYthe Bourbon Capital of the World and the most beautiful small town in America, according to Rand McNally and USA Today. Whether you like sightseeing, shopping, historical tours or distillery tours theres always something fun to do in beautifully charming Bardstown.
visitbardstown.com800.638.4877
DINE IN SIMPSONVILLE AND SHELBYVILLE!Ready for a culinary adventure? Grab your appetite and head to Shelbyville and Simpsonville, a foodies dream o I-64 between Louisville and Lexington. Rich with history, the American Saddlebred Capital of the World has shops aplenty downtown and at the Outlet Shoppes Southern hospitality to spare, and nowhere-else dining experiences.
VisitShelbyKy.com502.633.6388
of the World has shops aplenty downtown and at the
A SIMPLE LITTLE TRIP FOR A RELAXING GETAWAY. Pine Knob eatre
Blackrock Motorcross
Rough River Lake
Nolin Lake
Freedom & Fiddlin
Leitch eld Aquatic Center
visitgrayson.com270.259.2735
HIKE, RUN OR RIDE 40 MILES OF TRAILS
Visit e Preserve at Shaker Village! Home to Old Fort Harrod State Park, Bright Leaf Golf Resort,
Big Red Stables, Twin Hills Drive-In eatre & the Beaumont Inn.
HarrodsburgKy.com800.355.9192
KENTUCKY LAKE, THE SOUTHS GREAT LAKE
Kentucky Lake is what so many vacation spots used to be. Quiet. Idyllic. Restful. Beyond our shores are thousands of acres of nature, quaint towns and family-run resorts and restaurants. Discover what makes Kentucky Lake so great.
kentuckylake.org800.467.7145
COME EXPERIENCEAMERICAS ORIGINAL
WINE COUNTRYIn 1798, John James Dufour established the nations rst vineyard on the banks of the Kentucky River. at old-world heritage is alive today at the Kentucky
Wine & Vine Fest, May 30. visitnich.com859.887.4351Nicholasville Tourism Commission508 North Main St., Suite ANicholasville, KY 40356
ADVENTURE AROUND EVERY CURVE
New experiences include high-performance fun at the NCM
Motorsports Park, fine art at the Downing Museum at the Baker Arboretum, and five additional
rides at Beech Bend Park.
VisitBGKY.com 800.326.7465
HEART OF KENTUCKY BOURBON, BARRELS AND BACKWOODS GLAMPING Lebanon is the heart of Kentucky and the heart of outdoor adventure! Lebanon is home to numerous hiking and biking trails. Or spend the night and glamp in one of our unique treehouses! If you are looking for a unique outdoor experience, we are the place.
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THERES SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL ABOUT A SMALL TOWN.Were not just any small town. Were Bardstown, KYthe Bourbon Capital of the World and the most beautiful small town in America, according to Rand McNally and USA Today. Whether you like sightseeing, shopping, historical tours or distillery tours theres always something fun to do in beautifully charming Bardstown.
visitbardstown.com800.638.4877
DINE IN SIMPSONVILLE AND SHELBYVILLE!Ready for a culinary adventure? Grab your appetite and head to Shelbyville and Simpsonville, a foodies dream o I-64 between Louisville and Lexington. Rich with history, the American Saddlebred Capital of the World has shops aplenty downtown and at the Outlet Shoppes Southern hospitality to spare, and nowhere-else dining experiences.
VisitShelbyKy.com502.633.6388
of the World has shops aplenty downtown and at the
A SIMPLE LITTLE TRIP FOR A RELAXING GETAWAY. Pine Knob eatre
Blackrock Motorcross
Rough River Lake
Nolin Lake
Freedom & Fiddlin
Leitch eld Aquatic Center
visitgrayson.com270.259.2735
HIKE, RUN OR RIDE 40 MILES OF TRAILS
Visit e Preserve at Shaker Village! Home to Old Fort Harrod State Park, Bright Leaf Golf Resort,
Big Red Stables, Twin Hills Drive-In eatre & the Beaumont Inn.
HarrodsburgKy.com800.355.9192
KENTUCKY LAKE, THE SOUTHS GREAT LAKE
Kentucky Lake is what so many vacation spots used to be. Quiet. Idyllic. Restful. Beyond our shores are thousands of acres of nature, quaint towns and family-run resorts and restaurants. Discover what makes Kentucky Lake so great.
kentuckylake.org800.467.7145
COME EXPERIENCEAMERICAS ORIGINAL
WINE COUNTRYIn 1798, John James Dufour established the nations rst vineyard on the banks of the Kentucky River. at old-world heritage is alive today at the Kentucky
Wine & Vine Fest, May 30. visitnich.com859.887.4351Nicholasville Tourism Commission508 North Main St., Suite ANicholasville, KY 40356
ADVENTURE AROUND EVERY CURVE
New experiences include high-performance fun at the NCM
Motorsports Park, fine art at the Downing Museum at the Baker Arboretum, and five additional
rides at Beech Bend Park.
VisitBGKY.com 800.326.7465
HEART OF KENTUCKY BOURBON, BARRELS AND BACKWOODS GLAMPING Lebanon is the heart of Kentucky and the heart of outdoor adventure! Lebanon is home to numerous hiking and biking trails. Or spend the night and glamp in one of our unique treehouses! If you are looking for a unique outdoor experience, we are the place.
visitlebanonky.com270.692.0021
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BEER CHEESE TRAIL AND OUTDOOR
ADVENTURETrek eightone-of-a-kind eateries, tryeight beer cheese recipes and
conquer Winchesters Beer Cheese Trail! Home to KY River kayak-
ing,Lower Howards Creek Nature Preserveand Ale-8-One tours.
TourWinchester.com800.298.9105
CIVIL WAR ENTHUSIAST?SPECTATORS AND
REENACTORS WELCOME!White Plains Civil War Festival
April 25 26, 201521st Annual Forrests First
Battle of SacramentoMay 15 17, 2015
visitmadisonvilleky.com877.243.5280
JIM BEAM COUNTRY & BERNHEIM FOREST
Wine & Whiskey Trail features 4 award-winning wineries, Jim Beam
Great American Stillhouse and Four Roses Distillery and Warehousing.
Bernheim Forest o ers over 14,000 acres, lakes and a visitor center.
JimBeamCountry.com800.526.2068
WILLIAMSBURG, KENTUCKYGATEWAY TO THE
CUMBERLANDSNestled in the foothills of Daniel Boone country,
Williamsburg is the other Historic Williamsburg, where Daniel Boone and
omas Walker once camped along the banks of one of natures greatest wonders, Cumberland Falls. e Falls is the Niagara of the South and home of the only moonbow in North America. Williamsburg o ers modern wonders such as Splash Water Park, Wipeout Wave Pool, Lazy
Castaway River, miniature golf, under Road Go-Karts, batting cages and a golf driving range.
Its the home of the University of the Cumberlands, which hosts many educational,
athletic, cultural, and social events.From outdoor sports such as shing, hunting,
canoeing, whitewater ra ing and four-wheeling to camping and hiking, Williamsburg has it all.
Old Fashioned Trading Days Festival is held annually during early September. You can nd
cra s, country and gospel music, and the best variety of food around.
williamsburgky.com800.552.0530
Williamsburg Tourism and Convention Commission650 South 10th Street Williamsburg, KY 40769
SMILE! YOURE ONLAKE CUMBERLAND
Discover a relaxed, family-oriented atmosphere with great music at the Somernites Cruise Car Show in Somerset, the Car Cruise Capital of Kentucky! Join us every fourth Saturday, April through October.
lakecumberlandtourism.com 800.642.6287Somerset-Pulaski County Convention and Visitors Bureau
SPRINGFIELDSee Springfield to reconnect with friends for a unique, authentic small-town Kentucky experience. is college town boasts theatre, art, alpacas and locally cra ed wine. See you at seespring eldky.com
experience. is college town boasts
VISIT GRAYSON, KENTUCKYEnjoy the local festivals, arts, history and recreational activities of nearby Carter Caves, Greenbo and Grayson Lake State Parks.
hearto heparks.com200 N. Carol Malone Blvd, Grayson
CENTRAL CITY THE PLACE WE
CALL HOMELocated in famous Muhlenberg County, Central City has a rich heritage of music and is home to The Everly Brothers, Merle Travis, John Prine, and James Best. Tour the Muhlenberg County Music Museum and see the monument that pays homage to Don & Phil.
tourcentralcity.com270.754.9603
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BEER CHEESE TRAIL AND OUTDOOR
ADVENTURETrek eightone-of-a-kind eateries, tryeight beer cheese recipes and
conquer Winchesters Beer Cheese Trail! Home to KY River kayak-
ing,Lower Howards Creek Nature Preserveand Ale-8-One tours.
TourWinchester.com800.298.9105
CIVIL WAR ENTHUSIAST?SPECTATORS AND
REENACTORS WELCOME!White Plains Civil War Festival
April 25 26, 201521st Annual Forrests First
Battle of SacramentoMay 15 17, 2015
visitmadisonvilleky.com877.243.5280
JIM BEAM COUNTRY & BERNHEIM FOREST
Wine & Whiskey Trail features 4 award-winning wineries, Jim Beam
Great American Stillhouse and Four Roses Distillery and Warehousing.
Bernheim Forest o ers over 14,000 acres, lakes and a visitor center.
JimBeamCountry.com800.526.2068
WILLIAMSBURG, KENTUCKYGATEWAY TO THE
CUMBERLANDSNestled in the foothills of Daniel Boone country,
Williamsburg is the other Historic Williamsburg, where Daniel Boone and
omas Walker once camped along the banks of one of natures greatest wonders, Cumberland Falls. e Falls is the Niagara of the South and home of the only moonbow in North America. Williamsburg o ers modern wonders such as Splash Water Park, Wipeout Wave Pool, Lazy
Castaway River, miniature golf, under Road Go-Karts, batting cages and a golf driving range.
Its the home of the University of the Cumberlands, which hosts many educational,
athletic, cultural, and social events.From outdoor sports such as shing, hunting,
canoeing, whitewater ra ing and four-wheeling to camping and hiking, Williamsburg has it all.
Old Fashioned Trading Days Festival is held annually during early September. You can nd
cra s, country and gospel music, and the best variety of food around.
williamsburgky.com800.552.0530
Williamsburg Tourism and Convention Commission650 South 10th Street Williamsburg, KY 40769
SMILE! YOURE ONLAKE CUMBERLAND
Discover a relaxed, family-oriented atmosphere with great music at the Somernites Cruise Car Show in Somerset, the Car Cruise Capital of Kentucky! Join us every fourth Saturday, April through October.
lakecumberlandtourism.com 800.642.6287Somerset-Pulaski County Convention and Visitors Bureau
SPRINGFIELDSee Springfield to reconnect with friends for a unique, authentic small-town Kentucky experience. is college town boasts theatre, art, alpacas and locally cra ed wine. See you at seespring eldky.com
experience. is college town boasts
VISIT GRAYSON, KENTUCKYEnjoy the local festivals, arts, history and recreational activities of nearby Carter Caves, Greenbo and Grayson Lake State Parks.
hearto heparks.com200 N. Carol Malone Blvd, Grayson
CENTRAL CITY THE PLACE WE
CALL HOMELocated in famous Muhlenberg County, Central City has a rich heritage of music and is home to The Everly Brothers, Merle Travis, John Prine, and James Best. Tour the Muhlenberg County Music Museum and see the monument that pays homage to Don & Phil.
tourcentralcity.com270.754.9603
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