Did you know that Lexington, Kentucky is known as the "Horse Capital of the World"?
How about the fact that 95 percent of all bourbon is distilled, aged and bottled
right here in Kentucky’s
bourbon country? These and other fun facts about Kentucky
give you some idea of how unique the Bluegrass State really is. There’s only one
Kentucky, and we’re spreading the word.
Learn more fun facts about Kentucky and start planning your next trip to the Bluegrass
State!
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Every second weekend in May, Owensboro springs to life with the wonderful smells and sounds of the International Bar-B-Q Festival. Smoke from hickory-stoked fires blends with the aromas of sizzling chicken, bubbling burgoo and roasting mutton to complete the festival atmosphere.
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The state-of-the-art, interactive International Bluegrass Music Museum is dedicated to preserving and encouraging the growth of Kentucky's native sound: bluegrass music. See the changing exhibits, hear examples of the music from its roots to today's newest acts, take a guided tour with instrument demonstrations and try creating your own bluegrass mix. |
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Take the legendary Kentucky Bourbon Trail through the heart of bourbon country and stop in on six of the state’s distilleries including Maker’s Mark, Jim Beam and Woodford Reserve.
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The Derby Festival is a two week plus celebration of the world’s most famous horse race. The oldest festival event, the Pegasus Parade, was first held in 1956 and today, nearly 70 events make up the festival.
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Located at Gate 1 of historic Churchill Downs, the museum presents the traditions and excitement of the "Greatest Two Minutes in Sports." Highlights include two floors of interactive, horse racing-related exhibits, a 360-degree high-definition video presentation and a walking tour of Churchill Downs.
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Pet the Kangaroos in the Outback or learn to play a didgeridoo while you learn about Aboriginal culture. Feed colorful Rainbow Lorikeets in the Land of Lories AND feed the Australian Budgies at Terra Rosella - but be warned the birds will land on you!
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This equestrian facility is a 1,224-acre park dedicated to "man's relationship with the horse” with more than 50 breeds on display. This working horse farm also features two museums: International Museum of the Horse (a Smithsonian affiliate) and American Saddlebred Museum.
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The Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area is located between Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake in western Kentucky. The area was designated a national recreation area by President Kennedy in 1963. LBL is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise with miles of trails and water.
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Loretta Lynn's birthplace is nestled between two fog-shrouded mountains up a "holler" just two miles southeast of the coal mining camp of Van Lear.
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Lost River Cave offers Kentucky's Only Underground Boat Tour. Nestled on the floor of the scenic valley, unseen from above, the Lost River disappears from view as you board the boat on the river that Ripley's Believe It or Not maintains is the shortest and deepest in the world.
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