Kentucky Tourism

Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate – Lexington, Kentucky

Editor — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:30:59 +0000

Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate – Lexington, Kentucky The original Ashland Estate was so named by Henry Clay because of the surrounding Ash trees on the land. He bought the land on the outskirts of Lexington when he felt that living in town was too confining and wanted more space for his family to grow... [Continue Reading]

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Mary Todd Lincoln House – Lexington, Kentucky

Editor — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:39:41 +0000

Mary Todd Lincoln House – Lexington, Kentucky The year was 1818 when Mary Todd Lincoln was born in Lexington. She was the fourth of sixteen children and the daughter of one of Lexington’s wealthier and more prominent men. She ultimately became the wife of the sixteenth president of the United States. Mary Todd was well... [Continue Reading]

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Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery – Jamestown, KY

Editor — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:34:55 +0000

Come face to face with the region's underwater friends, explore karst terrain, see the inner workings of an active honey bee hive, and meet Dale, the lifelife animatronic fish biologist - all by stepping into the unique and exciting exhibit hall at the Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery Visitor/Environmental Education Center. Much more awaits the entire family in a fun and engaging educational journey through the new Center - located on a working trout hatchery at the base of Wolf Creek Dam and beautiful Lake Cumberland. Visitors are welcome to tour the hatchery and fish the well-stocked creek below the hatchery. A theater, gift shop, picnic areas, wheelchair accessible fishing ramp, special events, and nearby camping and lodging make Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery a destination not to be missed!

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Lincoln seated statue – Stanville, KY

Editor — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:54:47 +0000

Opening: November 4, 2010. Open 24/7. 16064785100, ericchristopherconn@gmail.com Please contact: Jaime Slone at 16064785101 for any all matters related this intriguing event. The statue is stunning. The craftsmen who worked on it did not find the task easy. The most difficult part was the face. The first face that was created simply did not meet their demanding expectations. On the third attempt, the face was created and accepted. It shows the majestic nature of this great Kentuckian.

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The 3rd Annual Derby City Film Festival – Louisville, Kentucky

Editor — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:38:34 +0000

A different kind of festival... Louisville, Kentucky is known for many things; The Kentucky Derby, Louisville Slugger, Muhammad Ali and the Humana Festival of New American Plays, to name a few. And now it is known for something more... From the beginning the DCFF has distinguished itself from other festivals, by selecting the only the very best in true independent films. Focusing on independent films and filmmakers rather than celebrities and hype, the DCFF sets out to prove that quality films do not have multi-million dollar budgets. Credit card advances, family loans, selling plasma, doing whatever it takes to get your dream and vision to the big screen are the types of films and filmmakers we showcase. Those are true independent films. Since the inaugural year in 2008 the DCFF has been proud to host the World & U.S. Premieres of over 30 films including five from right here in the Bluegrass State. As we prepare for the 2011 edition of the festival it is becoming more apparent that Louisville has taken major steps in not only becoming a "go to" location to screen newly produced independent films, but a place where independent film production flourishing as well. So whether you are a filmmaker or just a lover of film, we encourage you to come and be apart of the Derby City Film Festival. We bet by the time you leave you wonder why every festival doesn't do it this way. The slogan going around is "Why Louisville?" We say "Why Not"? See what you've been missing.

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Tour the Thoroughbred World at the Heritage Horse Farm – Lexington, Kentucky

Editor — Sun, 02 May 2010 23:37:12 +0000

Tour the Thoroughbred World at the Heritage Horse Farm – Lexington, Kentucky You have watched the beautiful horses run in the Kentucky Derby and seen them in other races on TV, now is the chance to actually to tour a horse farm and get a real understanding of why Kentucky is the home of world... [Continue Reading]

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Vent Haven: Ventriloquist Museum – Fort Mitchell, Kentucky

Editor — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:42:36 +0000

Vent Haven: Ventriloquist Museum – Fort Mitchell, Kentucky Located in the bump at the top of Kentucky bordering Ohio (just 5 miles south of Cincinnati) is the small community of 8000, Fort Mitchell. In this little town is the Vent Haven: Ventriloquist Museum. This unique stop, for those visiting the area, will have you reliving... [Continue Reading]

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Hidden River Cave Museum – Horse Cave, Kentucky

Editor — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 02:19:29 +0000

Hidden River Cave Museum – Horse Cave, Kentucky The American Cave Museum and Hidden River Cave will fill your day with exciting and informative lessons of the nature of caves and how they impact our lives. Take the self guided tour of the American Cave Museum. There are two floors of exhibits dealing with caves,... [Continue Reading]

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Bluegrass Heritage Museum – Winchester, Kentucky

Editor — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:10:05 +0000

Bluegrass Heritage Museum – Winchester, Kentucky Take a trip to the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky and you will see the beauty of rolling grassland, wood and stone fences, horses and some of the most beautiful country anyplace. There is so much history in the area that you will truly have the opportunity to learn a... [Continue Reading]

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Elk View Scenic Byway – Breathitt, Knott and Perry Counties, Kentucky

Editor — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:40:11 +0000

Elk View Scenic Byway – Breathitt, Knott and Perry Counties, Kentucky Start your trip to the Elk View Scenic Byway at the Breathitt County visitor Center near Quicksand. You will continue on your way eastward into Knott County past Elk View Drive where a second elk view station is located to help you see these... [Continue Reading]

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Kentucky Coal Mining Museum – Benham, Kentucky

Editor — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:35:06 +0000

Kentucky Coal Mining Museum – Benham, Kentucky Life for the coal miner has never been easy. They have worked hard and in perilous conditions from the early years of the settling of this county (and other countries too.) But here in Benham is a museum that will bring to life one aspect of the life... [Continue Reading]

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Yeiser Art Center – Paducah, KY

Editor — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 01:43:37 +0000

Yeiser Art Center – Paducah, KY Paducah has a great deal to offer the visitor and one of the enchanting places to go is to the Yeiser Art Center where you will be exposed to dramatic art designed to serve citizens of and visitors to the region with qualtiy works by established and emerging artists. ... [Continue Reading]

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Mefford’s Fort – Maysville, Kentucky

Travel Writer — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 18:28:57 +0000

The Rich Family History of Mefford’s Fort in Maysville, Kentucky. Mefford’s Fort is so named after the family that built and inhabited the flatboat log cabin beginning in 1787. Completely authentic and original, the floor of the cabin is constructed of timbers from the flatboard boat that first brought the Meffords to Kentucky. Thirteen children... [Continue Reading]

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Bluegrass Motorcycle Museum – Hartford, Kentucky

Travel Writer — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:11:22 +0000

The Bluegrass Motorcycle Museum of Hartford, Kentucky. When visitors come to Hartford, a short day trip is in demand to see the treasures of the Bluegrass Motorcycle Museum. Owned and operated by Jack Embry and his wife Nancy, the displays boast over 20 vintage, American made motorcycles, and 30 years’ worth of motorcycle memorabilia. Even... [Continue Reading]

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Adsmore House & Gardens – Princeton, Kentucky

Travel Writer — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:42:35 +0000

The Adsmore House & Gardens in Princeton, KY. Located just one block north of historic downtown Princeton, KY, the Adsmore House & Gardens spread across a vast, four acre estate. Adsmore is considered to be the only living house museum in existence in Kentucky. First built in 1854 by a merchant named John Higgins, it... [Continue Reading]

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Heaven Hill Distilleries Trolley – Bardstown, Kentucky

Travel Writer — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 18:18:31 +0000

Take a Tour on the Heaven Hill Distilleries Trolley in Bardstown, KY. Bardstown, Kentucky is known for its legendary bourbon, as well as the famous Beam family-run distillery named Heaven Hill. The Heaven Hill Distilleries Trolley provides a historical tour of all points of historic interest in downtown Bardstown. The trolley was custom designed to... [Continue Reading]

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American Saddlebred Museum – Lexington, Kentucky

Travel Writer — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:59:13 +0000

Visiting the American Saddlebred Museum in Lexington, KY. The American Saddlebred Museum is located in Lexington, Kentucky on the Kentucky Horse Park grounds. A recent exhibition at the museum in 2008 was titled “For the Love of a Horse: Children and Saddlebreds”. This exhibit was intended to demonstrate the unique and sometimes magical connection that... [Continue Reading]

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The Speed Art Museum Showcases Impressive Art Collections

Travel Writer — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:32:38 +0000

On your next visit to Louisville, Kentucky, spend a day at the Speed Art Museum. This is a huge art museum with an expansive collection of more than 12,000 pieces of artwork. The Speed Art Museum displays items from its own collection as well as hosting temporary exhibits featuring art from other museums around the... [Continue Reading]

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Explore a Variety of Attractions at Old Bardstown Village in Kentucky

Travel Writer — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:30:43 +0000

Old Bardstown Village in Nelson County, Kentucky is a great place to visit if you love history and exploring museums. In addition to a re-created frontier village, there are several museums located on site along Museum Row, including the fourth largest Civil War Museum in the United States. If you’ve ever wondered what a frontier... [Continue Reading]

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Discover Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky

Travel Writer — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:28:54 +0000

Mammoth Cave National Park in south central Kentucky is a beautiful and fascinating place. The Park preserves the longest cave system in the world, and visitors can explore this spectacular cave in their choice of cave tours. In addition to touring the cave, visitors can enjoy their favorite outdoors activities in the beautiful Green River... [Continue Reading]

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Have Fun with Horses at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington

Travel Writer — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:27:22 +0000

A visit to Kentucky isn’t complete until you spend some time with horses, and the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington is one of the best places to do so. At the Kentucky Horse Park, you can explore museums, learn about and see nearly 50 breeds of horses, take a horse drawn trolley ride, and of... [Continue Reading]

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Visit Kentucky Down Under for Australian-style Fun

Travel Writer — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:23:39 +0000

If you’ve always dreamed of traveling to Australia, but you happen to be in south-central Kentucky, Kentucky Down Under is an ideal place to enjoy a compromise. Kentucky Down Under is located between Nashville, Tennessee and Louisville, Kentucky and gives visitors a chance to meet and interact with some of Australia’s most intriguing animals. At... [Continue Reading]

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