10 Best Things To Do In Kentucky State

If you’re traveling around the US, Kentucky might not have the same renown as New York or LA, but the Bluegrass State is well worth a visit.

The birthplace of KFC and the spiritual home of baseball, buckle up for a whistle-stop tour of these 10 Kentucky essentials.

What To Do in Kentucky

1. Kentucky Derby
2. The Daniel Boone National Forest
3. The Newport Aquarium
4. Harland Sanders Cafe and Museum
5. The Louisville Mega Cavern
6. The Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
7. Breaks Interstate Park
8. Fort Knox
9. Dinosaur World
10.  National Corvette Museum

1) Kentucky Derby

The first Sunday of each May, throngs of people descend on Kentucky to enjoy a day out at one of the most esteemed events in the horse racing calendar.

The world-famous Kentucky Derby was immortalized in print by Hunter S Thompson, the father of Gonzo journalism.

This seminal event is held at Churchill Downs on the fringes of Louisville. This year’s 146^th Kentucky Derby saw crowds of 150,000 watch enthralled as 18/1 outsider Authentic ran off with the honors.

A vibrant museum sits right next to the race track. Browse through memorabilia spanning right back to the inaugural Kentucky Derby back in 1875. You can also find out everything you need to know about thoroughbred horses.

2) The Daniel Boone National Forest

The alluring Daniel Boone National Forest snakes its way through 21 eastern Kentucky counties across an area of over 700,000 acres.

The most striking element of this expansive area of natural beauty is the variety of terrain you encounter. From stark gorges and sandstone cliffs through to deep ravines and gentle streams, contrast is all around.

The Natural Bridge stands 65 feet tall and it’s 75 feet across. This strange rock formation was created by the combined forces of wind and water over the years.

Travel almost 300 miles along the Sheltowee Trace trail for a dazzling display of nature.

3) The Newport Aquarium

The Newport Aquarium gives you the chance to learn all about marine life thanks to a sprawling system of acrylic tunnels.

Explore the native habitat of the colossal arapaima in the Amazon Tunnel or get to know how a coral reef works while surrounded by honeycomb moray eels and unicorn fish.

The Surrounded by Sharks exhibit delivers as promised, but they are not the only lethal predators on display. The Dangerous and Deadly exhibit sees you among piranhas and the impressive Gila Monster. Wander down Gator Alley and witness some formidable alligators lazing around.

Take advantage of shows and presentations throughout the day. From watching seahorses to a touch-tank filled with stingrays, The Newport Aquarium is a must for the whole family.

4) Harland Sanders Cafe and Museum

Kentucky Fried Chicken has global brand recognition. How much do you know about its founder, Colonel Harland Sanders, though?

Head to the Harland Sanders Cafe and Museum in North Corbin, Kentucky and you can find out.

The site of the first restaurant the Colonel opened, you won’t find much in common with a modern KFC here. Within a replica of the kitchen where Sanders worked in the 1940s, you can bone up on Kentucky Fried Chicken trivia and how the café exploded worldwide with one of the most successful franchising operations of all time.

Get a taste of those eleven secret herbs and spices the Colonel rolled out across the globe and take in a slice of Kentucky history at the Harland Sanders Cafe and Museum.

5) The Louisville Mega Cavern

The Louisville Mega Cavern is among the most exquisite attractions in the state of Kentucky.

A series of man-made tunnels and caverns traveling 17 miles below Louisville, this tourist spot was once a working limestone quarry. When mining was stopped back in the 1970s, the site remained vacant until it was transformed into a bland storage facility.

Today, the Louisville Mega Cavern features the world’s only completely underground zipline along with an exhilarating electric bike. Tour. If you’re less adventurous, immerse yourself in the rich history of this striking spot on Taylor Avenue in Louisville.

Head to the cavern in the holiday season and enjoy a lengthy light show down below ground.

6) The Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory

On 800 W Main St, you can while away a few hours at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory.

Here, things get off to a strong start before you reach first base. At the entrance to the museum stands a towering 120-foot replica of the bat Babe Ruth used to smash 21 home runs in the season of 1927.

Inside, as you’d expect, you’ll witness more bats. Many more bats! From the Louisville Slugger that Hank Aaron used to hit his 700^th home run to the bats of Mickey Mantle or Andre Dawson, bathe in the history of this iconic American sport.

Find out how the bats are made as you explore the inside of the factory.

When you’re done, road-test some bats in the cages and check out the pitching simulator to burn off some energy.

You need to buy tickets in advance right here.

7) Breaks Interstate Park

Breaks Interstate Park is the unofficial Grand Canyon of the southern states discovered by Daniel Boone.

Bridging the border of Kentucky and Virginia, this breathtaking park is home to the deepest gorge in the east of Mississippi.

Head out rafting, wander 25 miles of mile-long hiking trails with diverse physical features, and then stay overnight in one of the traditional lodges.

8) Fort Knox

The legendary Fort Knox is one of the most prominent US army posts covering over 100,000 acres of Kentucky.

You’ll be disappointed if you thought you could enter the United States Bullion Depository, home to 5000 tons of gold. Content yourself with a snapshot and head to the General George Patton Museum instead. The piece de resistance inside is a comprehensive collection of weapons designed by Leonardo da Vinci.

Events are also held at Fort Knox on Veteran Appreciation Day.

9) Dinosaur World

Dinosaur World is a must for you as well as the kids.

The Kentucky Dinosaur World is part of a small franchise created by a Swedish businessman, Christer Svensson when he transformed an old Floridian alligator farm into the first Dinosaur World.

Located next to Cave City, you can’t miss the gargantuan tyrannosaurus rex welcoming you off the I-65 highway.

More than a hundred life-sized statues in the magnificent forest give you a glimpse of what life was like for these beasts. Your kids will love the massive dinosaur eggs and the raptor claws.

There’s a picnic area to refuel before the journey home and a gift shop full of treats.

10) National Corvette Museum

Nearby the Bowling Green law offices of Flora Stuart, a popular local lawyer [1] , you’ll find the National Corvette Museum.

Since 1981, Bowling Green has been headquarters of Corvette manufacturing.

Whether you’re an auto enthusiast or simply interested in the history of what’s known as America’s sports car, this museum is well worth a visit if you’re passing by.

References[1] florastuart.com/kentucky-wrongful-death-lawyer