Find bourbon tours and horse farms, along with scenic beauty at every turn.
From its storied history of racehorses and bourbon to the thrill of cave exploration, experience the uniquely Southern qualities of Kentucky, where down-home cuisine isn’t a trend, but a way of life. See thoroughbreds grazing at picturesque horse farms; perhaps one of them will win the Kentucky Derby on day. Learn how 95 percent of the world’s bourbon is made here, and sip samples during a distillery tour. Pay homage to two native sons – the 16th U.S. president Abraham Lincoln, and a world champion boxer, Muhammad Ali – at museums in their honour. Marvel at Mammoth Cave, the largest cave system in the world, and delve into the USA’s love affair with a sports car at the National Corvette Museum. Enjoy the sounds of Bluegrass Music at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Above all, discover the amazing outdoors: Boat and fish, and hike, bike or climb 19,300 km (12,000 miles) of trails. To find out more visit https://www.kentuckytourism.com/
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Plan your Bluegrass adventure with the Official Kentucky Visitor’s Guide 2025 — your essential companion to bourbon, horses, music, outdoors and unforgettable small-town charm.
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