More Must-See Attractions

Round out your Kentucky itinerary with these can’t-miss stops.

From the world’s longest cave system to cliff-line overlooks and bourbon country icons, this list makes it easy to plug the rest of Kentucky into your trip—while keeping Eastern Kentucky front-and-center in your plans.

Mammoth Cave National Park

Mammoth Cave National Park

Home to the world’s longest known cave system with guided tours ranging from easy walks to lantern adventures, plus hiking and river paddling.

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Cumberland Falls

Cumberland Falls (Moonbow)

A 68-foot waterfall nicknamed the “Niagara of the South”—one of the few places you can see a lunar rainbow around full moon nights.

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Red River Gorge & Natural Bridge

Red River Gorge & Natural Bridge

Sandstone arches, forested trails, world-class climbing, and big-view overlooks in Daniel Boone National Forest.

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Kentucky Bourbon Trail distilleries

Bourbon Trail & Distilleries

Tour legendary distilleries—think Maker’s Mark, Woodford Reserve, and more—for tastings, rickhouse aromas, and behind-the-scenes stories.

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Kentucky Horse Park

Kentucky Horse Park

Meet champion horses, explore the International Museum of the Horse, and experience show days in the Horse Capital of the World.

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Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory

Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory

See the world’s biggest bat, tour the bat-making factory, and dive into baseball history in downtown Louisville.

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Churchill Downs & Kentucky Derby Museum

Churchill Downs & Derby Museum

Walk through racing history, tour the grandstands, and time your visit with live racing for the full Derby City experience.

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Louisville Mega Cavern zip lines

Louisville Mega Cavern

Underground adventure park featuring zip lines, ropes courses, and tram tours beneath the city.

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Keeneland Race Course

Keeneland Race Course

A Lexington tradition of thoroughbred racing and Southern elegance; visit for morning workouts, sales, or seasonal meets.

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Ark Encounter

Ark Encounter & Creation Museum

See a life-size ark, immersive exhibits, and family programs; pair with the Creation Museum for a full day.

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Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

Land Between the Lakes NRA

Miles of shoreline, campgrounds, wildlife viewing, and water sports across a vast forested peninsula between Kentucky Lake & Lake Barkley.

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Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Wander a National Historic Landmark with 34 preserved buildings, hands-on demos, trails, dining, and working farm.

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