Coming together as Kentuckians to celebrate everything that makes our state unique!
Here is a starter list for things to see and do in Kentucky. This is a work in progress.
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Attractions
*****Bourbon Trail***** – too many to list up front but I will try to add more
Please note for anyone from outside the US the drinking age is 21
Maker’s Mark (more of a local bourbon and one of my favorite tours – with this one you get to see everything and free tour/tasting) Makers Mark Tours - There are directions on this link about 1.5 hours from Louisville
Restaurants Kentucky Fried Chicken (This is one of the number one requests I have had from people out of the country)
– Store locater is on the top of the page
Events 127 Sale - Long Yardsale through several states cutting through Kentucky
*****Louisville*****
For more information and detail please click here to visit the Louisville group page and check out the links and information there.
Slugger Museum (This is where professional bats are made, you can get tours and miniature bats – special note you can not take these bats as a carry on to a plane they are considered a weapon and many many travelers have had them taken away)
Waverly Hills Sanatorium History Tours
Really this is an attraction as well as a Halloween event. Tons of history to this place and rated as one of the most haunted hospitals. I think I heard they are planning to turn it into a hotel.
Cherokee Triangle - older section of Louisville with great architecture
Louisville Airport
(Airport code: SDF) Normally an hour is sufficient for any flight out of Louisville. If you want to be on the safe side you can give it an hour and a half during peak times.
Oktoberfest – this one does not have an official site that I can find and the best place seems to move each year. Lately there has been something at 4th St or the Belvedere but normally there is something near/in German town that is the main local setup.
*****Derby***** Derby (Horse Racing)
Always the first Saturday in May
Oaks Day (Horse Racing)
Always the day before the Derby – more locals go to this, for the Derby most have house parties
Derby Festival - information about many of the events leading up to the Derby. This starts with Thunder (one of the largest firework displays I have ever been to and goes through a balloon glow, steamboat race, and many other events.
Coming together as Kentuckians to celebrate everything that makes our state unique!
