His early life on Kentucky’s frontier shaped his character and prepared him to lead the nation through Civil War. The country’s first memorial to Lincoln enshrines the symbolic birthplace cabin. Three miles from the National Historic Site in downtown Hodgenville visitors will find the Lincoln Museum of Kentucky. The museum’s
Embark on a 22-mile journey through the scenic Rolling Fork River Valley from Boston to New Haven aboard one of the Kentucky Railway Museum’s vintage locomotives, browse the museum’s exceptional railroad and locomotive exhibits and check out the museum gift shop. *Refer to their website for ticket information and hours
The Frazier History Museum offers a variety of exhibits, gallery experiences, events and programs designed to help families have fun and experience history together. Each month, on the second Saturday of the month, the Frazier Museum presents events exploring different themes. These events, called Second Saturdays, are designed to engage
Cruise the mighty Ohio River aboard the oldest operating Mississippi River-style steamboat in the world, the Belle of Louisville. Built in Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1914, the paddlewheel-driven vessel has earned the distinction of being the most widely traveled steamboat in the nation. Tickets for lunch and dinner cruises or sightseeing
Enjoy horseback riding, fishing, boating, hiking and more at Taylorsville Lake State Park. The 1,200-acre state park offers 24 miles of trails, 45 spacious RV sites with electric and water hook-ups, 10 equestrian sites with electric and water hook-ups, and 15 primitive tent sites with water available. The Taylorsville Lake
This 375,000-square-foot premier outlet center is a destination all its own with a food court, decorative fountains, a children’s area, covered walkways, and more than 80 retailers, including top designers. The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass is located just outside of Louisville Metro off Interstate 64 in Simpsonville.
This plantation embodies the antebellum South and was the inspiration for Stephen Foster’s world-famous composition, “My Old Kentucky Home,” Kentucky’s official state song. Guides in period costume tell the story of the esteemed Rowan family, which called the plantation home from the late 18th to 19th centuries. During the summer
The historic man-made Mega Cavern is part of 17 miles of corridors beneath the city of Louisville and features half a dozen attractions, including the Mega Zips zip-line tour, the Mega Tram historic tram tour, and the 320,000 square-foot Mega Underground Bike Park with more than 45 trails, jump lines,
Named one of the 10 Best Amusement Parks for 2015 by Fodor’s Travel, Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay Waterpark boast dozens of world-class attractions, from shows and games to thrilling rides and rollercoasters, including Storm Chaser, Americas’ first coaster to feature a barrel drop from a 10-story hill lift, featuring
Located in the heart of downtown Louisville, Fourth Street Live! is billed as Louisville’s premier dining, entertainment and retail destination. Restaurant and entertainment venues include Goose Island Beer Bridge, Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant and Guy Fieri’s Smokehouse. Bars and nightclubs include PBR Louisville, The Thirsty Pedaler, Tavern on Fourth, and
