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Kentucky
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| Pulsating Cumberland Falls is the only place in the
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Adventure Beyond Your Dreams in the South
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| The menus of our specialty restaurants are brimming with mouth-watering meals for any appetite. |
If you really want to have fun, listen to your inner compass. It’s pointing you
down to Kentucky. From the bustling energy of our cities to the laid-back charm of our rural
countryside, you’ll find the Bluegrass State provides a wealth of places to enjoy with
your friends and family. Kentucky’s unique heritage and scenic beauty make an ideal
travel destination. Bourbon, bluegrass music, horses and history are just a small sampling
of what defines the Unbridled Spirit of Kentucky.
In our cities you’ll find thriving art galleries, one-of-a-kind museums, lively entertainment
districts and spectacular restaurants. For those shopaholics we have plenty of storefronts
to explore. Parents can entertain their children at an extreme skate park, children’s
theater, zoo, museum, aquarium or theme park.
Even if you’re an urban individual, you have to take a ride through our countryside.
The horse farms, stone fences and rolling hills are simply breathtaking. Elegant equines
abound here; after all, Kentucky is the Horse Capitol of the World, and a visit to Kentucky
Horse Park will help you understand why.
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| Witness world-renowned bourbon at its finest along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. |
For the outdoors person, imagine awakening in one of our gorgeous state resort parks to
find deer, elk and other wildlife right before you. Spend the morning climbing, biking or
horseback riding, then take in an afternoon round of golf at one of our nationally-ranked
golf courses. Kentucky is a growing paradise for the adventure-enthusiast. We’ve got
it all from rock climbing, to water skiing, and if you think Kentucky is beautiful above
ground, it’s truly awe-inspiring below. The limestone rock on which the state sits
holds, the world’s largest cave system -- a truly amazing site to behold.
Music is as synonymous to Kentucky as horses and bourbon. While the state is best known
for giving birth to the unique “high lonesome” sound of Bluegrass, Kentucky boasts
an incredibly rich and diverse musical heritage with deep roots in other musical genres including
folk, blues, gospel, jazz, opera and pop. Kentucky’s musical heritage can be seen and
heard all across the state as you voyage along the Kentucky Music Trail.
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| Leave our shops and galleries with hands full as you experience distinct shopping throughout the state. |
No trip to Kentucky would be complete without experiencing the magic and science of our
most famous art: bourbon. This is where 95 percent of the world’s supply of bourbon
is artfully produced, and a trip along the beautiful hills of Kentucky’s Bourbon Trail
allows visitors to see how distillers practice the art of producing “ America’s
only native spirit.” While strict standards govern what constitutes a bourbon whiskey,
each distillery adds a unique artistry and care in making the spirit.
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| Our pristine lakes are an ideal setting to cut loose and let your cares float away. |
There’s another liquid flowing throughout the state: wine. Most people are shocked
to learn Kentucky was home to the first commercial vineyard in the United States — that
was in 1798. Centuries later, Kentucky is getting back to its roots and the tendrils of vines
are growing once again. Kentucky wine is lively, seductive and approachable, so make it a
point to stop by one of our wineries nestled throughout the gorgeous countryside, and sip
their pleasant harvest.
These are just a few of the myriad of the many exciting activities that await you in Kentucky – an
unforgettable place where spirits are free to soar and big dreams can be fulfilled. For more
information about Kentucky, please visit kentuckytourism.com.
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