Top Things to do in Kentucky
Top Hotels in Kentucky
- 1. Aloft Louisville Downtown
- 2. Drury Inn & Suites Paducah
- 3. The Galt House Hotel
- 4. Embassy Suites by Hilton Louisville Downtown
- 5. Hampton Inn & Suites Newport / Cincinnati
- 6. Drury Inn & Suites Bowling Green, KY
- 7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lexington South / Hamburg
- 8. Drury Inn Paducah
- 9. Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport
- 10. 21c Museum Hotel Louisville
10 Bridges in Kentucky That You Shouldn't Miss
Famous for Bourbon Country and horse farms, civil war battlefields and beautiful natural parks, Kentucky offers a delightful mix of experiences. You might begin in Lexington, where the 1200-acre Kentucky Horse Park is a popular attraction. The university adds exciting sports, impressive art and a vibrant student/professor population to the city. Louisville is similar, where renowned Churchill Downs hosts the annual Kentucky Derby and the Belle of Louisville, the nation’s oldest steam-driven river paddlewheeler, hosts enchanting lunch and dinner cruises along the beautiful Ohio River. Next, head south to visit Mammoth Cave National Park for a day of touring the cave (the world’s longest known cave), hiking and canoeing on the Green River. Paducah, Berea, Bowling Green – so many places to explore and enjoy!
Restaurants in Kentucky
1. Paducah Bridge
2. Henderson Bridge (l&n Railroad Bridge)
3. Walking Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
"'The whole idea behind doing it was to build the longest plastic-deck bridge in the world,' he says. The 420-foot pedestrian bridge in River surpasses by 30 feet the second longest plastic-deck bridge, Scotland's Aberfeldy Bridge."
4. Newport Southbank Bridge a.k.a. Purple People Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 292 reviews
This bridge connects connects Cincinnati, OH to Newport, KY and passes over the Ohio River.
Reviewed By JTHC_4 - Arkansas, United States
A great walk across the river with beautiful views. On the Kentucky side there are other attractions, shopping, and dining.
5. Colville Covered Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By 654lindseyn - Monticello, United States
My boyfriend and I were on an in-state staycation sort of trip and visited the Cynthiana area. Everyone staying at Ashford Acres should definitely make this 15 minute drive to see this beauty! I ordered a tripod and remote so we could take some nice photos at the bridge. It was definitely a favorite Kentucky "backroad" destination for me! The details of the construction are fascinating.
6. The Big Four Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,909 reviews
Reviewed By 291genej - Silver Spring, United States
It was a beautiful morning to park at the Big Four Pedestrian Bridge Parking lot River Road(Google) with nice restrooms open at 9 AM. We joined other walkers, joggers and bicyclists on the 1/2+ mile crossing to Jeffersonville, IN. Historical signage throughout, classical music in the mid section and views of busy I-65 on the John F. Kennedy Memorial Bridge and the Abraham Lincoln Bridge make for lots of general interest.
7. Pauley Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
8. Mount Zion Covered Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By V8965RZchadh
Beautiful scene from the outside, however, filled with graffiti on the inside. Still worth the few minutes off the beaten path to see.
9. Old Richardsville Road Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By MaryannF650 - Clarksville, United States
My husband and I were visiting Bowling Green and toured the downtown area as well as some of the historic places. The Old Richardsville Road Bridge was recommended as a beautiful place to take photos. The bridge was built in 1889 by the King Iron Company of Cleveland, Ohio. According to available information, it is one of the last bridges of its. kind. It is a span bowstring, arch truss bridge that spans 138.1 ft. and runs across the Barren River. Currently, it is closed except for foot traffic. However, it is suggested that you precede at your own risk. The Old Richardsville Road Bridge was inducted into the National Register of Historic Places in November of 1980. The residents are aware of the supernatural force surrounding the landmark and there are many versions of the tale. You can check them out on the website.
10. Switzer Covered Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By Thor1412 - Horace, United States
The historic 1855 Switzer covered bridge over North Elkhorn Creek has been reconstructed. People can literally “walk through history” free. Unfortunately, someone has painted graffiti on the bridge
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