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
The 8 Best Forests in Kentucky, United States
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. Clay Hill Memorial Forest
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Clay Hill Memorial Forest is a regional center for environmental education. There are over 5 miles of interpretive trails and an amazing array of displays: an alternative energy building, a center for sight-impaired children, a "living wall", a waste-water purification wetland circuit, a slave cabin & cemetery, a pond observation deck & boardwalk.
2. LITTLE BIG ATV TOURS
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Little Big ATV Tours offers a one hour guided ATV ride through our 350 acre property viewing nature and wildlife.
Reviewed By WHPETERSEN
What a great time heading out into nature on a VERY cool ATV. It seems like the woods go on forever once you're out there. We found some great little fossils by a creek, and tasted sarsaparilla too! The people operating the tour were the nicest, and answered all of our kids' questions. A safe, comfortable way to experience real Kentucky nature at its best. One of the top highlights of our trip from NY.
3. Summer Shoals Retreat & Campground
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Our listing is for Summer Shoals Retreat Campground and cabin rentals. We are located on the banks of the Cumberland River on the scenic Summer Shoals. We are surrounded by the Daniel Boone National Forest deep in the Wild and Scenic River waterway about 11 miles upstream of Cumberland Falls State Park. Bring a canoe, bicycle or a walking stick and come exploring. Our cabins are primative sleep cabins only. They do not have electric or water. Although warm showers are available on site. The cabins sleep 4 but you need your own bedding they are 50.00 a night. Tent camping per night is 12.00 per adult, children 12 and under are free, and pets welcome. Come visit Kentucky there are about 15 waterfall hikes in the National Forest in this area. Cumberland Falls is about a 25 minute drive.
Reviewed By Harlow2019
Very peaceful and relaxing! If you’re looking for a great place to get away this is it! Great views, creeks, water falls, fishing, etc. You won’t be disappointed!
4. Daniel Boone National Forest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 95 reviews
Boat, fish, hike and hunt to your heart's content in this scenic national forest.
Reviewed By kadinger - Necedah, United States
Could spend a month here, great hiking camping, swimming and so much outdoor stuff. Wanted to go through the silver mine, will have to go back.
5. Pine Mountain State Resort Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 118 reviews
This park provides trails and steep, mountainous ridges for the avid hunter of squirrel and grouse.
Reviewed By atlmichelle4571 - Atlanta, United States
My husband has sought out lodges for years all over the US when traveling with his brothers. On a recent visit to Ohio to see family, we were looking for a hotel to stay at on the way home that would be relaxing and easy to social distance. This lodge was PERFECT. The views from our room were amazing, the views from the restaurant were amazing. Every employee was SO nice. We ended up staying 3 nights here and took full advantage of their pool, putt putt course, weekend events like painting a bird house and archery. We also hiked a few trails in the area and they were great. I'm sold on visiting lodges now. Our kids loved our time here and we would love to come back someday. My only complaint is that mini fridges and microwaves need added to all the rooms. I ended up asking for a mini fridge and one was provided, thank goodness. But they need to make it standard in all rooms.
6. Berea Pinnacles
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 169 reviews
Reviewed By gabriellethornhill - Berea, United States
This area has been a go to since I was a little girl. With lots of trees, butterflies, mushrooms, turtles, and other small animals, the environment is always thriving. These hikes are moderate, varying in times and lengths to complete. This is a popular nature spot in Berea and is recommended for any outdoor lover. I recommend good hiking shoes, and bringing along water as any of these trails are sure to get your heart pumping. The best views are found upon the Indian fort lookout, and the East pinnacle. Dogs are welcome, but leashes are highly appreciated. Enjoy, stay safe, & respect your surroundings ????
7. Shillalah Creek Wildlife Management Area
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 2 reviews
Where only a 4WD can go: an undeveloped road and tough terrain make hunting here an adventure.
8. Beechy Creek Wildlife Management Area
Fishing and hunting abound in this hardwood forest.
