Things to do in The Cincinnati Region, The Cincinnati Region: The Best Monuments & Statues

Reviewed By bradwN9107IR - Winchester, United States

This is a great little hidden gem of the Kentucky State Parks system. Jefferson Davis is an obviously controversial, but import part of the history of the Bluegrass State, and this park preserves that chapter of our history. The monument itself is a site to behold, but sadly it's not currently open for tours (usually an elevator takes you to the top for viewing). It's closed due to a mechanical issue with the 100 year old elevator, but the state has ordered custom parts to overhaul it, and should have it available by Spring 2021. Other than the monument, the key attraction here is a neat little museum that honestly focuses just as much on the divisive history of the Confederacy in Kentucky as it does Jefferson Davis. The real gem here though, is the park's sole ranger. Throughout much of the year he's the lone employee of the park, and he's very knowledgeable on the subject and extremely approachable. I recently made the drive down from the Lexington area, and thought that the park was well worth the trip. You can easily see it all in an hour and a half though, so if you're planning a day-trip for this park, definitely check out the surrounding area and find a few other attractions to see on your trip.