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
What to do and see in Kentucky, United States: The Best Gift & Specialty Shops
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. Kentucky Soaps and Such
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Featuring our made-on-site Plainview Farm goat milk products and numerous unique hand-crafted gift options, a visit to our store will have you coming back for more.
2. Joseph-Beth Booksellers
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By msnowo - Indianapolis, United States
Great book store to just go and chill. Especially wonderful considering the cold weather we had when we were in Lexington. Plenty of space to social distance while browsing the immense book selection. Also lived they had some local artist and a cooking section. Great place to stop with kids and just allow them to roam.
3. Tater Knob Pottery and Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By gemmac234
We found this quaint little place and thoroughly enjoyed talking with the owners/potters and looking around the gallery. They gave us a very interesting demonstration of what they do. We found several things we had to bring home and will probably either go back or order some pieces from them again. Gorgeous pottery!
4. Twin Lakes Antique Mall
5. Detweiler's Country Store
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By vwtgggpvcxer4 - Ocala, United States
Grocery, building store and trading post. Very neat and cozy setup. Lots of spices, handmade sandwiches and ice-cream. We loved it and they have civilized prices.
6. Griffin's Studio
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 53 reviews
Griffin's Studio is a shop and studio located in the heart of downtown Hopkinsville. At Griffin's Studio you will find a unique shop filled with art and crafts created by over fifty local artisans, jewelry, gifts, home decor, accessories, furniture, children's arts and crafts and more! There is also a studio space where art classes, workshops, birthdays, etc. are offered to people of all ages.
7. Art Eatables
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 69 reviews
Our original store and kitchen where we make our famous Small-batch Bourbon Truffles™, Orange Chimères™ and other confections. World's first bourbon-certified chocolatier, but we do a variety of alcohol-free candies too. Picked as "Best Candy Shop in Kentucky" by Food Network Magazine in 2015, our bourbon chocolates can be found at many stops along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Family-owned business. NUT FREE SHOP!
Reviewed By kickingitwiththekooi - Grand Rapids, United States
Cool chocolate store in the heart of Louisville. The chocolatier is the first to be certified to pair chocolate with bourbon. We came to this place as recommended by the Angel's Envy bourbon tour guide. That's where they had some of the chocolates. The store is small but has a great selection of treats. We got dark chocolate covered pretzels that were delicious. You'll have to find a parking garage or street parking to get to the store.
8. Weston Glass Studio
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Visitors are welcome to explore our gallery and watch our glass blowers pull 2000 degree glass from the furnace and coax it into unique creations.
Reviewed By T8722EFclaired - Columbus, United States
Friendly staff and artisan. Amazing glass blown handiwork. Absolutely beautiful. Sadly no glass blowing was being done the day we visited, but we enjoyed looking around, talking to the glass blower and shop keeper and seeing the glass blowing workshop. The glasswork is amazing. So many beautiful items. I found a beautiful unique gift for a friend.
9. Newsom's Old Mill Store
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By Jw1958 - Princeton, United States
Newdoms has been around for ever, from ham which is the best around to veggies, fruit, candy, etc, it's a must go to.nancy and her staff are the best.
10. Ruth Hunt Candies
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By bluejeanfood - Philadelphia, United States
Valentine’s Day is a reason to treat yourself with chocolate. Also, if you enjoy bourbon you are hard pressed to not enjoy the craftsmanship of the product coming from Kentucky so you can mix the best of both worlds. Ruth Hunt Candy Co. who has an extensive menu of bourbon themed treats on their own, teamed up with Woodford Reserve to create Woodford Reserve Bourbon Chocolates. They are delicious treat that can be ordered online to be delivered.
