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 Outdoor Activities
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. Old Frankfort Pike
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By 527diannl
Took this drive during peak fall color. Beautiful countryside, farms, and the main attraction,the horses themselves. We spent a good 3-4 hours taking our time and stopping for lunch, but could be done in less. Do it!
2. Little Shepherd Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
3. Rock Bridge Trail #207
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By kayaklady4550 - Blacksburg, United States
We had to use Google maps and the All Trails app to find this gem of a hike but it was worth it. This is the only Natural Bridge in the area that still has water flowing under it. The waterfall is also fun. All Trails rated this as a moderate hike and I agreed with the assessment.
4. Old Mulkey Meetinghouse State Historic Site
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By 994michealb - Tompkinsville, United States
This place is great for a family picnic or get together. Well maintained and clean and has a lot of History to check out.
5. Auxier Ridge Trail #204
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By 688ALISONW
We did the Double Arch trail, then Auxier Branch trail to Courthouse Rock, then took the Auxier Ridge trail back to the parking lot. It was an epic hike. Probably around 7 miles total. Lots of ups and downs and climbing. Took us about 5 hours to complete the loop. Not for the faint of heart. Take plenty of water and snacks. Hiking boots are a must to protect ankles while walking over rocks and tree roots. So beautiful from the vistas looking out from the top of the ridges to the lush, moss-covered terrain in the gorge. It was a long hike but worth it.
6. Rails to Trails
7. Sheltowee Trail
8. Fat Man's Misery
9. Tall Man's Misery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 81 reviews
A short passageway inside Mammoth Cave.
Reviewed By CandRTravelers
I am not that tall, but as long as you can stay bent over while walking for 20 feet - it's all part of the amazing cave system. Unless you have really severe claustrophobia - this is plenty open air enough for you.
10. Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 730 reviews
Fun and interactive animal park. Many Australian animals including kangaroos, as well as other North American Animals. Cave on site, included with admission price. Fun for the whole family.
Reviewed By 978jbs
We have been here several times and have always enjoyed out stay. There is something that is very relaxing about hanging out with kangaroos - you can actually go in their enclosure and they are very friendly too! Their are also an assortment of birds on the property and a lorie enclosure for interaction with them. There are also dingos, horses and lemurs. They have sheep on the property and offer a presentation in which they use a dog to round up the sheep. A cave tour is also available on site. The guide provides fun facts and don't worry if you are claustrophobic as you can get in and out pretty quick. There is a snack bar/food canteen in which you can get sandwiches or treats. They also allow you to leave and re-enter if you desire to. You can easily spend the entire day here but I would suggest planning on around 4 hours at least. There is a lot of walking here and the entire farm is on a hillside. They now offer golf cart rentals which I highly recommend for getting around and for going onto the back loop of the property.
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