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  1. 9 Of The Absolute Best Road Trips You Can Take In Kentucky

    6. Horse Country Road Trip. Google Maps. Flickr/David Ohmer. Kentucky is best known for its champion Thoroughbred race horses. Lexington is known as the "Horse Capital of the World," and the farm land surrounding the city is stunning. This trip stays in and around Lexington, so it makes a great day trip.

  2. Budget-Friendly Kentucky Road Trip Itinerary

    Christy Woodrow March 12, 2024. This budget-friendly Kentucky road trip itinerary covers all of the must-see stops, where to stay, the best time to visit and more! Not only is Kentucky full of unique experiences and history, it is also incredibly affordable to visit.

  3. Best Road Trips In Kentucky: 11 Road Trips + Itinerary

    Best Summer Road Trip In Kentucky. bradhoc/Flickr. Route: Lake Cumberland, > Corbin > Buckhorn Lake > Laurel River Lake. Distance: 261 miles. Trip Time: 5.5 hours driving time. On a hot summer day in The Bluegrass State, cooling off at the lake is a wonderful way to spend the day.

  4. Road Trips Trails

    Explore some of our favorite Kentucky road trips, and keep your camera ready! Outdoors Natural Attractions Outdoor Recreation Trail Towns Parks Golf Bourbon Distilleries & Attractions Bourbon 101 Horses Horse Racing Horseback Riding ...

  5. 10 Awesome Things to Do in Kentucky on a Road Trip

    On our family road trip through Kentucky, we drove a loop that included Louisville, Lexington, and made some quirky and unforgettable stops along the way. (Note: Although we did this with two elementary-aged kids, this road trip would be fantastic for just grown-ups, too.) What's special in kentucky. Check out these 10 special, fun, scenic ...

  6. Scenic Splendor: 6 Incredible Scenic Drives in Kentucky

    1. Best Scenic Drives in Kentucky: US 23 Country Music Highway . Distance: 127 miles; Time Needed: 1-2 days; The Country Music Highway takes you through Eastern Kentucky and is every country music lover's dream. The Bluegrass state has been home to some of the biggest names in country music throughout the years, including Loretta Lynn, Chris Stapleton, and Billy Ray Cyrus, and as you drive ...

  7. 6 Unforgettable Road Trips In Kentucky You'll Want to Take

    So gas up the car and get ready to make some sweet, road trip memories in Kentucky! 1. Bourbon Tour My Old Kentucky Home. There are several different bourbon trails to enjoy in Kentucky including Versailles, Bardstown, Louisville, Lexington, and Clermont, just to name a few.

  8. The 15 Best Kentucky Roadside Attractions

    7. World's Largest Bat. Louisville Slugger Museum, 800 W Main St, Louisville, KY. With probably one of the best known roadside attractions in Kentucky, the Louisville Slugger Museum is home to what else but a giant Louisville Slugger baseball bat. The 120-foot-tall, 34 ton, world's largest baseball bat leans against the front of building ...

  9. Road Trip Ideas

    Road Trip Ideas It's Time to Plan Your Next Kentucky Road Trip! Outdoor adventure, history, horse farms, mouthwatering eats, bourbon, culture, arts and the sweet sounds of bluegrass music (all with some Southern hospitality!) make the Bluegrass State the perfect place for your next road trip.

  10. Kentucky Road Trip: 9 Exciting Cities to Explore

    Happy travels, and may Kentucky's roads rise to meet you! bowling green elizabethtown frankfort kentucky lexington Louisville mammoth cave road trip. Whether you're a seasoned road-tripper searching for new horizons or a curious traveler with an itch for small-town charm, these Kentucky road trip cities will delight.

  11. 7 Most Scenic Road Trips to take in Kentucky

    Well, this Kentucky road trip is short, just about 4.5 miles. Yet what it packs in that fleeting stretch is a delicious visual feast — longer roads cannot hold a candle to. But first, take note that this is a backroad— the quintessential "road less traveled." This means you should expect some beautiful countryside scenery without the rush ...

  12. Kentucky road trip stops

    Discover the best places to add to your trip through Kentucky. Keep exploring with the Roadtrippers mobile apps. Anything you plan or save automagically syncs with the apps, ready for you when you hit the road! Connect with us and hit up #roadtrippers. Find the best road trip stops in Kentucky and use interactive maps to start planning your ...

  13. Kentucky Road Trips: Road Trip Routes in Kentucky

    Kentucky Road Trips and Scenic Drives. Hop in your car and discover Kentucky's history, culture and scenery as you drive down one of the state's scenic byways. The Bluegrass State features nine distinct regions and rich scenic environments from which to explore. With the mountains of the eastern Appalachians, the lakes and rivers of the western ...

  14. Kentucky Scenic Drives and Road Trips on myscenicdrives.com

    Scenic Drives & Road Trips. Duncan Hines Scenic Byway. Cakes, Corvettes and Caves. Lincoln Heritage Scenic Highway. The Birthplace of Lincoln and Bourbon Country. Old Frankfort Pike. Kentucky Bluegrass Region. Red River Gorge Scenic Byway. Over one hundred natural stone arches.

  15. A Family Friendly Kentucky Road Trip

    On your road trip through Kentucky you will see plenty of beautiful landscapes, follow the Ohio River; and discover lots family friendly museums and learning opportunities. Kentucky has a great mix of tradition, natural wonders and fun activities! It is a great state to visit in the fall, with lots of leaf-peeping opportunities too.

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  17. Kentucky Tourist Attractions

    The best Kentucky oddities and offbeat attractions, road trip and vacation recommendations from Roadside America's writers and experts -- museums, statues, roadside stops, odd buildings, weird folk art.

  18. Kentucky and Tennessee on the Great River Road

    Most of the GRR's 60 mi (97 km) across Kentucky are quite scenic, populated by only a handful of small towns, none of which has been overrun by tacky commercial strips. Continuing south across the Tennessee line, the route retains its rural, slow-road feel as it winds along the cultivated bottomlands around earthquake-created Reelfoot Lake ...

  19. 9 Of The Very Best Scenic Drives In Kentucky

    3. Mammoth Cave Pkwy & Green River Ferry. Mammoth Cave Parkway, Mammoth Cave Pkwy, Park City, KY, USA. Tom Gill/Flickr. In Mammoth Cave, Kentucky HWY 70 becomes Mammoth Cave Parkway and makes for a scenic afternoon drive. But to add a little adventure to your drive, try out the tiny Green River Ferry.

  20. Budget-Friendly Kentucky Road Trip Itinerary

    As your Kentucky road trip continues, get ready to delve into the mysterious and captivating world of Mammoth Cave National Park. Known as the world's longest cave system, this natural wonder offers a unique and awe-inspiring experience. Start your day by taking a guided tour of the cave. With over 400 miles of explored passageways, there are ...

  21. Kentucky Road Trip (Top Sites for Families!)

    Why You Should Go: Mammoth Cave is the World's Longest Known Cave System with m ore than 400 miles of passages explored and new ones still being discovered today!. At Mammoth Cave, you can explore this incredible cave system through several d ifferent tour options. These tours take you through various sections of this enormous cave system with approximately 10 miles being open to the public.

  22. A Guide to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail

    Here are the stops and routes to consider for a Kentucky bourbon trip—whether you want the urban side of the route, or to get into the countryside for more remote producers—and the unique ...

  23. The Kentucky Bourbon Trail and craft tour are changing and combining

    Many of them have visitor experiences, but are not officially part of the trail, yet, such as Buzzards Roost, 624 W. Main St in Louisville, and J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery, 20 Reilly Road in ...

  24. The Eastern Kentucky Road Trip Everyone Should Take

    This is a beautiful region of the state worth exploring, and we hope you enjoy the trip! 1. Carter Caves State Resort Park. Flickr/Kentucky Photo File. Carter Caves State Resort Park, 344 Caveland Dr, Olive Hill, KY 41164, USA. Flickr/James Van Gundy. Begin your tour of Eastern Kentucky at Carter Caves State Resort Park.

  25. Bear destroys family's van on camping trip, defecates inside: 'It

    "It's an anniversary trip for the books," Mellissa Edens said. "We will always remember this one." ... 2727 Russellville Road; Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 781-1313; Public Inspection ...

  26. Kentucky Buc-ee's location opens. What Indiana residents should know

    Up for a road trip? What to know about the new Buc-ee's location. ... The second Kentucky Buc-ee's location opened Monday, marking the closest one for many Indianapolis area residents. Is it worth ...

  27. The Ultimate Kentucky Waterfalls Road Trip

    Bad Branch Falls can be found along one of the most scenic hikes in Kentucky, off KY 932 in Eolia. This beautiful preserve is not only home to Bad Branch Falls, but also to Kentucky's only known pair of nesting Ravens. The falls are located about eight miles south of Whitesburg off 932. 5. Flat Lick Falls.

  28. Mariners get a much-needed win over Rays to end frustrating road trip

    Mariners' road woes continue in miserable loss to Rays Raleigh added to that resume. He refused to offer at a 1-1 sinker off the outside corner of the plate, taking it for a ball instead of ...