Kentucky is a landlocked state of the American South and Midwest, celebrated worldwide for bourbon whiskey, thoroughbred horse racing, and a remarkable cave system beneath its rolling bluegrass hills. From Louisville's vibrant restaurant scene to the Daniel Boone National Forest's sandstone arches, and from the bourbon distilleries of the Bluegrass Region to the cultural traditions of Appalachian Eastern Kentucky, the Bluegrass State offers a deeply American journey through heritage, nature, and culinary culture.
Historical sites
Places where Kentucky's past comes alive.
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
Where: Hodgenville
Admission: Adult: Free (≈$0 USD) | Child: Free
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
Where: Harrodsburg
Admission: Adult: $25 (≈$25 USD) | Child: $10 (≈$10 USD)
Fort Boonesborough State Park
Where: Richmond
Admission: Adult: $10 (≈$10 USD) | Child: $6 (≈$6 USD, ages 6-12)
Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site
Where: Perryville
Admission: Adult: $5 (≈$5 USD) | Child: Free under 6
My Old Kentucky Home State Park (Federal Hill)
Where: Bardstown
Admission: Adult: $8 (≈$8 USD) | Child: $4 (≈$4 USD, ages 6-12)
Waveland State Historic Site
Where: Lexington
Admission: Adult: $8 (≈$8 USD) | Child: $4 (≈$4 USD, ages 6-12)
Kentucky History Center (Frankfort)
Where: Frankfort
Admission: Adult: $10 (≈$10 USD) | Child: Free under 6
Museums
Curated collections that tell Kentucky's story.
Muhammad Ali Center
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Sunday noon - 5:00 PM
Admission: Adult: $16 (≈$16 USD) | Child: $8 (≈$8 USD)
The Filson Historical Society
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM - noon
Admission: Adult: Free (≈$0 USD) | Child: Free
Headley-Whitney Museum
Hours: Wednesday-Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday-Sunday noon - 5:00 PM
Admission: Adult: $12 (≈$12 USD) | Child: Free under 12