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Kentucky travel guide

Bourbon, horse country and the longest cave system on Earth.

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Capital
Frankfort
Best time to go
Apr–May, Sep–Oct
Daily budget
$$ about $150–220 a day
Fly into
SDF Louisville
CVG Cincinnati/N. Kentucky
LEX Lexington

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Top places to visit in Kentucky

  1. Mammoth Cave National Park

    Over 400 miles of mapped cave passages.

  2. Kentucky Bourbon Trail

    Distillery tours across the countryside.

  3. Churchill Downs, Louisville

    Home of the Kentucky Derby.

  4. Red River Gorge

    Natural stone arches and great hiking.

  5. Lexington horse farms

    Rolling green pastures and thoroughbreds.

What to eat in Kentucky

  • Hot Brown sandwich
  • Burgoo stew
  • Derby pie
  • Bourbon balls

When is the best time to visit Kentucky?

Apr–May, Sep–Oct is usually the best time to visit Kentucky. Moderate: about $150–220 a day for one person, including a shared hotel room and meals.

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Budgets are rough mid-range costs per person, including a shared hotel room and meals. Always check opening times and prices before you go.