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Kentucky Places to See

Kentucky Places to See, Kentucky Tourism

We have selected our favorite, sometimes less known places to see when visiting Kentucky.

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace - Hodgenville
In the fall of 1808, Thomas and Nancy Lincoln settled on the 348 acre Sinking Spring Farm. Two months later on February 12, 1809, Abraham Lincoln was born in a one-room log cabin near the Sinking Spring. Here the Lincolns lived and farmed before moving to land a few miles away at Knob Creek. The area was established by Congress on July 17, 1916 as a national park. An early 19th century Kentucky cabin, symbolic of the one in which Lincoln was born, is preserved in a memorial building at the site of his birth.

Churchill Downs - Louisville
Churchill Downs is a historic race track that is home to the Kentucky Derby. The Kentucky Derby Museum is the world’s largest equine museum. Visitors can take guided walking tours of Churchill Downs and the Museum's paddock area (weather permitting). The actual Finish Line pole used at Churchill Downs for many years, as well as the grave sites of three famous Kentucky Derby winners, Carry Back (1961), Swaps (1955) and Brokers Tip (1933) are located outside on the museum grounds.

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park - Middlesboro
The gap, an 800 ft. deep natural break in the Cumberland Mountains, is surrounded by the largest National Historical Park in the country with 20,305 ruggedly beautiful acres. Overlooks three states.

National Corvette Museum - Bowling Green
This 68,000 square foot facility is a tribute to America's Sports Car. Over 50 beautiful Corvettes from the past, present and future are displayed. Visitors can also tour the Corvette assembly plant across the street.

Mammoth Cave - Cave City
Mammoth Cave National Park was established to preserve the cave system, including Mammoth Cave, the scenic river valleys of the Green and Nolin rivers, and a section of south central Kentucky. This is the longest recorded cave system in the world with more than 336 miles explored and mapped.

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Featured Kentucky Colleges and Universities

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