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Heaven Must Be A Kentucky Kind Of Place

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Whether you live in Kentucky or are just visiting, this list displays some of the wonderful things Kentucky has to offer!
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Things To Do With Kids

Are you looking for fun things to do with your kids in Kentucky? This list has you covered!
 
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My kids LOVED Kentucky Down Under. You get to feed and interact with kangaroos, birds and other animals. You can also explore Onyx Cave while visiting Kentucky Down Under. Definitely a MUST family trip.
Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo
 
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Our family loved Dinosaur World! The kids loved walking around and seeing the life sized dinosaurs.
Dinosaur World
 
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This is such a cute museum and I highly recommend parents take their kids at least once. My daughters favorite activity was getting to milk the cow lol
Lexington Children’s Museum
 
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Take your kids to see the giants in the woods! Such a neat experience.
Bernheim Forest
 
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I highly recommend the Newport Aquarium. It's such a wonderful experience for kids.
Newport Aquarium
 
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Visiting Natural Bridge in Slade, KY is a great FREE activity with the family. Take your kids hiking and experience how beautiful Kentucky really is. I love going in the fall when the colors are changing.
Explore | Natural Bridge State Resort Park - Kentucky State Parks
 
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Take your kids to Kentucky Kingdom to get their adrenaline running.
Kentucky Kingdom
 
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Take your kids in the spring to see the gorgeous cherry blossoms.
The Lexington Cemetery
 
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Visit the Louisville Mega Cavern for all sorts of fun. We love going around Christmas to see all of the lights! It's a must see.
Louisville Mega Cavern
 
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Visit Mammoth Cave to see some amazing sights. Fun fact Mammoth Cave, Kentucky Down Under and Dinosaur World are in the same area so you could visit all three!
Mammoth Cave National Park
 
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Go see all of the adorable animals at the Louisville Zoo!
Louisville Zoo
 
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Take the kids on a fun riverboat ride in Louisville
Belle of Louisville Riverboats
 
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Do you have any baseball fans in your family? Take them to the Louisville Slugger Museum.
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
 
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Take your kids to the Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Farm to see past Derby winning horses.
Old Friends
 
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Take your kids to the Ark Encounter to experience Noah's Ark!
Ark Encounter
 
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Cumberland Falls is such a beautiful place to visit with your family.
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
 
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Such a fun place to take the kids.
Monkey Joe's - Lexington
 
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A great place to let the kids blow off some steam.
Malibu Jack's Lexington

For The Adults

Are you looking for adult only things to do in Kentucky? Explore this list for great ideas!

 
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Go visit West Sixth Brewing and take a behind the scenes tour to see how they make and process their beer.
West Sixth Brewing
 
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Enjoy dinner or stay the night here!
The Kentucky Castle
 
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While in Kentucky take a bourbon tour!
Kentucky Bourbon Tours
 
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Go listen to live music at The Burl
The Burl
 
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Go get your shopping fix here! There are so many great options.
The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass
 
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Check out this brewery in Richmond, KY!
Dreaming Creek Brewery
 
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Book a tour or reserve the lounge here!
second sight spirits

Places To Eat

Kentucky is full of amazing places to eat. Find some of those options here.

 
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This place has amazing food!
Copper River Grill | Serving the Finest Steaks, Prime Rib, Ribs, Seafood, Chicken, Pasta, Stone Fired Pizza, Burgers & Sandwiches, Soups & Salads.
 
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Great option if you're looking for upscale dining.
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse Lexington
 
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Drakes is AMAZING and there are several locations in Lexington
Drake's