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Kentucky Area To Do

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Kentucky is my favorite place to be. Louisville, Bardstown, the Cumberlands, Red River Gorge, and more. There is more than you think waiting here.
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Outdoor Activities in Kentucky & Indiana

 
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Perfect for families. Be sure to check out the moonbow & Eagle Falls while you are there!
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
 
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This was a great hike and the perfect swimming hole right next to Cumberland Falls
8 Cool Reasons To Visit This Waterfall Swimming Hole In Kentucky
 
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The giants are fun and the park is beautiful. Awesome for a picnic or family get together.
Bernheim Forest
 
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This is one of my absolute favorites. Perfect for friends, couples, or families.  The guides are really nice. This is how I started off my bachelorette party.
Gorge Underground
 
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Ver good experience for families. There is candle making and a mining/rock store in addition to the cave tour
Squire Boone Caverns
 
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So many waterfalls in one spot! You can drive or hike. Just be careful. With the amount of connecting trails it's easy to get lost. Keep your map and pick one trail until you get a better feel of the park.
Clifty Falls State Park
 
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Great place to kayak!
Sheltowee Trace Adventure Resort
 
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Great spot! Just always be careful. No need to stand near the edge. Closest hospital is over an hour.
Chimney Top Rock Trailhead
 
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great for family picnics
Bernheim Forest
 
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Easier of the red river gorge trails
Chimney Top Rock Trailhead

Restaurants in Louisville & Bardstown

 
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I didn't even know I loved Cuban food till I ate here. The salmon has a special sauce on it and it is the bomb!
La Bodeguita De Mima Cuban Restaurant and Rum Bar
 
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Such a fun New Orleans type of experience! You have to get dessert. You know you can't leave without a beignet.
Lou Lou on Market
 
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There are so many coffee spots to try in Louisville!
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Bardstown has some great southern food. Be sure to check it out while your visitg
Mammy's Kitchen & Bar | Bardstown KY
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Great for a good prime rib. It's a midlevel price point.
J. Alexander's Restaurant
 
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We love to get sushi and hibachi here
Kyushu Japanese Steakhouse
 
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Lots of sushi options!
Dragon King's Daughter

Other Food & Drinks

 
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I love Scooters for drive thru coffee. It's so quick and easy and delicious.
Caramelicious® - Hot Espresso Drinks - Scooter's Coffee
 
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Biggby will give you the biggest breakfast bagel. So filling and easy to split!
Food - Bragels by Biggby Coffee
 
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Many locations in Louisville. All have their own vibe
Quills Coffee
 
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Their variety boxes are always a hit at work
Duck Donuts: Local Donut Shop
 
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Perfect for a fancy date or celebration like anniversaries.
River House Restaurant and Raw Bar

Arts & Entertainment

 
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Check out their website for current exhibits. They usually have something special
Speed Art Museum -
 
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Seasonally, you can go see Shakespeare in the Park at Iroquois theater. It is really fun and they even have ASL interpreters available.
Free Shakespeare Festival in Central Park
 
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This has always been a great event in Louisville. Try to go during less busy times and arrive early. The line since Covid has been very long
Jack O'Lantern Spectacular
 
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This is a fun experience, however, go early! It gets too crowded at night. Remember, it's a cave so it's the only light show you can go see during the day.
Lights Under Louisville
 
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Berea does a great job with their arts and crafts
Berea Craft Festival
 
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Checkout the variable of constant and temporary exhibits. Close to UofL's campus.
Speed Art Museum -

Camping Favorites

 
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This place is fantastic. Perfect set up with a store with breakfast and dinner available.
Callies Lake And Campground in Red River Gorge
 
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We loved visiting Michigan so much. This campground doesn't have water hookup, but the refill station is set up well.
Hayes State Park
 
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Easy campsite with great access to your Bardstown favorites. We went during derby and they have many fun Kentucky Derby themed events
My Old Kentucky Home Campground
 
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It's hard to find a book store anymore. Visit not just for books but for small hobby sets and more
Carmichael's Bookstore | Louisville's Oldest Independent Bookstore