Mammoth Cave National Park

One of the first must-do activities in Kentucky is visiting the iconic Mammoth Cave National Park. This isn’t just any cave—it’s the world’s longest cave system. Prepare to be amazed by the incredible underground formations as you explore this natural wonder.

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Kentucky Horse Park

Another fantastic attraction is the Kentucky Horse Park. Here, you can get up close and personal with beautiful horses, learn about their history, and even catch exciting horse shows. It’s an excellent spot for horse lovers or anyone with a fascination for Kentucky culture.

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Bourbon Trail

Last but not least, the Bourbon Trail is a unique experience for adults. Kentucky is famous for its bourbon, and the Bourbon Trail takes you through several distilleries where you can learn about the distillation process and, of course, sample some of Kentucky’s finest spirits.

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Horses

If you want to take your knowledge of horses to the next level, you have to visit the American Saddlebred Museum. This museum gives you a great history through artifacts and art about saddlebred horses, which is important to know when you’re in Lexington.

Political History

Ashland is the name of the historic home of Henry Clay, a representative from Kentucky in the 18th and 19th century. This vast estate has gorgeously manicured grounds, a stunning home, and actually a lot of walking trails you can enjoy. Take some time to take a tour around the property and get an idea of what it was like to live in the times of Henry Clay.

The Arboretum

Lexington is home to the state botanical garden of Kentucky, so it’s definitely worthwhile to see. There is beautiful local flora in the gardens which are located at the University of Kentucky, and it’s a great way to spend the day.

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Here are three whiskey cocktails that you must try if you travel to the destinations where they are a hot-ticket item.

Old Fashioned: New York City

The Old Fashioned might be the most classic whiskey cocktail and is wildly popular in NYC. Consisting of whiskey, a mixer called “Angostura bitters,” sugar, and water, it’s an herbal, sweet, and sour whiskey cocktail that tastes a lot better than its sounds.

Whiskey Sour: Peru

This drink, which originated in Peru in the 19th century and remains popular there, combines three classic ingredients: liquor, citrus, and sugar. It combines whiskey with lemon juice and simple syrup and is garnished with an orange. Some brave souls even add egg whites to give it a different twist.

Mint Julep: Kentucky, USA

This cocktail, a classic from the American south, combines whiskey, mint, simple sugar, and crushed ice to create a truly delicious cocktail. It’s popular in summer, when it’s cool, minty properties heat up drinkers and make it refreshing. Visitors to the Kentucky Derby in Louisville drink this concoction while watching the horse race.

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What to Do

If you’re looking for an art scene in Louisville, head over to the downtown area for some great choices. The Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft is a free museum that has two floors of local and international artists that feature all sorts of different types of art and crafts, such as textiles, mosaics, pottery, and more.

Just down the street is 21c, a hotel that also boast a fabulous gallery in it’s lobby and in the downstairs space. The works rotate fairly frequently, and you can see everything from modern paintings and photographs, to murals done by artists like Kehinde Wiley, the artist who recently did Barack Obama’s portrait.

If you love whiskey, you’ve come to the right place. Kentucky is the birthplace of bourbon, and just within Louisville there are several large and small distilleries. From Jim Beam to Evan Williams and Heaven Hill, you can go on tours and do lots of samplings throughout the cities. There are also bourbon only bars where you can do tastings of bourbon.

If you want to escape the city for a while and enjoy the beautiful Ohio River, go to the Big Four Bridge which is a completely pedestrian bridge that connects Louisville with neighboring Indiana! It is about a mile long and you can occasionally hear music being played through the speakers. Once you cross over the bridge and enter Indiana, you will be greeted by the small town of Jeffersonville, which has many cute pubs, ice cream shops, and a very famous candy shop called Schimpffs. The shop has actually been open since 1891, so you have to go.

What To Eat

Kentucky is obviously known for their fried chicken, and there is one place that never fails to deliver. Big Momma’s Soul Kitchen is a Louisville institution where the menu changes daily, but you can always be sure to find their famous fried chicken along with their perfected southern classics like collard greens, sweet potatoes, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, and more. There isn’t any seating inside but you cannot miss out on this inexpensive flavor bomb of a dive.

Another Louisville staple to try is a dish called the hot brown that was actually created in the city in the 1920s at the Brown Hotel. The dish is a hot open-faced sandwich that is made with turkey, bacon, and smothered in cheesey bechamel sauce and baked until the cheese is super bubbly. You can find them in most places, but The Cafe restaurant has a great one.

Although not traditionally southern, Mayan Cafe is another Louisville staple that represents the Latino community of the city. This restaurant serves up farm to table Latin dishes that are super flavorful and delicious. They also have a great lunch menu, so check them out!

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Mammoth Cave National Park

One of the first must-do activities in Kentucky is visiting the iconic Mammoth Cave National Park. This isn’t just any cave—it’s the world’s longest cave system. Prepare to be amazed by the incredible underground formations as you explore this natural wonder.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Gaby Astorga (@gabythehikinggirl)

Kentucky Horse Park

Another fantastic attraction is the Kentucky Horse Park. Here, you can get up close and personal with beautiful horses, learn about their history, and even catch exciting horse shows. It’s an excellent spot for horse lovers or anyone with a fascination for Kentucky culture.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Eryn Schell (@wren_restorations)

Bourbon Trail

Last but not least, the Bourbon Trail is a unique experience for adults. Kentucky is famous for its bourbon, and the Bourbon Trail takes you through several distilleries where you can learn about the distillation process and, of course, sample some of Kentucky’s finest spirits.

The post 3 Fun Things to do in Kentucky appeared first on Traveler Master.

Horses

If you want to take your knowledge of horses to the next level, you have to visit the American Saddlebred Museum. This museum gives you a great history through artifacts and art about saddlebred horses, which is important to know when you’re in Lexington.

Political History

Ashland is the name of the historic home of Henry Clay, a representative from Kentucky in the 18th and 19th century. This vast estate has gorgeously manicured grounds, a stunning home, and actually a lot of walking trails you can enjoy. Take some time to take a tour around the property and get an idea of what it was like to live in the times of Henry Clay.

The Arboretum

Lexington is home to the state botanical garden of Kentucky, so it’s definitely worthwhile to see. There is beautiful local flora in the gardens which are located at the University of Kentucky, and it’s a great way to spend the day.

The post You Have to Get to Lexington, Kentucky Stat! appeared first on Traveler Master.

Here are three whiskey cocktails that you must try if you travel to the destinations where they are a hot-ticket item.

Old Fashioned: New York City

The Old Fashioned might be the most classic whiskey cocktail and is wildly popular in NYC. Consisting of whiskey, a mixer called “Angostura bitters,” sugar, and water, it’s an herbal, sweet, and sour whiskey cocktail that tastes a lot better than its sounds.

Whiskey Sour: Peru

This drink, which originated in Peru in the 19th century and remains popular there, combines three classic ingredients: liquor, citrus, and sugar. It combines whiskey with lemon juice and simple syrup and is garnished with an orange. Some brave souls even add egg whites to give it a different twist.

Mint Julep: Kentucky, USA

This cocktail, a classic from the American south, combines whiskey, mint, simple sugar, and crushed ice to create a truly delicious cocktail. It’s popular in summer, when it’s cool, minty properties heat up drinkers and make it refreshing. Visitors to the Kentucky Derby in Louisville drink this concoction while watching the horse race.

The post Love Traveling and Love Whiskey? Travel to Taste These 3 Cocktails appeared first on Traveler Master.

What to Do

If you’re looking for an art scene in Louisville, head over to the downtown area for some great choices. The Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft is a free museum that has two floors of local and international artists that feature all sorts of different types of art and crafts, such as textiles, mosaics, pottery, and more.

Just down the street is 21c, a hotel that also boast a fabulous gallery in it’s lobby and in the downstairs space. The works rotate fairly frequently, and you can see everything from modern paintings and photographs, to murals done by artists like Kehinde Wiley, the artist who recently did Barack Obama’s portrait.

If you love whiskey, you’ve come to the right place. Kentucky is the birthplace of bourbon, and just within Louisville there are several large and small distilleries. From Jim Beam to Evan Williams and Heaven Hill, you can go on tours and do lots of samplings throughout the cities. There are also bourbon only bars where you can do tastings of bourbon.

If you want to escape the city for a while and enjoy the beautiful Ohio River, go to the Big Four Bridge which is a completely pedestrian bridge that connects Louisville with neighboring Indiana! It is about a mile long and you can occasionally hear music being played through the speakers. Once you cross over the bridge and enter Indiana, you will be greeted by the small town of Jeffersonville, which has many cute pubs, ice cream shops, and a very famous candy shop called Schimpffs. The shop has actually been open since 1891, so you have to go.

What To Eat

Kentucky is obviously known for their fried chicken, and there is one place that never fails to deliver. Big Momma’s Soul Kitchen is a Louisville institution where the menu changes daily, but you can always be sure to find their famous fried chicken along with their perfected southern classics like collard greens, sweet potatoes, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, and more. There isn’t any seating inside but you cannot miss out on this inexpensive flavor bomb of a dive.

Another Louisville staple to try is a dish called the hot brown that was actually created in the city in the 1920s at the Brown Hotel. The dish is a hot open-faced sandwich that is made with turkey, bacon, and smothered in cheesey bechamel sauce and baked until the cheese is super bubbly. You can find them in most places, but The Cafe restaurant has a great one.

Although not traditionally southern, Mayan Cafe is another Louisville staple that represents the Latino community of the city. This restaurant serves up farm to table Latin dishes that are super flavorful and delicious. They also have a great lunch menu, so check them out!

The post Luck Out in Louisville, Kentucky appeared first on Traveler Master.