Kentucky Holidays

Bluegrass, barbecue and bourbon sounds like a heady enough mix but that’s just the tip of the iceberg during your holidays in Kentucky. Wedged between the Midwest and the Deep South, Kentucky offers tasty, gut-busting Southern food, and green, rolling hills in equal measure.

Immerse yourself in one of Kentucky’s many cities. Louisville mixes a cosmopolitan vibe with a hip, laid-back sensibility. Alongside Churchill Downs, lies the venue for the Kentucky Derby, the city’s home to some quirky sporting museums. Visit the Slugger Museum and Factory, where the legendary baseball bat was born, and the Muhammad Ali Center, which pays fitting tribute to city’s celebrated pugilist and activist.

Discover beautiful cities on Kentucky holidays

There are some fantastic cities to explore in Kentucky. Owensboro lays a significant claim to being the birthplace of traditional Bluegrass music, and is celebrated by the city’s Bluegrass Hall of Fame and Museum. There’s no shortage of tempting barbecue joints to boot here.

Lexington has a more upscale feel, thanks in part to its luscious surroundings and the wealth generated by some 450 horse farms in the region. The city’s also home to Keeneland Race Track, which doubles as the venue of the world’s largest thoroughbred auction, earning Lexington the moniker of ‘horse capital of the world’. You can also explore a few of the city’s six bourbon distilleries too. At the weekend, a well-heeled crowd packs out the fine dining eateries, stylish bars and smart hotels in town. 

Beyond Kentucky’s varied cities, there’s a wealth of natural wonders to enjoy. Explore the caves, gorges, waterfalls, lakes and forests. There are also 46 state parks, heritage parks, and of course, the large, scenic swathe of the Appalachian Mountains.