How many years have you said, “Next Spring, I’m spending my vacation at the Kentucky Derby”? But you know, the Derby Day races are simply the conclusion to the two-week long Kentucky Derby Festival, showing the world just how much “Unbridled Spirit” the Bluegrass state has to offer, as the official state motto goes. For almost 150 years, millions have flocked to this Kentucky vacation spot in May to enjoy “the most exciting two minutes in sports.”

But a Kentucky getaway offers you so much more! Mammoth Cave National Park has the longest recorded cave system in the world. No matter the season, exploring this amazing cave system is a truly rich experience, for both the first-timer and the experienced spelunker. Tour over 400 miles of Mammoth cave attractions by foot, bike, or boat. Guided tours take you deep underground where the temperature is always a consistent 50 degrees, no matter the weather on the [...]

Prestonsburg, Kentucky has the origins of, yes, three genres of music! Come to the source of great sights and sounds! This summer The Jenny Wiley Theatre features Peter Pan and South Pacific (June 12 – Aug 2). The Mountain Arts Center will be featuring the Kentucky Opry and a new lively show Front Porch Pickin (June 27 – Aug 30). Prestonsburg is located along Kentucky’s Country Music Highway so stop at Loretta Lynn’s Home Place and other country music attractions!

Find spirited adventure on our NEW Moonshine Hideaway Tour! Learn all those secrets distilled into the original brew. How did something like NASCAR become an offshoot of the moonshine trade? See where the whole Kentucky bourbon mystique was born. Prestonsburg is home to Jenny Wiley State Resort Park and Dewey Lake for water sports. Prestonsburg has over 10 miles of hiking trails and a [...]

The perfect vacation  is the Kentucky Lake area – it is naturally perfect for you to create a unique vacation experience. Kentucky Lake draws in millions of visitors each year.

There is always something to do day or night with attractions such as mini golf, go-karts, live country music shows, a local drive-in and our state resort park. Whether it’s socializing around the campfire, laying out by the pool or tubing and skiing along 2,300 miles of shoreline, there is something that every member of the family will enjoy.

Fishing is what we are known for and that is our main draw. Every year, Kentucky Lake is one of the Top Ten Bass and Crappie lakes in the United States. It is also home to the largest tournament organization in the world, FLW Outdoors.

We also have hunting, mountain biking, road cycling, ATV riding, horseback [...]

Enjoy our Wine and Bourbon Passport Tour of Shepherdsville, KY: Jim Beam Country! Visit the Jim Beam American Stillhouse, Four Roses Bottling & Warehousing Tour and visit our four award-winning wineries! Just minutes south of Louisville off I-65, Shepherdsville offers over 1,000 affordable hotel rooms, dining and attractions for the entire family.

Looking for adventure with the kids? Explore the great outdoors this spring at Bernheim Arboretum and Forest, home to over 14,000 acres of vibrant gardens, tranquil lakes, and miles of scenic trails. There’s also a children’s playground, year-round events and an award-winning visitor’s center. Want more excitement? Race around the longest go-cart track in the USA at Kart Kountry! Is shopping more your speed? Shop Zappos 6pm.com Outlet for up to 70% off daily on brands you know, & save in the bargain room at Donna Sharp’s House of Quilts while enjoying the quilt museum and gift shop.

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I’ll have to admit that I’ve always thought all caves were alike. After all, a hole in the ground is a hole in the ground. Well, I’ve found out this is just another thing I’ve been wrong about! Hart County Kentucky’s three show caves are just like my children — they’re not at all alike, but they’re each special in their own way! Evidently, Kentucky caves have close relationships with water. Sometimes it drips down through the ground to form beautiful stalactite and stalagmite formations. You’ll find loads of those at Cub Run Cave and Mammoth Onyx Cave. And sometimes rivers bore through forming passageways. You’ll find that at Hidden River Cave. The rushing river there was once harnessed to generate electricity to the tiny town above, Horse Cave.  It’s great to know the caves are open year-round, and the temperature stays the same, about 58 degrees. I’m always looking for a beautiful multi-season adventure, [...]