What to do in Kentucky

Activities, attractions and tours

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Activities

Cincinnati Reds Baseball Game at Great American Ballpark

Cincinnati Reds Baseball Game at Great American Ballpark

AU$37
per adult
Cincinnati Reds Baseball Game at Great American Ballpark
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District

Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District

AU$185
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
Cincinnati: Reds Hall of Fame and Museum Entry Ticket

Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum Entry Ticket

AU$21
per adult
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum Entry Ticket
Bowling Green: Historic RailPark & Train Museum Entry & Tour

Bowling Green: Historic RailPark & Train Museum Entry & Tour

AU$31
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bowling Green: Historic RailPark & Train Museum Entry & Tour
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum

General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum

AU$23
per adult
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms

Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms

AU$84
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms
The Escape Game Cincinnati: 60-Minute Adventures at The Banks

The Escape Game Cincinnati: 60-Minute Adventures at The Banks

AU$60
per adult
The Escape Game Cincinnati: 60-Minute Adventures at The Banks
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Ark Encounter

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Have a fun-filled day at Ark Encounter and find out why this is a popular theme park in Williamstown. Discover the restaurants and museums in this family-friendly area.
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Downtown Louisville

Downtown Louisville is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Whiskey Row and KFC Yum Center.

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Photo by Jeff Rogers /Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau
Open Photo by Jeff Rogers /Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau

Downtown Lexington

While visiting Downtown Lexington, you might make a stop by sights like Lexington Opera House and Rupp Arena.

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Open Photo by Hyelsinta

Fairgrounds

While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.

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St. Matthews

St. Matthews is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mall St. Matthews and Saint Matthews Pavilion Shopping Center.

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Jeffersontown

Jeffersontown is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Jeffersontown Commons Shopping Center and Bluegrass Indoor Karting while you're in town.

 

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Day trip destinations from Kentucky

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Charlestown

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Corydon

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Middlesboro

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