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25 Best Places to Visit in Kentucky You Shouldn't Miss

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25 Best Places to Visit in Kentucky You Shouldn't Miss

Introduction - Kentucky offers a plethora of spots to see, including parks, museums, and natural attractions. If you're planning to visit Kentucky...

 
 

Mary Todd Lincoln House

Place To Visit 1 - Another notable home in Kentucky to see is the Mary Todd Lincoln House. This house-turned-museum was the childhood home of...

 
 
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Ark Encounter

Place To Visit 2 - One of the most exciting and unique famous places to visit in Kentucky is Ark Encounter. This biblical-themed amusement park...

 
 

Kentucky Horse Park

Place To Visit 3 - The only park of its kind in the world, the Kentucky Horse Park is a working horse farm that also...

 
 
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Belle of Louisville

Place To Visit 4 - Built in 1914, the Belle of Louisville is the only remaining authentic steamboat from the great American Packet Boat Era...

 
 
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Big Bone Lick State Historic Site

Place To Visit 5 - Big Bone Lick State Park got its name from the ice age mammoth bones unearthed within the grounds. When visiting...

 
 
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Churchill Downs

Place To Visit 6 - Want to spend a day at the most famous landmark in Kentucky? Then head over to Churchill Downs! The iconic...

 
 
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Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory

Place To Visit 7 - A notable sports-themed landmark in Louisville, Kentucky, is the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory. At the museum, you can learn...

 
 
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Kentucky Derby Museum

Place To Visit 8 - As Kentucky's nickname is the Derby State, it's not surprising that there's a museum dedicated to its famous horse race...

 
 

Old State Capitol Building

Place To Visit 9 - The Old State Capitol Building is located in Frankfort, Kentucky, and was the seat of government for the state from...

 
 

Kentucky State Capitol

Place To Visit 10 - Located in Frankfort, Kentucky, the Kentucky State Capitol was constructed in 1910 and remains the primary seat of government for...

 
 

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