Attractions
So much to see, so much to do. That's the best way to describe Kentucky's attractions.
So, what exactly is there to do here? From natural attractions and outdoor adventure to exciting downtown nightlife, Kentucky offers plenty of sites to see and things to do, whether you're in search of some of the very best family vacation spots or a night out with friends or a romantic getaway for two.
Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest
Shepherdsville, KY 40008 |
Location: |
I-65, Exit 112 on Hwy 245 |
Hours: |
Daily, 7:00am to sunset |
Admission: |
Free during week, $5.00 per vehicle on weekends & holidays |
Phone: |
502-955-8512 |
Web: |
www.bernheim.org |
"Where the forest tells the history of the flora and fauna of this region of Kentucky."
The Official State Arboretum features over 14,500 acres of wildlife sanctuary, a landscaped arboretum and a LEED Platinum Visitor Center which features an open, airy design combining the latest "green" construction techniques, making it unlike any building in the region. Inside are exhibits for learning about Bernheim, a gift shop, and the Isaac Café. Outdoor exhibits include a canopy tree walk, scent and sound mazes and a Children's Play Garden filled with many interesting opportunities for natural play, including a giant green dragon. New trails and walkways provide visitors with many opportunities to enjoy and learn about nature. Picnic facilities and interpretive programs are also available. Open year round except Christmas & New Years.
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Brooks Hill Winery
Shepherdsville, KY 40008 |
Location: |
I-65, exit 121, take highway 1526 west for 2 miles |
Hours: |
See website for hours of operation |
Admission: |
Free |
Phone: |
502-957-7810 |
Web: |
www.brookshillwinery.com |
Brooks Hill Winery, the little winery up the hill, is a dream come true for Mike and Karen Hatzell. The winery has brought them the opportunity to pursue activities that they have long enjoyed.
It is their hope that you will come and visit them at Brooks Hill Winery, the little winery up the hill, meet their beautiful labradoodle, Lili, enjoy some Brooks Hill wine, walk in the woods, sit on the patio, under the pavilion or in front of the fireplace and just uncork and unwine!
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Bullitt County History Museum
PO Box 206
Shepherdsville, KY 40008 |
Hours: |
8am-4pm weekdays (closed holidays) |
Admission: |
Free |
Phone: |
502-921-0161 |
E-mail: |
museum@bullittcountyhistory.org |
Web: |
www.bullittcountyhistory.org |
The Bullitt County History Museum was opened in 2004 as part of a rejuvenation of the old county courthouse. Besides two display rooms, the museum boasts a salt kettle display, unique genealogical and historical research material with a room for your research. The Museum is located in the front portion of the century old courthouse at 300 South Buckman Street in Shepherdsville.
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Bullitt Speedway
11554-B Blue Lick Road
Shepherdsville, KY 40165 |
Hours: |
5pm-9pm, Tuesday-Saturday; 2pm-9pm, Sunday |
Phone: |
502-955-5509 |
Web: |
www.bullittspeedway.com |
Bullitt Speedway is here to serve your slot car needs. We have three different tracks at our facility. Our largest track is a 155 foot Blue King road course with 8 lanes. Our tri-oval track has eight lanes and is 110 feet long. The drag strip is a 55 foot scale quarter-mile track with two lanes. All three tracks support the 1:24 and 1:32 scale slot cars. We also have a large inventory of parts and cars that are ready to race at our sales counter. We run series races and point races each week throughout the year. The track offers practice and tune-up time throughout the week.
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Churchill Downs &
The Kentucky Derby Museum Louisville, KY |
Location: |
I-65, Exit I-264 (Louisville) |
Hours: |
Mon-Sun 8:30am-5:00pm |
Phone: |
502-637-1111 |
Web: |
www.churchilldowns.com |
The Kentucky Derby, the 1st Sat in May, kicks off the 3-month Spring race meet. (Fall meet each Nov.) Experience the thrill of the Derby every day at the Museum through the one-of-a-kind multi image show. Featured too are hands-on exhibits, art displays, a guided walking tour of the race track, restaurants and gift shops.
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Forest Edge Winery
1910 Clermont Road
Shepherdsville, KY 40165 |
Contact: |
Brance Gould |
Hours: |
Mon-Thurs, 11am-6pm; Fri-Sat, 11am-7pm; Closed Sunday |
Phone: |
502-531-9610
855-355-9634 |
E-mail: |
Brance@forestedgewine.com |
Web: |
www.forestedgewine.com |
Four Roses Warehouse & Bottling Tour
624 Lotus Road, Hwy 1604
Cox's Creek, KY 40013 |
Location: |
Just off Hwy 245 Minutes from I-65 |
Hours: |
Open Weekdays 9am-2pm; Closed Sat & Sun |
Admission: |
Free |
Phone: |
502-543-2264 |
Web: |
www.fourroses.us |
Enjoy a unique tour at Four Roses warehouse and bottling facility in Cox's Creek, KY. Their passion for quality and their pride in creating and producing an award winning Bourbon is evident in the smooth, mellow taste that has become the signature of the Four Roses Brand.
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Hawks View Gallery & Café
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Location: |
I-65, Exit 121 (Brooks) |
Hours: |
Mon, 9:00AM-2:30PM
Tues-Thurs, 9AM-5PM (Dinner reservations until 6:30PM)
Fri-Sat, 9AM-9PM (Dinner reservation until 8:30PM)
Sun, Closed |
Admission: |
Free |
Phone: |
502-955-1010 |
E-mail: |
northbernie@windstream.net |
Distinctive hand-blown art glass items are made while you watch. Each piece is carefully crafted from raw materials and fired at over 2,000 F. Items are featured in fine gift shops around the world. Gallery and showroom tours are self-guided, free daily tours, Tue-Sat, 10am to 6pm.
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Heartland of Kentucky Decanters & Steins
1413 Pine Tavern Road
Lebanon Junction, KY 40150 |
Location: |
I-65, Exit 105 (Lebanon Junction) |
Hours: |
Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sundays by appointment; Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day. Call for appointment after hours |
Admission: |
Free |
Phone: |
502-833-2827 |
E-mail: |
heartland@decantersandsteins.com |
Web: |
www.decantersandsteins.com |
Featured are America's largest selection of collector decanters and unusual steins from around the world. Among the memorabilia is a collection of Jim Beam bottles. Free self-guided tours.
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Jim Beam American Stillhouse
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Location: |
I-65, Exit 112 (Clermont) |
Hours: |
Mon-Sat, 9:00am-5:30pm; Guided tours last approx. 1 hour and start at 9:30am, last tour at 3:30pm; Sun, 12:30pm-4:30pm, last tour at 3:30pm |
Admission: |
Guided Tours $8.00 (can be purchased online)
Free Self-Guided Tours include tastings |
Phone: |
502-543-9877 |
Web: |
www.americanstillhouse.com |
The Beam Family invites you to come and see the new Jim Beam American Stillhouse. Also for the 1st time ever, we are opening our distillery for tours. See hands on the process for producing the # 1 selling bourbon in the whole world. A film presentation about the Beam Family and the early history of bourbon production is a great way to learn about a fascinating Kentucky tradition. A stroll through the 1800's cooperage and antique pot still display also give a glimpse of an era of bourbon history. A walk around the grounds gives one the feeling of going back in time over 200 years. The Beam homestead, adjacent to the Stillhouse offers a glimpse into the history of the First Family of Bourbon. Complimentary tastings and a great place to start the Bullitt County Wine and Bourbon Passport Tour. (Free Souvenir Glass) Ask your tour guide, for more information.
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Kentucys Railway Museum
Location: |
I-65, Exit 105 (Boston) |
Phone: |
800-272-0152 |
Web: |
www.kyrail.org |
All aboard! Vintage steam-powered passenger train No. 152 travels 22 miles roundtrip through the scenic Rolling Fork River Valley from Boston to New Haven. Visit the rail museum or the Sherwood Inn on the brief layover.
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Knob State Forest
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Contact: |
Eric Gracey |
Phone: |
502-564-4496 |
E-mail: |
eric.gracey@mail.state.ky.us |
Operated by the KY Division of Forestry, this 1500 acre forest is open to foot traffic only. There are hiking trails and small game gun hunting. Deer hunting is open to bow and cross bow only. All hunting follows KY Fish & Wildlife seasons.
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MillaNova Winery
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Contact: |
John & Donna Miller |
Location: |
I-65, Highway 44 (Bethel Church Rd. to Gentry Lane) |
Hours: |
Mon-Thurs, 12pm-6pm; Fri-Sat, 12pm-8pm (extended hours for special events; Sun, 1pm-6pm |
Phone: |
502-664-8304 |
E-mail: |
donna@millanovawinery.com |
Web: |
www.millanovawinery.com |
John & Donna Miller invite you to MillaNova Winery. The Winery is located in Mt. Washington, KY just off Highway 44 at Bethel Church Rd. to Gentry Lane. We are a child and pet friendly facility with a large tasting room, open daily for wine tastings. We sell wines by the glass, bottle, or case.
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Most Awesome Flea Market
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Location: |
I-65, exit 116 |
Hours: |
Sat-Sun, 9am-5pm |
Admission: |
Free |
Phone: |
877-4A-SPOTT |
Open every Saturday & Sunday (9am to 5pm) year around; 350 booths indoor & outdoor. Activities feature a baby crawl race every Sunday at 2:30pm, winner receive cash prize.
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My Old Kentucky Home State Park
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Location: |
I-65, Exit 112 (Bardstown) |
Hours: |
8:30am-5:30pm, Mon-Sun |
Phone: |
800-323-7803 |
Web: |
www.state.ky.us/agencies/parks/kyhome.htm |
This plantation typifies the antebellum South and was the inspiration for Stephen Foster's world famous ballad. Interesting guides in period costume tell the story of the Rowan family who lived here. During the summer, see America's favorite outdoor drama, The Stephen Foster Story. Hear over 50 songs sung by elaborately costumed professionals among beautiful sets.
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Patton Museum of Cavalry & Armor
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Location: |
I-65, Exit 102 (Fort Knox) |
Hours: |
Mon-Sun, 9am-4:30pm |
Phone: |
502-624-1811 |
Military museum features American and foreign war memorabilia, a section of the Berlin Wall and a collection of General Patton's personal belongings. Site of the Bullion Depository where the US gold reserve is stored.
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Patton Museum of Cavalry & Armor
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Location: |
I-65, Exit 102 (Fort Knox) |
Hours: |
Mon-Sun, 9am-4:30pm |
Phone: |
502-624-1811 |
Military museum features American and foreign war memorabilia, a section of the Berlin Wall and a collection of General Patton's personal belongings. Site of the Bullion Depository where the US gold reserve is stored.
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Slow Poke Farm
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Location: |
8910 Cedar Grove Farm, Exit 116 |
Phone: |
502-921-9632 |
Web: |
www.slowpokefarm.com |
Slow Poke Farm offers a variety of programs that can interest all ages, from an open car cruise, scrapbooking, candlelight dinners on the patio and to the artist within offering various classes weekly. Get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Stop and enjoy the great things that Slowpoke Farm has to offer. Reservations are required so call early to get a spot on your favorite program.
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Wight-Meyer Winery
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Location: |
I-65, exit 116 (east 4.5 miles) |
Hours: |
Mon-Thurs, 11am-6pm; Fri-Sat, 11am-7pm; Sun, 12pm-6pm |
Phone: |
502-921-0267 |
E-mail: |
jim@wight-meyervineyards.com |
Web: |
www.wight-meyervineyards.com |
The Wight-Meyer Winery has it all! From vineyard to tasting room and covered patio, you can enjoy a relaxing day in beauty and ambiance, all while sampling award-winning wines. |