Top 14 Kentucky Attractions

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1. Muhammad Ali Center; Louisville

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144 North Sixth Street Louisville, KY 40202
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Muhammad Ali Center is an award winning cultural center, founded by the man himself. The museum features and interactive experience based on the life philosophy of Muhammad Ali.

2. The Waverly Hills Sanatorium; Louisville

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4400 Paralee Dr, Louisville, Kentucky
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Step inside this spooky attraction. The Waverly Hills Sanatorium proudly claims the title “Most haunted place on Earth”. They offer historical, paranormal and overnight tours.

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3. The Kentucky Horse Park; Lexington

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4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, Kentucky
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The Kentucky Horse Park is a hippophile’s dream. You can enjoy a day of horse trails, pony rides and shows. You can also visit the Breed Barn to learn about and interact with your favorite breeds.

4. Beech Bend Park And Splash Lagoon; Bowling Green

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798 Beech Bend Rd, Bowling Green, Kentucky
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Beech Bend Park And Splash Lagoon offers amusement park rides, water slides, camping and racing!

5. Louisville Zoo; Louisville

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1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, Kentucky
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Louisville Zoo offers live animal demonstrations, zookeeper talks, a ropes adventure coarse and a splash park.

6. Newport Aquarium; Newport

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1 Aquarium Way, Newport, Kentucky
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Newport Aquarium features animals from all over the globe. They also have interactive opportunities like shark and turtle petting as well as a penguin parade!

7. Kentucky Kingdom; Louisville

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937 Phillips Ln, Louisville, Kentucky
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Kentucky Kingdom has live entertainment, gardens, rides, a water park and a section of the park just for kids.

8. Kentucky Science Center; Louisville

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727 W Main St, Louisville, Kentucky
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Kentucky Science Center is an interactive learning experience. They feature exhibits for kids and adults to enjoy. They also offer family overnight experiences.

9. Belle Of Louisville; Louisville

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401 W River Rd, Louisville, Kentucky
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Take a leisurely ride on American’s last real Mississippi river steamboat. The boat has a ballroom deck and full service bar.

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10. Mammoth Cave National Park; Mammoth Cave

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1 Mammoth Cave Pkwy, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
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Explore the beauty of the world’s longest cave system. With over 400 miles of explored terrain, Mammoth Cave will fill you with wonder.

11. Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory; Louisville

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800 W Main St, Louisville, Kentucky
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Ever wonder what goes into making MLB’s favorite bat? The Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory offers historical exhibits and you can even pick up a personalized bat, while you’re there!

12. Lost River Cave & Valley; Bowling Green

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2818 Nashville Rd, Bowling Green, Kentucky
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Explore Kentucky’s subterranean river on the state’s only underground boat tour! You can also do cave crawls and cave kayaking.

13. Abraham Lincoln Birthplace; Hodgenville

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2995 Lincoln Farm Rd, Hodgenville, Kentucky
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Discover historical monuments in honor of Abraham Lincoln, located on the site of his family’s log cabin.

14. Historic RailPark And Train Museum; Bowling Green

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401 Kentucky St, Bowling Green, Kentucky
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Historic RailPark and Train Museum lets you go back to a time when people traveled in style. You can explore several railcars, including an old fashioned dining car.

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