Many interesting tourist attractions you can visit in Kentucky. Kentucky known as the "Bluegrass State", a nickname based on the fact that there are in a lot of blue grass pastures throughout the state. Kentucky is also famous for thoroughbred horses, horse racing, bourbon whiskey distilleries, bluegrass music and basketball. Here are some of the best tourist attractions you can visit in Kentucky:
1. Mammoth Cave
Mammorth Cave, is one of the largest cave in the world, more than 300-mile section of the Cave has been explored Mammorth. Mammoth Cave has the advantages of the present adventure as well as an informative educational experience. Stalagmites and Stalagtitnya composed charming, as in a dream world. You will not feel bored, and you'll feel even taken to another world in this cave.
There are several campsites around the cave as an alternative accommodation as well as an addition to sensation of adventure. Simply bring a tent and sleeping bag, you can enjoy the thrill of mammoths Cave and the surrounding national parks. You can follow a variety of different tours with different sensations ranging from 1 hour tour for up to six hours.
2. Cumberland Falls
Cumberland Falls, sometimes called the Little Niagara, the Niagara of the South, or the Great Falls, is a large waterfall on the Cumberland River in southeastern Kentucky. Spanning the river at the border of McCreary and Whitley counties, the waterfall is the central feature of Cumberland Falls State Resort Park. At Cumberland Falls in Kentucky USA is one popular place to see the Moonbow. Moonbow can be seen only at night when the moon is at a low point during the full moon until almost full.
3. Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington
The Lexington Kentucky Horse Park attrack 900,000 visitors and competitors a year. Lexington Kentucky Horse Park is situated just a scenic 20 minute drive from the city. The 1,200 acre park is home to many Kentucky Derby winners. On summer day the Horse Park is a beautiful, green space to walk freely around and to explore. You will see scores of horses in the fields and barns.
4. Old Fort Harrod State Park
Here, you can experience "living history" as you learn about the hardships of fort life.As you stroll through the cabins, you'll see many original artifacts that were actually used by the settlers in the late 1700s. Craftspeople in period costumes portray Kentucky's early pioneers who lived within the stockade walls.
5. Shakertown
Shakertown is beautiful place in Kentucky, located 25 miles south of Lexington, KY on Harrodsburg road. The drive itself is a beautiful build up to the village itself. Harrodsburg is an enjoyable small Kentucky town to explore as well while you are there. Shakertown offers tours, a riverboat cruise, music performances and demonstrations, a horse-drawn tour, and fine dining.
