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Five Must See Cities in Kentucky

To the average observer, the first thing that comes to mind at the mention of ‘Kentucky’ is the famous country delight: KFC. But the uniqueness of this great southern state goes beyond the mouth-watering KFC. Kentucky is home to several amazing cities you should see if you’re a visitor.

There isn’t a short supply of places to visit and activities to be involved in when you visit Kentucky. Whether you’re visiting alone or with a couple of friends and family members, you’re bound to have a good time there.

Out of all the many cities to visit, we take a look at the five cities you must see when you come around to this Bluegrass state.

Bowling Green KY.

From the moment Chevrolet produced their first Corvette there, the city has been tagged as the ‘motor city’ of the state. Albeit, the city was founded in 1798, and was known as the Confederate capital of the state during the American Civil War.

There are so many things to do in Bowling Green KY. You can take an underground boat tour on the Lost River Cave, a serene locale that once provided shelter for Civil War camps. You can also visit the National Corvette Museum and see over 70 different Corvette produced through the years.

To learn about Kentucky’s history, you can take a tour of the Kentucky Museum in Bowling Green.

Lexington KY.

Regarded as the Horse Capital of the World, Lexington is another city you don’t want to miss when you visit Kentucky. Make it a point of duty to see The Lexington Visitors Center to learn about the history of the city with a lot of resource materials at your disposal.

You can take a trip to Keeneland, a massive center hosting some of the biggest horseracing events in the country. Jacobson Park located at Boonesboro Road features a lot of attractions there. In your spare time, you can visit The Aviation Museum of Kentucky, Lexington. The museum showcases amazing exhibits about old and replica aircrafts.

Louisville KY.

Louisville is yet another city in the southern state you need to plan a trip to. This city is famous for several attractions every guest visiting the state must-see. The Louisville Mega Cavern, an artificial cave should be your first stop to engage in some spelunking if you’re up for it.

If you’re a fan of boxing, the Muhammad Ali Center is a wonderful place to visit. You can learn all about the legend’s life and his impact on boxing and the world in general. The Kentucky Derby Museum is the best place to learn about the history of the great horseracing sport, and the Kentucky Science Center is the perfect spot if you’ve got kids. Walk along the Big Four Bridge during sundown to take spectacular sights of the city.

Frankfort KY.

Frankfort, the capital of Kentucky, is a lovely city rich in charm and attractions you should see. The Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History is a magnificent building where you can learn about Kentucky’s history.

On the outskirts of Frankfort, you’d find Cove Springs Park. This unique park features springs, wetlands, forests, ravines, and several historical ruins. The Grand Theater in Frankfort is the perfect spot to catch some live events, music concerts, arts and movie exhibitions.

Fort Thomas.

Last but not the least, Fort Thomas is one must-see city you should visit when you venture into Kentucky. Head over to Midway Café to enjoy some of the best burgers with drinks. You can also go to the Olde Fort Pub to relax just by yourself with your travel buddies.

The Fort Thomas Military and Community Museum is an educational facility to learn about the rich history of Fort Thomas.

In all, you’re bound to have an unforgettable experience when you visit Kentucky.

 

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