About Kentucky

Kentucky, aka the Bluegrass State, is home to not only the world-famous Kentucky Derby, but the awe-inspiring Appalachian Mountains and an abundance of state and national parks, including Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Mammoth Cave National Park, and Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park.

Explore Kentucky

Louisville

Overview

Head to Churchill Downs in Louisville on the first Saturday in May for one of the world’s most revered horse races, the Kentucky Derby. Get a taste of traditional Kentucky at the Harland Sanders Cafe and Museum in Corbin, birthplace of Kentucky Fried Chicken. Experience the majesty of the cascading water at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, aka the “Niagara of the South,” located in Daniel Boone National Forest. Explore the longest known cave system in the world at Mammoth Cave National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve. Pay homage to America’s 16th president at the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park.