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We invite you to come experience all Kentucky has to offer! From outdoor adventures, history and arts We welcome you to the Commonwealth of Kentucky!

Kentucky is known for its famous bourbon and legendary horse country, but the Bluegrass State offers much more, including a world of outdoor adventure, an explosive culinary scene, fascinating cultural heritage sites and a vibrant arts and music scene. From the longest known cave system in the world, to its pristine lakes and attractions like the Muhammad Ali Center, African American Heritage Trai

ls and the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Kentucky invites you to come visit, listen and explore. Discover the unbridled spirit of the Bluegrass State by visiting www.kentuckytourism.com or take a virtual tour with our mini episodes from around the state: https://www.kentuckytourism.com/all-videos. For more, follow us on social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. We love seeing your Kentucky adventures and experiences! We invite you to share with us using .

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06/16/2024

Let's celebrate the Kentucky way!💙 Plan a special day out with your dad or grandad at the iconic Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory!⚾ Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4elQfGS

📍 Louisville Tourism

06/15/2024

, 2023 visitor spending in the Kentucky Appalachians region amounted to $571.6M. Travel to this region supported over 4,000 jobs!🏞️

Start planning a Appalachian adventure here: https://bit.ly/3yTWeCm

📍 Breaks Interstate Park (Pikeville-Pike County, KY Welcome Center)

06/13/2024

Home to Mammoth Cave, the world's longest cave system🦇, Kentucky's Caves, Lakes and Corvettes region boasted $807.6M in visitor spending in 2023, which supported over 6,000 jobs.🎉

Start planning an unforgettable excursion to this region here: https://bit.ly/3xecjlU

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📍 Mammoth Cave National Park (Edmonson County Tourism Commission)

06/11/2024

It's day 3️⃣ of the Cave City Takeover! In Visit Cave City, Kentucky, adventure runs as deep as their caves! With generations of cave explorers behind them, they sure know how to have fun times above and below ground. We’ve enjoyed their fun takeover of our social accounts, highlighting all of the exploration that can happen in the gateway to Mammoth Cave National Park. Find out more about them at https://bit.ly/3KXFbBV

🔹 Onyx Cave
🔹 Adventures of Mammoth Cave
🔹 Jesse James Riding Stables
🔹 Raven's Cross Village of Adventure

06/10/2024

✌️ Today is day 2 of the Cave City takeover! Visit Cave City, Kentucky grew up as a gateway to Mammoth Cave National Park and many of their attractions have become icons themselves. Wigwam Village No 2 for example is one of the most recognized lodging locales in the nation. Sleep in a wigwam, dig up some dinosaurs at Dinosaur World, Kentucky, eat at great locally owned restaurants like Bucky Bee's BBQ, meander through the gift shops and don’t forget the 🍨 ice cream at Cave City Coffee and Creamery! https://bit.ly/3KTTNSL

06/09/2024

The first thing you need to know for Summer 2024? It’s ALWAYS cool in the Cave…Cave City that is - the gateway to Mammoth Cave National Park where cave temps are always a 🆒 cool 58 degrees. Visit Cave City, Kentucky will be taking over our socials for the next few days. Follow along to find out more about this funky, fun, fantastic, retro, weird and way cool place to vacation. https://bit.ly/3KTTNSL

06/08/2024

$348M in visitor spending supported 2,748 jobs in the Southern Kentucky Vacations region in 2023! Here's to fun-filled days on the lake!🛥️🌊

Start planning your vacation here: https://bit.ly/45g5cWP

📍 Lake Cumberland Tourism-Somerset-Pulaski County CVB

06/07/2024

Visitors in 2023 spent $2.6B in Kentucky's Bluegrass, Horses, Bourbon & Boone region, where they flock to see picturesque horse farms and historic distilleries!🐴

Plan your visit to this region here: https://bit.ly/4cs1KLh

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📍 Visit LEX

06/05/2024

Embracing the thunderous applause of nature this !🌊 The economic impact of tourism made quite the splash in 2023, with a roaring $559.4M in visitor spending in Daniel Boone Country, supporting 3,999 jobs!👏

Start planning your visit to Daniel Boone Country here: https://bit.ly/3R7P7g0

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📍 Double Falls, Daniel Boone National Forest (Visit London KY)

06/03/2024

Let's pedal through in the scenic landscapes of !🚴 Learn more about biking in at the following link: https://bit.ly/3KioX6u

📍 Visit Campbellsville/Taylor County, KY 📍 KY Great River Road 📍 Prestonsburg Tourism 📍 Visit London KY

06/02/2024

2023 was another record-breaking year for Kentucky tourism, with a total economic impact of $13.8B generating 95,222 jobs!🎉📈

Dive into the tourism economic impact data here: https://bit.ly/3V3DLL5

📍 Pine Mountain State Resort Park (Bell County KY Tourism) 📍 Kentucky Horse Park (Visit LEX) 📍 Heaven Hill Distillery (Visit Bardstown) 📍 Rosine Barn Jamboree (Ohio County Tourism)

06/01/2024

Celebrating 232 years of Kentucky's rich history today! 🎉 Don't forget, we've got another big milestone on June 16th as Harrodsburg, our oldest town, marks its 250th anniversary. Get involved in the festivities here: https://bit.ly/4bTTqnf 🎈🥳

📍 Harrodsburg/Mercer County Tourist Commission 📍 Harrodsburg's 250th Celebration 📍 Old Fort Harrod State Park 📍 Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill 📍 Beaumont Inn

05/31/2024

It's day 3 of the Lawrenceburg - Anderson County Tourism takeover! 🎶 This summer, dive into the vibrant spirit of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky! Picture this: Main Street adorned with over 200 gleaming classic cars🚗 , transporting you back in time. But wait, there's more! Gather your squad, snag a cozy lawn chair, and head to Century Bank Park for not just one, not two, but three Food Truck Fridays! 🎸 Live bands rockin' out under the open sky, tantalizing treats from an array of food trucks, and local vendors showcasing their goodies—all in the heart of our charming, historic downtown. Sounds like the recipe for an unforgettable summer, doesn't it?

https://bit.ly/3wtbe9G

📍City Of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky-City Hall

05/30/2024

It's day 2 of the Lawrenceburg - Anderson County Tourism takeover! 🥃 Ready for a little R & R at one of many bourbon-themed accommodations this summer? Check out the "Neat House", a sweet and modern downtown cutie within walking distance of local shops and restaurants. Grab some friends and get your fire pit groove on at the beautifully located Bourbon Barrel Cottages, or stay in the only bourbon-barrel shaped cabins in the country at Bourbon Barrel Retreats. All located in the home place of bourbon legends, Wild Turkey and Four Roses distilleries. https://bit.ly/3y7kVLb

📍Bourbon Barrel Retreats
📍 Bourbon Barrel Cottages and Tours
📍 Four Roses Bourbon
📍 Wild Turkey U.S.

05/29/2024

🌟 Today starts the Lawrenceburg - Anderson County Tourism takeover! If you're on a quest for something new, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky is the place to be this summer. Take a swan dive off Young's High Bridge, positioned 240' over the Kentucky River with Vertigo Bungee. Spot a kangaroo at the Lawrenceburg Bourbon Company, that's right, we said a kangaroo, and sip on America's only native spirit.🥃 How about some adventurous--and totally authentic-- cuisine at the Colombian Corner? Or, catch your own dinner on a 🛶 kayak at Beaver Lake. If you're more the hot tub and hiking trails type, the Twinflower Cabin has what you need. No matter your flavor, Lawrenceburg is your kind of adventure.
https://bit.ly/4duQP4E
📌Vertigo Bungee
📌 Lawrenceburg Bourbon Company
📌 The Colombian Corner

05/28/2024

Locust Grove is kicking off its new Artist in Residence program June 3-9!🎨 Each day will feature events led by artist Jerome Bias celebrating Southern material culture and foodways.🥘 Learn more at the following link: https://bit.ly/44T4uP8

📍 Louisville Tourism

05/28/2024

Let's honor the members of the United States Armed Forces who have gone before us this .🇺🇸

Mill Springs National Cemetery at Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument (managed by the National Park Service) near Nancy, , began as the battlefield cemetery for the Battle of Mill Springs in 1862. The Battle of Mill Springs was the first Union victory in the western theater of the Civil War. Start planning your trip to Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument here: https://bit.ly/3KceSYP

📍 Lake Cumberland Tourism-Somerset-Pulaski County CVB

05/25/2024

The final day of National Travel and Tourism Week coincides with !🍾

Winemaking in Kentucky is a robust and growing industry, with about 100,000 cases of wine originating from Kentucky each year. wineries offer tours, tasting and pairing experiences, and live entertainment to visitors.🍷🍇 Learn more about vineyards and wineries in Kentucky here: https://bit.ly/3WDCnkQ

(U.S. Travel Association)

📍 Purple Toad Winery (Paducah Creative City)
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05/22/2024

We're diving into Memorial Day weekend and looking for some fun in the sun. Check out our story today featuring Clinton County KY Tourism and plan your holiday weekend.

05/21/2024

Did you know it's not just National Travel and Tourism Week, but also ? 🍖 Our food culture is a crucial part of tourism - visitors to Kentucky spent $2.3B on food and beverages in 2022!

Join us on the delicious journey along the West Kentucky BBQ Belt! 🔥 Grab your pass and learn more here: https://bit.ly/4bgNJQf

🏷️ U.S. Travel Association
🏷️ Ale-8-One
🏷️ Green River Distilling Co.

05/19/2024

Embark on a virtual odyssey visiting larger-than-life attractions across in Great Big Kentucky Adventure, a new game for desktop, iOS and Android!👾🕹️

Follow the link to start your adventure: https://bit.ly/4bmjuav

📍 Muhlenberg County Tourism Commission 📍 Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory (Louisville Tourism) 📍 Visit Frankfort 📍 Munfordville Tourism

05/18/2024

Join us Memorial Day weekend at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill for the 16th annual Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass.🎵🎻 Expect an enchanting rendezvous with music from the likes of Beethoven and Debussy beautifully performed by The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.🎼 Plus, enrich your musical knowledge with insightful lectures from Michael Parloff, the retired principal flutist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra! Find more details here: https://bit.ly/4aXhMw1

📍 Harrodsburg/Mercer County Tourist Commission

05/16/2024

Here's to 25 years of underwater adventures at Newport Aquarium! 🎉 Let's plunge into many more!🐙🦈

Start planning your visit to Newport Aquarium here: https://bit.ly/3QOU2lJ

📍 Northern Kentucky Convention & Visitors Bureau
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05/16/2024

It's Day 3 of our Henderson, Kentucky takeover! 🎶🌞 This summer, we're celebrating with tunes that touch the soul at festivals you won't want to miss. From the strums of the Bluegrass in the Park Folklife Festival to the vibrant beats of SummerFest KY, and the soulful rhythms of The W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival in Henderson, KY, there's a soundtrack for every summer story in Henderson. Which festival are you counting down the days to? For all the festival details, visit https://bit.ly/43C0TnX and join us in making this summer unforgettable! 🗓️🎸
Henderson Tourist Commission

05/14/2024

It's day 2 of our Henderson, Kentucky takeover! 🌳🌄 Adventure's calling, and Henderson, KY is answering loud and clear! Get ready to explore and discover all the natural wonders this place has to offer. From the lush landscapes of Sloughs WMA to the breathtaking views at John James Audubon State Park, there's so much to see and do. Don't just take our word for it, come see for yourself! To plan your stay, visit https://bit.ly/4cCoxok.
Henderson Tourist Commission

05/14/2024

Welcome to day 1 of the Henderson, Kentucky takeover! 🍺Brews & BBQ🍖 is the vibe we’re celebrating today in Henderson! If you’re all about savoring the taste of authentic Kentucky, you’re in the right place. From the unique flavors of Farmer and Frenchman to the legendary BBQ at Thomason's Barbecue, we've got your cravings covered. Not to mention, Henderson Brewing Co. and Metzger's Tavern KY are here to quench your thirst with some top-notch brews. Let’s not forget the lip-smacking goodness waiting at Homer's Barbecue. Check out https://bit.ly/4cCoxok to plan an unforgettable taste experience.
Henderson Tourist Commission

05/12/2024

Appreciate the woman who raised you.💙 This , surprise your mom with a adventure she'd love! Plan here: https://bit.ly/2JgUOXg

📍 Kentucky Horse Park (Visit LEX)

05/11/2024

Lindsay Myers visited us last week ahead of the 150th Kentucky Derby, explored Natural Bridge State Resort Park in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Kentucky State Parks and raised a glass at Castle & Key in honor of the 25th anniversary of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail!💙 While here she also learned how to make a hot brown at The Manchester, watched the morning workout at Keeneland, blew glass at Trifecta: Glass - Art - Lounge, tried on hats with The Hat Girls and much more before recapping her experiences live at the Kentucky Derby Museum. Follow the link to check out her adventure on Access: https://bit.ly/4bvclEp

📍 Georgetown/Scott County Tourism
📍 Powell County Tourism Commission - Natural Bridge/Red River Gorge KY

05/11/2024

Get inspired by Places.Travel for a trip to Somerset-Pulaski County!💙

05/09/2024

Attention lake and land lovers! Cadiz-Trigg County Tourist and Convention Commission has an adventure for everyone. Check out our story today to learn more.

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Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

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Website

http://www.kentuckytourism.com/

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Clermont Supper Club

Celebrating #NationalBourbonDay with a toast to Kentucky's Bourbon, Horses & History region 🥃. In 2023, visitors to this region spent $5.2B, supporting 33,725 jobs! Cheers to resilience, hard work and good bourbon!🎉 #TravelKY 📽️ Things To Lou 📍 James B. Beam Distilling Co. (Bullitt County Tourism)

Big Twigs and Hot Air Balloons

#TravelKY tourism makes for strong local economies: in 2023, visitor spending in the Bluegrass, Blues & BBQ region amounted to $533.7M, which supported 3,914 jobs!🎉📈 Come celebrate the 100th anniversary of Kentucky State Parks on June 29th with the Big Twigs at Lake Malone State Park! The celebration will feature guided nature hikes, hot air balloon rides and a balloon glow.🎈🔥 📽️ Muhlenberg County Tourism Commission

Boasting $2.3B in total visitor spending in 2023, the Northern Kentucky River Region is a thriving hub of activity, adventure and opportunity on the banks of the Ohio River.⛴️⚓ Set sail for your next adventure in this #TravelKY region! 📍BB Riverboats (Northern Kentucky Convention & Visitors Bureau)🎥Modern Village KY

Yeiser Art Center

Visitors boosted the #TravelKY Western Waterlands region with $817M spent in 2023, supporting 6,356 jobs! This region includes Paducah, a UNESCO Creative City renowned for its art.🎨 📽️ Family Travel Nomads 📍 Yeiser Art Center (Paducah Creative City)

Pig in a Poke Pikeville

Time to fire up the grill! 🍖 Celebrate #NationalBBQMonth with us at Pig In A Poke Pikeville! Let's savor the flavor together.🔥🐷 #TravelKY 📍 Pikeville City Tourism 📽️ Bluegrass Blog

Rosine Barn Jamboree

#DYK that tourism is crucial to supporting music and the arts in Kentucky?🎶🎨 In 2022, recreation and entertainment made up 13% of #TravelKY visitor spending. #NTTW24 The Rosine Barn Jamboree at The Rosine Barn is free and consists of live bluegrass music every Friday night from April through December!🎻 📍 Ohio County Tourism 🎥 ndthayer 🏷️ U.S. Travel Association

Bardstown Bourbon Company

Quenching curiosity, one tour at a time! America's native spirit isn't just a treat for the palate, but also is an important driver of economic growth in Kentucky: in addition to supporting 7,000 distilling industry jobs, bourbon tourism supports at least 4,570 Kentucky jobs annually outside of the distilling industry according to the Kentucky Distillers' Association.🥃 #TravelKY #NTTW24 📍 Bardstown Bourbon Company (Visit Bardstown) 🎥 Bluegrass Blog 🏷️ U.S. Travel Association

Lindsay Myers' Kentucky Adventure

Lindsay Myers visited us last week ahead of the 150th Kentucky Derby, explored Natural Bridge State Resort Park in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Kentucky State Parks and raised a glass at Castle & Key in honor of the 25th anniversary of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail!💙 While here she also learned how to make a hot brown at The Manchester, watched the morning workout at Keeneland, blew glass at Trifecta: Glass - Art - Lounge, tried on hats with The Hat Girls and much more before recapping her experiences live at the Kentucky Derby Museum. Follow the link to check out her #TravelKY adventure on Access: https://bit.ly/4bvclEp 📍 Georgetown/Scott County Tourism 📍 Powell County Tourism Commission - Natural Bridge/Red River Gorge KY

Thinking About Chasing Waterfalls

Are you thinking about chasing waterfalls this Spring?💙 #WaterfallWednesday #TravelKY 📽️ Heather Hicks

Stepping Stone Ranch

Feeling the Derby season vibes and wanting to make your way into some horseplay?🐎 Come along on this tour of Deer Run Stables/ Stepping Stone Ranch!🐴 📽️ Modern Village KY 📍 Visit Richmond KY

How to Make a Mint Julep

The 150th Kentucky Derby is this weekend!🏇 Check out this simple demonstration showing how to make mint juleps at your Derby party.🥃 What's your recipe?💙 #TravelKY #MintJulepMonth 📽️ Big Dot of Happiness

Dale Hollow Lake

POV: Kissing seasonal blues goodbye with a tranquil day by the lake, one ripple at a time.🌊 #TravelKY 📽️ wanderingaroundtheus 📍 Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park (Cumberland County Tourism & Convention Commission)

A Day in Mammoth Cave National Park

Take a peek at a day of adventure and discovery at Mammoth Cave National Park.🦇 #TravelKY #NatureLover 📽️ megthorpey 📍 Edmonson County Tourism Commission

Stevie Ray's Blues Bar

Live music and refreshing drinks await at Stevie Ray's Blues Bar in Louisville!🎸💙 #TravelKY 📍 Louisville Tourism 📽️ maceymarie

The Wrigley

Be sure to support #travelKY local businesses like The Wrigley Taproom & Eatery this #NationalMomAndPopBusinessOwnersDay!💙 📍 Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission

Kentucky Museum in Bowling Green

Today is the birthday of Bowling Green native Duncan Hines!🎂 An entrepreneur and food critic, Hines wrote extensively on travel and local restaurants. A brand of cake mix bears his name.🍰 Learn more about Duncan Hines at the Kentucky Museum located on the campus of Western Kentucky University in Visit BGKY. 📽️ Bluegrass Blog #TravelKY

Good Morning From Dog Slaugther Falls

Reminder to embrace little moments of joy this #InternationalDayOfHappiness.💙 #TravelKY #WaterfallWednesday 📽️ hikingwithhuggy 📍 Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission

Denali Stud Foal Snow Day

This adorable colt was welcomed into the world on a snowy January day at Denali Stud in Paris, KY. We look forward to seeing how this season's foals grow this spring!🐎🌸 #FoalFriday #TravelKY 📽️ Horse Country and Denali Stud 📍 Paris-Bourbon County Tourism Commission

Raising Cane Falls

This #WaterfallWednesday, we're raising Cain at Raising Cane Falls near Visit London KY!🌊 #TravelKY 📽️lp_hikes

Red River Gorgeous Pirate Ship

Who wants to take a nap in this pirate ship cliff house this #NationalNappingDay?😴 #TravelKY 📽️ Red River Gorgeous 📍 Powell County Tourism Commission - Natural Bridge/Red River Gorge KY