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Kentucky Capitals Quest Here, you'll discover charming communities, hidden gems, and captivating stories that will leave you with lasting memories—and ready to explore more!

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with The Kentucky Capitals Quest, designed for curious travelers seeking to uncover the Commonwealth's most unique and fascinating claims to fame. The Kentucky Capitals Quest is a passport-style adventure designed for curious travelers seeking to uncover the Commonwealth's most unique and fascinating claims to fame. 🔎📍🌟

Join us in exploring the hidden treasure

s that make Kentucky a must-visit destination, ensuring your journey is filled with discovery, excitement, and the true spirit of the Bluegrass State. Pick up a passport at any of the 11 visitor centers featured on Kentucky Capitals Quest tour and collect a sticker to commemorate your visit to each community. Win prizes along the way!

📸🌟 Share Your Adventures with Us! 🌟📸As you explore the Kentucky Capitals Quest, don’t forget to snap selfies and capture...
27/07/2024

📸🌟 Share Your Adventures with Us! 🌟📸

As you explore the Kentucky Capitals Quest, don’t forget to snap selfies and capture all of the Commonwealth's unique and curious claims to fame! Tag in your posts so we can follow your journey.

Let’s see those amazing adventures, y'all!

Celebrating Water Park Day— Lake Cumberland style! 🎉🌊😎 Dive into fun in beautiful Somerset and Lake Cumberland Tourism-S...
25/07/2024

Celebrating Water Park Day— Lake Cumberland style! 🎉🌊😎

Dive into fun in beautiful Somerset and Lake Cumberland Tourism-Somerset-Pulaski County CVB, which is part of the Houseboat Capital of the World. Imagine spending summer days on a houseboat with everything you need for fun. (Waterslides included!!)

Houseboat rentals book out pretty far in advance, so make sure to plan ahead. After a day on the lake, double the fun for your kiddos by heading to SomerSplash Waterpark. Talk about the ultimate summer family adventure! Who's in? Plan your trip at lctourism.com.

What do beer cheese, bicycles and Daniel Boone have in common? 🤔 Take a journey through Kentucky’s unique and curious hi...
23/07/2024

What do beer cheese, bicycles and Daniel Boone have in common? 🤔 Take a journey through Kentucky’s unique and curious history in our latest blog: shorturl.at/rwXdB

22/07/2024

Calling all cyclists! 🚴 Come see what all the hype is about in Visit London KY, the Cycling Capital of Kentucky.

Whether you're a seasoned pro or a casual rider, London's scenic trails, thrilling routes, and passionate cycling community will leave you ready for more outdoor adventure.

Ready to ride? Join us on the Kentucky Capitals Quest in London to experience cycling like never before! kentuckycapitalsquest.com/london

How do you celebrate Wine and Cheese Day...in the Beer Cheese Capital of the World? 🧀🍷🍺🌎You head to Harkness Edwards Vin...
19/07/2024

How do you celebrate Wine and Cheese Day...in the Beer Cheese Capital of the World? 🧀🍷🍺🌎

You head to Harkness Edwards Vineyards in Wi******er-Clark County Tourism where you can enjoy a walk-in wine tasting and savor soft Bavarian-style pretzels paired with DELICIOUS homemade beer cheese from their cheese menu.

From picnics at the Peach House to guided vineyard tours and tastings, a visit to Harkness Edwards will leave you thirsty (and hungry!) for more authentic Wi******er experiences.

📷: Harkness Edwards Vineyards

... Why yes, we did know! 🌟 After all, Wi******er-Clark County Tourism is the Beer Cheese Capital of the World. 🍻🧀🌎
17/07/2024

... Why yes, we did know! 🌟

After all, Wi******er-Clark County Tourism is the Beer Cheese Capital of the World. 🍻🧀🌎

The Bourbon Trail is no secret around these parts but Kentucky is getting some national attention for another trail you may have missed.

15/07/2024

SHOW US YOUR PASSPORTS!✨🗺️

Exploring Kentucky’s unique and curious claims to fame starts with picking up your Kentucky Capitals Quest Passport at any of the eleven visitor centers featured on the tour.

☑️ Grab your passport (and first visit sticker) at your first stop and you’re on your way!

☑️ Collect a sticker at each stop along the tour and score some sweet prizes along the way.

☑️ Don’t forget to share your adventures on social media by tagging so we can follow along!

Owensboro might be known as the Bluegrass Music Capital of the World, but there are two other "Bs" it's also famous for!...
11/07/2024

Owensboro might be known as the Bluegrass Music Capital of the World, but there are two other "Bs" it's also famous for! 🎶 🍖🥃

That's right, when it comes to making the most of your time in Visit Owensboro, it's all about the Bluegrass, BBQ and Bourbon. Here are a few ideas for your Kentucky Capitals Quest adventure.

Start with a visit to the legendary Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum, where you can take in the rich history of where Bluegrass music was born. 🪕

Next, grab some mouthwatering eats at one of Owensboro's many iconic barbecue joints like Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn or Old Hickory Bar-B-Q. 🔥

Don't forget to book a tour of Green River Distilling Co., the Western Gate of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. While you're there, enjoy a pour in the tasing room or take a cocktail class. You won't regret it. 🥃 shorturl.at/Z5gmU

"Kentucky summers are made for road trips to historic and charming small towns that are big on fun and nostalgia, as wel...
09/07/2024

"Kentucky summers are made for road trips to historic and charming small towns that are big on fun and nostalgia, as well as the strange and unusual." 🤔

Theater beneath the stars, irresistible roadside attractions and inland beaches — Kentucky summers are made for road trips to historic and charming small towns that are big on fun and nostalgia, as well as the strange and unusual. Here are some road trips that lead to memorable adventures. Dinner ...

National Video Game Day...but make it Kentucky! 🕹️🎮Raise your hand if you've played Kentucky Tourism's new video game, M...
08/07/2024

National Video Game Day...but make it Kentucky! 🕹️🎮

Raise your hand if you've played Kentucky Tourism's new video game, My Great Big Kentucky Adventure. ✋ From the second you jump into the action, you’ll experience some of Kentucky’s biggest and most over-the-top attractions. From the giant brownie batter bowl in Visit Hopkinsville to the floral clock in Visit Frankfort and floodwall murals in Paducah Creative City, we are SO excited to see some of our Kentucky Capitals Quest stops come to life virtually!

www.greatbigkyadventure.com

Can you guess which world-famous brownie mix is made in Visit Hopkinsville--the Batter Capital of the World? Drop your a...
07/07/2024

Can you guess which world-famous brownie mix is made in Visit Hopkinsville--the Batter Capital of the World? Drop your answer in the comments for brownie points. (We couldn't resist) 🍫

Hint: the brand has been delighting tastebuds since the 1800s. 😉

Aliens, ghosts and a sinkhole that swallowed eight Corvettes...oh my! 🙈🙉🙊 Read about Kentucky's curious claims to fame i...
30/06/2024

Aliens, ghosts and a sinkhole that swallowed eight Corvettes...oh my! 🙈🙉🙊

Read about Kentucky's curious claims to fame in our new blog!

Bowling Green – Corvette Capital of the World A sinkhole that swallowed eight Corvettes? The National Corvette Museum marks the tenth anniversary of the sinkhole seen ‘round the world: The new exhibit, “Ground to Sky: The Sinkhole Reimagined,” recently opened to document the moments, memorie...

Need some summer road trip inspiration? ✨ We might be biased, but these are some pretty awesome ideas! 😉
27/06/2024

Need some summer road trip inspiration? ✨ We might be biased, but these are some pretty awesome ideas! 😉

Loing for a fun family getaway that’s not too far from home? Kentucky is just a five-hour drive from Ohio and perfect for a summer road trip! Here are some awesome places to visit that your kids and family will : Kentucky Capitals Quest Road Trip This summer, take your family on the Kentucky Capit...

🐴 Saddle up for an unforgettable experience in the Horse Capital of the World at BreyerFest 2024: Against All Odds! 🌟 Jo...
26/06/2024

🐴 Saddle up for an unforgettable experience in the Horse Capital of the World at BreyerFest 2024: Against All Odds! 🌟

Join us July 12-14 at the iconic Kentucky Horse Park in Visit LEX for three days of horse magic. 🐎 💝 At BreyerFest, the beauty of Breyer models meets the majesty of real horses, inviting equine enthusiasts to enjoy model horse art, learn about the fascinating hobby, and connect with fellow horse lovers from around the 🌎.

Whether you're joining us in person at BreyerFest here in KY or tuning in virtually, you won't want to miss a moment of the action. 🎟️ Visit BreyerHorses.com to get your tickets.

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"The world’s largest wheat stalk; that elusive underwater predator, the musky; sinkholes and extraterrestrials." 😱Read a...
26/06/2024

"The world’s largest wheat stalk; that elusive underwater predator, the musky; sinkholes and extraterrestrials." 😱

Read about how the Kentucky Capitals Quest is taking road trippers on adventures to some of the Bluegrass State’s more curious claims to fame! 👉 https://shorturl.at/nrHcC

🎨 Did you know that Paducah, the Quilt Capital of the World, is also a UNESCO Creative City? 🌟 Step into a world of crea...
24/06/2024

🎨 Did you know that Paducah, the Quilt Capital of the World, is also a UNESCO Creative City? 🌟 Step into a world of creativity in Paducah Creative City, where local art and heritage come alive!

From the intricate beauty of quiltmaking to live music and handcrafted art, Paducah offers a wealth of cultural experiences. 🎭 Ready for an arts adventure? 🎨 Plan your visit at www.paducah.travel.

Looking for last minute Father's Day plans? 🏁🚗  Why not head to Visit BGKY for the Wally Parks NHRA Nostalgia Nationals ...
11/06/2024

Looking for last minute Father's Day plans? 🏁🚗 Why not head to Visit BGKY for the Wally Parks NHRA Nostalgia Nationals taking place June 13-15.

Celebrate with nostalgic drag racing, a stunning Show ‘N Shine car show, Cacklefest, vendors, a swap meet, and more at the beautiful Beech Bend Raceway. In your free time, take in more racing excitement with a visit to National Corvette Museum or NCM Motorsports Park. After all, you will be in the Corvette Capital of the World!

If you've ever been, it's easy to see why Lake Cumberland Tourism-Somerset-Pulaski County CVB was ranked America’s  #1 b...
11/06/2024

If you've ever been, it's easy to see why Lake Cumberland Tourism-Somerset-Pulaski County CVB was ranked America’s #1 best lake by USA Today readers. 🏞️🚤

If you haven't, consider this your sign to start planning your trip to Somerset and Lake Cumberland, the Houseboat Capital of the World!

Here are your 2023 Readers' Choice Award winners for Best Lake, Best Lake for Swimming and Best Lake for Water Sports.

If anyone needs us, we're busy getting our glaze on for National Donut Day in the Batter Capital of the World, Hopkinsvi...
07/06/2024

If anyone needs us, we're busy getting our glaze on for National Donut Day in the Batter Capital of the World, Hopkinsville, KY!🌾🌎 🍩

Where's your favorite spot to grab a batter-licious treat in Visit Hopkinsville?

Today is Daniel Boone Day and we're proud to honor the legendary frontiersman who blazed a trail through the Cumberland ...
07/06/2024

Today is Daniel Boone Day and we're proud to honor the legendary frontiersman who blazed a trail through the Cumberland Gap, paving the way for settlers to move westward into Kentucky! 🌟

Did you know you can visit his final resting place right here in Frankfort, the Historic Heartbeat of Kentucky? 🌿 Established in the early 1840s, this historic site overlooks the city and the Kentucky River. Join us on the Kentucky Capitals Quest to explore the rich history and heritage of Visit Frankfort!

📸: Kentucky Tourism

🧀 🍺  To celebrate the Beer Cheese Festival this weekend, we're dipping into some TASTY history about Wi******er-Clark Co...
05/06/2024

🧀 🍺 To celebrate the Beer Cheese Festival this weekend, we're dipping into some TASTY history about Wi******er-Clark County—the Beer Cheese Capital of the World! 🌎

Did you know this zesty spread has roots as flavorful as its taste? Legend has it, it all started in the late 1930s on the banks of the Kentucky River near Wi******er-Clark County Tourism.

The unique salty, spicy spread was created by Chef Joe Allman for his cousin Johnnie, owner of the Driftwood Inn, who served it as a complimentary snack to increase his customers’ appetite for beer. Johnnie allegedly lost the restaurant, along with his recipes, in the early 1960s—and the debate about who has the original recipe has continued ever since. 🤔

Come on down to Wi******er on Saturday, June 8 to see (and taste) what all the fuss is about!

🌾✨ Experience the magic of local organic agriculture in Oldham County—the Farm Tour Capital of KY—at Rootbound Farm's Fa...
04/06/2024

🌾✨ Experience the magic of local organic agriculture in Oldham County—the Farm Tour Capital of KY—at Rootbound Farm's Farm-to-Table Dinner on Saturday, June 8. 🌿🍽️

🌟 Take a tour of a working organic farm, followed by an inspired dinner and drinks. Dine al fresco with friends under the big farm sky and savor the bounty of the harvest.

🥂 Drinks: 5 – 5:30 pm
🚶‍♂️ Walking Tour: 5:30 – 6:15 pm
🍴 Dinner: 6:30 – 8 pm

Don't miss out on this unforgettable Tour Oldham County KY event! Tickets are $75 per person. Secure yours now at TourOldham.com.

That's right—Bowling Green has more than one claim to fame! 🙌  Visit BGKY is not just the Corvette Capital of the World,...
02/06/2024

That's right—Bowling Green has more than one claim to fame! 🙌 Visit BGKY is not just the Corvette Capital of the World, it's the hometown of the man behind America's favorite boxed cake mix...Duncan Hines! 🎂🚗

Join us for a weeklong celebration of good food, great entertainment, and grand adventures at Duncan Hines Days June 3rd-9th.

Gear up for adventure! 🚲🌲 National Trails Day calls for a bucket list ride through London—the Cycling Capital of KY. 🚵‍♂...
01/06/2024

Gear up for adventure! 🚲🌲 National Trails Day calls for a bucket list ride through London—the Cycling Capital of KY. 🚵‍♂️

Saddle up and hit the trails, like this beautiful route that begins at Laurel River Lake Dam and winds south into Whitley County and the Daniel Boone National Forest. Ready to roll? Tag your cycling buddy and make your way to Visit London KY for the ride of a lifetime.

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31/05/2024

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Ready for an adventure? The Kentucky Capitals Quest Passport is your ticket to exploring the best of the Bluegrass State! Explore our charming city of Wi******er, the birthplace of beer cheese, while snapping selfies with our fun photo props along the way!

Come see us today to get your passport at our office and start your adventure:
🌟Pick Up Your Passport Badge
🌟Strike a Pose
🌟Tag Us to share your journey!

Start your Kentucky adventure today!
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We're gonna go out on a limb here and bet that it's only in the Batter Capital of the World, Hopkinsville, KY that you'l...
30/05/2024

We're gonna go out on a limb here and bet that it's only in the Batter Capital of the World, Hopkinsville, KY that you'll find an 11-ft tall stalk of wheat just waiting for a photo op. 😉 📷🌾

From homemade pancakes at Roundies Rock Cafe to treats from local bakeries like Joelle’s Cake & Coffee, when you're in Visit Hopkinsville you're never far from delicious eats made with locally grown WHEAT!

Honest question: who do you know that's been known to eat batter from the bowl? 🙉🙊🙈

Ready for adventure in the Musky Capital of the South? Morehead has it all! 🛶🌲🎣
29/05/2024

Ready for adventure in the Musky Capital of the South? Morehead has it all! 🛶🌲🎣

Get ready for cuteness overload! 😍Did you know over 11,000 thoroughbred foals are born in KY each year? And Lexington, t...
24/05/2024

Get ready for cuteness overload! 😍

Did you know over 11,000 thoroughbred foals are born in KY each year? And Lexington, the Horse Capital of the World, is the perfect place to see them. 🐴 Plan your foal-filled weekend in Visit LEX to see and meet cuties like these throughout the Bluegrass region.

Tour a nursery farm, pet a mare, see mamas and babies bond surrounded by rolling Bluegrass hills. Check out Horse Country for itineraries---and prepare to "foal" in love! While you're in Lex, don't forget to swing by the Visitor Center downtown to grab a sticker for your passport.

Did you know that one of Kentucky's most iconic treats was invented on accident? 🥃🍬It's true, and it all went down in Vi...
23/05/2024

Did you know that one of Kentucky's most iconic treats was invented on accident? 🥃🍬

It's true, and it all went down in Visit Frankfort, the Historic Heartbeat of Kentucky! Let's take a bite out of this legendary piece of history.

Bourbon Balls were invented by Ms. Ruth Hanly Booe--who co-founded the iconic Rebecca Ruth® Candies back in 1919, alongside Rebecca Gooch.

Their candies were an instant hit, and the duo rose to success during a time when it was unheard of for women to provide for themselves as entrepreneurs. Years later, Rebecca sold her portion of the business to Ruth...and then...the Great Depression hit.

With unwavering determination, in 1933, Ruth began to rebuild her business. And in 1936, at Frankfort's sesquicentennial celebration, a dignitary named Eleanor Hume Offutt accidentally suggested mixing candy with Bourbon.

Inspired by this idea, Ruth spent two years perfecting her secret recipe, blending the rich flavors of Bourbon with the sweetness of her candy. The result? One of Kentucky's most DELICIOUS sweet treats.

Visit Frankfort to tour the Rebecca Ruth Candy Factory, learn all about the "Mother of Bourbon Balls," and of course, get your chocolate fix. 😉 🍫

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