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Newport on the Levee which includes modern architecture and street scenes
Newport on the Levee which includes modern architecture and street scenes
Belle of Louisville featuring a ferry, a river or creek and a sunset
Newport on the Levee featuring a bay or harbor, night scenes and a bridge
Creation Museum showing interior views

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What to do in Kentucky

Free Things to Do in Kentucky

Escaping to Kentucky on a budget? The following can be experienced for nix.

Raven Run Nature Sanctuary - Organize a picnic and enjoy a walk around the interesting plants.


 

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Landscape of Louisville

Downtown Louisville

4/5(1,812 area reviews)

Explore "Museum Row" in the West Main District, catch a game at Louisville Slugger Field, or stroll across the pedestrian-only Big Four Bridge. Enjoy diverse attractions, restaurants, and the Louie Link skywalk.

Downtown Louisville
4th of July festival

Downtown Lexington

4.5/5(27 area reviews)

While visiting Downtown Lexington, you might make a stop by sights like Lexington Opera House and Rupp Arena.

Downtown Lexington
What's in a name?

Well, oddly enough, at Cave Hill Cemetery, there's a hill, with a cave.

A natural spring spills forth from this 246 ft deep cave. Standing upright, the cave could be explored for about 100ft. No, it's not allowed... There is a colony of bats that inhabit the cave. Bats pouring from a cave at dusk in a cemetery would be quite a visual.

Phoenix Hill

While Phoenix Hill isn't home to many top sights, Nulu Market Place and Thomas Edison House are some notable places to visit nearby.

Phoenix Hill
Ky Derby festival balloon glow.

Fairgrounds

While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.

Fairgrounds
Old Louisville Home

Old Louisville

3.5/5(352 area reviews)

Boasting Victorian architecture and the highest concentration of stained glass windows in residential homes, Old Louisville offers a walkable neighborhood with pedestrian-only streets, diverse dining options, and attractions like Central Park and the Conrad-Caldwell House.

Old Louisville
View of  Skyline downtown Louisville

Jeffersontown

Jeffersontown is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Bluegrass Indoor Karting and Jeffersontown Commons Shopping Center while you're in town.

Jeffersontown

 

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Frequently asked questions

What is Kentucky famous for?
Pack your walking shoes because there are loads of landmarks that simply beg to be explored:

  • Churchill Downs
  • Muhammad Ali Center
  • Paramount Arts Center
  • U.S. 23 Country Music Highway Museum

What should I not miss in Kentucky?
If you want to see the best of this destination, find time for these attractions in your itinerary:

  • Kentucky Exposition Center
  • Rupp Arena
  • University of Kentucky
  • University of Louisville

Are there cheap things to do in Kentucky?
What can you do in Kentucky for free?
You could even leave your cash in the hotel safe for the day, because these terrific attractions will cost you nothing at all:

  • Central Park
  • KYOVA Tri-State Mall
  • Pendleton Art Center
  • University of Kentucky

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