Things to do in Kentucky

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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
Louisville Science Center which includes outdoor art and a city

Kentucky Attractions

Find out what makes Kentucky tick with some of the most popular tours & day trips. Browse through our top {111 fun activities in Kentucky fun activities in Kentucky}, and rest easy knowing that we offer free cancellation and no added fees.



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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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Louisville showing signage and street scenes as well as a small group of people

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
Lexington showing tranquil scenes and farmland

Downtown Lexington

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

Downtown Lexington
Orange Freeze

Jeffersontown

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

Jeffersontown
Ky Derby festival balloon glow.

Fairgrounds

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

Fairgrounds
Best Mojitos in the city with real sugar cane. And sweet plantains with the meal to top it off!

St. Matthews

Major shopping destination with the fifth-largest mall in Kentucky, Mall St. Matthews, and smaller centers along Shelbyville Road. Don't miss the historic St. Matthew's Episcopal Church and Holy Trinity.

St. Matthews
Louisville Science Center featuring outdoor art

West Main Historic District

Boasting the largest collection of cast iron façades outside New York's SoHo district, this historic area features "Museum Row" with attractions like the Louisville Slugger Museum and Muhammad Ali Center.

West Main Historic District

 

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