Kentucky

Country, Jazz, Bluegrass

PLACES TO GO

Owensboro

Set on the Ohio River, Owensboro is Kentucky’s Bluegrass Music Capital, known for lively festivals, rich barbecue traditions, and welcoming charm that celebrates music, food, and community.

Louisville

Home of the Kentucky Derby, Louisville blends Southern hospitality with urban cool, offering bourbon distilleries, riverfront parks, and a vibrant arts and culinary scene.

Lexington

Known as the Horse Capital of the World, Lexington pairs rolling bluegrass hills and famed thoroughbred farms with bourbon distilleries, local cuisine, and vibrant Southern charm.

Somerset

Gateway to Lake Cumberland, Somerset is Eastern Kentucky’s hub for outdoor adventure, bourbon craft, and small-town charm, blending Appalachian spirit with lakeside leisure.

Prestonburg

Tucked in the Appalachian foothills, Prestonsburg is the ‘Star City of Eastern Kentucky,’ known for its music heritage, outdoor recreation, and small-town charm with big cultural spirit.

EVENTS & FESTIVALS

Master Musicians Festival

Somerset’s Master Musicians Festival showcases world-class jazz alongside diverse genres, bringing top talent and community spirit together in a welcoming Kentucky setting.

ROMP Festival

Hosted in Owensboro, ROMP Festival celebrates roots and bluegrass alongside jazz, rhythm, and blues, uniting world-class artists and fans in a vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere.

Railbird Festival

Set in Lexington, Railbird Festival brings country, jazz, and blues together with bourbon tastings, local cuisine, and horse country charm for a uniquely Kentucky music experience.

Louder Than Life

Louisville’s Louder Than Life shakes the city with powerhouse performances, blending rock, jazz influences, and bold flavors in a high-energy festival that celebrates music and culture.

Bourbon & Beyond

Louisville’s Bourbon & Beyond blends world-class music with Kentucky’s bourbon heritage, serving up jazz, blues, and Cajun flavors alongside tastings, food, and unforgettable performances.

FOOD & DRINK

Hermitage Farm & Barn8 Restaurant

At Hermitage Farm in Goshen, Barn8 Restaurant offers farm-to-table dining inside a renovated horse barn, blending Kentucky heritage, art, and cuisine in a one-of-a-kind setting.

Dad's Favorites Deli

Beloved for its inventive grilled cheeses, loaded sandwiches, and signature spreads, Dad’s Favorites Deli is a Lexington hotspot where comfort food gets a creative, local twist.

Beehive Augusta Tavern

Overlooking the Ohio River, Beehive Augusta Tavern blends historic charm with modern flavors, serving farm-to-table cuisine, craft cocktails, and warm Kentucky hospitality.

James B. Beam Distilling Co

Home to the world’s best-selling bourbon, the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Shepherdsville invites visitors to explore its storied heritage with tours, tastings, and true Kentucky craftsmanship.

Bardstown Bourbon Company

In the Bourbon Capital of the World, Bardstown Bourbon Company pairs tradition with innovation, offering immersive tours, tastings, and dining in the heart of Kentucky’s bourbon country.

THINGS TO DO

Country Music Highway

Running through Eastern Kentucky, U.S. 23 is the Country Music Highway, celebrating hometown legends like Loretta Lynn and Dwight Yoakam with museums, music venues, and heritage stops.

Eastern Kentucky

Renfro Valley Entertainment Center

Since 1939, Renfro Valley has been Kentucky’s Country Music Capital, showcasing bluegrass, gospel, and country stars with live shows, festivals, and timeless Southern charm.

Kentucky Music Hall of Fame & Museum

Celebrating Kentucky’s musical legends, this Mount Vernon museum showcases artifacts, exhibits, and stories honoring artists who shaped bluegrass, country, and beyond.

Bill Monroe Homeplace

Visit the Beaver Dam birthplace of Bill Monroe, the Father of Bluegrass, where tours and exhibits honor his legacy and the roots of a genre that shaped American music.

Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum

Located in Owensboro, this world-class museum celebrates bluegrass with exhibits, live performances, and interactive experiences honoring the legends of the genre.

SPORTS

NCM Motorsports Park

Across from the Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, NCM Motorsports Park offers high-speed thrills with track experiences, driving schools, and events for motorsport fans of all ages.

Muhammad Ali Center

Honoring the legacy of ‘The Greatest,’ Louisville’s Muhammad Ali Center inspires with exhibits on Ali’s life, boxing career, and humanitarian vision for courage, conviction, and compassion.

Keeneland

A National Historic Landmark, Keeneland in Lexington is famed for world-class horse racing and thoroughbred auctions, offering visitors a timeless blend of tradition, sport, and Southern elegance.

Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory

Home of the iconic bat, this Louisville landmark lets visitors tour the factory, explore baseball history, and snap a photo with the world’s largest bat towering outside.

Kentucky Derby Museum

Located at Churchill Downs, the Kentucky Derby Museum immerses visitors in the history and traditions of ‘the most exciting two minutes in sports’ with exhibits, films, and tours.

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