10 TOP Things to Do in Kentucky (2026 Activity Guide)

Newport on the Levee featuring street scenes and modern architecture

Belle of Louisville which includes a sunset, a ferry and a river or creek

Newport on the Levee showing night scenes, a bridge and a bay or harbor

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What to do in Kentucky

Popular places to visit

Ark Encounter

Have a fun-filled day at Ark Encounter and see why people love this amusement park in Williamstown. Discover the restaurants and museums in this walkable area.

Red River Gorge

Explore the great outdoors at Red River Gorge, a popular spot to commune with nature in Wellington. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront, or seek out the hiking trails.

Kentucky Exposition Center

During your trip, find out what's happening at Kentucky Exposition Center, a top convention center in Louisville. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art scene.

Bowling Green which includes caves and caving as well as a small group of people

Mammoth Cave National Park

Journey toward the center of the earth as you discover the world’s largest known cave system, one of Kentucky’s great hidden secrets.

Churchill Downs

Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.

Panorama of an autumn, colorful lawn surrounded by buildings in downtown Lexington, Kentucky

University of Kentucky

Explore the campus of University of Kentucky, during your travels in Lexington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Panorama Ohio River waterway riverboats and bridges leading to heart of downtown Louisville KY

KFC Yum Center

Catch an event at KFC Yum Center during your trip to Louisville. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area.

Creation Museum

This one-of-a-kind museum in northern Kentucky brings Bible stories to life.

Kentucky Horse Park

Enjoy a trip to Kentucky Horse Park and popular activities like horseback riding in Lexington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Areas of Kentucky

Downtown Louisville

The cultural heart of the city beats with baseball, boxing and music, with sporting fields, live bands and a center for Muhammad Ali, the city’s most famous son.

Downtown Lexington

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

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.

Fairgrounds

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

Old Louisville

Old Louisville is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Ohio River Valley and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum while you're in town.

Jeffersontown

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