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

Louisville Science Center featuring outdoor art and a city

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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 family-friendly area.

Red River Gorge

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Red River Gorge during your travels in Wellington. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront, or seek out the hiking trails.

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.

Kentucky Exposition Center

Learn about the events happening at Kentucky Exposition Center during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed art scene and great live music.

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.

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.

Churchill Downs

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

Creation Museum

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

National Corvette Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in National Corvette Museum during your travels in Bowling Green. Check out the charming coffeehouses or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Areas of Kentucky

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

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.

Lexington showing tranquil scenes and farmland

Downtown Lexington

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

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.

Fairgrounds

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

St. Matthews

St. Matthews is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mall St. Matthews and Saint Matthews Pavilion Shopping Center.

Conrad Caldwell House showing signage and heritage elements

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.