
Travel Inspiration Articles
Want to learn more about the Bluegrass State? Whether you’re looking for vacation ideas or are just interested in a particular topic, these informational and entertaining Kentucky articles highlight events, activities, attractions and food all across the state and give all the information you need to plan your next trip.
Browse the list of Kentucky articles below and start reading now to explore the real Kentucky before your visit.
Kentucky Travel Inspiration
Kentucky Travel Inspiration
Our Favorite LGBTQ+ Hotels in Kentucky
When LGBTQ+ travelers hit the road, they’re looking for the same culture, excitement and memories...
Your Guide to LGBTQ+ Nightlife in Louisville
A welcome oasis for locals and visitors alike, LGBTQ+ friendly nightlife in Louisville is thriving...
Paintsville Lake State Park: Paddling
By: Bonnie Honeycutt One of the venues for the popular roving Paddle Fest events, Paintsville...
LGBTQ+ Guide to The Bourbon Trail
Kentucky is called bourbon country for a reason: we produce 95% of the world’s bourbon...
Richmond, Kentucky: Rooted in History
Ever since its founding in 1798 by a Revolutionary War colonel – and even before...
Personified with Jeff Crowe
Jeff Crowe is the director of Kentucky Experiences at the Heaven Hill distillery in Louisville...
LGBTQ+ Friendly Restaurants
Over the past decade, Kentucky has become one of America’s premier foodie destination, with world-class...
Music & Entertainment Abound in Pikeville
And yes, you’ll find them all here. But Pikeville is also a great place to...
8 Things You Must Do in Pikeville
Hatfields & McCoys Historic Feud Tours Bullets from the Hatfield family’s infamous New Year’s attack...
72 Hours in the Heart of Louisville's African American Community
Louisville has always been at the center of the storied history of African Americans in...
Along the Civil Rights Trail
Berea, Simpsonville, Russellville, and Louisville are home to some of the over 120 significant historic...
Explore Kentucky's African American Heritage...Outdoors!
Being outdoors can be stillness, a reprieve from the everyday stresses of life, a mighty...
Black Travel Outdoors: Explore Kentucky’s Nature Spaces
Black people travel. And Black people revel in the outdoors, too, even if a lot...
5 Fun Trip Ideas for Black Families Exploring Kentucky
For Black families wanting to spend time vacationing, a short weekend jaunt or a longer...
Bourbon Country Fun For Families
It is an often-mentioned fact that bourbon barrels outnumber humans in Bourbon Country by close...
The Story of Black America by Sculptor Ed Hamilton
For almost 50 years, famed sculptor Ed Hamilton has made an indelible mark in the...
Museum Musings
Museums are not just buildings with items hanging on the walls, multimedia elements running on...
Tips for Black Travel Groups Exploring Kentucky
Traveling by yourself is fun, but I’ve had some of my best, and most educational...
Tips for Black Travelers to Louisville
In its role as Kentucky’s largest city, Louisville has an enticing mix of big-city bustle...
How to Spend a Weekend Exploring Black Heritage in Kentucky
For many people, traveling is a lot more than just sitting by the pool –...