Kentucky Cultural Exploration

Kentucky culture is diverse and distinctive. We are Daniel Boone, Abraham Lincoln, and Muhammad Ali. We’re Civil War battlefields and small town Main Streets, but we’re urban too. We’re horses, bourbon and ice cold Ale 8 on a hot sunny day. We’re folk artists and poets, spiritual pioneers, musicians, chefs and African-American trailblazers. We’re the bright fall colors of Red River Gorge on a crisp clear day, and the strains of bluegrass music like you've never heard it played floating on the breeze of a summer evening in a little town you never knew existed. We’re simple people with a complex story. Friendly, warm and welcoming when you get to know us.

Our culture is made rich on the strength of countless stories, traditions and unique encounters that offer experiences found only in Kentucky. We invite you to explore the possibilities and plan your trip today!

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Trip Inspiration

Urban Bourbon Trail®

As the birthplace of the Old Fashioned cocktail and the city most closely associated with the Mint Julep, Louisville has bourbon running through its veins. On this expansive trail, discover some of the world's deepest bourbon lists, taste inventive cocktails by Kentucky's leading mixologists, and bend a bartender's ear about what bourbon you should really be drinking. You can also embark on the Urban Bourbon Trail®, which visits distilleries such as Angel's Envy and the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience. Best of all, many stops are in walking distance to downtown Louisville hotels – with plenty of taxis and rideshare options available so you can sip safely.
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