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Kentuckians are proud of our state and we celebrate that

the Commonwealth is the Horse Capital of the World,

produces 95 percent of the worlds bourbon, is home to

the longest cave system in the world, Mammoth Cave,

and is the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, Muhammad

Ali and Bill Monroe, the father of bluegrass music.

We also play host to large music and food festivals

including Great Inland Seafood Festival (Newport),

the International Bar-B-Que Festival (Owensboro),

Kentucky Bourbon Festival (Bardstown) and World

Chicken Festival (London). World-renowned chefs and

artists live and ply their trade here. Kentuckys outdoor

adventures are spectacular, from large lakes for boating

and shing to 12,000 miles of trails for hikers, bikers

and equestrians to world-class rock climbing in Red

River Gorge. Plan a trip to experience Kentucky.

HORSES

Get up close and personal with over 40 breeds of

horses at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington,

where horses of all breeds and types are honored.

In addition to visiting the horses on this working

horse farm, your ticket also grants admission to the

International Museum of the Horse, an affiliate of the

Smithsonian Institution, the American Saddlebred

Museum and a number of equine presentations

including the Horses of the World.

Retired racing champions receive visitors at their home

on the Old Friends Farm near Georgetown.

is farm is a oroughbred rescue/retirement facility

that specializes in adopting stallions, many of whom

are pensioned champions. e only non- oroughbred

on the farm is their equine mascot, Little Silver Charm,

who has his own Facebook page.

Soak up the heritage as you go to the backside for

breakfast at the Track Kitchen and watch the morning

workouts at the Keeneland Race Course in Lexington.

While you rub shoulders with owners, trainers, jockeys

and others in the horse racing industry, you may just

witness a future champion working out on the course.

TRAVEL KENTUCKY AND CELEBRATE WHAT WERE FAMOUS FOR.

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Kentuckians are proud of our state and we celebrate that

the Commonwealth is the Horse Capital of the World,

produces 95 percent of the worlds bourbon, is home to

the longest cave system in the world, Mammoth Cave,

and is the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, Muhammad

Ali and Bill Monroe, the father of bluegrass music.

We also play host to large music and food festivals

including Great Inland Seafood Festival (Newport),

the International Bar-B-Que Festival (Owensboro),

Kentucky Bourbon Festival (Bardstown) and World

Chicken Festival (London). World-renowned chefs and

artists live and ply their trade here. Kentuckys outdoor

adventures are spectacular, from large lakes for boating

and shing to 12,000 miles of trails for hikers, bikers

and equestrians to world-class rock climbing in Red

River Gorge. Plan a trip to experience Kentucky.

HORSES

Get up close and personal with over 40 breeds of

horses at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington,

where horses of all breeds and types are honored.

In addition to visiting the horses on this working

horse farm, your ticket also grants admission to the

International Museum of the Horse, an affiliate of the

Smithsonian Institution, the American Saddlebred

Museum and a number of equine presentations

including the Horses of the World.

Retired racing champions receive visitors at their home

on the Old Friends Farm near Georgetown.

is farm is a oroughbred rescue/retirement facility

that specializes in adopting stallions, many of whom

are pensioned champions. e only non- oroughbred

on the farm is their equine mascot, Little Silver Charm,

who has his own Facebook page.

Soak up the heritage as you go to the backside for

breakfast at the Track Kitchen and watch the morning

workouts at the Keeneland Race Course in Lexington.

While you rub shoulders with owners, trainers, jockeys

and others in the horse racing industry, you may just

witness a future champion working out on the course.

TRAVEL KENTUCKY AND CELEBRATE WHAT WERE FAMOUS FOR.


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ARTS AND MUSIC

Berea, built around historic Berea College, is home to

a thriving population of artisans including weavers,

instrument makers, jewelry designers, glass workers,

potters, painters, sculptors and musicians. Many have

shops and studios where you can watch them work. e

Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea showcases works by

over 700 Kentucky artisans.

Berea also hosts the Festival of Learnshops and a series

of Hands-on Workshops (HOW) that give visitors the

opportunity to cra a piece of art with guidance from

the artisans who conduct the sessions.

Explore the history and pageantry of one of the worlds most

famous horse races at the Kentucky Derby Museum and

Churchill Downs in Louisville. e museum shares the fun

of the Kentucky Derby experience year-round. Kentuckians

know that our Derby is much more than a 2-minute race.

If youd like to mount up and take a ride, stables can be

found in communities throughout the state or, if you

prefer to bring your own steed, several trail systems

feature horse camps.

Many horse farms allow

tours, but call ahead to

make arrangements.

oroughbred farms are

clustered in the Bluegrass

Region in and around Lexington, while farms breeding and

training American Saddlebreds, the stars of the show ring,

are mostly located in Shelby County.

Top equine events include race meets at all of Kentuckys ve

oroughbred tracks, the Lexington Junior League Horse

Show, Shelbyville Horse Show and the World Championship

Horse Show held annually at the Kentucky State Fair.

BOURBON

Explore the rich tradition and proud history at the

stops on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and the Kentucky

Bourbon Trail Cra Tour. Eighteen distilleries, from

massive to boutique, welcome visitors along the trail.

Paducah has been named a UNESCO Creative City of

Cra s & Folk Art. e LowerTown Arts District is a

20-block historic neighborhood featuring shops, art

galleries and studios. Some of the artists o er classes,

and the Paducah School of Art and Design hosts

exhibits by nationally renowned artists throughout the

year. e National Quilt Museum of the U.S. is one of

Kentuckys top museums. Its really a ne art museum

where artists have used fabric to create their masterpieces.

Kentuckys musical heritage is celebrated throughout

the state. e Renfro Valley Entertainment Center

presents live music shows, including concerts of country

Experience another story with a visit to Bu alo Trace

Distillery, the oldest continuously producing distillery

in America. During Prohibition, the distillery, located

on the banks of the Kentucky River in Frankfort,

was allowed to remain open to produce whiskey for

medicinal purposes.

Kentuckys bourbon heritage is not exclusive to the

distilleries across the state. Book a tour of Kentucky

Cooperage in Lebanon, where new charred oak barrels

are cra ed for bourbon production, take in the nightlife

along the Urban Bourbon Trail in Louisville or visit in

September to be part of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival

in the Bourbon Capital of the World, Bardstown.



#TRAVELKY#TRAVELKYFOOD AND DRINK

Great food from small diners (Wagners

Pharmacy, Louisville) to western Kentucky style

Bar-B-Que (Brothers Bar-B-Que, Madisonville)

to fine dining (Blue Raven, Pikeville) can

be found in small towns and urban centers

throughout Kentucky. Ask the locals for a

recommendation.

Wineries also dot the landscape. Did you know

that the first U.S. commercial vineyard and

winery was in Kentucky? First Vineyard and

Winery (Nicholasville), has been restored and

is open for tours. Check out Kentuckys vibrant

culinary scene at KentuckyCuisine.com.

The attractions and events listed here are only

the beginning. Celebrate all things Kentucky and

start planning an action-packed getaway today

at www.KentuckyTourism.com.

music headliners, from April-December. e Kentucky

Music Museum and Hall of Fame (Renfro Valley), the

U.S. 23 Country Music Museum (Prestonsburg), and the

International Bluegrass Music Museum (Owensboro)

illuminate Kentuckys musical stories. WoodSongs

Old-Time Radio Hour tapes before a live audience in

Lexington, and many towns feature musical jam sessions

on a regular basis.

Many Kentucky communities play host to annual music

festivals featuring all types of music. Some of the major

festivals Kentucky is known for include: ROMP Bluegrass

Roots and Branches Festival (Owensboro),

Master Musicians Festival (Somerset), Abbey Road on the

River and Forecastle Festival (Louisville).

OUTDOORS

With our accessible location, diverse landscapes, rolling

streams and large lakes, Kentucky o ers abundant

opportunities for the outdoor adventure of your

choice. Kentucky Trail Towns, located along or near

major trail systems, are a great place to begin your

adventure. Whether you are looking to make a splash

on the water or guide your way through a trail-blazing

adventure on land, you dont have to look far for the

perfect destination. ousands of miles of waterways

ow through the state, creating great escapes for those

yearning to embark on a paddling adventure. Canoeing,

kayaking and ra ing opportunities are available for

any skill set. Kentuckys many lakes are great places for

shing and boating.

Kentuckys 17 state resort parks o er family-friendly

lodging and activities that make it easy to plan an

adventure getaway. Recreational parks and historic sites

o er camping.

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CAVE CITY FOR UNDERGROUND

ADVENTURE AND ABOVEGROUND FUN

Visit the Cave and Zipline Capital of Kentucky! Visit Mother Natures subterranean

billion-year-old art and aboveground terrain from the treetops.

CaveCity.com270.773.8833

RICHMOND WHERE HISTORY COMES ALIVE

Off I-75 near Lexington, beautiful Central Kentucky: Gibson Bay Golf Course, Fort Boonesborough, White Hall State Historic House, Hummel Planetarium, historic downtown shopping, walking tours and a Civil War battle eld!

richmondkytourism.com800.866. 3705

FREE GUIDE!

EXPERIENCE UNIQUE WESTERN KENTUCKY BARBECUECome experience Western Kentuckys unique style of barbecue. e region is home to 15+ barbecue restaurants and the International Bar-B-Q Festival in Owensboro, the largest BBQ festival in the Commonwealth!BBBregion.com270.338.1895112 North Main StreetGreenville, KY 42345

ENJOY A LITTLE BIT OF SCOTLAND IN KENTUCKY

Celebrate the 30th Annual Glasgow Highland Games from May 29-31 near Glasgow, Kentucky! Professional Scottish athletes toss stones and poles. Enjoy bagpipe music, Scottish folk songs and food, clan tents, vendors wares and a tug-of-war between the youth and Clan Wallace. Its a mix of history and fun! Please join us!

visitglasgowbarren.com800.264.3161

HERE, DEVICES GET UNPLUGGED AND FAMILIES GET RECHARGEDCadiz/Lake Barkley is the friendliest vacation spot that allows your nature-loving family to reconnectand you to relax, knowing the kids are safe and having a great time without their phones.GoCadiz.com/Family888.446.6402Cadiz-Trigg County Tourist Commission

GeorgetownKy.com888.863.8600Georgetown Tourist Information Center399 Outlet Center Drive Georgetown, KY

BASK IN OUR BOUNDLESS CHARMSEquine Activities Minutes from the Kentucky Horse Park Old Friends oroughbred Retirement Farm Horseback Riding and Horse Farm ToursPicturesque Downtown Antique & Specialty Shops Scott County Arts and Cultural Center Georgetown/Scott County Museum Cafes and One-of-a-kind Restaurants Royal Spring Branch DistilleryOutdoor Activities Elkhorn Creek Corridor Trail System Elkhorn Creek, a Perfect Waterway for

Canoeing, Kayaking and Fishing 38th Annual Horsey Hundred Bicycling Rally,

Memorial WeekendOther Charming Attractions Yuko-En Japanese Friendship Garden Golf Courses Barn Quilt Trail Toyota Motor Manufacturing, KY, Inc. Tours Nearby Wineries and Bourbon Distilleries 14 A ordable Hotels & 60+ Restaurants

DISCOVER YOUR ADVENTUREIN LAUREL COUNTY!

Seeking all energetic outdoor explorers who like to bike, hike, fish, hunt, boat, swim, canoe, kayak, drive or whatever. Discover your adventurous side in London, KY, your Crossroads to Adventure!

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CAVE CITY FOR UNDERGROUND

ADVENTURE AND ABOVEGROUND FUN

Visit the Cave and Zipline Capital of Kentucky! Visit Mother Natures subterranean

billion-year-old art and aboveground terrain from the treetops.

CaveCity.com270.773.8833

RICHMOND WHERE HISTORY COMES ALIVE

Off I-75 near Lexington, beautiful Central Kentucky: Gibson Bay Golf Course, Fort Boonesborough, White Hall State Historic House, Hummel Planetarium, historic downtown shopping, walking tours and a Civil War battle eld!

richmondkytourism.com800.866. 3705

FREE GUIDE!

EXPERIENCE UNIQUE WESTERN KENTUCKY BARBECUECome experience Western Kentuckys unique style of barbecue. e region is home to 15+ barbecue restaurants and the International Bar-B-Q Festival in Owensboro, the largest BBQ festival in the Commonwealth!BBBregion.com270.338.1895112 North Main StreetGreenville, KY 42345

ENJOY A LITTLE BIT OF SCOTLAND IN KENTUCKY

Celebrate the 30th Annual Glasgow Highland Games from May 29-31 near Glasgow, Kentucky! Professional Scottish athletes toss stones and poles. Enjoy bagpipe music, Scottish folk songs and food, clan tents, vendors wares and a tug-of-war between the youth and Clan Wallace. Its a mix of history and fun! Please join us!

visitglasgowbarren.com800.264.3161

HERE, DEVICES GET UNPLUGGED AND FAMILIES GET RECHARGEDCadiz/Lake Barkley is the friendliest vacation spot that allows your nature-loving family to reconnectand you to relax, knowing the kids are safe and having a great time without their phones.GoCadiz.com/Family888.446.6402Cadiz-Trigg County Tourist Commission

GeorgetownKy.com888.863.8600Georgetown Tourist Information Center399 Outlet Center Drive Georgetown, KY

BASK IN OUR BOUNDLESS CHARMSEquine Activities Minutes from the Kentucky Horse Park Old Friends oroughbred Retirement Farm Horseback Riding and Horse Farm ToursPicturesque Downtown Antique & Specialty Shops Scott County Arts and Cultural Center Georgetown/Scott County Museum Cafes and One-of-a-kind Restaurants Royal Spring Branch DistilleryOutdoor Activities Elkhorn Creek Corridor Trail System Elkhorn Creek, a Perfect Waterway for

Canoeing, Kayaking and Fishing 38th Annual Horsey Hundred Bicycling Rally,

Memorial WeekendOther Charming Attractions Yuko-En Japanese Friendship Garden Golf Courses Barn Quilt Trail Toyota Motor Manufacturing, KY, Inc. Tours Nearby Wineries and Bourbon Distilleries 14 A ordable Hotels & 60+ Restaurants

DISCOVER YOUR ADVENTUREIN LAUREL COUNTY!

Seeking all energetic outdoor explorers who like to bike, hike, fish, hunt, boat, swim, canoe, kayak, drive or whatever. Discover your adventurous side in London, KY, your Crossroads to Adventure!

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THERES SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL ABOUT A SMALL TOWN.Were not just any small town. Were Bardstown, KYthe Bourbon Capital of the World and the most beautiful small town in America, according to Rand McNally and USA Today. Whether you like sightseeing, shopping, historical tours or distillery tours theres always something fun to do in beautifully charming Bardstown.

visitbardstown.com800.638.4877

DINE IN SIMPSONVILLE AND SHELBYVILLE!Ready for a culinary adventure? Grab your appetite and head to Shelbyville and Simpsonville, a foodies dream o I-64 between Louisville and Lexington. Rich with history, the American Saddlebred Capital of the World has shops aplenty downtown and at the Outlet Shoppes Southern hospitality to spare, and nowhere-else dining experiences.

VisitShelbyKy.com502.633.6388

of the World has shops aplenty downtown and at the

A SIMPLE LITTLE TRIP FOR A RELAXING GETAWAY. Pine Knob eatre

Blackrock Motorcross

Rough River Lake

Nolin Lake

Freedom & Fiddlin

Leitch eld Aquatic Center

visitgrayson.com270.259.2735

HIKE, RUN OR RIDE 40 MILES OF TRAILS

Visit e Preserve at Shaker Village! Home to Old Fort Harrod State Park, Bright Leaf Golf Resort,

Big Red Stables, Twin Hills Drive-In eatre & the Beaumont Inn.

HarrodsburgKy.com800.355.9192

KENTUCKY LAKE, THE SOUTHS GREAT LAKE

Kentucky Lake is what so many vacation spots used to be. Quiet. Idyllic. Restful. Beyond our shores are thousands of acres of nature, quaint towns and family-run resorts and restaurants. Discover what makes Kentucky Lake so great.

kentuckylake.org800.467.7145

COME EXPERIENCEAMERICAS ORIGINAL

WINE COUNTRYIn 1798, John James Dufour established the nations rst vineyard on the banks of the Kentucky River. at old-world heritage is alive today at the Kentucky

Wine & Vine Fest, May 30. visitnich.com859.887.4351Nicholasville Tourism Commission508 North Main St., Suite ANicholasville, KY 40356

ADVENTURE AROUND EVERY CURVE

New experiences include high-performance fun at the NCM

Motorsports Park, fine art at the Downing Museum at the Baker Arboretum, and five additional

rides at Beech Bend Park.

VisitBGKY.com 800.326.7465

HEART OF KENTUCKY BOURBON, BARRELS AND BACKWOODS GLAMPING Lebanon is the heart of Kentucky and the heart of outdoor adventure! Lebanon is home to numerous hiking and biking trails. Or spend the night and glamp in one of our unique treehouses! If you are looking for a unique outdoor experience, we are the place.

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THERES SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL ABOUT A SMALL TOWN.Were not just any small town. Were Bardstown, KYthe Bourbon Capital of the World and the most beautiful small town in America, according to Rand McNally and USA Today. Whether you like sightseeing, shopping, historical tours or distillery tours theres always something fun to do in beautifully charming Bardstown.

visitbardstown.com800.638.4877

DINE IN SIMPSONVILLE AND SHELBYVILLE!Ready for a culinary adventure? Grab your appetite and head to Shelbyville and Simpsonville, a foodies dream o I-64 between Louisville and Lexington. Rich with history, the American Saddlebred Capital of the World has shops aplenty downtown and at the Outlet Shoppes Southern hospitality to spare, and nowhere-else dining experiences.

VisitShelbyKy.com502.633.6388

of the World has shops aplenty downtown and at the

A SIMPLE LITTLE TRIP FOR A RELAXING GETAWAY. Pine Knob eatre

Blackrock Motorcross

Rough River Lake

Nolin Lake

Freedom & Fiddlin

Leitch eld Aquatic Center

visitgrayson.com270.259.2735

HIKE, RUN OR RIDE 40 MILES OF TRAILS

Visit e Preserve at Shaker Village! Home to Old Fort Harrod State Park, Bright Leaf Golf Resort,

Big Red Stables, Twin Hills Drive-In eatre & the Beaumont Inn.

HarrodsburgKy.com800.355.9192

KENTUCKY LAKE, THE SOUTHS GREAT LAKE

Kentucky Lake is what so many vacation spots used to be. Quiet. Idyllic. Restful. Beyond our shores are thousands of acres of nature, quaint towns and family-run resorts and restaurants. Discover what makes Kentucky Lake so great.

kentuckylake.org800.467.7145

COME EXPERIENCEAMERICAS ORIGINAL

WINE COUNTRYIn 1798, John James Dufour established the nations rst vineyard on the banks of the Kentucky River. at old-world heritage is alive today at the Kentucky

Wine & Vine Fest, May 30. visitnich.com859.887.4351Nicholasville Tourism Commission508 North Main St., Suite ANicholasville, KY 40356

ADVENTURE AROUND EVERY CURVE

New experiences include high-performance fun at the NCM

Motorsports Park, fine art at the Downing Museum at the Baker Arboretum, and five additional

rides at Beech Bend Park.

VisitBGKY.com 800.326.7465

HEART OF KENTUCKY BOURBON, BARRELS AND BACKWOODS GLAMPING Lebanon is the heart of Kentucky and the heart of outdoor adventure! Lebanon is home to numerous hiking and biking trails. Or spend the night and glamp in one of our unique treehouses! If you are looking for a unique outdoor experience, we are the place.

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BEER CHEESE TRAIL AND OUTDOOR

ADVENTURETrek eightone-of-a-kind eateries, tryeight beer cheese recipes and

conquer Winchesters Beer Cheese Trail! Home to KY River kayak-

ing,Lower Howards Creek Nature Preserveand Ale-8-One tours.

TourWinchester.com800.298.9105

CIVIL WAR ENTHUSIAST?SPECTATORS AND

REENACTORS WELCOME!White Plains Civil War Festival

April 25 26, 201521st Annual Forrests First

Battle of SacramentoMay 15 17, 2015

visitmadisonvilleky.com877.243.5280

JIM BEAM COUNTRY & BERNHEIM FOREST

Wine & Whiskey Trail features 4 award-winning wineries, Jim Beam

Great American Stillhouse and Four Roses Distillery and Warehousing.

Bernheim Forest o ers over 14,000 acres, lakes and a visitor center.

JimBeamCountry.com800.526.2068

WILLIAMSBURG, KENTUCKYGATEWAY TO THE

CUMBERLANDSNestled in the foothills of Daniel Boone country,

Williamsburg is the other Historic Williamsburg, where Daniel Boone and

omas Walker once camped along the banks of one of natures greatest wonders, Cumberland Falls. e Falls is the Niagara of the South and home of the only moonbow in North America. Williamsburg o ers modern wonders such as Splash Water Park, Wipeout Wave Pool, Lazy

Castaway River, miniature golf, under Road Go-Karts, batting cages and a golf driving range.

Its the home of the University of the Cumberlands, which hosts many educational,

athletic, cultural, and social events.From outdoor sports such as shing, hunting,

canoeing, whitewater ra ing and four-wheeling to camping and hiking, Williamsburg has it all.

Old Fashioned Trading Days Festival is held annually during early September. You can nd

cra s, country and gospel music, and the best variety of food around.

williamsburgky.com800.552.0530

Williamsburg Tourism and Convention Commission650 South 10th Street Williamsburg, KY 40769

SMILE! YOURE ONLAKE CUMBERLAND

Discover a relaxed, family-oriented atmosphere with great music at the Somernites Cruise Car Show in Somerset, the Car Cruise Capital of Kentucky! Join us every fourth Saturday, April through October.

lakecumberlandtourism.com 800.642.6287Somerset-Pulaski County Convention and Visitors Bureau

SPRINGFIELDSee Springfield to reconnect with friends for a unique, authentic small-town Kentucky experience. is college town boasts theatre, art, alpacas and locally cra ed wine. See you at seespring eldky.com

experience. is college town boasts

VISIT GRAYSON, KENTUCKYEnjoy the local festivals, arts, history and recreational activities of nearby Carter Caves, Greenbo and Grayson Lake State Parks.

hearto heparks.com200 N. Carol Malone Blvd, Grayson

CENTRAL CITY THE PLACE WE

CALL HOMELocated in famous Muhlenberg County, Central City has a rich heritage of music and is home to The Everly Brothers, Merle Travis, John Prine, and James Best. Tour the Muhlenberg County Music Museum and see the monument that pays homage to Don & Phil.

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BEER CHEESE TRAIL AND OUTDOOR

ADVENTURETrek eightone-of-a-kind eateries, tryeight beer cheese recipes and

conquer Winchesters Beer Cheese Trail! Home to KY River kayak-

ing,Lower Howards Creek Nature Preserveand Ale-8-One tours.

TourWinchester.com800.298.9105

CIVIL WAR ENTHUSIAST?SPECTATORS AND

REENACTORS WELCOME!White Plains Civil War Festival

April 25 26, 201521st Annual Forrests First

Battle of SacramentoMay 15 17, 2015

visitmadisonvilleky.com877.243.5280

JIM BEAM COUNTRY & BERNHEIM FOREST

Wine & Whiskey Trail features 4 award-winning wineries, Jim Beam

Great American Stillhouse and Four Roses Distillery and Warehousing.

Bernheim Forest o ers over 14,000 acres, lakes and a visitor center.

JimBeamCountry.com800.526.2068

WILLIAMSBURG, KENTUCKYGATEWAY TO THE

CUMBERLANDSNestled in the foothills of Daniel Boone country,

Williamsburg is the other Historic Williamsburg, where Daniel Boone and

omas Walker once camped along the banks of one of natures greatest wonders, Cumberland Falls. e Falls is the Niagara of the South and home of the only moonbow in North America. Williamsburg o ers modern wonders such as Splash Water Park, Wipeout Wave Pool, Lazy

Castaway River, miniature golf, under Road Go-Karts, batting cages and a golf driving range.

Its the home of the University of the Cumberlands, which hosts many educational,

athletic, cultural, and social events.From outdoor sports such as shing, hunting,

canoeing, whitewater ra ing and four-wheeling to camping and hiking, Williamsburg has it all.

Old Fashioned Trading Days Festival is held annually during early September. You can nd

cra s, country and gospel music, and the best variety of food around.

williamsburgky.com800.552.0530

Williamsburg Tourism and Convention Commission650 South 10th Street Williamsburg, KY 40769

SMILE! YOURE ONLAKE CUMBERLAND

Discover a relaxed, family-oriented atmosphere with great music at the Somernites Cruise Car Show in Somerset, the Car Cruise Capital of Kentucky! Join us every fourth Saturday, April through October.

lakecumberlandtourism.com 800.642.6287Somerset-Pulaski County Convention and Visitors Bureau

SPRINGFIELDSee Springfield to reconnect with friends for a unique, authentic small-town Kentucky experience. is college town boasts theatre, art, alpacas and locally cra ed wine. See you at seespring eldky.com

experience. is college town boasts

VISIT GRAYSON, KENTUCKYEnjoy the local festivals, arts, history and recreational activities of nearby Carter Caves, Greenbo and Grayson Lake State Parks.

hearto heparks.com200 N. Carol Malone Blvd, Grayson

CENTRAL CITY THE PLACE WE

CALL HOMELocated in famous Muhlenberg County, Central City has a rich heritage of music and is home to The Everly Brothers, Merle Travis, John Prine, and James Best. Tour the Muhlenberg County Music Museum and see the monument that pays homage to Don & Phil.

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