Kentucky Vacation Guide
"Kentucky- The Bluegrass State"
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Kentucky has a population of over 4,173,000 with it's largest city being Louisville.
You know that Kentucky is famous for the Derby, but here are some facts about Kentucky you may not know.
- Kentucky has more shoreline than Florida.
- Kentucky features the largest waterfall south of Niagara.
- Kentucky is home to the largest elk herd east of the Mississippi.
- Kentucky has the longest cave system in the world.
- Kentucky was home to Daniel Boone, one of the greatest pioneers; to Abraham Lincoln, one of the greatest presidents; and to Muhammad Ali, the man they call simply, "The Greatest."
Welcome to Kentucky where a unique and diverse mix of
history,
people, and travel destinations await you. Come experience first hand
the traditions of bourbon making-America's native spirit, bluegrass
music, horses, and a rich arts heritage. The world's largest baseball
bat, 120 ft. tall & 68,000lbs, stands at the Louisville Slugger
Museum. The Bluegrass State is abundant with entertaining travel
options from these areas and many more.
Louisville is famous for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, and the Bluegrass country around Lexington is the home of some of the world's finest race horses.
Other attractions are Mammoth Cave, Mammoth Cave is the longest recorded cave system in the world, with over 360 miles explored & mapped, the George S. Patton, Jr., Military Museum at Fort Knox, more than $6 billion worth of gold is held in the underground vaults of Fort Knox. This is the largest amount of gold stored anywhere in the world, and Old Fort Harrod State Park.
Fishing is great in Kentucky, with so many rivers, lakes and streams to chose from the choices are unlimited.
Do you remember your first fishing or boating trip? Ask anyone to tell the story of who first took them boating or fishing - chances are good the story is deeply personal and meaningful.
Over a dozen studies have shown that being with family and friends, relaxing and being outdoors and close to nature are the primary reasons people spend time on the water, and you can't do any better than fishing in Kentucky.
Kentucky also has some of the best bird and game hunting in the country. From ducks, geese and pheasant to deer and elk hunting in Kentucky is a tradition. Hundreds of thousands of hunters each year take to the wild seeking a trophy and filling their freezer with meat for the winter.
Birding is the fastest-growing outdoor activity in America. In a recent study by the U.S. Department of the Interior, appreciation of birds ranks second behind gardening as America's favorite pastime.
Birds add a fascinating dimension to our surroundings with their color, liveliness, and music. Because they are wild creatures, they bring an element of nature into our lives.
In Kentucky we have over 300 species of birds, perhaps this is why every year millions of Americans come to Kentucky to watch and take pictures of the birds and wildlife in our wonderful state. Come and enjoy the great outdoors that Kentucky has to offer.
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