3 Things Fun Things to do in Kentucky this Weekend

This post is dedicated to anyone living in Kentucky, around Kentucky, or those who plan on visiting Kentucky soon. For those of you who reading this that do not fall in any of these categories, you really need to fix that because you’re missing out on one of the most awesome states in the US. If after reading this you don’t think so, then the rest of us will have fun without you.

Go Spelunking: For those of you who were not raised in an area with a lot of caves, the word spelunking means to go exploring a cave or series of caves, and Kentucky is home to the best places to spelunk in the world. With the longest cave system in the world running across the state, there is a cave experience for everyone. You can enjoy zip lining through the stalagmites and stalactites at the Louisville Mega Caverns, boat across Lost River Cave in Bowling Green, or hike across the massive caves at Mammoth Cave National Park. They are also great places to take a break from the summer heat and make for some envy inducing selfies.

Visit a Distillery: Whether you’re a bourbon enthusiast, a history fan, or just like seeing how things are made, a bourbon distillery is a great place to visit. When you visit a place like Buffalo Trace or Four Roses, or anywhere on the bourbon trail, you get to see how tradition, art, and science blend together to make this unique Kentucky spirit, while also getting to sample some of the small batches of bourbon that you can’t get outside of the distillery. If you’re lucky, during the tour, you may get to meet the master distiller, who will not tell you different stories about the bourbons, but may also give you great advice on what to pair different bourbons with.

Catch a Horse Race…or Four: No post about Kentucky would be complete without mentioning some form of horseracing, and I’m pretty sure half the state would scold me if I didn’t mention this, and for good reason. If you’re looking for an excuse to go out, dress spectacularly, have a Mint Julep or a Lilly and win some money, then look no further the horse tracks across Kentucky. Each of the 6 tracks across the state are set up beautifully, but my personal favorites are Churchill Downs and Keeneland because those tracks have the best views of the horses and still have the traditional track set ups. You can also tour the grounds of some of the older tracks during the off season and hear some fascinating stories about Kentucky’s horseracing history.

Are there any Kentucky experiences that you think no one should miss out on? Let us know in the comments and I may include in one of my posts.