Western Kentucky
Western Kentucky is known for its lakes and rivers and historical significance. Visit Hopkinsville on the route of the Cherokee Trail of Tears, a “see-saw” town between Confederate and Union troops, and a site in the bloody Tobacco War. In fact, you can learn about it all at the Pennyroyal Area Museum and the Trail of Tear Commemorative Park. Kentucky’s two largest bodies of water, the Kentucky and Barkley Lakes, form the Land Between The Lakes. The 170,000-acre recreation area is known for its game fishing but can also be enjoyed by swimming, camping, boating, hiking, horseback riding, or taking great wildlife pictures. Near Wickliffe, take a day to visit the Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area, the location of Lake Audubon, the state’s largest lake named for the famous observer of wildlife. Paducah, founded by William Clark of Lewis & Clark, is a great destination for cultural and historical attractions. Home to the Museum of the American Quilter’s Society, River Heritage Museum, Tilghman Civil War Museum, and the Railroad Museum, the city can provide hours of entertainment and learning for the whole family. Owensboro is the home of the three B’s-Bluegrass, Burgoo, and Barbecue. It is home to the International Bar-B-Q Festival, is the birthplace of burgoo, a thick meat and vegetable stew, and is the location of the International Bluegrass Music Museum. |
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Louisville: Experience a Bluegrass Kentuckian’s Lifestyle
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A sojourn in Louisville can be a delightful vacation for families longing to get far from the madding crowd. This city on the Ohio River presents a leisurely and genteel lifestyle. The main attractions here are State Parks, Amusement Parks, the famous Kentucky Derby, and the varied Performing Arts. For the obsessive shopper and food lovers too, Louisville can be a rewarding experience. Louisville’s attractions promise a taste of Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region in all its dimensions.
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