Kentucky Holidays 2025 & 2026

Louisville  
The largest city in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Louisville was founded in 1778 and is named after King Louis XVI of France, making it one of the oldest cities west of the Appalachian Mountains. The city is known as the home of the Kentucky Derby, Evan Williams Bourbon Experience, Slugger Museum and Factory and the Muhammad Ali Centre, a museum dedicated to the great boxer. 

Kentucky Bourbon Trail  
In 1999, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association formed the Kentucky Bourbon Trail tour to give visitors a first-hand look at the art of crafting Bourbon, and to help them understand the rich history and proud tradition of Kentucky’s signature spirit. Just as the fine Kentucky Bourbon takes time to reach perfection, you’ll want to plan accordingly to truly appreciate your Kentucky Bourbon Trail journey. 

Mammoth Cave National Park  
Since 1816, visitors have toured the subterranean labyrinths of Mammoth Cave. This is the world's longest known cave system, with more than 400 miles explored. Early guide Stephen Bishop called the cave a "grand, gloomy and peculiar place," but its vast chambers and complex labyrinths have earned its name - Mammoth. 

National Corvette Museum  
Dedicated to Kentucky’s official state car, this museum features more than 70 Corvettes. You'll see classics in mint condition, one-of-a-kind prototypes that never went into production, racetrack champions, and modern-day wonders of engineering and design. Interact with educational hands-on exhibits, enjoy a film in the theatre and see rare collectibles and memorabilia. 

The Northern Kentucky River Region  
Spectacular scenery and fascinating history await you in this exciting region of Kentucky. Visit Big Bone Lick State Park, where giant mammoths roamed and perished in the quagmire. Get revved up to take in Northern Kentucky's fastest attraction, Kentucky Speedway. For music lovers, see the hottest country stars live at the Country Stampede or listen to bluegrass music at a live entertainment venue. 

Keeneland Race Track   
This race track includes the Keeneland Racecourse, a Thoroughbred horse racing facility, and a major sales complex. Keeneland was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1986. Even on quiet day you can observe the horses training on the track. 
 
Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill  
This is America's largest restored Shaker community. This 3000 acre National Historic Landmark near Pleasant Hill Kentucky features 34 original 19th-century buildings. Join a tour around the village to find more about its fascinating history and in the evening enjoy Shakers Village’s great restaurant, offering fresh, local produce. 
 
Bardstown 
Bardstown is strong in spirit. A Southern spirit that welcomes you to the Most Beautiful Small Town in America; a religious spirit that’s appropriate for the home of the first diocese of the West; and a little spirit called Bourbon. Come sample the spirits, sounds and flavours that are quintessentially Bardstown. 
 
Cumberland Falls 
Also called the Niagara of the South, Cumberland Falls is a large waterfall on the Cumberland River. Under a full moon on clear nights, an elusive lunar rainbow or moonbow is sometimes formed by the mist emanating from the falls. This is one of the few places in the word you can view a moonbow. Cumberland Falls is located in Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, just southwest of Corbin. 
 
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site 
Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of the United States, was the first president born west of the Appalachian Mountains. His birth in a log cabin at Sinking Springs Farm took place on February 12, 1809, when that part of Kentucky was still a rugged frontier. The story of Lincoln's journey from log cabin to the White House that began here has long been a powerful symbol of the unlimited possibilities of American life.