The Bluegrass State is renowned for its beauty, friendly people, bourbon, and the Kentucky Derby. The entire state has a plethora of lush forests, rolling hills, and majestic mountains, providing residents a home with a beautiful view almost anywhere. When moving to our fair state, it may be difficult to choose the best place to make a home.
Here are 10 of the best places to call home in Kentucky:
10. Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky offering residents a variety of employers and multiple sub cities within the city itself.
9. Columbia is home to Lindsey Wilson College, yet it maintains the charm of a country town. It even has a square with a few diners in the center of town that serve up some fantastic food.
8. Fort Thomas is named after General George H. Thomas. Historically, the town was home to several large Indian battles, with over 600 graves initially discovered. There are still artifacts being discovered today, such as arrow heads and beads.
7. Murray is a small town with a lot to offer. Great restaurants, convenient shopping, reasonable cost of living, and best of all, it is close to Land between the Lakes.
6. Owensboro is situated along the banks of Ohio River south. This large version of a small town has really started booming the past few decades with industrial and medical technology. However, it still maintains its original charm.
4. Madisonville is home to serene lakes, amazing forestry, and convenient amenities. Residents here have the best of everything, including nearby Dawson Springs, an early 1800 spa community.
3. LaGrange is another part of Kentucky that still has plenty of undeveloped land and a small town community feel. Residents of LaGrange will tell visitors it's a serene place to call home.
2. Lexington is the land of the Derby horse. Some of the finest quarter horse and thoroughbreds are raised and raced here. Not to mention, it's the home of the Kentucky Wildcats.
This list of Kentucky towns and cities offers residents big city convenience with the friendliness and charm of a small town. Each has a nice scale when it comes to cost of living as well. Regardless of your income, a home can be found in any of these areas.
If there are any other towns that readers feel would be a good addition to our list, please share your thoughts. For those looking to make a move, happy house hunting!
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