16 Of The Most Beautiful Sunset Photos Of Kentucky

If you’ve lived in our state for even a few days, hopefully you’ve been able to experience its diverse beauty. You can go from charming small towns to gently rolling farmland to rocky gorges, all in the matter of an hour and that’s just the beginning of what Kentucky has to offer. One of the best things about living in the Bluegrass State is catching an incredible sunset, as the sun sinks off into the horizon. If you love a good sunset, you’ll love these sunset photos of Kentucky, all of which were contributed by members of our Kentucky Nature Lovers Group on Facebook.

Sometime you're lucky enough to catch the sunset just by driving in your car. This scene was photographed along I-275.

A sprawling farm is definitely a wonderful place to watch the sun go down. This sunset behind a beautiful barn was captured in Barren County.

It's not just the rural sunsets that make for a lovely scene. The river and bridges make for gorgeous sunsets over downtown Louisville.

Nothing beats a lake sunset in Kentucky and this one over scenic Cave Run Lake is priceless.

Witnessing a sunset in Red River Gorge should be on everyone's bucket list. Find an overlook and prepare to be amazed.

Kentucky is known for its horse farms and the most famous may just be the Kentucky Horse Park. It's a great place to visit and a wonderful place to watch the sun go down.

And speaking of horses, this peaceful sunset was captured at Red Mile Race Track in Lexington.

Another bucket list-worthy spot for sunsets is Kentucky Lake. This gorgeous scene was photographed in Grand Rivers at Lighthouse Landing.

These lake sunsets never get old. This one is taking shape over Green River Lake.

A place called Sunset Point has to be ideal for evening relaxation. Witness this for yourself at Mammoth Cave National Park.

Of course here in Kentucky we love any photo of horses, so put them in front of a sunset and you have magic, just like this scene in Ekron.

Bernheim Arboretum is a worthy destination for many reasons, but try and stick around for a sunset if at all possible.

Can you imagine kayaking on these golden waters? This serene scene was photographed at Rough River Lake.

Especially during the summer, it seems a good sunset happens every night. Many evenings you can witness scenes like this one in Galloway County.

Flowers and sunsets are especially enchanting. This vibrant image was taken in Liberty.

Kentuckians love a good sunset and our state delivers. And we should all do our part to pass this love of nature and simple beauty on to the next generation.

When the sun goes down in Kentucky, lift your eyes to the sky and witness the incredible artistry that takes place. These sunset photos of Kentucky prove that the Bluegrass State is beautiful at dusk and we know that this is just the beginning of the natural beauty of our home. Do you love a good sunset? Do you have any stunning sunset photos of Kentucky to share? Share them in the comments or feel free to join our Kentucky Nature Lovers Group!

And if you need another suggestion of where to watch the sun set, check out this gorgeous little park in northern Kentucky.

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