Everyone From Kentucky Should Take These 10 Awesome Vacations
In today’s fast paced world, everyone deserves a vacation every now and then. After all, most of us pull our own weight, take care of our dependents, and do the best we can to get the bills paid. When it comes time for that much deserved break away from the hustle and bustle of work, where should we go? Kentucky offers so many beautiful escapes from a hectic schedule; it can be difficult to decide.
Here are 10 awesome vacations spots all Kentuckians should visit at least once:
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Just because we don’t have an ocean doesn’t mean you can't vacation in a beach like atmosphere. Enjoy the Bluegrass selection of river, lake, and quarry front paradise.
Bourbon Trails and Bluegrass History in Bardstown can give visitors a look at how bourbon is made in Kentucky. Interested parties can even try a sample or three.
Kentucky Derby Week in Louisville offers the biggest fireworks show in the country, and the most renowned horse race. Not to mention a parade, parties, a river boat race, live music, and lots of other fun activities.
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park offers balloon and hiking tours to view the Bluegrass. Vacationers can camp out in tents or rent a cabin with all the conveniences.
Those who want to reach deep into Kentucky’s roots will want to check out the “Hatfield and McCoy” tour in the Appalachians. See where the great feud began and then go white water rafting in Russel Fork River. The Red River Appalachian Zip line tour offers another amazing view of these beautiful mountains.
This incredible get away spot is brought up on almost every outdoorsy list I make. Thus, due to its outstanding beauty, multitudes of entertaining activities, and popularity, I deem it number one.
Kentucky is a haven of beautiful places to vacation with family and friends. These 10 fun filled getaways just barely scratch the surface of entertaining places to visit. Quiet cabin rentals with modern conveniences are plentiful, and one day at any of these spots is just barely getting one’s feet wet. Make sure and take the time to enjoy the Bluegrass State and all it has to offer. Make a vacation of it, and feel free to tell us about your favorite places it go, in the comments below!
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