9 Surprising Things You May Not Expect When Moving To Kentucky

When making a move to Kentucky from a different state, things may not meet your initial expectations. It’s always wise to do a little visiting first if possible. If not, jumping right into a new scene in a new state can lead to quiet the culture shock. The Bluegrass State is a pretty friendly place to start anew, but first timers still might be surprised by some of what they find.

Here are 9 things that might surprise you when moving to Kentucky:

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There are an abundance of artists across the Bluegrass. Depending on where you go you’ll find wood carvers, pottery, ceramics, paintings, and more. Many communities have an area known for local art, even if it's the general store.

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We are a part of the bible belt, and I’m not sure if a town exists in the Bluegrass that doesn’t have at least one church in it.

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Nature

There is an abundance of beautiful land across Kentucky that have been set aside as parks and preserves. In most cases, there's some type of park within 50 miles of a town.

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It began here and is still popular all across the state. Most any jukebox you run across, and they are frequent, will have a nice selection of Bluegrass tunes.

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Kentucky has a surprising amount of history including everything from Daniel Boone and the Civil War to a booming port legacy along the Ohio and the Mississippi. A lot of our towns, especially smaller ones, have been around since the late 1700s to early 1800s. Century old architecture still stands in preserved conditions in many places.

Nature

Kentucky is a very green state. Some people are caught off-guard by the sheer amount of it they pass along the roadways. We have miles and miles of forest that run beside every interstate, and our rest stops offer plenty of natural shade.

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Just like in every state, there are a variety of different types of people. You can literally drive from one town to the next and have an entirely different experience. In most cases, it will be a friendly one, but there are exceptions to every rule.

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When we travel further south and outside of our beautiful state, we find most of our allergies disappear. Those who move here might discover some sniffles that didn’t exist in their life before. Ironically, it's often due to all the plant life, woodlands, and mold, some of which are quite pretty under a microscope.

1. Political Controversy

The FBI considers the Bluegrass State to have the most corrupt officials in the entire nation. They are encouraging Kentuckians to turn in any crooked politicians.

Kentucky is a beautiful place to live, raise a family, and grow old. Like everywhere else, it has faults that residents either accept or don’t. The humidity and climate can be a challenge for some, but allergies tend to be the biggest complaint. Please feel free to post any other things that might shock or surprise someone moving here from another state.