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Lakes, rivers, bluegrass, the outdoors, a derby, Appalachia, and the Civil War are all part of Kentucky’s proud heritage. Participate in this heritage by choosing to stay at a Kentucky vacation rental. Kentucky Horses A favorite pastime, and a major tourist attraction in Kentucky both have to do with horses. Several resort areas in Kentucky feature horseback riding as outdoor recreation. Many trails are open in Kentucky for horseback riding. Summer camps, stables and rentals, and riding academies all have their place in Kentucky. In Lexington is the American Saddle Horse Museum, featuring today’s performance horse. What really fuels Kentucky’s passion is the annual Kentucky Derby Festival in Louisville. Thoroughbred racing in Kentucky doesn’t end there, however. There are four other recognized racetracks in Kentucky besides Churchill Downs. Whether it’s sport or gaming, horses are your choice in Kentucky! Kentucky Key Areas Western Kentucky includes the Lakes and Rivers region and the Audubon region. Outdoor recreation abounds in the Lakes and Rivers region, including boating, fishing, hunting, camping, and hiking. Twenty different golf courses span the area, with skill levels from novice to advanced. Paducah, rich in history and culture, opens up Civil War General Lloyd Tilghman’s home, and attracts quilters with the National Quilt Museum. The Audubon region is filled with bluegrass, blues, and barbeque, and history – it’s the home of the John James Audubon Museum and Nature Center. The Fordsville Museum time travels back to the early 1900’s and the boom of the railroad as a method of transportation. Plenty of parks and camping area opportunities exist in the Audubon region, as well as hunting and fishing. Southern Kentucky includes the Caves, Lakes, and Corvettes region and a Lakes and Rivers region. As the name of the first region suggests, there are a number of caves to explore and tour: the primary one is Mammoth Cave, but other caves such as the Crystal Onyx Cave, Diamond Caverns, and the Hidden River Cave and Cave Museum are also very attractive. Lakes such as Barren River Lake, and Nolin Lake are stuffed with activities. Bowling Green is the home of the National Corvette Museum, positioned across the street from the only Corvette assembly plant in the world. Southern Kentucky Lakes & Rivers is a natural recreation area for canoeing, whitewater rafting, fishing, boating, and relaxation. Lake Cumberland is known for houseboating. Mill Springs Mill has a display telling the Civil War history of the area, and grinding demonstrations are presented at the mill. Northern & Central Kentucky includes the Louisville-Lincoln region, and the Bluegrass region in addition to Northern Kentucky. Louisville is a popular tourist destination, especially with its thoroughbred racing, and so much more. It is home to the Frazier Historical Arms Museum, as well as great theater and nightlife. The Bluegrass region is characterized by music, hospitality, a rich Civil War history, and bourbon production. Frankfort contains the 1941 Governor’s Mansion and the Kentucky History Museum. Amish, Mennonite, and Shaker traditions are brought into shops around Danville/Perryville and Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. Northern Kentucky claims to be the southern side of Cincinnati, Ohio, and has its own array of attractions, shopping, and fun. Eastern Kentucky is considered to be the Highlands Region, north and south. This area is part of the Appalachian Mountain range, and expresses its own culture through entities like the Appalachian Center. The Appalachian Center focuses on preserving the mountain culture, and sponsors programs of the visual and performing arts. More of a United States passion is what the Harland Sanders Café and Museum pleases: it celebrates the restaurant that started the Kentucky Fried Chicken era. The Kentucky Folk Art Center houses permanent and changing exhibits. A privately funded, restored-structures Appalachian homestead named Brush Arbor, created by a descendent of Kentucky’s original settlers, is a wonderful getaway. Sites and tours to see Barlow House Museum World’s Largest Sassafras Tree in Owensboro Old Stone Jail in Franklin Schochoh Rosenwald One-Room School House Museum in Russellville Cumberland Falls Cathedral of the Assumption in Louisville Locust Grove Historic Home in Louisville Kentucky Derby Museum in Louisville Dinsmore Homestead in Burlington Carroll Chimes Bell Tower in Covington Riverside Drive Historic District in Covington Highlands Museum and Discovery Center in Ashland Big South Fork Scenic Railway in Stearns |