The state of Kentucky, also known as Bluegrass State, is the state of Southern Hospitality.
According to fun-wiki, Kentucky borders the states of Illinois, Indiana , and Ohio to the north, Missouri to the west, West Virginia and Virginia to the east, and Tennessee to the south. During your Kentucky vacation, visit one of the rivers that flow through the state. The major rivers are the Ohio , which forms the entire northern border, and the Mississippi, which almost exactly forms the western border. The state was originally populated by Indian tribes and takes its name from the Indian word Ken-tah-teh which means ‘land of tomorrow’.
Kentucky landmarks
A holiday in Kentucky is an unforgettable holiday with a lot to experience. From horse racing to music, Kentucky offers it all.
Mammoth Cave
Kentucky has the largest cave complex on earth that you really have to visit during your Kentucky vacation: Mammoth Cave National Park. You can take a tour through the impressive corridors full of stalagmites and stalactites.
Kentucky Derby
The capital of Kentucky is little Frankfurt. The larger cities such as Louisville and Lexington are more interesting to visit.
Louisville’s main attraction is the horse races at Churchill Downs. On the first Saturday in May, America’s elite gather for the Kentucky Derby. If you’re vacationing in Kentucky in May, betting on which horse will win here is a must!
Horses also play a leading role in Lexington, in and around this city there are hundreds of farms where horses graze on the meadows.
Bourbon (Whiskey)
For Bourbon fans, a Kentucky vacation is a must! The name bourbon comes from Bourbon County, a district on the border between the states of Virginia and Kentucky, where numerous distilleries that are still known today were established in the second half of the nineteenth century. In accordance with American law, the share of corn in the current bourbon whiskeys is at least 51%. The distillate is only bottled after two years of storage in internally burned oak barrels.
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Besides horses and Bourbon, Kentucky is also known for its Fried Chicken. In Corbin you can take a look at the famous fast food chain. This is where Colonel Sanders served his first fried chicken!
Bluegrass Music
In eastern Kentucky you drive on the Country Music Highway. Country and Bluegrass music originates from this region. Immigrants from Ireland, England and Scotland developed this special folk music here. Billy Ray Cyrus and Loretta Lynn are from this region. If you are a music lover this is really worth a visit during your Kentucky vacation!
OMNI LOUISVILLE HOTEL
With a stay at Omni Louisville Hotel, you’ll be centrally located in Louisville, 5 minutes by foot from Fourth Street Live! and Kentucky International Convention Center. This 4.5-star hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from KFC Yum Center and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Louisville Palace. Pamper yourself with massages, body treatments and facials when you visit the spa. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. This hotel also features free WiFi, concierge services, and a hair salon. Make yourself at home in one of the 612 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. WiFi (surcharge) keeps you connected, while the TV with cable channels provides the viewing pleasure. Bathrooms feature a shower, free toiletries and hairdryers. Amenities include a telephone.
HYATT REGENCY LEXINGTON
This hotel is connected to the Lexington Convention Center and the Rupp Arena. Located in downtown Lexington, it offers an indoor heated pool, an on-site restaurant and free airport shuttle service. Free WiFi is also available. Each room at the Hyatt Regency Lexington offers a flat-screen LCD HDTV with premium cable channels, an iHome clock radio and a laptop safe. The suites have a separate seating area. BlueFire Bar & Grill offers local craft beers, Kentucky bourbon and traditional Kentucky cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In-room dining is offered for guest convenience.
The hotel offers nearly 130,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, a 24-hour fitness center and outdoor sundeck. Laundry facilities and dry cleaning services are also available. The University of Kentucky is less than 2 miles away from Hyatt Regency Lexington. Keeneland Raceway and Bluegrass Airport are both a 10-minute drive away.
AC HOTEL LOUISVILLE DOWNTOWN
With a stay at AC Hotel Louisville Downtown in Louisville (Downtown Louisville), you’ll be within a 5-minute drive of KFC Yum Center and Kentucky International Convention Center. This hotel is 1.2 mi from Fourth Street Live! and 6.3 km from University of Louisville. Enjoy yourself at a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a terrace With a stay at AC Hotel Louisville Downtown in Louisville (Downtown Louisville), you’ll be within a 5-minute drive of KFC Yum Center and Kentucky International Convention Centre. This hotel is 1.2 mi from Fourth Street Live! and 6.3 km from University of Louisville. Pleasure is guaranteed at a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include free WiFi and a television in a common area. Make yourself at home in one of the 152 guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Free Wi-Fi keeps you connected while the TV with satellite channels keeps you entertained. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a safe and a desk.
EXTENDED STAY AMERICA – LEXINGTON – TATES CREEK
Extended Stay America – Lexington – Tates Creek is located in Lexington and is especially designed for longer stays. All rooms have a fully equipped kitchen. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk.
Each kitchen at Extended Stay America – Lexington is equipped with a stovetop, microwave and refrigerator. The hotel also offers laundry and ironing facilities and luxury bedding with extra pillows in every room.
A grab and go breakfast is served each morning and includes bars, muffins, hot cereal, coffee and tea.
The completely non-smoking hotel offers free parking and free local calls. Attractions within close proximity to the hotel include the Keenel & Race Track, Kentucky Horse Park and the University of Kentucky.
HAMPTON INN LOUISVILLE DOWNTOWN
Located 5 miles from Louisville International Airport, this hotel is located in the center of Louisville, Kentucky. It offers free local shuttle service and an indoor pool. Guest rooms at the Hampton Inn include free Wi-Fi.
All rooms include cable TV with on-demand movies. They also have a work desk, coffee maker, and hairdryer.
Guests at Hampton Inn Louisville Downtown can enjoy a buffet breakfast. For added convenience, the hotel offers a bar. There is also a gym and business center.
Downtown Louisville Hampton is a 5-minute drive from Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, Muhammad Ali Center and Louisville Waterfront Park. It is 15 minutes from Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom amusement park and Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby.
BEST WESTERN INNFLORENCE
Located off Interstate 75 and Interstate 71, this Florence, Kentucky hotel is 6 miles from Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. This hotel features an outdoor pool and a 24-hour gym.
This Best Western Inn in Florence offers guests a hot continental breakfast, coffee and newspapers in the lobby. This pet-friendly hotel also features a 24-hour business center.
Rooms at the Best Western Inn Florence Cincinnati have a coffee maker, microwave and refrigerator. The rooms have cable TV and free Wi-Fi.
The Best Western Inn Florence Cincinnati is a 35-minute drive from downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. Florence Mall is 1 mile away.
