Regions in Kentucky

9 regions

B

Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Bluegrass Region

The Bluegrass Region sits in north-central Kentucky, a rolling plateau of fertile limestone soil that gives the namesake grass its…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Bluegrass, Blues and Barbeque Region

Bluegrass, Blues and Barbeque Region covers the western coal-and-river country of Kentucky between Owensboro and the Ohio River, the agricultural-and-industrial…

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C

Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Caves, Lakes and Corvettes Region

The Caves, Lakes and Corvettes Region spans south-central Kentucky between Bowling Green and the Tennessee line. The landscape is karst…

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D

Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Daniel Boone Country Region

Daniel Boone Country covers the heart of southeastern Kentucky's coal-and-mountain country, the rugged Cumberland Plateau where the Wilderness Road brought…

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K

Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Kentucky's Appalachians Region

Kentucky's Appalachians Region covers the northeastern mountain country of Kentucky, the rugged plateau-and-river country running from Ashland on the Ohio…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Kentucky's Derby Region

Kentucky's Derby Region wraps around Louisville and the bourbon country south of it, the broad metro-and-knob country that runs from…

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N

Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Northern Kentucky River Region

The Northern Kentucky River Region covers the Ohio River corridor at the top of the state, the metro country across…

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S

Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Southern Lakes Region

The Southern Lakes Region covers the south-central country of Kentucky between the Cumberland River and the Tennessee line, a stretch…

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W

Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Western Waterlands

Western Waterlands covers the far western tip of Kentucky between the Mississippi and Tennessee rivers, the country known as the…

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