Only In Kentucky

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site and Boyhood Home

Abraham Lincoln’s log cabin birthplace, visitor’s center, exhibits; travel a few miles on Hwy 31 Scenic Byway to Lincoln’s boyhood home. Hodgenville / 270-358-3137 / www.nps.gov/abli/index.htm

American Printing House for the Blind

Manufacturer of products for the visually impaired, the largest of its kind in the world. Fascinating, informative.
Louisville / 502-895-2405 / www.aph.org

U.S. Gold Depository

They won’t actually take you on a tour, but you can see the famolus site from Gold Vault Road. Fort Knox / 800-334-7540

Horse Country

American Saddlebred Horse Farm Tour

Visit a historic Saddlebred farm and see some of the most beautiful horses in Kentucky. Shelbyville / 800-680-6388

Churchill Downs

Thoroughbred racing, home of the Kentucky Derby. Spring and fall meets. Louisville / 502-636-4400

Kentucky Derby Museum

Hands-on computerized exhibits, 360-degree multi-media show, tours of Churchill Downs and real thoroughbred encounters. Louisville / 502-637-1137

Little Big Horse Trails

Gentle horses, scenic trails, escorted rides. No better way to see Kentucky than from the back of a horse.
LaGrange / 502-222-1842

Shelby Trails

Providing lessons, trail riding, special events, and boarding. Also open for hiking and wildlife viewing.
5063 Aiken Road, Simpsonville / 502.633.5059.