Kentucky
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9 Black-owned restaurants across Kentucky worth a road trip
Plan a road trip around smoky barbecue, soulful comfort food, piled-high brunch plates, and ice cream worth saving room for. A food truck became a Lexington restaurant. A wedding menu led to a Jamaican kitchen in Owensboro. In Louisville’s Smoketown…
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These 6 facts about Kentucky seem too weird to be true
A town with a dog mayor. A city inside a meteor crater. A state park called Big Bone Lick. Kentucky has no shortage of stories that sound made up, until you discover they’re real. Drive across Kentucky long enough, and…
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7 waterfalls in Kentucky you can actually swim in
Some of Kentucky’s waterfalls may have dried up, but we’ve found seven you can still swim under. Check out these stunning options for some heat relief.
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10 famous athletes you didn’t know were from Kentucky
Believe it or not, many famous athletes hail from Kentucky. Check out these 10 examples, including one of the biggest names in sports history.
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Why Kentucky is one of the best places to go rock hunting
You don’t have to be a geologist to enjoy searching for colorful agates, crystal-filled geodes, and ancient fossils. Here’s where to start looking in the Bluegrass State.
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7 of the most scenic camping spots in Kentucky
Waterfalls, caves, sandstone arches, and miles of shoreline make these destinations worth the drive. Here’s when to go, where to camp, and what not to miss nearby.
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11 Kentucky speakeasies and hidden bars worth finding
From bookshelf passages to hidden hotel lounges, step past the secret entrances of the Bluegrass State’s most exclusive cocktail retreats.
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8 Kentucky farmers markets where you’ll find far more than tomatoes
These Kentucky farmers markets offer much more than fruits and vegetables. Shop for artisan foods, handmade goods, flowers, and other local finds.
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What $1,300 rent gets you in Kentucky right now
From college towns to major metro areas, the state’s rental markets offer tradeoffs depending on the ZIP code.
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Kentucky’s best swimming holes: 7 natural spots to beat the heat
A former limestone quarry, a Red River Gorge favorite, and a waterfall-fed pool are among the places to cool off across Kentucky.