Experience Kentucky
Compete. And Play.
When you come to Kentucky for your sporting event, you’ll find so much more than a fantastic venue. No matter where in our state you’re headed, you’ll be close to outdoor adventures, historic spaces, farm-to-table food and, of course, the best bourbons around. Bring your family or your friends and make the most of our one-of-a-kind state. It’s a winning formula.
Getting Here & Getting Around
Kentucky is within a day’s drive of 60% of the U.S. population. For those who want to fly, the airports in Lexington, Louisville and Cincinnati are all great options. And, once you’re here, six major interstates make it easy to get around.
Knowing Kentucky Is Knowing America
The spirit of Kentucky has always defined our people. And the best way to understand what that means is to visit our historic spaces and experience our one-of-a-kind culture. You may be surprised by all that’s happened — and continues to happen — right here in Kentucky
Enjoying Nature is Just Natural Here
The great outdoors never stopped being great in Kentucky. From the Ohio River to the Appalachians to forests and lakes, our state is the place to go whether you’re looking for adventure or simply want to marvel at how beautiful the world can be.
Your Taste of Kentucky
From the world’s most popular bourbon makers to amazing pitmasters, brewmasters and chicken fryers, Kentucky is ready to serve you up a good meal and unforgettable drink. Don’t know where to start? No problem. Our food and drink trails make it easy to find the best.
Visit Our Most Popular Residents
The Kentucky Derby is world renowned, and for good reason. But that’s just the beginning of Kentucky’s horse culture. In addition to our famous racetracks, you’ll find acres of horse farms, equestrian competitions and opportunities to go trail riding all over the state.
Kentucky Keeps Going
While we’ve covered some of our state’s top highlights, there’s plenty more that makes Kentucky a great place to visit. To explore all the other ways you can enjoy your time here, head over to the Kentucky Tourism site. They’ve got all of it covered.