Inspiring Reasons to Visit Kentucky

You may not yet realize how attractive Kentucky is to tourists. It was reported that more than 72 million people visited the state in 2018, spending $7.6 billion during their trips. Why do so many people visit Kentucky and what do they do while they are here? Surely it does not sound like the most exciting state in the US, but there are two passions that collide for Kentucky tourists: bourbon and horse racing. The following are some of the best reasons for planning a visit to the Bluegrass state.

The Kentucky Bourbon Trail

This state is famed as being the home of bourbon whiskey. Indeed, you may be surprised at the number of different varieties of the drink that you can sample while you are here.

The best way to discover Kentucky’s great bourbon heritage is by traveling the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. This is a network of 9 distilleries located throughout the central region of the state that can be explored on an exciting tour.

• For many people, this is simply a good excuse to visit some lovely parts of the country.
• Others savor the chance to sample lots of whiskey and learn interesting facts about its history here.

The Kentucky Derby and Festival

One of the greatest sporting events in America is also held here each year. The Kentucky Derby is a legendary horse race often called "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports" and is part of the Triple Crown of races.

It is run at Churchill Downs in Louisville each May, although the 2020 event was postponed to early September. The race itself is exciting even for someone who isn’t particularly a horse racing fan.