Articles Tagged with Kentucky

One-of-a-kind accommodations make a weekend getaway extra special. After all, overnighting at a hotel with an unusual history, remarkable location or exceptional amenities adds to the thrill of a quick escape from everyday life. Read…

Every May, thousands of horse-racing fans and big-hat fanciers converge on Churchill Downs for Louisville’s best-known event: the Kentucky Derby. But this cultural hot spot (and Kentucky’s largest city) has gained ground as one of…

Beat the summer travel rush with a mid-spring escape in the Northern Hemisphere. Or head to destinations below the equator to enjoy the autumn air before temperatures drop in winter. Whether you’re a sports fan…

Running for the roses at the Kentucky Derby each year is a rite of passage for three-year-old horses new to the starting block and one that kicks off the elusive Triple Crown race: the ultimate…

As Lexington’s food scene continues to heat up, locals are flocking to the bustling Distillery District. The neighborhood first sprung to life after the Civil War, and its development was spearheaded by the James E….

Lexington is a midsize college town that has emerged from the shadows of its big sister, Louisville, to become a bona fide destination in its own right, popular among foodies, spirits aficionados and those looking…

The arrival of spring means a few things: longer days, blossoming maple buds and the start of horse racing season. And while the Kentucky Derby may be one of the biggest events of the racing…

Take a journey along Kentucky’s famed Bourbon Trail and experience the best of the state’s distilleries. (All Photos: Kristin Luna) Bourbon has become synonymous with Kentucky, a distinction the Bluegrass State wears like a badge…

Things to do in U.S. National Parks: hike, camp…sandboard. You weren’t expecting that last one were you? It’s true. You can sandboard in Colorado’s Great Sand Dunes National Park. (Photo: Getty Images) The United States…