Kentucky tourist / travel information

Kentucky, also known as The Bluegrass State, borders the Midwest and the Deep South. This state have five main regions which are the Cumberland Mountains and Cumberland Plateau in the southeast, the north-central Bluegrass Region, the south-central and western Pennyroyal Plateau, also sometimes termed "Pennyrile", the western coal-fields area, and the far-west Jackson Purchase.

The largest cities in Kentucky in terms of geographic area are the two merged city/county governments of Lexington-Fayette and Louisville Metro. From the hills and hollows of eastern Kentucky through the rolling bluegrass of the heartland to the massive lakes and flatlands of the west, Kentucky has a lot to offer.

The residents of Kentucky are probably most well known for thoroughbred horses and horse racing, local whisky distilleries, and enthusiasm for basketball. The basketball teams of the University of Kentucky (blue and white, Wildcats) and Louisville (red and black, Cardinals) are very popular. It’s a good idea to see a match or to stop on one of his local whisky distilleries where you are going to taste the finest bourbons.

Anther good recommendation when you visit Kentucky is its cuisine. It’s considered to be a synergistic blend of Midwestern cuisine and Southern US cuisine. Nevertheless, the best thing you can do visiting Kentucky is to take advantage of their state park with several services for your comfort. The state has the reputation of having “the nation’s finest state park system”.