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Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site
Lexington & Louisville, Kentucky
The serenity of the original homestead, including the spring where the family gathered its water, is indeed evidence of our 16th president's very humble beginnings, and a must-stop for every family because of its signifigance in American history....
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Historical Landmark
Hiking
Aviation Museum of Kentucky
Lexington & Louisville, Kentucky
Explore Kentucky's connection to flight and view dozens of planes, helicopters, engines, and memoriabilia from decades of aviation history....
Special Collection
Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest
Lexington & Louisville, Kentucky
This 14,000-acre sanctuary is full of seemingly endless trails, picnic areas, and natural beauty. A small nature center includes a café, gift shop, and education center....
Hiking
Forest
Canoe Kentucky
Lexington & Louisville, Kentucky
Kentucky is home to more miles of free-flowing river streambanks than any other state except Alaska, and the Elkhorn Creek is a perfect spot to put in for either a leisurely paddle or a heart-stopping whitewater ride....
Boating
Rafting
Boat Ride
Boat Tour
Dinosaur World
Lexington & Louisville, Kentucky
Dinosaurs in Kentucky? Wander through a forest filled with life-sized beasts, dig for fossils (keep your three favorites), or uncover the bones of an ancient creature in the Bone Yard. ...
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Explorium of Lexington
Lexington & Louisville, Kentucky
One of the oldest children's museums in the United States, there are few high-tech bells and whistles at the Explorium. Instead, kids find a world of touch-and-feel, build-and-destroy, imagine-and-dream kind of play areas....
Science & Nature Museum
Keeneland
Lexington & Louisville, Kentucky
Even when it's not a race day at Keeneland (meetings are held in April and October), there's always something going on. You can even wander through the stables and soak up the atmosphere....
Horseback Riding
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Kentucky Down Under
Lexington & Louisville, Kentucky
On this Australian-like animal habitat kids can pet kangaroos, marvel at the frog-faced, Harry Potter-ish Tawny Frogmouth, or hold a blue-tongued skink (a snake-like lizard). They can also learn to throw a boomerang or blow out a tune on the didgeridoo....
Petting Zoo
Zoo
Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory
Lexington & Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville Slugger powers the hitting of everyone from the Yankees' Alex Rodriguez to Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals. Factory tours are noisy and fun; baseball lovers will delight in the chance to spy their favorite stars' bats being made....
Special Collection
Mammoth Cave National Park
Lexington & Louisville, Kentucky
Explore the world's longest underground cave system, with dozens of guided tours from a quick, flat walk to an all-day belly-sliding exploration. ...
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Bicycling
Hiking
Boating
Fishing
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