Lexington & Louisville, Kentucky for Toddlers & Pre-K
3 day trip
Day 1
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- Special Collection
- Theme Park
Dinosaur World
Cave City, KY
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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- Petting Zoo
- Zoo
Kentucky Down Under
Horse Cave, KY
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....
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- History Museum
- Historical Landmark
- Hiking
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site
Hodgenville, KY
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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- American
- Ice Cream / Yogurt
- Burgers
- Diner
- Family Dining
- Take-Out
Joe's Diner
Cave City, KY
Joe's is part 50s diner, part miniature golf course, but completely geared to families, with kid-friendly diner favorites including hot dogs, hamburgers, French fries, and killer onion rings plus super-thick shakes. ...
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- Hotel / Motel
Marriott Griffin Gate Resort & Hotel
Lexington, KY
This close-to-everything resort is just a few miles from downtown, the area's scenic countryside, and the best of the Bluegrass state's horse attractions, Keeneland and Kentucky Horse Park....
Day 2
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- Science & Nature Museum
- Special Collection
- Park
- Hiking
- Fishing
Salato Wildlife Education Center
Frankfort, KY
Tucked behind the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources headquarters, Salato is a must-stop for families, with a vast collection of wildlife displays, including black bears, elk, bison, and the University of Kentucky mascot, Blue the wildcat....
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- Boating
- Rafting
- Boat Ride
- Boat Tour
Canoe Kentucky
Frankfort, KY
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....
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- American
- Ice Cream / Yogurt
- Burgers
- Family Dining
- Italian
- Deli
Gibby's
Frankfort, KY
Gibby's is basic at its best, serving over-stuffed sandwiches, Italian entrees, piled-high salads, and homemade desserts for lunch and dinner....
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- Hotel / Motel
Marriott Griffin Gate Resort & Hotel
Lexington, KY
This close-to-everything resort is just a few miles from downtown, the area's scenic countryside, and the best of the Bluegrass state's horse attractions, Keeneland and Kentucky Horse Park....
Day 3
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- Special Collection
Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory
Louisville, KY
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....
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- Science & Nature Museum
Louisville Science Center
Louisville, KY
This downtown Louisville museum teems with hands-on fun, with three floors of interactive exhibits pulling kids into the world of science, from the world around us (Earth science) to the world within our own bodies....
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- Special Collection
- Petting Zoo
- Horseback Riding
- Train
Kentucky Horse Park
Lexington, KY
Have a close encounter of the equine kind, from skittish thoroughbreds to lumbering draft horses and even miniature horses....
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- Family Dining
- Italian
- Pizza
Joe Bologna's
Frankfort, KY
The portions of homemade Italian favorites—warm breadsticks, cannelloni, manicotti, fettuccine Alfredo, and more—are generous enough to share, and while the food is scrumptious, the atmosphere at Joe Bologna's competes for attention....
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- Hotel / Motel
Marriott Griffin Gate Resort & Hotel
Lexington, KY
This close-to-everything resort is just a few miles from downtown, the area's scenic countryside, and the best of the Bluegrass state's horse attractions, Keeneland and Kentucky Horse Park....
Lexington & Louisville, Kentucky for Toddlers & Pre-K
3 day trip
Day 1
-
- Special Collection
- Theme Park
Dinosaur World
Cave City, KY
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. ...
-
- Petting Zoo
- Zoo
Kentucky Down Under
Horse Cave, KY
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....
-
- History Museum
- Historical Landmark
- Hiking
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site
Hodgenville, KY
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....
-
- American
- Ice Cream / Yogurt
- Burgers
- Diner
- Family Dining
- Take-Out
Joe's Diner
Cave City, KY
Joe's is part 50s diner, part miniature golf course, but completely geared to families, with kid-friendly diner favorites including hot dogs, hamburgers, French fries, and killer onion rings plus super-thick shakes. ...
-
- Hotel / Motel
Marriott Griffin Gate Resort & Hotel
Lexington, KY
This close-to-everything resort is just a few miles from downtown, the area's scenic countryside, and the best of the Bluegrass state's horse attractions, Keeneland and Kentucky Horse Park....
Day 2
-
- Science & Nature Museum
- Special Collection
- Park
- Hiking
- Fishing
Salato Wildlife Education Center
Frankfort, KY
Tucked behind the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources headquarters, Salato is a must-stop for families, with a vast collection of wildlife displays, including black bears, elk, bison, and the University of Kentucky mascot, Blue the wildcat....
-
- Boating
- Rafting
- Boat Ride
- Boat Tour
Canoe Kentucky
Frankfort, KY
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....
-
- American
- Ice Cream / Yogurt
- Burgers
- Family Dining
- Italian
- Deli
Gibby's
Frankfort, KY
Gibby's is basic at its best, serving over-stuffed sandwiches, Italian entrees, piled-high salads, and homemade desserts for lunch and dinner....
-
- Hotel / Motel
Marriott Griffin Gate Resort & Hotel
Lexington, KY
This close-to-everything resort is just a few miles from downtown, the area's scenic countryside, and the best of the Bluegrass state's horse attractions, Keeneland and Kentucky Horse Park....
Day 3
-
- Special Collection
Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory
Louisville, KY
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....
-
- Science & Nature Museum
Louisville Science Center
Louisville, KY
This downtown Louisville museum teems with hands-on fun, with three floors of interactive exhibits pulling kids into the world of science, from the world around us (Earth science) to the world within our own bodies....
-
- Special Collection
- Petting Zoo
- Horseback Riding
- Train
Kentucky Horse Park
Lexington, KY
Have a close encounter of the equine kind, from skittish thoroughbreds to lumbering draft horses and even miniature horses....
-
- Family Dining
- Italian
- Pizza
Joe Bologna's
Frankfort, KY
The portions of homemade Italian favorites—warm breadsticks, cannelloni, manicotti, fettuccine Alfredo, and more—are generous enough to share, and while the food is scrumptious, the atmosphere at Joe Bologna's competes for attention....
-
- Hotel / Motel
Marriott Griffin Gate Resort & Hotel
Lexington, KY
This close-to-everything resort is just a few miles from downtown, the area's scenic countryside, and the best of the Bluegrass state's horse attractions, Keeneland and Kentucky Horse Park....
