肯塔基州

這個雍容堂皇的純種馬賽場位於遼闊的邱吉爾馬場，以舉辦肯塔基德比賽馬聞名，是典型的肯塔基州體驗。有機會不妨前去觀看賽事，或遊覽這個著名設施，瞭解它的歷史。造訪此處的肯塔基德比博物館 (Kentucky Derby Museum)，坐下來享受「最佳馬賽」(The Greatest Race) 360 度賽馬視聽體驗。參加充滿歷史特色的賽道步行導覽，近身接觸純種馬與迷你馬。

Dedicated to preserving the story of the prominent professional boxer through its award-winning museum, this multicultural center in downtown Louisville has a lot to explore. A variety of permanent and changing exhibits focus on racial history and civil rights through interactive displays, artwork, artifacts and multimedia presentations.

This center for all-things equestrian highlights Kentucky’s famous horse culture. Tour the Thoroughbred auction house, explore the graciously-sized grounds on your own, or take a guided walking tour to learn about the facility’s operations from the perspective of the Paddock and Grandstand. Watch a race, talk to jockeys or take part in a Paddock saddling demonstration.

The longest recorded cave system in the world with more than 643 kilometers explored and mapped is a subterranean wilderness. Take a ranger-led tour through the limestone labyrinths and chambers; some treks are well-lit and some have visitors carrying their own lamps (“wild” tours through more hidden areas are available, too). Spot bats, crickets and salamanders thriving in this peculiar habitat.

Often called the “Niagara of the South,” this state park’s 125-meter screen of water features a visible “moonbow” (or nighttime rainbow) on full moon nights. With kilometers of trails, horseback riding, fishing and gem mining available, the falls offers much to do. Kayak or raft the Cumberland River on one of several routes.

搭乘紐波特復古遊輪辛辛那提美人號 (Belle of Cincinnati) 和河上皇后號 (River Queen) 航行於俄亥俄河，參加以歷史特色、當季風情以及兒童遊樂為主題的遊船之旅。夜間短遊行程可讓遊客一邊欣賞美麗景致，一邊享受晚餐、爵士音樂、波本與烤肉盛宴，不容錯過。

在這段公路旅行品味「道地美國精神」，沿途停靠九個最有名的蒸餾廠，包括美格酒廠 (Maker’s Mark)、四朵玫瑰酒廠 (Four Roses)、野火雞酒廠 (Wild Turkey) 以及沃福酒廠 (Woodford Reserve)。觀看波本酒的蒸餾過程、參觀酒廠設備並在遊覽後品嘗佳酩，學幾手雞尾酒調製方法。

分佈於 1.5 公里路途上的 34 間古典夏克風格 (Shaker-style) 建築，是在 105 年間建成的。造訪這個獨特村莊，遊覽村內各處，在歷史中心 (The Historic Centre) 嘗試傳統手工藝品製作，或是在農場上親近動物。遊客可以在保護區健行，欣賞長久以來孕育出這片心靈之地的大草原、林地和流域。乾草車和馬廄讓這個仍如常運作的小村莊更具古風，另也提供多種現場展示與活動。

See the iconic car like never before, and get an education in sports car history while you’re at it. Bowling Green’s auto museum offers 80 Corvettes of all stripes to view, as well as Motorsports Park, where visitors can take a lap or just watch others tool around. A plant tour gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse into how these flashy cars are made.

Explore permanent and changing exhibits dedicated to showcasing Bluegrass culture past and present in this 2,044-square-meter museum in Owensboro. Tour the Hall of Fame to learn about bluegrass luminaries and introduce yourself to the Father of Bluegrass Music, Bill Monroe. See historically significant instruments, follow the bluegrass history timeline and take part in an Open Jam session.