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Horses, Horsepower and Hollers. The Legendary Kentucky Adventure
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Horses, Horsepower & Hollers is a distinctive and immersive tourism experience across six key destinations in Kentucky - Bowling Green, Corbin, Franklin, Georgetown, Harlan, and Shelby Co. showcasing the unique cultural, historical, and adventurous offerings of each location, this tour gives a glimpse into all that Kentucky has to offer. Whether you're traveling solo or or with a group, our crafted itineraries cater to all, from a weekend escape to an immersive 4-day or leisurely 7-day excursion. Stay connected to your Kentucky adventure by downloading our digital pass!

Plan your next Kentucky adventure with our itineraires, where we seamlessly blend the adrenaline-fueled world of motorsports and horse racing with the serene beauty of Kentucky's rolling hills and tranquil hollers. We're curating the ultimate experience, highlighting the finest attractions each destination has to offer!

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Bulleit Distilling
Shelby Co.

Bulleit Distilling

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Portal 31: Animatronic Mine Tour
Harlan

Portal 31: Animatronic Mine Tour

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NCM Motorsports Park
Bowling Green

NCM Motorsports Park

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Cumberland Falls State Park
Corbin

Cumberland Falls State Park

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Country Boy Brewing
Georgetown

Country Boy Brewing

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Mint Gaming Hall at Kentucky Downs
Franklin

Mint Gaming Hall at Kentucky Downs

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Ultimate Fire Link, Buffalo, Wheel of Fortune, Lock It Link, Quick Hit and Prosperity Link Machines are now at The Mint at Kentucky Downs! Come play these popular games! Located right off I-65, The Mint is home to more than 1,000 gaming machines, live music and entertainment, year-round simulcasting, charity bingo and classic dining options including the excellent Irons Steakhouse and Corner Cafe. During the month of September, catch live horse racing at Kentucky Downs.
Franklin

Mint Gaming Hall at Kentucky Downs

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Celebrate craft beers of the commonwealth at Georgetown’s own Country Boy Brewing! Experience the laid-back atmosphere of the taproom or taste one of their many brews popular to the Central Kentucky area on the outside patio. In addition to beer, Country Boy also serves cocktails and wine to those who prefer something stronger. This homegrown brewery offers live music by local artists, trivia nights, yoga and special events. Pair drinks with specialty flatbreads, hot dogs, and sandwiches from their on-site eatery, The Kitchen.
Georgetown

Country Boy Brewing

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Called the “Niagara of the South," this state park is known for it's waterfall, Cumnberland Falls. this 125-foot curtain of water drops 60 feet, causing a mist on the boulders in the gorge below. The Western hemisphere’s only moonbow is a spectrum of color created by the moon’s reflection off the falls’ mist visible on a clear night during the full moon. Cumberland Falls is a hiker’s paradise with 17 miles of hiking trails that wind through the park to scenic areas. The Moonbow Trail connects with many backpacking trails in the Daniel Boone National Forest.
Corbin

Cumberland Falls State Park

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"Just minutes from the National Corvette Museum, the NCM Motorsports Park offers activities for novice drivers all the way to highly skilled racers – both on four wheels or two. There are even activities for those with no experience and no sports car to call their own, plus Trek at the Track welcomes runners, walkers, bicyclists, kids and pets on summer evenings! For visitors just wanting a thrill, the NCM Kartplex offers high speed go-karts perfect for ""arrive and drive"" action including junior and two-seater karts. Race against friends or family for a fun and exciting session on the kart track. Geared for speed? Get behind the wheel of a C8 Corvette (or Camaro) as a passenger or driver! The track offers C8 Stingray Corvettes that YOU can drive for touring laps, or check the calendar for upcoming Corvette Experiences that include both classroom and in-car instruction, plenty of time on the track, lunch and a VIP guided Museum tour. ""Just minutes from the National Corvette Museum, the NCM Motorsports Park offers activities for novice drivers all the way to highly skilled racers – both on four wheels or two. There are even activities for those with no experience and no sports car to call their own, plus Trek at the Track welcomes runners, walkers, bicyclists, kids and pets on summer evenings! For visitors just wanting a thrill, the NCM Kartplex offers high speed go-karts perfect for ""arrive and drive"" action including junior and two-seater karts. Race against friends or family for a fun and exciting session on the kart track. Geared for speed? Get behind the wheel of a C8 Corvette (or Camaro) as a passenger or driver! The track offers C8 Stingray Corvettes that YOU can drive for touring laps, or check the calendar for upcoming Corvette Experiences that include both classroom and in-car instruction, plenty of time on the track, lunch and a VIP guided Museum tour. "
Bowling Green

NCM Motorsports Park

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"Portal #31 Coal Mine was a facility owned by the U.S. Coal & Coke Company, a subsidiary of U.S. Steel. The company built the community of Lynch, then the world's largest coal camp, as a community for miners of Portal #31. At its height of operations in the 1940s, the mine employed more than 4000 people with the community being a virtual melting pot of people including some 38 different nationalities. Visitors can experience the mine by taking the underground mine tour to get insight into the experience of the miners who at one time worked there. In addition to the underground tour, the site includes a walking tour, a 1920s lamp house, bathhouse, and an on-site museum. First tour of the day starts at 10AM the last tour of the day lines up at 4pm."
Harlan

Portal 31: Animatronic Mine Tour

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The newest of Shelby County’s two distilleries, Bulleit Distillery, is committed to sustainability and recently planted more than 1 million trees to offset the wood used in their barrels. Bulleit Distillery embraces the frontier spirit with its high-rye bourbons and state-of-the-art, high-tech facilities and distillation techniques. The multi-sensory tour embraces the sights, scents, sounds, and tastes of Bulleit’s Frontier Whiskey Bourbon.
Shelby Co.

Bulleit Distilling

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Georgetown

Country Boy Brewing

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Celebrate craft beers of the commonwealth at Georgetown’s own Country Boy Brewing! Experience the laid-back atmosphere of the taproom or taste one of their many brews popular to the Central Kentucky area on the outside patio. In addition to beer, Country Boy also serves cocktails and wine to those who prefer something stronger. This homegrown brewery offers live music by local artists, trivia nights, yoga and special events. Pair drinks with specialty flatbreads, hot dogs, and sandwiches from their on-site eatery, The Kitchen.
Corbin

Cumberland Falls State Park

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Called the “Niagara of the South," this state park is known for it's waterfall, Cumnberland Falls. this 125-foot curtain of water drops 60 feet, causing a mist on the boulders in the gorge below. The Western hemisphere’s only moonbow is a spectrum of color created by the moon’s reflection off the falls’ mist visible on a clear night during the full moon. Cumberland Falls is a hiker’s paradise with 17 miles of hiking trails that wind through the park to scenic areas. The Moonbow Trail connects with many backpacking trails in the Daniel Boone National Forest.
Bowling Green

National Corvette Museum

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The National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is a must-visit for Corvette enthusiasts. As America's favorite sports car and the longest-running model, the museum, spanning 115,000 square feet, is dedicated solely to the Corvette. Offering self-guided and guided tours, the museum is a Certified Sensory Inclusive venue. Explore the Corvette's history through a free audio tour and refuel at the newly renovated Stingray Grill, known for its chef-created dishes like the famous Red Corvette in NCM Stingray Burger. Open daily, the museum is a captivating experience for all visitors.
Bowling Green

NCM Motorsports Park

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"Just minutes from the National Corvette Museum, the NCM Motorsports Park offers activities for novice drivers all the way to highly skilled racers – both on four wheels or two. There are even activities for those with no experience and no sports car to call their own, plus Trek at the Track welcomes runners, walkers, bicyclists, kids and pets on summer evenings! For visitors just wanting a thrill, the NCM Kartplex offers high speed go-karts perfect for ""arrive and drive"" action including junior and two-seater karts. Race against friends or family for a fun and exciting session on the kart track. Geared for speed? Get behind the wheel of a C8 Corvette (or Camaro) as a passenger or driver! The track offers C8 Stingray Corvettes that YOU can drive for touring laps, or check the calendar for upcoming Corvette Experiences that include both classroom and in-car instruction, plenty of time on the track, lunch and a VIP guided Museum tour. ""Just minutes from the National Corvette Museum, the NCM Motorsports Park offers activities for novice drivers all the way to highly skilled racers – both on four wheels or two. There are even activities for those with no experience and no sports car to call their own, plus Trek at the Track welcomes runners, walkers, bicyclists, kids and pets on summer evenings! For visitors just wanting a thrill, the NCM Kartplex offers high speed go-karts perfect for ""arrive and drive"" action including junior and two-seater karts. Race against friends or family for a fun and exciting session on the kart track. Geared for speed? Get behind the wheel of a C8 Corvette (or Camaro) as a passenger or driver! The track offers C8 Stingray Corvettes that YOU can drive for touring laps, or check the calendar for upcoming Corvette Experiences that include both classroom and in-car instruction, plenty of time on the track, lunch and a VIP guided Museum tour. "
Bowling Green

Aviation Heritage Park

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Aviation Heritage Park pays tribute to local aviators with six restored military aircraft. The outdoor park and new indoor museum, open to the public for free, seek donations for ongoing restoration. Highlights include the F-4D Phantom II 550, piloted by Brigadier General Dan Cherry in the Vietnam War, the Grumman F9F-5 Panther flown by Johnny Magda, a Korean War hero, and the Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star dedicated to Gen. Russ Dougherty. Other exhibits feature a USAF F-111 linked to Col. Arnie Franklin's leadership in the 1986 raid on Libya, a NASA T-38 Talon honoring astronaut Terry Wilcutt, and a UH-1 Huey Helicopter restored for Colonel Raymond T. Nutter. The museum, open Tuesday-Saturday, showcases additional artifacts, including a suspended Piper Cub honoring Willa Brown, the first African-American woman in the U.S. to earn a commercial pilot’s license.
Georgetown

Kentucky Horse Park

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Georgetown

Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Farm

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Old Friends provides a dignified retirement to Thoroughbreds whose racing and breeding careers have come to an end. By promoting these once celebrated horses through a campaign of education and tourism, our goal is to raise awareness of the importance of equine aftercare.
Harlan

Portal 31: Animatronic Mine Tour

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"Portal #31 Coal Mine was a facility owned by the U.S. Coal & Coke Company, a subsidiary of U.S. Steel. The company built the community of Lynch, then the world's largest coal camp, as a community for miners of Portal #31. At its height of operations in the 1940s, the mine employed more than 4000 people with the community being a virtual melting pot of people including some 38 different nationalities. Visitors can experience the mine by taking the underground mine tour to get insight into the experience of the miners who at one time worked there. In addition to the underground tour, the site includes a walking tour, a 1920s lamp house, bathhouse, and an on-site museum. First tour of the day starts at 10AM the last tour of the day lines up at 4pm."
Harlan

Sassy Trash

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Look no further for unique gifts and souvenirs! At Sassy Trash, you’ll find the repurposed, reused, as well as local art, decorations, crafts, and antiques! This unique boutique also houses over 30 local and regional artisans who display crafts such as homemade candles, jewelry, caning, woodworking, t-shirt printing, and so much more.
Corbin

Sanders Cafe & Museum

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A true American establishment, this spot is Colonel Sanders’ original restaurant in Corbin, and the birthplace of Kentucky Fried Chicken®. Carefully restored and placed on the National Register of Historical Places, you will see it as it appeared in the 1940’s. Experience eating delicious Kentucky Fried Chicken® in the Colonel’s dining room and take in his innovative open-kitchen and model motel room. Also view the exhibits featuring the Colonel’s artifacts and memorabilia from the early days of KFC®.
Corbin

Cumberland Run Race Track

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Located on I-75 exit 11 in Williamsburg, The Mint Gaming Hall Cumberland is home to 450 gaming machines, sports betting, delicious eats at The Backyard and signature cocktails at Midnight Bourbon bar, year-round simulcast wagering, live entertainment and more!
Shelby Co.

Bulleit Distilling

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The newest of Shelby County’s two distilleries, Bulleit Distillery, is committed to sustainability and recently planted more than 1 million trees to offset the wood used in their barrels. Bulleit Distillery embraces the frontier spirit with its high-rye bourbons and state-of-the-art, high-tech facilities and distillation techniques. The multi-sensory tour embraces the sights, scents, sounds, and tastes of Bulleit’s Frontier Whiskey Bourbon.
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