The Bluegrass State is the buzzing home of the Kentucky Derby and 95% of the world’s bourbon – making it a superstar state in our eyes. There’s pretty wilderness and waters to explore, as well as the longest known cave system in the world (Mammoth Cave National Park).
As it’s such a beautiful state, we wanted to nail down the 7 best places to get an Instagram shot for that perfect travel photo. Get the camera out for these photogenic places…
Kentucky Instagram Spots
1. Big Four Bridge
This bicycle and pedestrian bridge connects Louisville to Jeffersonville, Indiana and has super views of the Ohio river, city and Waterfront Park.
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2. Mammoth Cave National Park
With over 400 miles, explore the world’s longest known cave system and go deep into the underground.
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3. Red River Gorge
Could this be the South’s best-kept secret? This scenic natural area is known for its stone arches, unusual rock formations, and spectacular sandstone cliffs.
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4. Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park preserves two farm areas where Abraham Lincoln lived as a child in Kentucky: the birthplace site and the boyhood home site.
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5. Cumberland Falls
Known as the “Niagara of the South,” this 125-foot wide curtain of water is dramatic day or night.
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6. Churchill Downs
Known as the home of the Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Oaks, Churchill Downs Racetrack is always a fun day out.
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7. Big Bat at the Louisville Slugger Museum
The Big Bat is the world’s largest baseball bat. It’s an exact-scale replica of Babe Ruth’s 34-inch Louisville Slugger bat and is a must-see for any sports fan.
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Once you’ve finished your photographs you might want to try the best pizza in the state or even the best coffee shop.
