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Breweries & distilleriesAngel’s Envy DistilleryKY · Distillerya sleek port-finished-bourbon distillery on Louisville’s Whiskey RowView guide →WaterfallsBad Branch FallsKY · Moderate hikea fall in a pristine nature preserve in the eastern Kentucky mountainsView guide →Dining440 MainKY · SouthernSouthern-coastal kitchen in a historic building overlooking Fountain Square — the polished dinner reservation after a day underground. Closed Sunday–Monday.View guide →HikesAuxier RidgeKY · Moderatea knife-edge ridge among the cliffsView guide →Breweries & distilleriesBardstown Bourbon CompanyKY · Distillerya modern campus with a kitchen-and-bar destination experienceView guide →Dining5 Broke GirlsKY · SouthernCheerful Cave City country cooking and bakery cases, a useful non-chain stop close to Mammoth Cave lodging.View guide →Wild landsDaniel Boone National ForestKY · National ForestThe Red River Gorge’s natural archesView guide →Dining610 MagnoliaKY · Fine DiningEdward Lee's flagship tasting-menu destination for New South cooking. (Old Louisville)View guide →Breweries & distilleriesBuffalo Trace DistilleryKY · Distillerya National Historic Landmark and bourbon icon (free tours)View guide →DiningAbol CafeKY · EthiopianEthiopian coffeehouse and eatery between St. Matthews and Crescent Hill pouring traditional buna alongside injera-based breakfast and lunch. Order: Injera plattView guide →National parksMammoth Cave National ParkKYThe longest known cave system on EarthView guide →GolfBoone LinksKY · publicA 27-hole county course near Cincinnati.View guide →WaterfallsCumberland FallsKY · Short walkthe "Niagara of the South" and one of the few places on earth with a moonbowView guide →WaterfallsDog Slaughter FallsKY · Moderate hikea wide, mossy fall on a forest trail near Cumberland FallsView guide →Breweries & distilleriesFour Roses DistilleryKY · Distillerya Spanish-mission-style distillery on the Salt RiverView guide →HikesCedar Sink TrailKY · EasyNearly 300 stairs descend into a vast karst sink where cave springs, sheer rock walls, seasonal wildflowers, and an underground river meet.View guide →HikesChained Rock (Pine Mountain)KY · Easya giant chained boulder over PinevilleView guide →WaterfallsFlat Lick FallsKY · Short walka wide fall and swimming hole in Jackson CountyView guide →Breweries & distilleriesHeaven Hill Bourbon ExperienceKY · Distillerya flagship visitor center in the "Bourbon Capital of the World"View guide →GolfCherry BlossomKY · publicA daily-fee course north of Lexington.View guide →Breweries & distilleriesJim Beam American StillhouseKY · Distillerythe world’s best-selling bourbon’s flagship visitor experienceView guide →HikesCumberland FallsKY · Easythe Niagara of the South, with a moonbowView guide →DiningAnna's Greek RestaurantKY · GreekWhite-tablecloth Greek served inside a former church with vaulted ceilings and stained glass — the special-occasion pick 30 minutes from the caves. Lamb and sagView guide →Breweries & distilleriesMaker’s MarkKY · Distillerydip your own wax bottle at one of the Bourbon Trail’s prettiest stopsView guide →HikesDouble Arch (Red River Gorge)KY · Moderatea stacked double arch with big viewsView guide →HikesEagle Falls (Cumberland Falls)KY · Moderatea fall with a face-on view of the "Niagara of the South"View guide →HikesGrays ArchKY · Moderatea soaring arch in a hollowView guide →GolfKearney HillKY · publicA P.B. Dye links muni that hosted Champions Tour events.View guide →Breweries & distilleriesWild Turkey DistilleryKY · Distillerya Kentucky River bluff distillery, home of Russell’s ReserveView guide →Breweries & distilleriesWillett DistilleryKY · Distillerya family distillery on a scenic hilltop, famous for its pot-still bottleView guide →Breweries & distilleriesWoodford ReserveKY · Distillerya postcard distillery in horse country, the official bourbon of the DerbyView guide →GolfLassing PointeKY · publicA well-regarded northern Kentucky muni.View guide →WaterfallsVanhook FallsKY · Moderate hikea graceful fall on the Sheltowee Trace in Daniel Boone forestView guide →GolfMy Old Kentucky HomeKY · publicA state-park course in bourbon country.View guide →WaterfallsYahoo FallsKY · Moderate hikeKentucky’s tallest, under a huge rock shelter in Big South ForkView guide →HikesNatural Bridge (Red River Gorge)KY · Easya sandstone arch you can walk overView guide →HikesSky BridgeKY · Easya clifftop arch loopView guide →HikesRock Bridge Loop (Red River Gorge)KY · Easythe only natural arch over water in the gorgeView guide →HikesWhittleton ArchKY · Easya quiet walk to a broad rock shelter and archView guide →GolfUniversity Club of KentuckyKY · publicUK's public course with multiple layouts.View guide →GolfValhalla Golf ClubKY · privateNicklaus carved this rolling Kentucky bluegrass course into major-championship royalty. The site of Tiger's 2000 playoff and Xander's 2024 win, it ranks at the View guide →GolfBright LeafKY · resortA relaxed resort course in central Kentucky.View guide →DiningCoals Artisan PizzaKY · PizzaCoal-fired brick-oven pizzeria on Frankfort Avenue repeatedly ranked among the country's top pizzas for its blistered artisan pies. Order: Coal-fired pizza.View guide →DiningCon HuevosKY · Coffee & BreakfastLouisville brunch favorite with farm-fresh eggs and a Mexican accent. (Clifton)View guide →DiningCorto LimaKY · Latin AmericanChef Jonathan Lundy's downtown spot introduces the cuisines of Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America with a Kentucky twist. Order: Street tacos.View guide →GolfMarriott Griffin GateKY · resortA Rees Jones resort course in horse country.View guide →GolfMineral MoundsKY · publicA scenic public course near Lake Barkley.View guide →GolfPennyrile State ParkKY · publicA forested state-park course in western Kentucky.View guide →DiningDeccaKY · New AmericanAcclaimed wood-fired seasonal dining with a stone-cellar bar. (NuLu)View guide →DiningDistilled on JeffersonKY · SouthernContemporary Southern restaurant and award-winning bourbon bar on Jefferson Street pairing chef-driven plates with a deep whiskey list. Order: Bourbon flight.View guide →DiningDudley's on ShortKY · New AmericanFor over 40 years a pillar of Lexington fine dining, serving refined American fare with Southern and European influences downtown. Order: Tournedos Maxwell.View guide →DiningEl MazatlanKY · MexicanThe post-cave-tour margarita stop right off the Cave City exit, with one of the biggest covered patios in the area. Reliable, generous plates when everything elView guide →DiningFeast BBQKY · BBQCraft barbecue smoked low and slow over hardwood in NuLu, with bourbon baked beans, smoked mac and seasonal burgoo. Order: Brisket.View guide →DiningHammerheadsKY · BBQCozy Germantown smokehouse turning out smoked meats and tacos.View guide →DiningImpellizzeri's PizzaKY · PizzaLongtime favorite for loaded, sky-high deep-dish. (Highlands)View guide →DiningJack Fry'sKY · AmericanA Highlands institution since 1933 with live jazz and classic plates.View guide →DiningLa Bodeguita de MimaKY · CubanWarm, authentic Cuban spot beloved for hospitality and classic plates. (NuLu)View guide →DiningLocal TacoKY · MexicanCasual Bowling Green taco stop with a lively room and enough variety for groups after a cave-tour day.View guide →DiningLockboxKY · New AmericanRestaurant inside the historic 21c Museum Hotel elevating Southern dishes like smoked grits with locally sourced farm ingredients. Order: Smoked grits.View guide →DiningLou Lou on MarketKY · SouthernCajun-Creole cooking with live jazz in its speakeasy. (NuLu)View guide →
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Hikes500+ trails in every state, easy to epic545 stops →Waterfalls300+ falls, roadside to bucket-list303 stops →BeachesFamily sand, surf breaks, and wild shores299 stops →Hot springsLuxe resorts to wild backcountry soaks90 stops →Mountain bikingTrail systems, bike parks, and gravel76 stops →CyclingScenic rides, climbs, and rail-trails50 stops →Ski & snowboardBig-mountain steeps to family hills86 stops →DiningGreat meals near routes and gateway towns3,924 stops →Breweries & distilleriesTrip-worthy taprooms and still houses267 stops →GolfPublic courses you can actually book753 stops →National parksAll 63, guided by season and top sights63 stops →Hidden gemsVote favorites into the Roamward map19 stops →MLB ballparksAll 30 MLB parks as a road-trip quest30 stops →LighthousesCoast-to-coast beacons worth the drive60 stops →EventsPlan the trip around the moment31 stops →Wild landsForests, wilderness, and monuments beyond the parks74 stops →CampingEpic campgrounds by where you want to wake up63 stops →Scenic landmarksIconic overlooks, canyons, dunes, and formations57 stops →Roadside AmericanaGiant statues, folk art, oddities, and vintage neon23 stops →
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