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Kentucky has four distinct seasons, with spring bringing flowers and the magic of foaling season and fall so inviting with gorgeous weather and blazing color. Pack sunscreen for those lazy-hazy-days-of-summer adventures and coat and gloves for winter visits.
When traveling through the Bluegrass State, please keep the words of Kentucky’s Wendell Berry in mind: “The care of the Earth is our most ancient and most worthy, and after all our most pleasing responsibility.”
Kentucky is for all travelers of all abilities. The Overlook Trailhead at Natural Arch in Daniel Boone National Forest, pathways connecting with the Wetlands boardwalk at John James Audubon State Park, a kayak launch at Lake Reba — all accessible, as are so many Kentucky attractions.
Served by six major Interstates (24, 64, 65, 69, 71 and 75), Kentucky is within a day’s drive of 60% of the U.S. population. Flying? Kentucky’s three largest airports are Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport, Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Scale a mountain? Scuba dive? Zip line? Share your Kentucky travel experiences, pics, tips and triumphs. #TravelKY
Kentucky's eight Welcome Centers offer travelers a hospitable respite from the open road. Stop in for maps, directions, attraction brochures and local event information, or find nearby lodging and restaurants.
1. Whitehaven
1845 Lone Oak Rd.
Paducah
270-554-2077
2. Christian County
I-24 West, Mile Marker 92
Hopkinsville
270-439-7505
3. Simpson County
I-65 North, Mile Marker 0
Franklin
270-586-6292
4. Bullitt County
I-65 South, Mile Marker 114
Shepherdsville
502-543-5900
5. Shelby County
I-64 East, Mile Marker 28
Shelbyville
502-722-9383
6. Kentucky Artisan Center
I-75 North & South, Mile Marker 77
200 Artisan Way
Berea
859-985-5548
7. Whitley County
I-75 North, Mile Marker 1.5
Williamsburg
606-524-8279
8. Carter County
I-64 West, Mile Marker 173
Grayson
606-474-4333
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