Exploring Kentucky Main Streets At the heart of every community lies a Main Street, a source of civic pride. Our Main Streets tell us who we are and who we were, showcasing how the past has shaped us. Preservation, national trails, nature, nostalgia and noshes — Kentucky Main Streets are hustle-bustle hubs for gathering, dining, shopping, strolling, hiking and making unexpected discoveries. In Morehead , shop-hop as you hike the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail. This historic 343-mile trail runs right down Main Street, where you can enjoy music, shopping and more. Choose your own path in downtown Cynthiana , where a walking tour provides public art, history, the Roh Theatre and the Walking Dead mural. Love al fresco eats? So does Paducah , with cocktail trails and outdoor dining experiences — not to mention shops, sculptures and an incredible river walk where murals tell the history of the town. And we can’t forget Bourbon. Bardstown , the Bourbon Capital of the World, offers that and more. Art, eats and history abound in one of the most beautiful downtowns in America. These are just a few of the wonderful Kentucky Main Street communities. Since 1979, historic downtowns have been revitalized through their participation in the Kentucky Main Street Program, which fosters a locally driven approach to rebuilding historic commercial districts. Take time to visit one of the Main Street cities across Kentucky as the Heritage Council celebrates its 45th year in revitalizing Kentucky communities. 40 #TravelKY
The Official Kentucky Visitor's Guide The Official Kentucky Visitor's Guide 2024: Page 40
