Scholar T he MARY TODD LINCOLN HOUSE , Lexington Learn about the woman who captured a future president’s eye and heart at the Mary Todd Lincoln House through family portraits, memorabilia, including Mary’s jewelry, and stories of a First Lady beset by tragedy and misunderstanding. Both self-guided tours and a guided afternoon tour are offered. KENTUCKY BLACK TRAILBLAZERS , Bourbon, Horses & History Region The Harlem Hellfighters recount their World War I experience. Jockey Oliver Lewis makes history as the Kentucky Derby’s first winner. Follow Kentucky Black Trailblazers to 19 story stops as their individual triumphs and tribulations unfold in this powerful augmented reality experience. MUHAMMAD ALI CENTER , Louisville Discover what shaped a champion. Sit ringside at the Muhammad Ali Center and watch The Greatest “float like a butterfly, sting like a bee,” explore interactive exhibits to contemplate his life and principles, and follow his journey to becoming a global icon. SANDFORD DUNCAN INN , Franklin Know the rules of the duel? Participate as a second in a duel reenactment on the site where several duels have taken place: the Sandford Duncan Inn, a former stagecoach stop built in 1819, where illustrious Texas politico Sam Houston once stayed. APPALACHIAN TRIANGLE OF KENTUCKY , Southeastern KY Customize your field guide and start exploring the Appalachian Triangle of Kentucky: murals and hidden-gem museums, Kentucky coal country heritage sites and mine tours, Civil War sites and local foodie delights, waterfalls and wildlands, zip lines and horseback rides, hiking trails and treetop walks. NATIONAL CORVETTE MUSEUM , Bowling Green Check out lots of interactive experiences at the National Corvette Museum: designing a digital Corvette, testing out mock engine gears and electric circuits and getting behind the wheel of two Corvette racing simulators. At NCM Motorsports Park, race high-speed go-karts or drive a real Corvette on the professional 3.2-mile track. NEWPORT AQUARIUM , Newport Cross a rope bridge suspended over sharks at the Newport Aquarium. Go behind the scenes and the glass on a guided tour. Laugh at the antics of the penguins, pet a sea urchin and watch enchanting ethereal creatures float about in the newest exhibit, “Jellies: Go With the Flow.” SHAKER VILLAGE OF PLEASANT HILL , Harrodsburg Abuzz with activity, Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill offers hands-on, interactive farm experiences, self-guided and staff-led tours, talks and more — plus museum displays, seasonal exhibits and 30 miles of nature trails. Shop Shaker-made items, dine at The Trustees’ Table and stay overnight in a historic Shaker building. Photos from top: Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, Hodgenville; Newport Aquarium, Newport Kentuckytourism.com/culture 41
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