bluegrass, blues & bbq best-kept local secrets THE BARD DISTILLERY , Graham Embark on a “Bourbon Sensory Journey” at The Bard Distillery, touring the grounds of a former school turned world-class bourbon distillery before a guided in-depth tasting of exclusive bourbons with an Executive Bourbon Steward. The branded Glencairn glass is yours to keep. BLACKFORD OAKS WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA , Webster CANAAN RIDGE PARK , Dixon BLUE MOON STABLES , Corydon Hunters, anglers and other outdoor adventurers follow their bliss to Blackford Oaks Wildlife Management Area, former farmland where a hardwood forest has taken root, shoreline unfolds along the Tradewater River and an oxbow lake beckons waterfowl. Hike the Storyteller or Stargazer trails at Canaan Ridge Park, a rural gem featuring a boardwalk footbridge that leads to an island popular for fishing off its banks, a boat ramp, a kayak launch, picnic shelters, a playground and an old graveyard with a trail named for one of its occupants. Learn the art and honor of horsemanship at Blue Moon Stables, offering both year-round horseback-riding lessons and an immersive “Equine Experience” (reservation required), including a tour of the farm, introduction to the herd and hands-on activities. STURGIS ANTIQUE MALL , Morganfield Twenty-three thousand square feet of treasure hunting among 100-plus booths and 50 showcases: Bring your mad money to the accessible Sturgis Antique Mall for vintage glassware, architectural salvage, old tools, primitives, pottery, Pyrex and so much more. Photo: Mahr Park Arboretum, Madisonville BRIZENDINE BROTHERS NATURE PARK , Greenville Meet Yogi, a 7-foot-tall chainsaw-sculpted bear welcoming visitors to Brizendine Brothers Nature Park, a pastoral beauty with footbridges, split-log benches and a soundtrack courtesy of Mother Nature, native songbirds and other wildlife. 96 #TravelKY
The Official Kentucky Visitor's Guide The Official Kentucky Visitor's Guide 2026: Page 96
