Have you ever gotten lost on one of Kentucky’s back roads and stumbled upon one of the most beautiful places you’ve ever seen? It’s actually a common occurrence in the Bluegrass State, given its abundance of natural beauty and variety of scenery. If you ever find yourself lost, or you just feel like roaming around Kentucky, make it be in one of these 10 gorgeous locations. Each has its own beauty and will quickly help you forget that you actually have no idea where you truly ended up.
- Red River Gorge
Flickr/Erick Gustafson Hopefully this goes without saying, but just in case, you wouldn’t actually want to get lost within Red River Gorge. It is a very visitor-friendly place, with plenty of easy hikes and stunning overlooks, but it is also very much a rugged area filled with natural, and at times dangerous, beauty. If you’re looking for a challenge, check out our previous article with some of the best hiking spots in the Gorge here.
- Land Between the Lakes
Flickr/Land Between the Lakes If you love vast forest and lake views, then you won’t mind getting lost in the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. There are countless hiking trails and camping spots and some of the best boating and fishing in the state. And don’t forget the legendary sunsets over Kentucky - they are pure magic. For more information on this area, check out our previous article here.
- Paducah
Facebook/Paducah Creative City If you were to get lost in Paducah, a few things are definitely true: you’d be welcomed into the town as a friend, well-fed, given a charming place to stay and experience one of the coolest cultural hubs in Kentucky. Doesn’t sound so bad. For more features of Paducah, check out our recent article here.
- Mammoth Cave
Flickr/Margaret River Getting lost at Mammoth Cave may not be ideal, but at least you’d have plenty of time to explore the world’s longest known cave system. If you’ve never been to this underground natural wonder, it really should be added to your Kentucky bucket list. Even if you just take a quick tour inside, you’ll be mesmerized by this massive cavernous world and surprised by its unique beauty. For more facts about the caves that you may not know, check out our previous article here.
- Midway
Flickr/J. Stephen Conn If you’re going to get lost in Kentucky, it’d probably be best to be in the middle of horse country, with close access to a distillery or two. In enchanting Midway, you’d have just that, as well as find yourself walking down a classic Main Street, filled with local shops and cafes. If this sounds like your kind of spot, check out our recent article on Midway here.
- Dawson Springs
Flickr/Jeff Slinker Near the nature-lover’s paradise, Dawson Springs is beautiful Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park. Try and get lost here during the summer, because they have one the best beaches in the state and the town of Dawson Springs is pretty charming itself. For more information on this naturally beautiful town, check out our previous article here.
- Berea
Facebook/HomeGrown Hideaways If you get lost near Berea, consider yourself lucky. This distinct area of Kentucky is simply stunning and you’ll feel as if you’re away from it all - you are lost after all, right? But if it does happen, just head to HomeGrown HideAways, pictured above. They’ll surely put you up for the night. For more information on this gorgeous campground in Berea, check out our recent article here.
- Newport
Facebook/Newport on the Levee You may be lost, but at least you can stay busy in Newport, Kentucky. This small town along the Ohio River is thriving with plenty of restaurants, entertainment, breweries and spectacular skyline views of neighboring Cincinnati. For more information about Newport, check out our previous article here.
- A Charming Bed & Breakfast like The Ashley Inn
The Ashley Inn Kentucky is filled with delightful Bed & Breakfast’s and Inns and they would love to welcome you in if you are lost. You’ll end up relaxing on an idyllic front porch, sleeping in a cozy bedroom and waking up to a home cooked breakfast. You’ll want to get lost again and again. For more information on The Ashley Inn, pictured above, check out our recent article here.
- The Kentucky Horse Park
TripAdvisor/Management Is there a more perfect place to get lost in Kentucky than the Horse Park? It’s unlikely, and you’ll have a wonderful time wandering the grounds, viewing the rolling hills and taking in the history of Kentucky’s favorite pastime. For more information on the Kentucky Horse Park, check out our previous article here.
Getting lost in Kentucky may soon become a favorite weekend activity. You never know what you may discover! What do you think is the most gorgeous spot in our state? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!
Flickr/Erick Gustafson
Hopefully this goes without saying, but just in case, you wouldn’t actually want to get lost within Red River Gorge. It is a very visitor-friendly place, with plenty of easy hikes and stunning overlooks, but it is also very much a rugged area filled with natural, and at times dangerous, beauty. If you’re looking for a challenge, check out our previous article with some of the best hiking spots in the Gorge here.
Flickr/Land Between the Lakes
If you love vast forest and lake views, then you won’t mind getting lost in the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. There are countless hiking trails and camping spots and some of the best boating and fishing in the state. And don’t forget the legendary sunsets over Kentucky - they are pure magic. For more information on this area, check out our previous article here.
Facebook/Paducah Creative City
If you were to get lost in Paducah, a few things are definitely true: you’d be welcomed into the town as a friend, well-fed, given a charming place to stay and experience one of the coolest cultural hubs in Kentucky. Doesn’t sound so bad. For more features of Paducah, check out our recent article here.
Flickr/Margaret River
Getting lost at Mammoth Cave may not be ideal, but at least you’d have plenty of time to explore the world’s longest known cave system. If you’ve never been to this underground natural wonder, it really should be added to your Kentucky bucket list. Even if you just take a quick tour inside, you’ll be mesmerized by this massive cavernous world and surprised by its unique beauty. For more facts about the caves that you may not know, check out our previous article here.
Flickr/J. Stephen Conn
If you’re going to get lost in Kentucky, it’d probably be best to be in the middle of horse country, with close access to a distillery or two. In enchanting Midway, you’d have just that, as well as find yourself walking down a classic Main Street, filled with local shops and cafes. If this sounds like your kind of spot, check out our recent article on Midway here.
Flickr/Jeff Slinker
Near the nature-lover’s paradise, Dawson Springs is beautiful Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park. Try and get lost here during the summer, because they have one the best beaches in the state and the town of Dawson Springs is pretty charming itself. For more information on this naturally beautiful town, check out our previous article here.
Facebook/HomeGrown Hideaways
If you get lost near Berea, consider yourself lucky. This distinct area of Kentucky is simply stunning and you’ll feel as if you’re away from it all - you are lost after all, right? But if it does happen, just head to HomeGrown HideAways, pictured above. They’ll surely put you up for the night. For more information on this gorgeous campground in Berea, check out our recent article here.
Facebook/Newport on the Levee
You may be lost, but at least you can stay busy in Newport, Kentucky. This small town along the Ohio River is thriving with plenty of restaurants, entertainment, breweries and spectacular skyline views of neighboring Cincinnati. For more information about Newport, check out our previous article here.
The Ashley Inn
Kentucky is filled with delightful Bed & Breakfast’s and Inns and they would love to welcome you in if you are lost. You’ll end up relaxing on an idyllic front porch, sleeping in a cozy bedroom and waking up to a home cooked breakfast. You’ll want to get lost again and again. For more information on The Ashley Inn, pictured above, check out our recent article here.
TripAdvisor/Management
Is there a more perfect place to get lost in Kentucky than the Horse Park? It’s unlikely, and you’ll have a wonderful time wandering the grounds, viewing the rolling hills and taking in the history of Kentucky’s favorite pastime. For more information on the Kentucky Horse Park, check out our previous article here.
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