Spring is in full-force and hitting the road is a must. Kentucky has some interesting and cool road-side attractions that are worth pulling over for. Here are a collection of some must-sees on your next journey.
- Flying Saucer “Futuro” House
5chw4r7z/Flickr This little silver saucer is something crazy you’ll have to see for yourself, and yes it actually does exist. Located in Covington, KY.
- Giant T-Rex
Joesph Novak/Flickr Located at exit 53 on Interstate 65, you can witness this giant dinosaur if you pull off the exit. It will also take you to Mammoth Cave National Park and Dinosaur World in Cave City, KY.
- Kentucky’s Stonehenge
Schu/Flickr In the Cave City area, this attraction is one you can get up close and personal with unlike the one in England. Located in Munfordville, KY.
- National Corvette Museum Sinkhole
Mike Licht/Flickr This rare natural occurrence took place inside the museum itself and made it’s own history. Go witness what remains of some of those beautiful toys in Bowling Green, KY.
- Kentucky Rushmore
Roadtrippers/Google Image This 20 by 30 ft mural pays tribute to the Kentucky greats: Muhammad Ali, Colonel Sanders, Abraham Lincoln and the racehorse, Secretariat. Located in Louisville, KY.
- World’s Largest Bourbon Barrel
Pinterest Go see what Kentuckians are proud of, their bourbon, of course! Located in Bardstown, KY.
- World’s Largest Underpants
Roadside America/Google Image Do you really need an explanation for this one, just saying you saw it in person is enough to impress your friends right? Located in Bowling Green, KY.
- The Great American Dollhouse Museum
Ryan Waldon/Flickr See over 200 miniature houses and buildings. It’s the only dollhouse museum in America that specializes in U.S. social history in miniature. Located in Danville, KY.
- Florence Y’all Water Tower
Anna Creech/Flickr This unique water tower, does in fact say, “Y’all,” but other’s may have to see for themselves. Located in Florence, KY.
- World’s Largest Crucifix
Roadtrippers/Google Image This outdoor sculpture was built in 1986 and is 60 feet high. Located in Bardstown, KY.
- World’s Largest Bottle of Booze
Pinterest A bottle of Old Forester bourbon marks where it’s made atop this factory. Located in Louisville, KY.
- House Made Of Coal
Al/Flickr Over 42 tons of coal make up this house built in 1926. The Middlesboro Chamber of Commerce now occupy this space. Located in Middlesboro, KY.
- World Peace Bell
Jere Keys/Flickr This was once the World’s Largest Free-Swinging Bell, it remains elusive and swings and rings daily at 11:55am. Located in Newport, KY.
- World’s Longest Go-Kart Track
CountryInns/Google Images Ditch your car and get on a real track at Kart Kountry! Located in Shepherdsville, KY.
- World’s Largest Roll of Sausage
Daily Encouragement/Google Images Approximately 12 feet long, although it appears real, it is just a replica of the tasty treat. Located in Simpsonville, KY.
What are you waiting for, go peep these cool roadside attractions. Sometimes it’s not always about the destination, but the journey. Make your list, and knock em’ out. Happy exploring!
5chw4r7z/Flickr
This little silver saucer is something crazy you’ll have to see for yourself, and yes it actually does exist. Located in Covington, KY.
Joesph Novak/Flickr
Located at exit 53 on Interstate 65, you can witness this giant dinosaur if you pull off the exit. It will also take you to Mammoth Cave National Park and Dinosaur World in Cave City, KY.
Schu/Flickr
In the Cave City area, this attraction is one you can get up close and personal with unlike the one in England. Located in Munfordville, KY.
Mike Licht/Flickr
This rare natural occurrence took place inside the museum itself and made it’s own history. Go witness what remains of some of those beautiful toys in Bowling Green, KY.
Roadtrippers/Google Image
This 20 by 30 ft mural pays tribute to the Kentucky greats: Muhammad Ali, Colonel Sanders, Abraham Lincoln and the racehorse, Secretariat. Located in Louisville, KY.
Go see what Kentuckians are proud of, their bourbon, of course! Located in Bardstown, KY.
Roadside America/Google Image
Do you really need an explanation for this one, just saying you saw it in person is enough to impress your friends right? Located in Bowling Green, KY.
Ryan Waldon/Flickr
See over 200 miniature houses and buildings. It’s the only dollhouse museum in America that specializes in U.S. social history in miniature. Located in Danville, KY.
Anna Creech/Flickr
This unique water tower, does in fact say, “Y’all,” but other’s may have to see for themselves. Located in Florence, KY.
This outdoor sculpture was built in 1986 and is 60 feet high. Located in Bardstown, KY.
A bottle of Old Forester bourbon marks where it’s made atop this factory. Located in Louisville, KY.
Al/Flickr
Over 42 tons of coal make up this house built in 1926. The Middlesboro Chamber of Commerce now occupy this space. Located in Middlesboro, KY.
Jere Keys/Flickr
This was once the World’s Largest Free-Swinging Bell, it remains elusive and swings and rings daily at 11:55am. Located in Newport, KY.
CountryInns/Google Images
Ditch your car and get on a real track at Kart Kountry! Located in Shepherdsville, KY.
Daily Encouragement/Google Images
Approximately 12 feet long, although it appears real, it is just a replica of the tasty treat. Located in Simpsonville, KY.
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