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1. Louisville, Kentucky ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Lexington, Kentucky ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Bowling Green, Kentucky

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4. Frankfort

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5. Owensboro, Kentucky

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6. Paducah

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7. Elizabethtown

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8. Richmond

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9. London

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10. Florence, Kentucky

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11. Pikeville

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12. Henderson

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13. Winchester

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14. Mammoth Cave National Park

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15. Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

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16. Diamond Caverns

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17. Red River Gorge

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18. Bob Noble Park, Kentucky

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19. Cove Springs Park

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20. Elizabethtown Nature Park

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21. Laurel River Lake

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22. Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

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23. Daniel Boone National Forest

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24. Fairmount Falls

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25. Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Known for being the hub of horse racing, and the state behind the iconic Kentucky Fried Chicken brand, Kentucky offers many unique and memorable experiences. Its popular cities, Louisville, Lexington, and Frankfort, are rich in Civil War history and Bluegrass culture. For natural attractions, Kentucky is known best for having one of the largest cave systems in the United States.

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