SEARCH Business Education Employment Family & Health Government Residents Tourism Visit the Commonwealth Get Outdoors Horses in Kentucky Learn about the safe, effective COVID-19 vaccines and find where to get vaccinated at vaccine.ky.gov. Tourism With a vibrant arts and crafts community, rich history, and beautiful scenery, Kentucky is the place you'll want to visit again and again. Visit the Commonwealth With a Vibrant Arts and Crafts Community, Rich History, and Beautiful Scenery, Kentucky is the Place You'll Want to Visit Again and Again. Start Your Adventure Here are a few items to get you started. Download Travel Guide Get a Highway Map Plan My Trip Things to Do Experience all of the attractions you know about and discover all of those you don’t. We know what you’re thinking: Kentucky is all about bourbon and horse racing, right? Well, there’s no denying that fun things to do in Kentucky start with these storied attractions. Find events at Kentucky State Parks. Unique Lodging Kentucky is full of great places to rest your head, but what if you want to experience something truly unique? Sleep at a historic church, authentic wigwams, horse farms, vineyards, and even a jail. View all the unique lodging opportunities in Kentucky. Search Places to Stay Kentucky State Parks Family Adventure Quest Registration Grab your friends and grab your gear, discover state parks in a new way and at your own pace throughout the year! Unbridled Spirit Giftcards Purchase the gift of exciting adventures, relaxing getaways, Kentucky crafted gifts, food, education and fun for the whole family. Kentucky Vacation Destinations Find the perfect lodging for your visit to Kentucky! Explore Culinary Kentucky Explore Kentucky’s culinary traditions, events and recipes! More Services View All Services Related Agencies Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage CabinetDepartment of TourismDepartment of ParksKentucky International Convention CenterKentucky Exposition Center View All Agencies Get Outdoors Are you ready to get off the beaten path? You’ve come to the right state. Hunting & Fishing Kentucky offers 100's of public locations for Hunting and Fishing. Purchase Licenses Hunting Season Dates Fishing Sizes & Limits Boating Kentucky has over 100 public boating access locations around the state. Filter sites by type of water, access types, and even species of fish in the surrounding area. Browse our full list of Kentucky marinas and start planning your next Kentucky adventure on the water! General questions about Boating can be answered by Fish & Wildlife. Golfing Kentucky State Parks offer some of the best public Golf Courses, and with 16 different courses around the state, you are sure to find one near you. Search Courses, Book Online and Find Discounts & Packages With more than 300 private and public golf courses to choose from, Kentucky is the perfect golf vacation destination. Search Golf Courses Find a State Park Find information about Kentucky's 49 State Parks. Find a Fishing Location The Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife helps to maintian over 110 different public access location for fishing and boating. Public Hunting The Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife has over 80 locations available for public hunting. Some areas may require a permit. Kentucky Afield Online Store Fans of the show can shop for Kentucky Afield merchandise, including shirts, hats, and shows, at the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources' online store. More Services View All Services Related Agencies Department of TourismDepartment of ParksDepartment of Fish and Wildlife ResourcesDivision of Forestry View All Agencies Horses in Kentucky The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports is Only the Start of What Kentucky Has to Offer. Protecting the Sport The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission is responsible for regulating horse racing laws, increasing the safety of the sport, and creating higher standards for animal welfare. Learn About Horseracing Racing Dates Horse Racing in Kentucky is more than the first Saturday in May, it's a year around affair to us. Find the official listing of all Horse Racing events, and visit one of the five horse racing venues. Find Racing Dates All Things Horses Here you can find information about guided tours, horse camps, museums, farms and stables near you. Get Started! Visit a Horse Farm Plan a tour and see why Kentucky is the Horse Captial of the World. Visit the Horse Park The Kentucky Horse Park is the home of the International Museum of the Horse, an Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. The park offers gifts shops, campgrounds, food, and many year round activities. The Kentucky Derby The first Saturday in May is one of the most exciting dates of the year. Come watch the top 20 horses in the world race for the roses! View All Services Related Agencies Department of TourismKentucky Horse ParkKentucky Horse Racing Commission View All Agencies Government Business Education Employment Family & Health Government Residents Tourism About & Help About Agencies Services Register Contact Site Map Help Support Security Policies Disclaimer Accessibility Connect Facebook Twitter Flickr YouTube Selecteer een taal▼ Share Your Photos View More Photos © 2020 Commonwealth of Kentucky. All rights reserved. Kentucky.gov Back to Top EMAIL