58 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Kentucky - Atlas Obscura

Unusual
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Mammoth Cave, Kentucky

Mammoth Cave

World's longest known cave.

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Louisville, Kentucky

Waverly Hills Sanatorium

This former tuberculosis research hospital endeavored to cure the dreaded disease with fresh air and positive attitudes.

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Williamsburg, Kentucky

Cumberland Falls State Park

Moonbows over Kentucky.

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Cave City, Kentucky

Dinosaur World

Prehistoric animals decorate this popular outdoor park.

Petersburg, Kentucky

USS Sachem Ruins

A ship that lived many lives under many names is now known merely as the "Ghost Ship."

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Cave City, Kentucky

Wigwam Village #2

One of the few surviving "Wigwam"-themed motels.

Cave City, Kentucky

Funtown Mountain

An abandoned theme park with a strange and tumultuous past.

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Versailles, Kentucky

Castle Post

This modern castle sat empty for decades before a fire inspired its builders to complete its luxury halls.

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Unique
Food & Drink
in Kentucky

Snow Cream

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Snow Cream

Ice cream made with fresh snow is a beloved Southern tradition.

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Southern Butter Rolls

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Southern Butter Rolls

The sweet, spiraled pastries were once a staple on cold days in the American South.

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Cream Pull Candy

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Cream Pull Candy

Kentucky's melt-in-your-mouth treats date back to the 1800s.

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Shaker Lemon Pie

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Shaker Lemon Pie

In this tangy treat, no part of the citrus is left behind.

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