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

Unusual
Attractions
in Kentucky

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 few surviving themed motels on Route 66.

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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Barbecued Mutton

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Barbecued Mutton

The slow-smoked sheep is a Western Kentucky specialty.

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Mellow Corn Whiskey

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Mellow Corn Whiskey

Long relegated to moonshine jars, aged corn whiskey is finally getting respect outside Kentucky.

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