Kentucky Tourism - September 4, 2025

Dare to Explore Kentucky’s Spooky Side👻🍂🦇

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OUTDOORS | BOURBON | HORSES | FOOD | MUSIC

Frightening Finds in the Bluegrass!

From eerie tales of ghost brides at Cumberland Falls to haunted coal mines and ghostly footsteps in Owensboro, Kentucky is full of spooky places to explore. Discover chilling stories, haunted tours and the frightening side of the Bluegrass State this fall.

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Musician performs with acoustic guitar at the Foothills Festival in Albany, Kentucky.

Foothills Festival Returns Oct. 17–18

Welcome to the heart of the Foothills Festival in Albany. Friday features great eats, a lively parade and a free Aaron Tippin concert at 8 p.m. Then, Saturday brings a 5K race, car show, music, games, food, arts and crafts, rides, and more. It’s two days of family fun.

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Kentucky Wool Festival Returns Oct. 3–5

Experience the Kentucky Wool Festival on Oct. 3–5 in Falmouth. Enjoy live bluegrass, country and gospel music, sheep shearing, heritage crafts, kids’ activities, 30-plus food booths and family fun. Don't miss this beloved fall tradition in historical Falmouth, Kentucky.

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Your Fall Destination

Experience breathtaking views while hiking, riding bikes or kayaking. Watch working artists or get creative and take a class. Whether you are seeking retail therapy, an adrenaline rush, a way to unplug and reconnect or a culinary delight, Berea welcomes you.

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Fall for Danville’s Bourbon Charm

This fall, sip Kentucky bourbon where small-town charm meets rich heritage. Tour Wilderness Trail Distillery, savor chef-driven dining, and explore downtown shops, art and music. In Danville, every visit is seasoned with flavor and hospitality.

Plan Your Fall Getaway

It Doesn't Get Any "Batter" Than Hopkinsville, Kentucky

Hopkinsville blends history, mystery and flavor. Sip on handcrafted spirits at area distilleries. Catch a show at the iconic Alhambra Theatre. Tour the Pennyroyal Area Museum for a Southwestern Kentucky history lesson. Then, sample mouthwatering local eats — all in the Batter Capital of the World®.

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Woman with a cocktail watches boat along Kentucky Lake, surrounded by lush trees and summer sunshine.

Legendary Views. Lifelong Memories.

Grab your girls and escape to the legendary waters of Kentucky Lake. Whether it's wellness, wine or a little bit of both — recharge with book retreat vibes, lakeside sunsets and laughter that echoes through the trees.

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Fall’s First Stop: Oldham County

Oldham County kicks off autumn’s opening act with events worth the trip. Create fall wreaths and tour the gardens at Yew Dell, browse antiques and farmers’ markets, and savor bluegrass brunches at Kentucky’s largest beer garden — only in Oldham.

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It's National Bourbon Heritage Month

Celebrate America's native spirit where it was first crafted — where 95% of the world's supply is produced today — in Kentucky. Follow the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® for all kinds of bourbon experiences, from crafting your own spirit to sampling bourbon-infused recipes.

Cheers!

Kentucky's Unforgettable Fall Foliage

Autumn is the perfect season to get out and explore Kentucky, when Bluegrass nature spaces — from Daniel Boone National Forest to Berheim Forest and Arboretum — are aglow with fiery fall colors.

Visit Kentucky This Fall