Kentucky Tourism - October 2, 2025

Leaf Peeping Season is Here. Scenic Drives, Hikes & Hidden Gems Await 🚗🍂 🍁

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OUTDOORS | BOURBON | HORSES | FOOD | MUSIC

Chase Colors Across the Bluegrass State

From leaf-covered trails at Red River Gorge to winding colorful roads like Old Frankfort Pike, October is made for color chasing in Kentucky. Explore top spots for fall views, family hikes and cozy drives throughout Kentucky.

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Experience Fall in Kentucky at the Millstone Festival

Rev up your fall fun at Richmond's Millstone Festival on Oct. 4. From classic cars and tractors to a twin contest, local vendors, food trucks, and a beer and wine garden, the fun lasts all day (11 a.m.–8 p.m.) in downtown's lively Mill & Entertainment District.

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Northern Kentucky's Food Scene is Fire

In Northern Kentucky, charm and cuisine go hand in hand, making for an unforgettable, culinary-filled getaway. Take your taste buds on a journey to one of Food & Wine's top U.S. small cities for food and drink this fall. Discover what's behind the hype.

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Audubon Museum surrounded by fall foliage

Discover a Fairytale Fall in Henderson

Stroll storybook streets, savor sizzling Southern flavors, follow gnomes through the enchanted forest of Audubon State Park and wander into wonder along the riverfront. With golden leaves, lively festivals and the coziest vibes, autumn sparkles in Henderson.

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Fall Adventure in Kentucky Trailtown Park City

There's a lot of excitement this fall in Park City: Don't miss the Bigfoot Festival on Oct. 11, the opening of Esters Farm Cafe on Oct. 14 or the Mammoth Cave 50K/25K on Oct. 25. Plus, there's tons of year-round adventure, from Mammoth Cave Railroad trails to Bell's Tavern Park and Diamond Caverns. Be sure to stop by Miss Betty's Diner for a bite.

Eat, Stay, Shop & Play

Haunted Off-Road Adventure

Scares, haunts, and tons of twists and turns await you on the Trail of Terror at Red River Gorge. Join us weekends this fall in a guided side-by-side (RZR) or Jeep Rubicon — no experience needed. Buckle up for a haunted off-road adventure through cliffs and dips straight from your nightmares.

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Haunted Hikes & Howls in Oldham County

Fall horse farm tours, haunted hikes, ghost and cemetery walks, and “weenie walks” set a spooky scene in Oldham County this October. Add bourbon tours, cool B&Bs and Main Street trains, and you’ve got the perfect reason to stay 20 minutes from Louisville this fall.

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