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Paducah

Owensboro

Bowling Green

Louisville

Mammoth Cave National Park

OHIO Cincinnati

Covington

Lexington

KENTUCKY

Horse Country

Unforgettable experiences await in the Bluegrass State

Louisville is Kentucky ’ s largest city and home to both the annual Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs and boxing great , Muhammad Ali . Find out more at the Kentucky Derby Museum and the Muhammad Ali Centre . Don ’ t miss also the 45-block district of Old Louisville for its stately Victorian mansions and , be sure to try a Hot Brown Sandwich , invented at the Brown Hotel , and the city ’ s official cocktail , the bourbon-based Old Fashioned .

The go-to place of the Northern Kentucky River Region is Covington , a vibrant riverfront city where you can explore the Bluegrass State ’ s bourbon culture along The B-Line , a trail of distilleries , bars and restaurants .

A UNESCO Creative City , Paducah is known for its cultural diversity with the National Quilt Museum standing as a monument to its arts and crafts . The city also played a pivotal role during the civil rights struggles and at the historic Hotel Metropolitan , see where famous African-Americans , including Louis Armstrong , Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald , sought haven during segregation .

Motor enthusiasts will want to visit Bowling Green ’ s standout attraction , the National Corvette Museum and can satisfy the need for speed on an adrenaline-racing test drive at NCM Motorsports Park . At nearby Mammoth Cave National Park , discover the longest-known cave system on earth with more than 400 miles of vast chambers and winding rock tunnels .

In western Kentucky , Owensboro is where foodies can indulge in barbecue and music lovers can dance the night away to traditional bluegrass music . In Downtown Owensboro enjoy a scenic stroll , browse an art museum or go on a bourbon distillery tour . In summer time enjoy riverfront festivals .

Lexington may be a lively city , but just 10 minutes drive from the charming downtown you ’ ll find yourself in the heart of Horse Country where you can explore the rolling bluegrass hills and tour magnificent thoroughbred horse farms and nurseries .

Getting there : Flying time from the UK to Cincinnati , Ohio is 8½ hours . Alternatively , Louisville or Lexington is about 12 hours with one stop .

Best time to go : Expect warm summers and moderately cold winters . Spring and autumn are perfect for spending time in the great outdoors .

from £ 89 per person per night from £ 105 per person per night

HOTEL COVINGTON

4H Covington

Located near the Cincinnati Riverfront , this award-winning hotel lies within an historical building and shines with rich charm and modern character . Striving to exceed expectations , look forward to second-to-none service , countless amenities and upscale accommodation which embodies the spirit of where old meets new and elegance meets ease . Coppin ’ s Restaurant & Bar is a signature gathering spot that has to be experienced to be fully appreciated , and in the sister property North by Hotel Covington , you ’ ll find Knowledge Bar & Social Room where you can relax with a craft cocktail or two .

THE BROWN HOTEL

4H Louisville , Kentucky

A Louisville landmark since 1923 , The Brown Hotel is opulent yet approachable and blends Old World elegance with modern day comfort with a prime setting giving easy access to many sights , eateries and shops . Having now passed its centennial , The Brown Hotel reflects the rich heritage and Southern gentility that have made Louisville a hot spot for bluegrass enthusiasts , bourbon drinkers , equestrians and Derby Day revellers . Rooms and suites are stylish sanctuaries boasting rich fabrics , classic furnishings and luxury finishes , which enhance the historic grandeur .

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