10 TOP Things to Do in Kentucky September 2026

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Things to do

Cincinnati Reds Baseball Game at Great American Ballpark

£18

per adult

Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum Entry Ticket

£11

per adult

Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District

£95

per adult

94% of travellers recommend

Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms

£43

per adult

90% of travellers recommend

Louisville: Muhammad Ali Center Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

£15

per adult

94% of travellers recommend

General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum

£12

per adult

Bowling Green: Historic RailPark & Train Museum Entry & Tour

£16

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

The Escape Game Cincinnati: 60-Minute Adventures at The Banks

£31

per adult

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Ark Encounter

9.8/10 (3,108 reviews)

Have a fun-filled day at Ark Encounter and find out why this is a popular theme park in Williamstown. Discover the restaurants and museums in this walkable area.

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Downtown Louisville

Downtown Louisville is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Whiskey Row and KFC Yum Center.

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Downtown Lexington

While visiting Downtown Lexington, you might make a stop by sights like Lexington Opera House and Rupp Arena.

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Fairgrounds

While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.

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St. Matthews

St. Matthews is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mall St. Matthews and Saint Matthews Pavilion Shopping Center.

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Jeffersontown

Jeffersontown is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Jeffersontown Commons Shopping Center and Bluegrass Indoor Karting while you're in town.

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