10 TOP Things to Do in Kentucky August 2026

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Things to do

Cincinnati Reds Baseball Game at Great American Ballpark

CA $40

per adult

Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum Entry Ticket

CA $21

per adult

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

CA $181

per adult

94% of travellers recommend

Bowling Green: Historic RailPark & Train Museum Entry & Tour

CA $31

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

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

CA $28

per adult

92% of travellers recommend

General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum

CA $22

per adult

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

CA $59

per adult

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Ark Encounter

9.8/10 (3,108 reviews)

Have a fun-filled day at Ark Encounter and see why people love this amusement park in Williamstown. Discover the restaurants and museums in this walkable area.

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Where to stay in Kentucky

Find the best Kentucky areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Kentucky

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Downtown Louisville

A noteworthy feature of Downtown Louisville is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out 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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Phoenix Hill

While Phoenix Hill isn't home to many top sights, Nulu Market Place and Louisville Slugger Field are some notable places to visit nearby.

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