Sports
Kentucky is known for its thoroughbreds, but you can also enjoy great hunting and fishing, and the beauty of our state and national parks.
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Resources
- Auto Racing
Visit raceways and speedways in Kentucky.
- Bicycling
Find biking trails throughout the state.
- Boating
Enjoy safe boating and fishing in Kentucky.
- Browse a Calendar of Events
View a calendar of events in Kentucky by selecting a region of the state.
- Caving
The Department of Tourism's Interest Finder will show you the best locations for cave exploration.
- Horse Racing
Kentucky race horses are known around the world. Access track information and racing schedules here.
- Churchill Downs
Churchill Downs officially opened in 1875 and began its tradition as "Home of the Kentucky Derby."
- Horse Racing Authority
The Kentucky Horse Racing Authority (Commission) mission is to promote, foster, and encourage the horse breeding industry and to improve the breeds of horses.
- Horse Racing Tracks
A list of horse racing tracks, including thoroughbred and standardbred.
- Keeneland
Keeneland is a combination Thoroughbred race course and sales company located six miles west of Lexington in the heart of Kentucky's famed Bluegrass Region.
- Kentucky Derby Festival
What the Run for the Roses is to horse racing, the Derby Festival is to community celebrations. The Festival is one of the premiere events of its kind in the world. It brings fun, excitement, international recognition and a spirit that is unmatched anywhere."
- Turfway Park
Catch the fun and excitement of Thoroughbred racing all year long at Turfway Park.
- Hunting & Fishing
Find a great place to hunt or fish; purchase your license online.
- Big Game Recording and Tagging Requirements
Understand Kentucky's new big game recording and tagging requirements.
- Disabled Access (PDF File)
Search for recreational areas that are accessible to most individuals with disabilities.
- Fish and Wildlife Website
Take a look around and learn about conservation, wildlife, hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation in the state.
- Hunting and Fishing FAQs
Answers to your hunting and fishing questions.
- Hunting and Fishing Licenses
You may purchase Hunting Licenses, Fishing Licenses, and various permits, for yourself or as a gift for others, 24 hours a day 7 days a week. You can make a purchase using a Visa, MasterCard, or Discover card.
- Hunting Resources
Links to everything you need for hunting in Kentucky
- Interest Finder Fishing
Locate great places to fish in the Commonwealth.
- Interest Finder Hunting
If hunting is your sport, find great places here.
- Kentucky's Hunting & Fishing Sites
Interactive Hunting & Fishing Sites locator tool.
- Professional and College Sports
Use the Interest Finder to located Sports Attractions in the Bluegrass.
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