- 18th Century Transylvania Store
The 18th Century Transylvania Store located at Fort Boonesborough State Park provides necessary 18th century goods to re-enactors and visitors alike.
- Abraham Lincoln Birthplace
The area was established by Congress on July 17, 1916. An early 19th century Kentucky cabin, symbolic of the one in which Lincoln was born, is preserved in a memorial building at the site of his birth.
- Ashland Police Department
Get information from the Ashland City Police.
- Barren River Lake State Resort Park
Barren River Lake State Resort Park is a water-lover's paradise surrounded by forested, rolling hills.
- Big Game Recording and Tagging Requirements
Understand Kentucky's new big game recording and tagging requirements.
- Big South Fork NRRA
The area offers a broad range of recreational opportunities including camping, whitewater rafting, hiking, horseback riding, hunting and fishing.
- Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park
Blue Licks is most renowned as the site of the last battle of the Revolutionary War in Kentucky.
- Boating Home
Learn the rules and regulations for safe boating in Kentucky.
- Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park
Buckhorn Lake State Resort is nestled among hills that time forgot, only minutes from the Daniel Boone Parkway
- Carter Caves State Resort Park
Carter Caves State Resort Park is home to more than 20 caverns -- those explored and those not yet charted -- winding beneath its forested hills.
- Check State Park Lodging Availability
View state park lodging availability online, call for reservations.
- Churchill Downs
Churchill Downs officially opened in 1875 and began its tradition as 'Home of the Kentucky Derby.'
- Civil War Battles
Detailed information about Civil War battles in Kentucky.
- Climate in Kentucky (PDF File)
Kentucky's location in the southeast interior U.S. produces a moderate climate; read more.
- County Fairs
You can click on the county or region to find out more information about your local agricultural fair.
- Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
Cumberland Falls State Resort is located in the Daniel Boone National Forest.The waterfall is known as the 'Niagara of the South.'
- Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park
Built of wood and stone, the lodge and dining room sit above a 28,000-acre lake and at the edge of 3,400 acres of unspoiled wilderness.
- Engineering, Division of
This site provides information concerning capital construction projects that are administered by the Department for Facilities Management on behalf of the Commonwealth.
- Fair and Exposition Center
The eighth largest public facility of its kind in the United States, the Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center hosts over 3 million visitors each year.
- Farm Safety Program
The Farm Safety Program increases safety awareness and provides educational resources to ensure the safety of farmers and their families.
- Farmer's Markets
A directory of Kentucky Farmers' Markets by county
- Fish & Wildlife Store
Fish & Wildlife Store
- Fish and Wildlife Website
Take a look around and learn about conservation, wildlife, hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation in the state.
- Folklife Festival
The Kentucky Folklife Festival brings more than 30,000 people, including approximately 10,000 students, to Frankfort to learn about and celebrate the state's traditions.
- General Butler State Resort Park
Named for William Orlando Butler, a hero of the War of 1812, the Mexican War, the park is spiced with history.
- Greenbo Lake State Resort Park
Greenbo Lake State Resort holds the pristine beauty of the Kentucky hills that inspired poet Jesse Stuart, a lifelong resident of the area.
- Highway Map
Download a current Kentucky highway map.
- Horse Racing Dates
Schedule a date at the track by viewing the list of racing dates for 2004.
- Horse Racing Tracks
A list of horse racing tracks, including thoroughbred and standardbred.
- Jenny Wiley State Resort Park
Jenny Wiley State Resort, located deep in the heart of the Appalachians, is accented by scenic 1,100-acre Dewey Lake.
- Kenlake State Resort Park
Kenlake State Resort is a polished vacation and business retreat in the heart of one of the nation's finest outdoor recreation areas.
- Kentucky Artisan Center
Established to celebrate Kentucky's artisan heritage and to encourage Kentuckians and those traveling in Kentucky to enjoy artisan products and activities.
- Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park
With the largest marina in the park system, on the largest lake in the state-Kentucky Lake-Kentucky Dam Village is the perfect haven for water sports enthusiasts.
- Kentucky Derby Museum
The Kentucky Derby Museum is a premier tourist attraction, featuring an award-winning, High Definition Kentucky Derby film entitled "The Greatest Race."
- Kentucky Recipes
Sample seasonal recipes from the book, 'Pride of Kentucky.'
- Kentucky State Capitol Information
Kentucky State photo tour, virtual reality tour & more information on the Capitol.
- Kentucky State Parks
Kentucky is home to some of the most beautiful scenery and most interesting historical sites in the country.
- Kentucky State Parks Calendar of Events
Kentucky State Parks will host over 500 festivals and events in it’s 17 resort and 24 historic and recreation parks. Experience Kentucky music heritage from Bluegrass to Blues, dulcimers, clogging and live theatre. Historic and cultural events showcase civil war and battle re-enactments, living history and good wholesome family fun. Join us for watchable wildlife expeditions including elk, eagle, sandhill cranes and bird watching. Adventure lovers join us for caving, canoeing, hiking and geocaching. Watch the Glasgow Highland Games, the Mountain Laurel Festival or BMX Grand Nationals as Kentucky invites you to join the unbridled adventure of State Parks.
- Kentucky State Parks Publication Order Form
The Kentucky Department of Parks will mail up to five parks booklets.
- Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial
There are 1,100 names of Kentuckians on the memorial, including 23 missing in action.
- Korean War Veterans Memorial
This memorial honors those Americans who answered the call, those who worked and fought under the trying of circumstances, and those who gave their lives for the cause of freedom.
- Lake Barkley State Resort Park
Lake Barkley State Resort rests on the shores of one of the world's largest man-made lakes and provides for an array of outdoor activity.
- Lake Cumberland State Resort Park
Lake Cumberland State Resort is one of the finest fishing and pleasure boating areas in the Eastern United States.
- My Old Kentucky Home (Federal Hill)
Honors the home that was the symbol of Stephen Foster's most endearing song, the stately mansion on the Rowan estate, Federal Hill
- Natural Bridge State Resort Park
Natural Bridge State Resort is home to the great natural sandstone arch that stands like a sentinel over this mountain hideaway.
- Old Governor's Mansion
Get tour information for the Old Governor's Mansion, the present-day Lt. Governor's Mansion.
- Organic Farming
Organic farming certification program, applications and directory
- Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park
Pennyrile Forest State Resort is surrounded by perhaps the most beautiful woods in Western Kentucky
- Pine Mountain State Resort Park
The first Kentucky State Park, created in 1924, has its lodge and trails embellished by beautiful rockwork crafted by stonemasons of the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930s.
- Rough River Dam State Resort Park
Rough River Dam State Resort is secluded in beautiful Western Kentucky countryside overlooking a 4,860-acre lake.
- Salato Wildlife Education Center
Experience Kentucky's diverse regional ecosystems and the wealth of fish, plants, and animals that make this their home.
- Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill
Shaker Village not only presents America's finest, largest, and most completely restored Shaker community and living museum, but also offers one of the most unique and tranquil lodging and extraordinary dining experiences in the country.
- Sites to See in Kentucky
Enjoy these sites that can be found only in the Bluegrass State.
- State Capitol
Free guided tours of the new Capitol building are available daily, beginning at the tour guide's desk in the rotunda.
- Surface Mining Viewer
Shows locations of existing and proposed surface mine permits and mine shafts. Some attribute information provided by identity function.
- The Governor's Mansion
This is the website for the official residence of the people of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. It is a proud symbol of Kentucky's history and has served as home to the state's governors since 1914.
- Tour the Old Governor's Mansion
Tour the rooms of the Old Governor's Mansion, now the home of the Lt. Governor.
- U.S.S. Arizona Memorial
The USS Arizona Memorial as a national shrine symbolizes American sacrifice and resolve.
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial serves as a testament to the sacrifice of American military personnel during one of this nation's least popular wars.