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Take A Bourbon Themed Boat Tour Along The Scenic Kentucky River

Andrea Limke

A Cincinnati native who has lived in Kentucky for over 10 years, Andrea's heart belongs both in the Queen City and the Bluegrass State. After earning an education degree and working in that field for a number of years, Andrea began to pursue her passion for writing over 6 years ago. Since then she has written for a number of print and online publications, as well as published a children's book.

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Most local Kentuckians appreciate the state’s history and many of us also appreciate the popular Bourbon industry. As such a big business in our state and something the Bluegrass is known for, there are actually many opportunities to learn more about bourbon and distilleries, even off the official Trail. Setting off on the Kentucky River in Frankfort, this Historic Bourbon Boat Tour is a unique way to see the sights of our state’s capital city. Your captain will teach you all about the history of bourbon and all while aboard this scenic boat tour in Kentucky.

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For a relatively small town, Frankfort is filled with history and interesting things to do as our state’s capital. It’s in the heart of the Bourbon Trail, where you’ll find many tours, including this unique and scenic boat tour in Kentucky. Does this sound like an intriguing outing to you? Share your thoughts with us in the comments and be sure to tag any friends who would join you!

For more information on the scenic boat tour in Kentucky, including pricing and dates, visit its website . While you’re in Frankfort, stop by this legendary diner for an unforgettable meal.

And if you have any other suggestions of interesting and perhaps lesser-known tours in Kentucky, be sure to let us know by nominating your favorite local businesses .

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The nation’s only boat-based bourbon tour

Experience the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® by boat – a unique way to learn about the Kentucky River’s influence on the history of bourbon. Come see why early whiskey distillers cherished this river and decided to build their fortunes on its banks. Discover the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® from a new perspective, with Kentucky River Tours.

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20+ Bourbon Tours in Frankfort, Kentucky

Ride the Kentucky River. Stroll among historic architecture. Experience genuine Southern hospitality. Sip bourbon straight from the barrel as well as shaken and stirred into amazing cocktails. Get inspired by visual arts. Tingle your taste buds with scrumptious cuisine. Discover how bourbon has seeped into local culture. Enjoy the great outdoors at any pace. Once you find Frankfort, Kentucky, you’ll want to linger.

Kentucky’s capital city sits on the shores of the Kentucky River between Covington and Bardstown and also midway between Lexington and Louisville. With its natural beauty, social charm, and spirited history, we like to say that Frankfort is “Kentucky Distilled.”

 Frankfort offers easy access to eight distilleries plus an abundant array of other bourbon-centric venues. Whether you’ve got one night, three nights, or longer to stay, we’ll keep you busy enjoying authentic bourbon experiences.

Here’s just a peek at the fun possibilities that await.

Kentucky Bourbon Distillery Tours

No matter your level of bourbon knowledge, you can learn a lot on a distillery tour. Most distilleries host tours and tastings; while themes vary, on most every tour you can expect to learn the history of the founding family and brand, glean insights into mash bill recipes and production techniques used, see the equipment that transforms grain to liquid, visit rickhouses to see aging barrels, and sip the results at a tasting bar. At key points, you’ll hear stills clanging and chugging, sniff sweet and sour mash, get a pleasant whiff of the evaporate known as the Angel’s Share, and taste America’s Native Spirit.

Reservations are recommended for distillery tours; typically, you can check available dates/times and book your reservation on the distillery’s website.

Frankfort is home to four distilleries:

Buffalo Trace , the world’s most award-winning distillery and the  nation’s oldest continuously-operating distillery , offers several distinct one-hour tours, all complimentary, with at least one option available every day of the week. The Trace tour steps inside the bottling hall, the expansion tour explores the growing behind-the-scenes production areas, the bourbon barrel tour journeys from distillery to dump room, the arboretum and botanical gardens tour showcases seasonal plantings surrounding a historic 1934 residence, the Old Taylor tour (aka “Bourbon Pompeii”) reveals the founder’s personal history as well as his original facilities, recently discovered and excavated. The hard hat tour and National Historic Landmark tour are both currently on hiatus during construction and expansion projects but will be available in future. Short on time? You can also skip tours and head straight to a complimentary tasting or simply stroll the property. You can also head straight to the gift shop for all things Buffalo Trace and see what bottles are for sale—every day there are three to four different options for sale.

Castle & Key , a new operation inside the renovated Old Taylor Distillery that holds over 100 years of distilling history, hosts a one-hour distillery experience that explores the property indoors and out for $30. Tours are offered every 30 minutes from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursdays through Sundays.

Glenns Creek Distilling , an artisan producer inside the former Old Crow Distillery, offers a one-hour visitor experience for $15 that includes select samplings of bourbons and other specialty spirits. You can also book a private hour with the distiller for $300 for the chance to sip a collection of spirits as well as taste some experimental products (which is why this is also known as the ‘guinea pig tour.’)

Whiskey Thief Distilling Co. , a small craft distillery on a 122-acre farm, offers a 45-minute uncut and unfiltered tour of the still house with a sampling of up to five bourbons and/or whiskeys straight from the barrel for $35. Taste something you love? You can fill your own bottle at an additional cost.

Just a short drive from Frankfort are five more distilleries:

Bulleit Distilling Co. , a new stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, offers several tours at its facility in Shelbyville. The one-hour Frontier Whiskey tour is a full tour and tasting for $22. Short on time? Opt for the 30-minute tasting that promises to unlock your senses. Compare three different single barrel samples in a private tasting room for $40. Learn how to make a smoked old fashioned at home for $40 or how to infuse bourbon for $45. You can also ‘whet your palette’ with a paint-n-sip workshop for $45. After the tour you can stay to sip cocktails, play board games, or even create a custom bottle label at the design kiosk.

Four Roses Distillery  in Lawrenceburg, the only bourbon distillery that combines five proprietary yeast strains with two separate mash bills to produce ten distinct bourbons, welcomes visitors for tours Wednesdays through Sundays. A new one-hour single barrel flight tasting experience showcases four bourbons for $45; the 1.25-hour distillery legacy tour explores the distillery and grounds with a guided tasting flight for $22; a taste of history is a guided flight without a tour from $16. Special seasonal events are also sometimes offered.

Jeptha Creed  in Shelbyville uses old fashioned methods to craft spirits for modern tastes using locally-grown and -sourced ingredients to the extent possible. The one-hour bourbon experience offers a look inside the barrel barns and includes a personalized tasting straight from the barrel for $45; tours are offered every two hours from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and Noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays. A mixology class offers instruction on how to make two cocktails for $35 with a souvenir rocks glass; on Fridays and Saturdays the vodka class is at 2 p.m. and the bourbon class is at 4 p.m. The free 30-minute spirits tasting features quarter-ounce pours of three different bourbons and original moonshine; it’s offered Thursdays through Saturdays on the hour from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from Noon to 4 p.m.

Wild Turkey  in Lawrenceburg, where master distillers have stayed true to a tradition from before Prohibition, offers tours at the Wild Turkey Visitors Center that will resume once some renovations are complete. In the meantime, visit the historic Station Master’s House gift shop on Wednesdays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from Noon to 4 p.m. for tastings. To inquire about tours, email  [email protected] .

Woodford Reserve  in Versailles, a National Historic Landmark where bourbon production began in 1812, runs a 70-minute ‘path to flavor’ tour and tasting for $32 that is currently taking reservations three months in advance. The ‘spectacle for the senses’ tasting is a 30-minute guided tasting for $25. The ‘VIP master distiller tour’ offers a behind-the-scenes two-hour experience for $500. The 70-minute ‘innovation inspired’ tour and tasting showcases four spirits for $125 and includes a branded rocks glass; it’s offered on Saturdays at 11 a.m. Reservations for all tours must be made online.

Beyond distilleries, tour options abound in Frankfort.

Walking Tours

Frankfort offers two self-guided walking tour routes. The  Historic Frankfort Walking Tour  maps 40 noteworthy properties. Stop by the Visitor Center to pick up a free guide. The  Frankfort Public Arts Tour  showcases the capital city’s architecture, stained glass windows, murals, statues, and other eye-appealing works. Pick up a free guide at the Visitor Center or find it at  FrankfortPublicArt.com .

Riding Tours

Bourbon Paddle Tours  in Frankfort navigate the Kentucky River through Lock and Dam No. 4 then dock at Buffalo Trace for a distillery tour and tasting. This four-hour guided adventure offers views that can only be seen from the river and special access to an area of Buffalo Trace typically off limits to the public. Book an available date on  Canoe Kentucky’s calendar ; additional trips for groups of eight can also be booked Fridays through Sundays from June through October by special request.

Kentucky Bourbon Insider Tours  is one way to have a designated driver while touring Bardstown. Book a private tour day and ride between at least three distilleries of your choice. Prices vary based on tour route, day of week, number of passengers, and type of vehicle selected. Traveling solo? Treat yourself to a $1,000 ride in a Maserati.

Ride the nation’s only boat-based bourbon tour with  Kentucky River Tours  in Frankfort and discover the Kentucky River’s role on bourbon history. Among the tour options, the 50-minute Kentucky River Bourbon History Tour discusses six riverfront distilleries for $25. The four-hour Old Taylor tour, offered in partnership with Buffalo Trace, showcases the distillery’s archeological dig into bourbon history for $70. The 2.5-hour ‘river tour & taste’ combines history lessons with a private tasting at Buffalo Trace for $50. ‘Bourbon and boats’ is a 2.5-hour experience delving into the history of the Old Hermitage Distillery and includes a stop at Bourbon on Main in downtown Frankfort for $80. ‘Spirits of Frankfort’ is an after-dark ride into local legends and lore for $30. Custom private tours available, too. Book  online  or call 502-219-3318.  Tours are offered April through October.

Sensory Tours

Rebecca Ruth Candy Factory Tours & Museum  in Frankfort is the birthplace of the famed Kentucky Bourbon Balls. Delve into the story during a 20-minute production tour ($6/adult; $4/child) and then dive into sweet deliciousness at the retail counter, Tours are offered Mondays through Saturdays at 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Note that candy production runs Mondays through Thursdays. For tour inquiries, email  [email protected] .

At  Kentucky Gentlemen Cigars  in historic downtown Frankfort you can customize your own blend of special cigar varieties all over the world and/or take your pick among cigars flavored with Blanton’s, Buffalo Trace, and other spirits.

Sip a flight of bourbons at  Capital Cellars , which stocks an unparalleled selection of specialty, hard-to-find and unique bourbons in historic downtown Frankfort.

All tour prices are per adult age 21+ and do not include taxes, fees, or gratuities. Availability may vary and prices may change at vendor’s discretion. Whenever available, advance reservations are recommended.

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This is a great way to learn about the river and its impact on an entire industry! On this tour 1 hour on Monday, 1.5 hours F/S/S, tour, we will discuss 6 different distilleries near the river, see the operational Lock and Dam #4, Daniel Boone's grave from below, "Frank's Ford" from above, the Leestown Settlement, and much more. Throw in a slice of wild Kentucky with critters ranging from Blue Heron to Bald Eagles, and river otters to white-tailed deer. Top that off with a little local Bluegrass flare coming through the speakers, and you’ve got the perfect recipe.

Trips depart at 4:30 PM Mondays, and 4:00 PM W/F/Sat. 

There are two options, Upper Deck and Lower Deck. Upper deck has better views, lower deck is fully enclosed. Prices vary.

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Cost: $29.95 - $34.95 per person.

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Bourbon Boat Tour in Frankfort with Tasting

• A tasting at Bourbon on Main of three distiniguished bourbons.
• Bottled water
• 740 Wilkinson Blvd, Frankfort, KY 40601, USA You will meet for your tour at Riverview Park, the boat dock side. (across the street from Urban Woods Apartments; very bright apartment buildings! You will meet your captains at the boat dock, which is down a ramp or set of steps from where you park.
• Wheelchair accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Most travelers can participate
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
• Daniel Boone Burial Site

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• You'll start at 740 Wilkinson Blvd 740 Wilkinson Blvd, Frankfort, KY 40601, USA You will meet for your tour at Riverview Park, the boat dock side. (across the street from Urban Woods Apartments; very bright apartment buildings! You will meet your captains at the boat dock, which is down a ramp or set of steps from where you park. See address & details
• Pass by Frankfort Daniel Boone Burial Site Kentucky State Capitol
• 1 Bourbon On Main Stop: 60 minutes Approximately halfway through our tour, you will stop at a dock and walk a short distance, 200 yards, to local bourbon hot spot, Bourbon on Main, where you will participate in a premium bourbon tasting. You will be sampling three bourbon's of their choice, normally a few barrel picks, which means you cannot get that specific bourbon ANY WHERE else! You tasting professional will teach you how to taste as well as some history of all bourbons. After the tasting, we return to the river to finish our tour and some great time on the river! Read more
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• angelpR3754RC 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Spring Getaway Excellent experience! Beautiful scenery, relaxing atmosphere, great company! The Captain and Tour Host was top notch! Highly recommended. Read more Written April 23, 2024
• reneej465 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great time on the Kentucky River! Nathan was our captain for the afternoon. He shared great facts about the history of the river and the area. He was fun and nice! Read more Written November 16, 2023
• amyrV2638CH 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Do it! Very laid back atmosphere, beautiful setting, interesting information, complete with a delicious bourbon ball. This was our favorite experience in Frankfort! Read more Written November 4, 2023
• Juanchoborda 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A must do in Lexington! We loved learning the history of Lexington and Bourbon!! We had a great time and the tour guides were excellent!! Read more Written October 31, 2023
• susanfP2196GF 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Glad we did this!! Great time, weather, scenery. Tour guides were great! Highly recommend. The river and sights were spectacular. Read more Written October 30, 2023
• H1300YYannettem 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Historical tour Captain Nathan was extremely knowledgeable on all the history! It was a lot of fun for the last tour of the year. My husband and I really enjoyed it! The crew even supplied water and bottled KY ginger ale and bourbon chocolate balls. Read more Written October 30, 2023
• FiggTree 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fall colors and great friends! Great experience to learn about how the River was part of the bourbon trail. The guides were great. The leaves changing color made the experience even better!! A beautiful ride with great friends- great way to spend an afternoon and finish with the Old Taylor tour at BT! Read more Written October 28, 2023
• debralockergriffin 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Perfect Autumn Day History, bourbon balls and the Kentucky River - great combination! My friends and I enjoyed the tour on Friday afternoon in late October. Will definitely do it again. Read more Written October 28, 2023
• jeffv477 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Thats a "YUP" from Ontario Canada Tour was informative and fun. Captain Nathan was super nice and knowledgeable. Had a great time. Would definitely do it again!! Read more Written October 28, 2023
• leebL7255RO 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Beautiful Fall Tour Lovely tour with excellent narration. Informative about Kentucky history and bourbon. Boat is clean. Has restrooms. Nice views from seats. Read more Written October 28, 2023
• Marcay5111 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A perfect and memorable experience It was a beautiful fall sunny day. The whole experience was very educational and relaxing. Will definitely recommend to family and friends. Read more Written October 25, 2023
• Steve K 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Good trip! Very informative and enjoyable! Loved cruising on the river and learning about bourbon. The Buffalo Trace distillery was great too!! Read more Written October 24, 2023
• 214GJ 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great tour!! So glad we booked this tour! Captains Allison and Nathan were great. Nathan was our tour guide and we learned so much about local history and bourbon history. Highly recommend this company. We were kept updated and informed on our tour and everything we needed to do leading up to our boat ride. Followed it up with the Old Taylor Tour at Buffalo Trace distillery. Great day! Read more Written October 23, 2023
• kpautz 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A wonderful primer of bourbon and central Kentucky Frankfort, Kentucky, is full of bourbon-based history, and adept raconteur Captain Nathan made the most of it, filling us with facts and anecdotes on the 90-minute Bourbon History Tour. The double-decker tour boat is comfortable and quiet, and the stretch of the Kentucky River we travelled was beautiful on a warm autumn afternoon. I'm a local, and don't really care that much about bourbon (gasp), but I loved every minute of the tour. Read more Written October 21, 2023
• JKravitz 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great experience, well worth it!!! Very informative lecture on the river. Family run business that really cares about giving an excellent experience. Lively presentation that gave us a "warm Kentucky hug" Read more Written October 21, 2023

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The Most Charming Small Towns In Kentucky For Your Next Vacation

Posted: February 2, 2024 | Last updated: February 2, 2024

Southern charmers

Famous for folk music, smooth liquor, and handsome horses, the small towns of the Bluegrass State are blessed with immense Southern charm, golden bourbon, and green vistas. Miles of trails crisscross Kentucky, stringing together plenty of picturesque little towns and attractions that can be visited in one trip.

Designated 'trail towns' are dotted along historic or cultural routes where you’re sure to find guides, lodgings, and a hearty meal along the way.

Read on for our pick of the best charming small towns in Kentucky...

Paducah, McCracken County

Full of quaint old town charm, Paducah is sited at West Kentucky’s Four Rivers Basin making it a great place to board a traditional steamboat cruise or follow the marked River Walk trail. It’s also an epicenter for folk arts and crafts with vintage stores, pretty cottage stores, and such a strong quilting tradition that there’s a space – the National Quilt Museum – devoted to it.

Paducah’s farmers' market is the perfect place to browse the region’s finest produce and immerse yourself in the local community.

Whitesburg, Letcher County

For a taste of eastern Kentucky’s Appalachian mountains, the hip town of Whitesburg on the edge of the coalfields is ideal. Here you’ll find the Appalshop arts center hosting live theatre, folk music, and movie nights, alongside vintage record stores, eateries, and bars serving up freshly cooked meals and distilleries such as Kentucky Mist Moonshine offering whiskey-tasting and tours.

Head to Falcon Overlook for a stunning overview of the surrounding scenery.

Georgetown, Scott County

A quintessential Kentucky town at the heart of the state, Georgetown has bluegrass, bourbon, and horses in spades. Not only does it lay claim to being the birthplace of bourbon but it’s also near the center of horse country, where you can visit Kentucky Horse Park and meet racing stars at Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Farm.

The town is a hub for fairs and festivals including antiques markets and the International Kite and Culture festival, where you’re sure to catch a local bluegrass band.

Elkhorn City, Pike County

Visitors curious about the Appalachians and keen on outdoor adventure will love this gem of a trail town in eastern Kentucky. It's long been established as the gateway to the Breaks Interstate Park.

Frontiersman Daniel Boone is said to have taken his first steps into modern Kentucky here, on a hunting expedition in 1767. Perched on the edge of the Big Sandy River and the Pine Mountain State Scenic Trail, the small arty settlement is the perfect base for wild hiking and white water rafting.

Midway, Woodford County

The aptly-named Kentucky town of Midway sits in the center of the state, and is right in the middle of horse country, making it the ideal spot to experience Kentucky’s rich thoroughbred history. Gorgeous stud farms dot the area including the nationally renowned Airdrie Stud, Three Chimneys, and Lane's End Farm.

The pretty town is also a hub for boutique stores and restaurants with some of the finest dining in central Kentucky.

Berea, Madison County

The folk arts and crafts capital of Kentucky, the pretty trail town of Berea is full of homegrown charm. Browse the historic artisan village and watch out for ‘Studio Artists at Berea’ signs to see artists working at crafts from jewelry to instrument-making.

Kentucky Artisan Center houses locally-produced collections, while fascinating workshops such as Weston Glass Studio are open to visitors. Boone Tavern Hotel, which dates back to 1909, is perfect for an overnight stop.

Elizabethtown, Hardin County

Kentucky’s first self-styled urban trail town, Elizabethtown sits to the south of Louisville and offers plenty of attractions including the Hardin County History Museum, Historic State Theater, a vintage car museum, and retro shopping arcades in downtown. Kentucky’s Bourbon Trail is also known for its craft beer, and visitors can sample a Trail Town Ale at Flywheel Brewing.

It's also an ideal base for hiking, biking, and paddling adventures in the local lakes and parks.

Danville, Boyle County

Danville embodies original Kentucky – it was the first state capital and also where its constitution was signed in 1792. Visitors can still tour the historic buildings at Constitution Square (pictured) to learn about its history.

At Kentucky's geographical and historic center, the state’s first courthouse, college, and law school were all established here. The arts have a strong presence too, and the former federal building in downtown has recently been transformed into the GLASS National Art Museum.

Bardstown, Nelson County

As Kentucky’s second oldest city dating back to 1780, Bardstown is brimful of historic charm and is a must-visit on any trip to the state. It boasts 200 buildings on the US National Register of Historic Places including the quaint Old Talbott Tavern (pictured).

As the self-styled Bourbon Capital of the World, it sits at the beginning of the official Kentucky Bourbon Trail so it’s a great place to sample the famous amber nectar, with 11 craft distilleries dotted within 16 miles of downtown.

Rabbit Hash, Boone County

The historic hamlet of Rabbit Hash on the Ohio River is a small but perfectly formed microcosm of Americana, named on the US National Register of Historic Places for its old tumbledown wooden buildings dating back more than 200 years. One of the most atmospheric is the Rabbit Hash General Store (pictured), generally considered the oldest example of its kind in the state, with a large front porch that still serves as a local focal point.

Noted for its humor, a dog is the town's ceremonial mayor.

Dawson Springs, Hopkins County

The state’s first certified trail town, Dawson Springs sits at the edge of Pennyrile State Park in western Kentucky and has long been a gateway to the great outdoors. Its beautiful lake, the 13-mile scenic Pennyrile nature walk and horse trails draw adventurous visitors, while its photogenic Main Street is part of a historic district with a museum and arts center, plus places to eat, stay, and stock up on a trip through the region.

Munfordville, Hart County

The streets of Munfordville are lined with heritage buildings and characterful places, not least the Old Munford Inn (pictured) which dates back to 1810. Kentucky’s very own Stonehenge, a replica of the UK site by late artist Chester Fryer, sits just outside the town.

Munfordville is another great entry point for Mammoth Cave National Park too, where you can discover prehistoric treasures.

Hazel, Calloway County

A hidden gem overflowing with Americana, the little town of Hazel in western Kentucky was named by Fodor’s Travel as one of the top 10 antiquing towns in the US, and it’s easy to see why. Its Main Street is lined with curiosity stores and boutiques stuffed with unique items such as old signage and hand-spun glassware.

Collectors spend hours browsing the old emporiums and vintage lovers will certainly not go away empty-handed. Stop by the Blue and White Grill for a delicious piece of coconut cream pie.

Corbin, Whitley County

Hungry travelers can trace the origins of KFC all the way to the little town of Corbin in southeastern Kentucky at the Sanders Cafe and Museum – the official birthplace of the original crispy fried chicken created by Colonel Sanders. The town is a convenient place to stay overnight if you’re hoping to catch sight of the famous moonbow at nearby Cumberland Falls too, known as Little Niagara for its impressive cascades that are the largest in the southern States.

Maysville, Mason County

This historic little town of Maysville on the banks of the Ohio River was established on the site of an 18th-century tavern run by frontiersman Daniel Boone. Many of its old buildings are preserved, making it a great place to experience old Kentucky.

Among its quirkier buildings on the US National Register of Historic Places, the Russell Theater in downtown is an atmospheric spot for a weekend movie, while the EAT Gallery and its retro sign show off the town’s timeless heritage.

Versailles, Woodford County

The attractive town of Versailles is bountiful in the Kentucky hallmarks of bluegrass, horses, and bourbon. WinStar Farm is one of the best places to get up close to the State’s famous thoroughbred stallions and Kentucky Derby champions, with stable tours and shuttle rides around the property.

At 200-year-old Woodford Reserve – a National Historic Landmark – bourbon blends with history, while nearby Kentucky Castle is the area’s very own Palace of Versailles with guest rooms where you can stay the night.

Harrodsburg, Mercer County

Another town drenched in historic charm, Harrodsburg is Kentucky’s oldest settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains. Old Fort Harrod State Park features a reconstruction of the original settlement and those following the Lincoln Heritage Scenic Highway should visit the Lincoln Marriage Temple, where the former president’s parents wed in 1806.

A highlight of Harrodsburg is pretty Pleasant Hill (pictured) with 34 original structures once home to the USA's third largest Shaker community.

Owensboro, Daviess County

The little city of Owensboro may be the fourth most populated area in the state but it’s brimming with country charm. Capital of Bluegrass, it’s one of the best places in the state to experience its famed live music scene and as Kentucky’s festival city, it hosts more than 20 annual events.

Positioned along the Country Music Highway, it’s home to the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum (pictured) and also sits on the iconic Route 66, making it an ideal stop on a classic American road trip.

Bowling Green, Warren County

As well as being blessed with a picture-perfect downtown centered on 19th-century Fountain Square Park, Bowling Green is bursting with vintage attractions including the Historic Railpark and Train Museum and the National Corvette Museum dedicated to the classic cars built exclusively in the town. Steeped in history, Bowling Green is a key stop on the Civil War Discovery Trail with signs of the past at every turn, while Lost River Cave is nearby, offering subterranean cave boat tours.

Cave City, Barren County

The gateway to Kentucky’s cave region and the famous Mammoth Cave National Park, which contains the world’s longest cave system, Cave City is a great base to explore the area’s 84 miles of trails and countless natural attractions. Alongside Mammoth Cave, explorers can also visit Hidden River Cave, Diamond Caverns, and Cub Run Cave, and local outfitters can arrange horse riding and canoeing tours.

The town has plenty of places to stay and eat, including tasty grill house Bucky Bee’s BBQ.

Bloomfield, Nelson County

Sleepy Bloomfield in central Kentucky’s Bluegrass region is older than the state itself. The first settlers arrived in the 1700s, and its agricultural industry took off quickly. This included the establishment of a flour mill and tobacco auction house in the 19th century.

Traces of its history can still be seen in the town’s architecture. Built in 1835, the Newell B. McClaskey House and plantation is listed on the US National Register of Historic Places.

Hardin, Marshall County

In far western Kentucky, the Land Between the Lakes – amid Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley – is a great place to get back to nature with more than 170,000 acres of forest, plus many miles of trails and scenic roads. The charming town of Hardin has its own marina with views over the lake – consider stopping for lunch at Cindy’s on the Barge, renowned for good food at affordable prices.

Winchester, Clark County

On the scenic Kentucky River, Winchester oozes old-time Southern charm, and its downtown Victorian-era architecture is meticulously preserved. Authentic Kentucky beer cheese is said to have been invented here, and the town is home to the Beer Cheese Trail with a string of eight local restaurants and eateries – some in great riverside spots – serving up variations on the original recipe.

The annual Beer Cheese Festival is hosted every June.

Hodgenville, LaRue County

On Kentucky’s Civil War Heritage Trail and the Lincoln Heritage Scenic Highway, Hodgenville is steeped in history. As the birthplace of legendary US president Abraham Lincoln, the area includes a national historical park with an impressive memorial building dedicated to Lincoln, as well as a dedicated statue and museum within the town center, plus a reconstruction of his boyhood home at nearby Knob Creek Farm.

Frankfort, Franklin County

Kentucky’s state capital is actually a small historic town full of rural Kentucky charm, surrounded by verdant horse farms and artisanal distilleries including the Buffalo Trace Distillery. As the resting place of celebrated frontiersman Daniel Boone, and a key stop on the Civil War Heritage Trail, Frankfort has a deep history that can be glimpsed in the old buildings of downtown, as well as at several history and art museums and the beautiful State Capitol building.

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Moscow Metro 2019

Will it be easy to find my way in the Moscow Metro? It is a question many visitors ask themselves before hitting the streets of the Russian capital. As metro is the main means of transport in Moscow – fast, reliable and safe – having some skills in using it will help make your visit more successful and smooth. On top of this, it is the most beautiful metro in the world !

. There are over 220 stations and 15 lines in the Moscow Metro. It is open from 6 am to 1 am. Trains come very frequently: during the rush hour you won't wait for more than 90 seconds! Distances between stations are quite long – 1,5 to 2 or even 3 kilometers. Metro runs inside the city borders only. To get to the airport you will need to take an onground train - Aeroexpress.

RATES AND TICKETS

Paper ticket A fee is fixed and does not depend on how far you go. There are tickets for a number of trips: 1, 2 or 60 trips; or for a number of days: 1, 3 days or a month. Your trips are recorded on a paper ticket. Ifyou buy a ticket for several trips you can share it with your traveling partner passing it from one to the other at the turnstile.

On every station there is cashier and machines (you can switch it to English). Cards and cash are accepted. 1 trip - 55 RUB 2 trips - 110 RUB

Tickets for 60 trips and day passes are available only at the cashier's.

60 rides - 1900 RUB

1 day - 230 RUB 3 days - 438 RUB 30 days - 2170 RUB.

The cheapest way to travel is buying Troyka card . It is a plastic card you can top up for any amount at the machine or at the ticket office. With it every trip costs 38 RUB in the metro and 21 RUB in a bus. You can get the card in any ticket office. Be prepared to leave a deposit of 50 RUB. You can get it back returning the card to the cashier.

SamsungPay, ApplePay and PayPass cards.

One turnstile at every station accept PayPass and payments with phones. It has a sticker with the logos and located next to the security's cabin.

GETTING ORIENTED

At the platfrom you will see one of these signs.

It indicates the line you are at now (line 6), shows the direction train run and the final stations. Numbers below there are of those lines you can change from this line.

In trains, stations are announced in Russian and English. In newer trains there are also visual indication of there you are on the line.

To change lines look for these signs. This one shows the way to line 2.

There are also signs on the platfrom. They will help you to havigate yourself. (To the lines 3 and 5 in this case). 

Moscow Metro Tour

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Moscow metro private tours.

• 2-hour tour $87:  10 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with hotel pick-up and drop-off
• 3-hour tour $137:  20 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with Russian lunch in beautifully-decorated Metro Diner + hotel pick-up and drop off. 
• Metro pass is included in the price of both tours.

Highlight of Metro Tour

• Visit 10 must-see stations of Moscow metro on 2-hr tour and 20 Metro stations on 3-hr tour, including grand Komsomolskaya station with its distinctive Baroque décor, aristocratic Mayakovskaya station with Soviet mosaics, legendary Revolution Square station with 72 bronze sculptures and more!
• Explore Museum of Moscow Metro and learn a ton of technical and historical facts;
• Listen to the secrets about the Metro-2, a secret line supposedly used by the government and KGB;
• Experience a selection of most striking features of Moscow Metro hidden from most tourists and even locals;
• Discover the underground treasure of Russian Soviet past – from mosaics to bronzes, paintings, marble arches, stained glass and even paleontological elements;
• Learn fun stories and myths about Coffee Ring, Zodiac signs of Moscow Metro and more;
• Admire Soviet-era architecture of pre- and post- World War II perious;
• Enjoy panoramic views of Sparrow Hills from Luzhniki Metro Bridge – MetroMost, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water and the highest station above ground level;
• If lucky, catch a unique «Aquarelle Train» – a wheeled picture gallery, brightly painted with images of peony, chrysanthemums, daisies, sunflowers and each car unit is unique;
• Become an expert at navigating the legendary Moscow Metro system;
• Have fun time with a very friendly local;
• + Atmospheric Metro lunch in Moscow’s the only Metro Diner (included in a 3-hr tour)

Hotel Pick-up

Metro stations:.

Komsomolskaya

Novoslobodskaya

Prospekt Mira

Belorusskaya

Mayakovskaya

Novokuznetskaya

Revolution Square

Sparrow Hills

+ for 3-hour tour

Victory Park

Slavic Boulevard

Vystavochnaya

Dostoevskaya

Elektrozavodskaya

Partizanskaya

Museum of Moscow Metro

• Drop-off  at your hotel, Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills or any place you wish
• + Russian lunch  in Metro Diner with artistic metro-style interior for 3-hour tour

Fun facts from our Moscow Metro Tours:

From the very first days of its existence, the Moscow Metro was the object of civil defense, used as a bomb shelter, and designed as a defense for a possible attack on the Soviet Union.

At a depth of 50 to 120 meters lies the second, the coded system of Metro-2 of Moscow subway, which is equipped with everything you need, from food storage to the nuclear button.

According to some sources, the total length of Metro-2 reaches over 150 kilometers.

The Museum was opened on Sportivnaya metro station on November 6, 1967. It features the most interesting models of trains and stations.

Coffee Ring

The first scheme of Moscow Metro looked like a bunch of separate lines. Listen to a myth about Joseph Stalin and the main brown line of Moscow Metro.

Zodiac Metro

According to some astrologers, each of the 12 stops of the Moscow Ring Line corresponds to a particular sign of the zodiac and divides the city into astrological sector.

Astrologers believe that being in a particular zadiac sector of Moscow for a long time, you attract certain energy and events into your life.

Paleontological finds 

Red marble walls of some of the Metro stations hide in themselves petrified inhabitants of ancient seas. Try and find some!

• Every day each car in  Moscow metro passes  more than 600 km, which is the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
• Moscow subway system is the  5th in the intensity  of use (after the subways of Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai).
• The interval in the movement of trains in rush hour is  90 seconds .

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow tour.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the walking tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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