Experience A Family Getaway in the Bluegrass Region
Blue skies, bluegrass music and blue suede shoes. Discover the beauty, blues and barbecue of the legendary Bluegrass Region of Kentucky and Tennessee. Distinguished by bluegrass lawns, horse farms, limestone mountains and caves, and fertile pasture lands, the Bluegrass Region of the Eastern United States is one of the planet’s 100 most endangered and beautiful destinations.
From the world’s longest explored caves and bluegrass music of Kentucky to the Great Smoky Mountains and the birthplace of rock and roll in Tennessee, the Bluegrass Region is a getaway destination of breathtaking natural beauty, captivating culture and rich history. With wonderful family vacation spots, unique attractions, outdoor activities, unparalleled scenery, exciting events, charming vineyards and wineries, and music for the soul, the Bluegrass Region is a playground for your senses!
From the legendary Grand Ole Opry in Nashville to Graceland and Sun Studio in Memphis – the birthplace of rock ‘n roll - to the Jack Daniels Distillery in Gatlinburg to the Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee is a vacation destination of dramatic natural beauty, rich history and inspiring culture. Delight your family at Pigeon Forge, with over 40 fun attractions, experience amazing marine creatures at the Tennessee Aquarium, celebrate the history of country music at the Country Music Hall of Fame, or cheer for the NFL’s Tennessee Titans at the Nashville Coliseum.
Explore massive 200 million year old caves, cascading waterfalls, flowing streams, and spectacular rock formations in Lookout Mountain Caverns, and discover the thunderous wonder of Ruby Falls, the highest and deepest waterfall in the country. With enchanting attractions, incredible outdoor activities, historic landmarks, action-packed sports and country music legends, Tennessee will rejuvenate your spirit. [ More About Tennessee Region ]
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Kentucky is a spectacular vacation destination - from its legendary horse farms in Lexington and Mammoth Caves to its soulful bluegrass music, Daniel Boone history, and oak-aged bourbon. Experience the famed festivities of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs and the world’s top golfers at the Ryder Cup at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville. Explore miles of scenic trails, mountain caves and historic structures at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park.
Enjoy recreational activities and the wonders of nature at Daniel Boone National Forest, Mammoth Caves and Land Between the Lakes National Recreational Area. Enjoy fishing, boating and kayaking on Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake. Tee off on the country’s oldest golf courses, or rev up your family vacation at Kentucky Speedway. Discover your sense of adventure in the Bluegrass State. [ More About Kentucky Region ]
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