Cultural Attractions

World-renowned museums, music, amazing architecture and more! With Kentucky's Choice Hotels^® you'll be a stone's throw away from it all. Take a peek at the cultural attractions the state of Kentucky offers.

In the Western Waterlands

Icehouse Art Gallery
120 N. 8th Street
Mayfield, KY  
270-247-6971

You'll find this wonderful cultural destination tucked away inside a historic icehouse. Now dedicated to the arts, this fantastic gallery features exhibits in a variety of media, many works featuring the talents of regional artists

Milliken Memorial Community House
208 W. Main Street
Elkton, KY  
270-265-9877

Experience life as it used to be at the Milliken Memorial Community House. At this colonial revival mansion, built in the memory of Rebecca Wells Milliken by her daughter in 1928, you'll experience stunning neoclassical design and beautiful, authentic antique furniture. Head here to experience a great Kentucky destination which is chock full of fascinating history and time-honored traditions.

In the Bluegrass, Blues and Barbecue Region

Duncan Museum & Art Gallery
122 S. Cherry Street
Greenville, KY  
270-338-2605

When William Graham Duncan built a beautiful Spanish Mission-style home in the early year of 1912, he couldn't have known it would someday house one of Kentucky's premier art galleries. But that's indeed what it's become, and the artwork which graces the walls of this beautiful architectural feat is nothing less than stunning. From fantastic regional artwork to internationally acclaimed works, there's something for everyone at this Kentucky cultural destination.

Hall of Fame
215 E. 2nd Street
Owensboro, KY  
270-685-3181

Experience everything the Owensboro Hall of Fame has to offer, but first, be ready to recognize the important role Owensboro and its surrounding region has played in our culture. The Hall of Fame recognizes celebrities who originally hail from Owensboro - and the list of names will surprise you.

In Kentucky's Derby Region

Speed Art Museum
2035 S. 3rd Street
Louisville, KY  
502-634-2700

Find yourself at a fantastic art museum, founded in 1927. The Speed Art Museum is one of the most impressive collections of art we know about, featuring over 13,000 pieces in its expansive collection. The gallery's contents span over 6,000 years, beginning at ancient Egyptian art and arriving at contemporary art.

Thomas Edison House
729-31 E. Washington Street
Louisville, KY  
502-585-5247

Do you like electricity? Chances are you don't mind the benefits we all enjoy from this miraculous discovery. Now you can witness where electricity got its start, at the Thomas Edison House in Louisville, Kentucky. This 1850's house was where Edison used to board while employed as a telegrapher in 1866. The museum's features include many of Edison's inventions.

In the Northern Kentucky River Region

Blue Licks Battlefield State Park
10299 Maysville Road
Mount Olivet, KY  
606-289-5507

Experience one of the most fantastic combinations of nature and history at Blue Licks Battlefield State Park, which seamlessly blends the past with the present in a location which couldn't be more idyllic if it tried. From gorgeously landscaped views to some of the most historically rich information you're likely to come across on your Kentucky travels, there's something for every one of us at Blue Licks Battlefield State Park.

Kentucky Gateway Museum Center
215 Sutton Street
Maysville, KY  
606-564-5865

The Kentucky Gateway Museum Center was formerly known as the Mason County Museum, but it's been continually operated by the Maysville and Mason County Library, Historical and Scientific Association since it was chartered in 1878. From displays depicting a 1920's Tudor-style home to a stunning adaptation of Spencer House, this destination will leave you feeling acculturated and eager to learn.

In the Bluegrass Region

Georgetown College
400 E. College Street
Georgetown, KY  
502-863-8041

Experience history at the hands of one of the more venerable academic institutions known to the country of America. Georgetown College was founded in the early year of 1787, and still stands as the oldest Baptist college located west of the Allegheny Mountain Range. Things to discover on-campus include a gallery of fine art, historical exhibits, and more.

Salato Wildlife Education Center
1 Sportsman's Lane
Frankfort, KY  
502-564-7863

Enjoy 242 acres of recreational land, complete with two fishing lakes, hiking trails which wind their scenic way through gorgeous wooded areas, and more. After enjoying the land, be sure to take advantage of the real centerpiece of this cultural attraction: the educational center, which is experienced in relating the natural environment to eager-to-learn minds.

In Kentucky's Appalachians

Mountain Arts Center
50 Hal Rogers Drive
Prestonsburg, KY  
606-889-9125

Experience the arts at the hands of an institution which is experienced in taking them to the next level. The Mountain Arts Center is located in the Kentucky Appalachians, and as such aims to bring music of a wide range of backgrounds to the folk visiting and staying in this region of Kentucky.

Oil Springs Cultural Arts and Recreation Center
7846 Route 40W
Oil Springs, KY  
606-789-8108

Housed in what was originally an elementary school, the Oil Springs Cultural Arts and Recreation Center (also known as OSCAR) is now considered by Kentuckians to be a prime cultural heritage center, offering regional artisans a location in which they may create as well as teach a number of diverse classes.

In Daniel Boone Country

Godbey Appalachian Cultural & Fine Arts Center
700 College Road
Cumberland, KY  
606-589-2145

Experience a location which is dedicated to preserving this Kentucky region's culture and heritage. Daniel Boone Country is steeped in some of the most historically significant past to be found anywhere in America, and visitors to this legendary region have a great tool at their hands for understanding the area's history at the Godbey Appalachian Cultural & Fine Arts Center.

Knox Historical Museum
196 Daniel Boone Drive
Barbourville, KY  
(606) 546-4300

This fascinating museum was established in the year of 1987 in order to preserve the rich pieces of southeastern Kentucky's history. Highlighting a rich local heritage, the museum's exhibits include a reception room, a fascinatingly reconstructed pioneer bedroom, displays depicting Native American life in the area, and more.

In the Southern Lakes Region

Big South Fork Scenic Railway
100 Henderson Street
Stearns, KY  
606-376-5730

Railroads played a huge role in the development of Kentucky. Now, guests can learn about this history on a visit to one of the last standing company towns and shortline railroads the state of Kentucky will ever see. The whole family will enjoy a day spent at the railroad, discovering the hidden truth beneath the tracks.

Old Green County Courthouse
100 Courthouse Square
Greensburg, KY  
270-932-4298

Experience the history of Kentucky at Old Green County Courthouse. At this fantastic cultural destination, you'll be able to explore the past in one of several limestone buildings built on the square in 1803. The museum inside allows visitors a face-to-face look at fascinating, historically rich exhibits.

In the Caves, Lakes and Corvettes Region

Historic L & N Depot
401 Kentucky Street
Bowling Green, KY  
270-745-7317

In the days of old, the Louisville and Nashville Railroads built one of the most impressive passenger depots along its tracks in the town of Bowling Green, Kentucky. This stunning limestone structure is as impressive architecturally as it is historically, and a faithful restoration brings all its architectural glamour to light.

Kentucky Library Museum
1906 College Heights Boulevard
Bowling Green, KY  
270-745-2592

Experience one of the most fascinating locations in the state at the Kentucky Library Museum, which chronicles the history of the library in the state of Kentucky. From rare artifacts and hard-to-find first editions of classic texts to interactive features and a fantastic photography exhibit, there's certainly something for everyone at this Kentucky cultural attraction.

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