(StatePoint) Nothing compares to the feeling of getting into the car with your favorite person and your overnight bags on a Friday afternoon and striking out on an adventure. Whether you are going to a show, sporting events, staying in cool hotels or getting out of your routine for a few days, Kentucky has numerous trip destinations perfect for you and your emotional support human.
Interested in top tier artists and shows? Check out the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville and Rupp Arena in Lexington. Both venues routinely host top entertainment, including Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Elton John and so many more. In addition to concerts, each stadium serves as the home court of two of the most successful NCAA basketball programs in the country.
If big arena events are not your thing, Kentucky has countless smaller, but no less amazing settings to see your favorite entertainers and shows.
Historic and beautiful theaters such as the Lexington Opera House in Lexington, Paramount Arts Center in Ashland and the Palace Theater in Louisville, are just a few venues that host everything from world-famous headliners to local theater group productions.
If you’re in western Kentucky and want to catch a show, the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame in Owensboro or the Carson Center for the Performing Arts in Paducah are both great choices.
Looking to have a laugh? Standup comics regularly perform at Kentucky clubs, including the Louisville Comedy Club, Lexington’s Comedy Off Broadway and Commonwealth Sanctuary in Dayton.
Sports fans in Kentucky enjoy a wide array of events throughout the year, from college athletics to horse racing at legendary tracks including Churchill Downs, Keeneland and Ellis Park. Minor league and independent baseball games are also offered in Louisville, Lexington and Bowling Green.
Are you looking for a cool place to spend the night? Kentucky has it all. At luxury hotels such as the Manchester in Lexington and Hotel Distil in Louisville, you can book a room, massage and elegant dinner all in one day. For outdoorsy types, the Red River Gorge Wilderness Treehouse & Cabin Rentals offers a unique place to lay your head after exploring the natural wonders of “The Gorge.”
Are you a foodie couple? Discover the famous foods of Kentucky in the places from which they originated, from an authentic Hot Brown in the Brown Hotel in Louisville to bourbon balls at the Rebecca Ruth Candy Company in Frankfort. And don’t forget to grab some beer cheese and an Ale 8 One in Winchester. As for barbecue, you could spend an entire couple’s weekend consuming West Kentucky barbecue and still not hit all the amazing spots the region has to offer.
To plan your trip and to learn more, visit https://www.kentuckytourism.com.
Whether you are looking to travel a few months from now or a few days from now, Kentucky is a terrific year-round destination for couples featuring all the things you love to see, eat and do.
