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1 Home of World Famous Kentucky Derby Haq khan

2 Water Activity Kentucky is the only U.S. state to be bordered on three sides by rivers—the Mississippi River to the west, the Ohio River to the north, and the Big Sandy River and Tug Fork to the east. [12] Its major internal rivers include the Kentucky River Tennessee River, Cumberland River Green River and Licking River [12] Though it has only three major natural lakes, Kentucky is home to many artificial lakes Kentucky has both the largest artificial lake east of the Mississippi in water volume and surface area. Kentucky's 90,000 miles (140,000 km) of streams provides one of the most expansive and complex stream systems in the nation. Lake Cumberland is the largest artificial lake in USA by volume.

3 Fun Gaming The Kentucky Derby is a Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbreds held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, United States, on the first Saturday in May, capping the two-week-long Kentucky Derby Festival. The race is one and a quarter miles at Churchill Downs. The race is known in the United States as "The Most Exciting Two Minutes In Sports" or "The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports" for its approximate duration, and is also called "The Run for the Roses" for the blanket of roses draped over the winner. It is the first leg of the American Triple Crown and is followed by the Preakness Stakes, then the Belmont Stakes. A horse must win all three races to win the Triple Crown.

4 Historic Sites Designed by the Washington Monument architect Robert Mills in 1845, the U.S. Marine Hospital in Louisville is considered the best remaining antebellum hospi tal in the United States. High Bridge over the Kentucky River was the tallest rail bridge in the world when it was completed in 1877.

5 Cultural The Forecastle Festival is a three-day music, art, and environmental activism festival held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, since 2002. The festival originated as a small gathering of local musicians in Louisville's Tyler Park, and steadily grew into a national attraction that now includes major touring acts, national art collectives, outdoor industry partners, prominent speakers, environmental workshops, and more. Forecastle was selected in 2012 as one of Rolling Stone's "Coolest Festivals and has an annual attendance of over 75,000 fans at Louisville Waterfront Park. Past artists and speakers include The Black Keys The Avert Brothers My Morning Jacket, The Flaming Lips, Widespread Panic, Robert Plant Wilco, Band of Horns, The Black Crowes, Sleater- KinneyTortoiseand Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

6 Shopping Kentucky outlet mall offer all the following. Antiques - Antique stores offer a real glimpse into the state’s past. Discover bourbon collectibles, horse racing memorabilia, furniture and heirlooms Antiques Flea Markets - From Civil War relics to vintage clothing and everything in-between, you could spend days mining through one-of-a-kind finds at Kentucky flea markets. Flea Markets Food and Wine - Kentucky Wine Country. The Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Homemade regional sauces, seasonings and jams. Shopping for food and wine is as delicious as it is fun. Food and Wine Galleries - With influential art communities such as Paducah, Berea and more, Kentucky offers an abundance of art galleries and artisan studios where you can meet the artists. Galleries Kentucky Handcrafted - Discover unique, handcrafted pottery, woodworks, jewelry and furniture from some of the finest crafters in the country, especially in Kentucky’s Appalachian region. Kentucky Handcrafted Specialty Shopping - Kentucky gift shops offer the opportunity to find out what the state of Kentucky is really all about. Find local trinkets, homemade gifts and more. Specialty Shopping Outlet Mall - The newest Kentucky outlet mall, The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass, is set to open in late July 2014 and will feature more than 60 quality stores and restaurants. Outlet Mall

7 Food & Sleep Moors Resort and Marina, Gilbertsville KY Ralph's Harborview Grill is open seasonally for breakfast, lunch and dinner, offering everything from burgers and barbecue to catfish, steak and frog legs. Venture on down to the marina for ice, bait, fuel, groceries, souvenirs, marine accessories, fresh made pizza, hot wings and hand-dipped ice cream. Moors also offers a full fleet of rental boats including Pontoons, Ski Boats, Wave Runners and Fishing Boats, along with Tubes, Wake Boards and Skis.

8 Outdoors Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is a park located just southwest of Corbin, Kentucky and is contained entirely within the Daniel Boone National Forest. The park encompasses 1,657 acres and is named for its major feature, 68-foot-tall Cumberland Falls. The falls are one of the few places in the western hemisphere where a moon bow can frequently be seen on nights with a full moon. The park is also the home of 44-foot (13 m) Eagle Falls.

9 Advertisment WHY SHOULD I VISIT? I will go there to watch famous Kentucky derby which held annually. Go there to watch the forecastle festival which last for three days. Visit the lake Cumberland because it is usa largest artificial lake. Another attraction I would to see is Cumberland falls state park. I would like to stay in moors resort which is very beautiful and have a lot of things to do and very good prices to afford.

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