10 Places to Travel on a Budget: Kentucky

By: Zach Feral

Break Studios Contributing Writer

Looking for 10 places to travel on a budget in Kentucky? Taking a vacation on a budget can be tricky if you aren't sure where to go to maximize your tourist dollar. Kentucky is one of America’s best places to travel on a budget, as it offers a wealth of attractions, plenty of cheap lodging and pleasant scenery.

  1. Shaker Village. Shaker Village in Kentucky, a restored Shaker settlement and the largest of its kind, is a great place to travel on a budget.
  2. Woodford Reserve. For lovers of alcohol, the Woodland Reserve rates among the best places to travel on a budget on Kentucky’s famed Bourbon Trail.
  3. Kentucky Horse Park. The Kentucky Horse Park is home to two museums, as well as a variety of horse shows.
  4. Lincoln's boyhood home. While it is actually just a re-construction of Abraham Lincoln’s boyhood home, for history enthusiasts, this is an exciting and important place to travel on a budget in Kentucky.
  5. Mammoth Cave National Park. Kentucky is home to the world’s largest network of caves. These caves extend for approximately 365 miles.
  6. National Corvette Museum. If you’re into cars, you won’t want to miss the National Corvette Museum, which many car enthusiasts consider to be among the best places to travel on a budget in Kentucky.
  7. Churchill Downs. The home of the Kentucky Derby is a must-see for everyone traveling to Kentucky, regardless of whether you are into horse racing.
  8. Muhammed Ali Center. For boxing aficionados, this is one of the best places to travel on a budget in the world. Explore the history of the legendary fighter while in Kentucky.
  9. Kaelin’s. Kaelin’s restaurant claims to have invented the cheeseburger in 1934. The food is good and inexpensive, making this a great place to have dinner when visiting Kentucky.
  10. Shelbyville. Shelbyville is a quaint small town known for its impressive array of antique shops. If you're looking for a quiet, relaxing stop during your travels, visit Shelbyville.

Resources:

Travel.org: Kentucky

Posted on: May. 06, 2010