Indianapolis Monthly

AUTUMN ADVENTURES

If you’re looking for a weekend trip in the coming months, put Kentucky on your radar. From the Louisville area to Danville in Central Kentucky, there’s so much to see and enjoy in the Bluegrass State—outdoor activities, historic sites, fun festivals, horse racing, and, of course, bourbon and great food. Best of all, it’s all within a few hours’ drive.

“Fall festival time in Kentucky is amazing,” says Mike Mangeot, commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Tourism. “If you’re looking for a long weekend, go to kentuckytourism.com. You’ll find lots of things to do.”

FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS

eptember signals Kentucky’s , and there’s no better way to celebrate it than at Louisville’s concert, September 15–18. Touted as “A Perfect

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