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Ride a roller coaster at one of the South's oldest amusement parks or race thrilling laps around the track at a NASCAR-style speedway. Catch a performance at a Tony Award-winning theater or enjoy an outdoor musical under the stars. Shop for finely crafted antiques or the one-of-a-kind folk art that has made Kentucky famous. And if you remember life before Interstates and SUVs, get off the beaten path and see what you discover.
Kentucky's entertainment and shopping opportunities fit every interest and every pocketbook. Lovers of fine art and world class theater can find it at Louisville's Speed Museum and Actors Theater, while those who prefer their art more home-grown and their theater outdoors under the stars, may opt for the array of treasures at the Kentucky Artisans Center in Berea and open-air performances about brave pioneer Jenny Wiley in Prestonsburg and Stephen Foster in Bardstown. Check out Louisville's Museum Row in the downtown historic district and Paducah's Lowertown Arts District for a wealth of galleries and museums concentrated in one area. For the kid in all of us, take a ride on the new Kentucky Rumbler roller coaster at Bowling Green's Beech Bend Amusement Park or test your courage quotient on the Purple People Bridge Climb on the Ohio River in northern Kentucky.
If Kentucky has a variety of entertainment options, the same can be said for its shopping opportunities. Perhaps you're looking for a beautifully crafted Shaker chair or a piece of original Hadley or Louisville Stoneware pottery, a blanket from Churchill Weavers or a gift basket from Rebecca Ruth or Muth's candies. Or perhaps you just want a souvenir to remind you of your time at Mammoth Cave, Cumberland Falls or the Bluegrass horse country. From elegant antiques to unique arts and crafts to personalized mementos, you'll find it here.
Finally, if you're looking for an excursion a bit out of the ordinary, consider letting horses be your transportation on the wooded trails of our state parks, or a houseboat with all the amenities of home carry you down a lazy river. In Kentucky, we encourage you to travel at your own pace.
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