The best family-friendly activities in Kentucky for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)

Kentucky, USA
Kentucky Derby Museum - General Admission and Guided Track Visit

Experience Churchill Downs Racetrack, the most well-known racing venue in the world. Admission to Kentucky Derby Museum includes daily historic walking tours, two levels of …More

Experience Churchill Downs Racetrack, the most well-known racing venue in the world. Admission to Kentucky Derby Museum includes daily historic walking tours, two levels of...

30 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (985)
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$24
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby

As seen on HBO's MURDER IN GLITTERBALL CITY! Impressive Victorian mansions and quirky residents have earned national attention for Old Louisville, where bourbon barons, racetrack …More

As seen on HBO's MURDER IN GLITTERBALL CITY! Impressive Victorian mansions and quirky residents have earned national attention for Old Louisville, where bourbon barons, racetrack...

100 to 120 minutes
4.8 (1,265)
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$29
ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour seen in The New York Times!

March through November, daily; limited dates in the off-season! Our tours include more than St. James Court. We see twice as much as other neighborhood …More

March through November, daily; limited dates in the off-season! Our tours include more than St. James Court. We see twice as much as other neighborhood...

100 to 120 minutes
4.9 (798)
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$27
Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms

Looking for unique access to the best of Kentucky's thoroughbred horse culture? Go behind-the-scenes with this one-of-a-kind intimate tour experience. Our professional guides are long …More

Looking for unique access to the best of Kentucky's thoroughbred horse culture? Go behind-the-scenes with this one-of-a-kind intimate tour experience. Our professional guides are long...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,290)
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$59
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby

March through November, daily; limited dates in the off-season! Impressive Victorian mansions and quirky residents have earned national attention for Old Louisville, where bourbon barons, …More

March through November, daily; limited dates in the off-season! Impressive Victorian mansions and quirky residents have earned national attention for Old Louisville, where bourbon barons,...

2 hours
4.8 (203)
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$29
Walking Food Tour Downtown Lexington

Learn about downtown Lexington's captivating history as we take a culinary cruise to five delicious stops all in one afternoon! Discover award-winning eateries, unique foodie …More

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Learn about downtown Lexington's captivating history as we take a culinary cruise to five delicious stops all in one afternoon! Discover award-winning eateries, unique foodie...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (603)
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$105
Dinosaur World Cave City

See our new exhibit, Jurassic Jungle with animatronic dinosaurs, pan for minerals at the Gem Mine and find authentic fossils at the fossil dig. …More

See our new exhibit, Jurassic Jungle with animatronic dinosaurs, pan for minerals at the Gem Mine and find authentic fossils at the fossil dig....

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$19
Skip the Line: Historic RailPark and Train Museum Ticket with Guided Tour

Located between two major cities, Bowling Green Kentucky has a long history tied to the evolution of transportation in the area. This 45 minute guided …More

Located between two major cities, Bowling Green Kentucky has a long history tied to the evolution of transportation in the area. This 45 minute guided...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (65)
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$22
Old Louisville Walking Tour Recommended by The New York Times! @ 4th and Ormsby

Walking tours of "America's Grandest Victorian Neighborhood" year-round 7 days a week! As featured in the HBO Original Murder in Glitterball City! The New York …More

Walking tours of "America's Grandest Victorian Neighborhood" year-round 7 days a week! As featured in the HBO Original Murder in Glitterball City! The New York...

100 to 120 minutes
4.9 (178)
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$27
National Quilt Museum Admission Pass

Be mesmerized by the incredible world of fiber art with this Admission Pass to the National Quilt Museum. Explore fascinating exhibits of quilts and fiber …More

Be mesmerized by the incredible world of fiber art with this Admission Pass to the National Quilt Museum. Explore fascinating exhibits of quilts and fiber...

2 hours
4.6 (145)
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$15
Louisville Food Tour with 5 Local Authentic Tastings

Downtown Louisville has a rhythm all its own, where river air carries the sweet, oaky scent of aging barrels and cast-iron facades on historic Whiskey …More

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Likely to Sell Out

Downtown Louisville has a rhythm all its own, where river air carries the sweet, oaky scent of aging barrels and cast-iron facades on historic Whiskey...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.3 (16)
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$107
Kentucky Science Center General Admission

3 floors and over 50,000 square feet of interactive exhibit experiences offering hands-on science fun for the whole family! Plus, enjoy amazing movies in our …More

3 floors and over 50,000 square feet of interactive exhibit experiences offering hands-on science fun for the whole family! Plus, enjoy amazing movies in our...

3 hours Free Cancellation
3.8 (6)
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$24
B&C Buffalo Trace and chuchill down

Experience the perfect blend of Kentucky tradition, history, and craftsmanship with our Churchill Downs & Buffalo Trace Bourbon Tour. This carefully curated experience brings together …More

Experience the perfect blend of Kentucky tradition, history, and craftsmanship with our Churchill Downs & Buffalo Trace Bourbon Tour. This carefully curated experience brings together...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.6 (14)
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$200
Secrets of Louisville: 3hr NuLu Food & History Walking Tour

Explore vibrant NuLu & historic Butchertown with locally-owned Louisville Food Tours on the original Nulu food tour to taste the flavors of Louisville! Over the …More

Explore vibrant NuLu & historic Butchertown with locally-owned Louisville Food Tours on the original Nulu food tour to taste the flavors of Louisville! Over the...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (490)
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$139
B&C Bourbon Experience Tour

Our Bourbon Tour offers a personalized and authentic experience in the heart of bourbon country. Guests can choose three of the finest distilleries, selected based …More

Our Bourbon Tour offers a personalized and authentic experience in the heart of bourbon country. Guests can choose three of the finest distilleries, selected based...

7 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (103)
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$212
Experience Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Tour & Museum!

We are a 100+ year old company with a small family owned atmosphere. Our Tour Guides provide traditional Southern Hospitality and energy to our tours. …More

We are a 100+ year old company with a small family owned atmosphere. Our Tour Guides provide traditional Southern Hospitality and energy to our tours....

30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (108)
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$10
Private Louisville Food Tour with Food Tastings, Drinks & History

Enjoy a carefully curated adventure through Louisville! Your exclusive private walking tour will lead you on an unforgettable journey filled with mouthwatering flavors, local stories, …More

Enjoy a carefully curated adventure through Louisville! Your exclusive private walking tour will lead you on an unforgettable journey filled with mouthwatering flavors, local stories,...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (50)
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$185
Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate - Life & Legacy Tour

Discover historic Ashland, the famous estate of "The Great Compromiser," Henry Clay. Representing Kentucky in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, as well as …More

Discover historic Ashland, the famous estate of "The Great Compromiser," Henry Clay. Representing Kentucky in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, as well as...

1 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (58)
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$25
Mainstrasse Village Food Tour in Covington KY

Eat, drink, and be merry on our premiere 3-hour walking, cultural food tour of beautiful Mainstrasse Village located 5 minutes south of downtown Cincinnati on …More

Eat, drink, and be merry on our premiere 3-hour walking, cultural food tour of beautiful Mainstrasse Village located 5 minutes south of downtown Cincinnati on...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (52)
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$99
Walking Ghost Tour in Louisville

Explore the shadow-filled streets of downtown Louisville during this 90-minute walking tour. Dressed in historic period costume, your lantern-bearing guide will lead you through the …More

Explore the shadow-filled streets of downtown Louisville during this 90-minute walking tour. Dressed in historic period costume, your lantern-bearing guide will lead you through the...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.5 (20)
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$25
Haunted Tour In Newport KY

Step into the shadows of Newport’s past, where history and the paranormal collide. We’ll guide you through chilling stories of restless spirits, including the haunted …More

Step into the shadows of Newport’s past, where history and the paranormal collide. We’ll guide you through chilling stories of restless spirits, including the haunted...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (11)
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$32
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