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

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...
$24

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...
$29

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...
$27

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...
$59

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,...
$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...
$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....
$19

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...
$22

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...
$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...
$15

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...
$107

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...
$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...
$200

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...
$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...
$212

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....
$10

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,...
$185

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...
$25

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...
$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...
$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...
$32

