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

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

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

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

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

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

The Frazier Kentucky History Museum is the top Kentucky history museum with iconic artifacts for people of all ages. This experience will bring you face...
$16

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

Behind the Scenes Thoroughbred Tour
The Thoroughbred Center's Behind the Scenes Tour offers an exclusive look at the training and stabling of thoroughbred race horses. Encompassing over 230 acres of...
$16

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

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

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

Step into our nursery and meet the newest members of the Pin Oak family. You’ll stroll through the foaling barn, visit nursery paddocks, and get...
$40

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

