Pretty much every traveler who visits the USA has been to it California or in Florida. Of course, many people also know New York City, part of the state of New York, and Las Vegas, one of the two largest cities in Nevada. But what about the rest in between? Approximately Kentucky? After all, there are many reasons why Kentucky should be on the bucket list.
Bluegrass State
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The name alone reveals one of the biggest assets State. In some native languages, “geda’geh” means “in the field”. In fact, only 43 people live here per square kilometer. The rest are meadows and fields, sometimes hills. It got its nickname “Bluegrass State” because of the blue flowering grass pastures. They give the meadows a blue touch between March and April. Nature lovers are in good hands here. They wander into the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and ride, roam through the woods, play on one of the 259 golf courses or research the Louisville Caverns.
Music is in the air
With Bluegrass But this is another phenomenon that is mainly found in Kentucky. It is a musical genre that originated around 1945 Bill Monroe and Earl Scruggs was created. The style borrows from mainstream country music, but bluegrass is played exclusively on acoustic instruments. His roots also lie in Irish and Scottish ballads, blues and jazz. Come into use traditional string instruments. Think bass, banjo and violin. Someone who has always flirted with bluegrass is the guy from Kentucky Billy Ray Cyrus. By the way, Miley’s father.
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In tiny Rosine (population: 125), there is a Bill Monroe Museum that is popular among travel journalists because of its absurd collection of curious objects Legendary status enjoy. The locals often come together in barns to have so-called Jamborees making music and celebrating together. This also applies to the already mentioned raisin. If you are lucky enough to be there on a jamboree day, you should definitely stop by.
Bourbon everywhere you look
Bourbon whiskey, or bourbon for short, was originally only in Kentucky burned. Some large distilleries such as Four Roses, Jim Beam, Jack Daniel’s, Maker’s Mark and Wild Turkey are known even to people who are not fond of alcohol. Join in numerous microbreweries, so that there are now over 600 distilleries in Kentucky producing bourbon. Why Kentucky? Because corn, the main ingredient, grows particularly well here.
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Over the years, an innovative bar scene has emerged in Kentucky. These are particularly worth mentioning many bars and magical speakeasies in Louisville, such as Hell or High Water on Washington Street. Of course, you can book tours and tastings in most distilleries. This is recommended Craft Brewery Castle & Key.
Mint Julep & Hot Brown
Of course, a self-respecting state also has one Nationaldrink. In the case of Kentucky, that is Like a Julep. It is prepared from 10 cl bourbon, 1 cl sugar syrup, 8 to 10 pieces of mint leaves, a sprig of mint, powdered sugar and crushed ice. It tastes refreshing and is dangerously good. So dangerously good that Kentucky even has a kind Hangover Breakfast hat.
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It bears the name Hot Brown and is guaranteed to absorb any alcohol residue in your stomach the day after. It is a turkey sandwich that is topped with bacon, parmesan, paprika and parsley. Afterward you bake it in a pan with a sauce in which, among other things, a quarter liter of cream, whole milk, pecorino and butter do absolutely nothing for the figure. But a lot for the taste! That has its name Kentucky Hot Brown from the place where it was invented in 1920: the Brown Hotel in Louisville. Of course, it is still on the menu here today.
boxing and baseball
In Louisville, sports fans and those who want to become sports fans will find two special museums. Firstly, the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory is located here. Almost all Baseball bat the MLB come from here. In the factory you can be there live when baseball bats are made. If you want, you can have your own “Slugger” made. What’s exciting is that the museum also puts you in a good mood when you’re otherwise not for baseball at all interested.
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Not far away is another such institution: the Muhammad Ali Center. It draws the Stations of the boxing legend after, tells vividly about his life, is interactive (shadow boxing with Ali’s daughter!), excellently prepared and extremely touching. Definitely worth a visit!
Kentucky Derby
You can’t write about why Kentucky is worth a trip without mentioning THE event of the year: the legendary one Kentucky Derby! Even if you’re not actually a horse or horse racing fan, it’s worth a visit. The horse race has a long history. People have been competing here since 1875 three-year-old thoroughbred horses traditionally on the first Saturday in May. Around 150,000 visitors watch the spectacle.
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On May 4, 2024, celebrate the 150th edition of the Kentucky Derby with one huge spectacle. Even if you don’t like the race itself, you should take a look at Churchill Downs, the race track. Because there is something wonderful here Visitor Centerwhere you can experience a day in the life of a racehorse in an unusual 360° cinema, as well as a museum and a stable tour.
2024-05-06 17:36:52
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