Things to Do in Kentucky

12,000 sq. ft. facility traces the science and history of flight with restored aircraft, memorabilia, and interactive education stations

Three 18-hole miniature-golf courses showcase distinct obstacles, including waterfalls and animal-themed scenery.

Golf cart takes players and clubs along an 18-hole, player-friendly course with rolling hills and immaculate greenery next to a horse farm

Historical bowling alley houses eight lanes with automatic scoring and doles out pizza, jukebox tunes, and live rock music on Wednesdays

Provided paints and supplies let artists decorate mugs, bowls, and platters; tours illuminate history of the studio, which opened in 1815

Certified guides lead rock-climbing ventures designed to teach technique and equipment knowledge

Historic distillery whisks guests through warehouse for samples of small-batch bourbon and then to downtown Bardstown in a vintage trolley

Kids' activity village hosts educational entertainment with puppet shows, train rooms, and face painting as adults chaperone free of charge

A 25-year equestrian veteran teaches jumping and dressage to all levels of riders inside a lighted, controlled indoor environment

Teaching restorative yoga styles, instructors promote core strength & spinal stability with gentle stretches that can use props for support

Two full-size rinks welcome guests during open-skate hours throughout the week

200-acre course, ranked in Louisville's top 10 by ESPN, includes rolling terrain that combines elevation challenges with water hazards

Mat classes build core strength and long, lean muscle, with modifications for beginners; certified trainers lead private sessions

One-year family membership to 41-acre nature preserve with more than 2 mi. of hiking trails and one of the city's only bird blinds

Students have their hands wrapped and slip on gloves before nonstop pummeling sessions with 6 ft. heavy bags

Cart zips twosomes across 6,473-yard course that runs around central pond and over gentle hills speckled with mature timbers

Across 80 acres, players compete in two woods-ball fields, an urban-city field with 50 buildings, and an indoor field with inflated cover

Heated room deepens stretches and ousts toxins while burning fat during 90-minute classes

Studio hosts nationally recognized performance groups and musical acts, as well as beginner to advanced dance classes

Riders aged 4 and older learn safety and horse-handling fundamentals; pony parties engage kids aged 4–9 with rides, activities, and gifts

Amid elegant studio, instructors lead students of all ages & skill levels through numerous styles in a studio overlooking historic Frankfort

While strapped to seasoned skydive instructors, thrill-seekers jump out of a plane at an altitude of 10,000 feet or higher

Certified instructors lead boot-camp fitness classes that include strength training and interval cardio for all ages and levels

Boaters pilot a speedy ski-boat for up to 10 hours across Lake Norris's tree-lined waters

24-hour facility houses strength-training and cardio equipment in an unintimidating environment; small groups of up to 15 boot-camp trainees

Singles and doubles compete for a prize of at least $4,000, and potentially much more, as well as a lifetime of bragging rights

Deep breathing and gentle movements help to reduce tension and lengthen muscles

A mosaic artist leads a two-hour introductory workshop where students create their own mosaics

Students learn styles from swing and the lindy hop to Latin and ballroom; practice parties let students try their moves in a social setting

High-intensity workouts blend fitness and kickboxing as students practice jabs, hooks, and kicks on heavy bags

Riding instructor draws upon 22 years of experience with horses to teach her students proper riding form

Get in shape in fun, challenging classes such as Glow Zumba, Core Barre, ab aerobics, and kettlebell

Restored saddlebag home offers insight into settler life with tours of a historic smokehouse, flatboat, and petting zoo of farm animals

Highly trained dance instructors guide students through fancy footwork in private and group lessons

Mid-19th century mansion overlooks the Ohio River and welcomes families for tours with a membership and cookbook

Sports-oriented fitness training taught by certified strength and conditioning specialists