Kentucky - The Don'ts of Visiting Kentucky

Being a Kentucky native, you forget the eastern side of Kentucky, try the state parks, hatfield and mccoy, and the lakes in the eastern and southeastern kentucky

Spent 6 months in 1998 studying at the University of Kentucky on an exchange programme with my uni in England. 6 months that will live in my heart forever. Go Big Blue!!

And is NOBODY gonna mention ALE-8 ONE????????? Winchester, KYs own Creation just like me 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Wow, thanks for doing 2 videos on our state! I'm born and raised from central Kentucky, and while I used to think I would move away when I was a kid as I've gotten older I actually love it here more and more. Nothing beats the heartland. Also, here's a couple of things to add to your list: - Don't think people are referring to the United Kingdom when they say "UK". In Kentucky, UK refers to the University of Kentucky. - Don't try to buy alcohol on Sundays or late at night (most places don't sell after certain times, usually 10, 11 or midnight) - Don't forget other cities like Bowling Green (beautiful with great food) or Elizabethtown (great events like Bikes, Blues and BBQ) - Don't drive fast on the back roads, and watch for deer and Amish - Don't be taken aback when people tell you to have a Blessed Day. - Don't be surprised by how religious we are (you will see roadside crosses and billboards, and we have A LOT of churches) - Don't keep driving if you see a funeral procession. Pull over to the side of the road until it passes even if it's on the other side. Basically, once you get out of Louisville and Northern Kentucky you can treat most of Kentucky like a southern state and follow the same rules from that video. Like don't expect unsweet tea to be the standard (even at places like McDonalds, if you order "tea" they will assume you mean sweet), don't be impolite (hold doors, say please and thank you, respect your elders, etc.), and don't be surprised by the friendliness and the curiosity that comes with it.

Colonel Harland Sanders was my grandpa's best friend. I ate there a ton as a kid. My mom worked in the cafe.

One of the best parts of living here in Kentucky (moved here in 2017 from Denver, Colorado) is taking the drives through horse country around Lexington and surrounding areas. It’s The Horse Capital of the World! Touring horse farms is fantastic, too! The pace of life, beauty of the state, changing of seasons and southern hospitality of the people here is not to be matched. I might be annoyed being called “sugar” at the drive through window anywhere else I’ve lived, but here, it is endearing!

I live in Richmond and was born in Trapp, KY. This lifelong resident and Country Boy at Heart thought you were gonna bad mouth us until I clicked. Then I subscribed. Thanks for the Positivity. We're more than just Inbred Hillbillies.

Kentucky is one of the most underrated states in the US. It has great cities (Louisville, Lexington, etc.), food, and nature. Mammoth Cave National Park is cool and very beautiful. The distilleries also have beautiful grounds. KY is definitely more than Derby and Bourbon!

In Louisville, one of the great hidden gems is Cave Hill Cemetery. A great place to visit especially for graveyard enthusiasts.

Don’t miss Shaker Village, the Dollhouse Museum in Danville, My Old Kentucky Home in Bardstown, and all the stops on the Lincoln Heritage trail (far more stops than just his birthplace). Lots of great state parks, but I love Audubon State Park in Henderson.

Somerset Kentucky is the car cruise capital of the world. Always have a monthly car show during the summer. Also Lake Cumberland has more miles of shoreline than the state of Florida

Born and lived my life in Kentucky. I'm currently living in Indiana and I'm very homesick. Indiana doesn't hold a candle to Kentucky. The best hunting and fishing is in Kentucky. And the Saturday following the Kentucky Derby is the International BBQ Festival in Owensboro. Best BBQ in the world. People from all over come here to sample the foods. And this tradition was started while I was still in high school with just the local catholic churches having fundraisers every year and it took off from there. Yes, there are some counties that are dry. Ohio county is one. But that doesn't mean you can't buy booze there. You just have to know who to ask. Yes, country folk still make their own whiskey, no liquor tax of course but I'm not complaining. 😄

Proud Kentuckian here! If you come back to visit our beautiful state, come join us at Elk Creek Vineyards. We're just north or Frankfort. Not only does Kentucky make the best bourbon but we make great wine as well. Fun fact...the first commercial winery in America was in Kentucky.

Don’t skip on Burnheim Forrest! Truly a wonderful place to go. If you’re a super advanced hiker and have some buddies with you, I’d certainly suggest going on the Millenium Trail. It’s a days hike through beautiful wilderness at 15 miles long. Done it before, and it was amazing!

I grew up in Kentucky and it is a wonderful state in so many ways. You did a good job.

Newport aquarium, rough river, lake Venus, world famous barbeque, tons of festivals, plus explore western ky, it's gorgeous with lots to do!

No mention of Kentucky other two presidential residents. Zachary Taylor & Jefferson Davis. Both connected by Kentucky and In laws. Look, I know Lincoln is the “safe” person to spotlight, but the Davis monument was once a record holder for height and Zachary Taylor tomb is something to see. Lots of Civil War battles in Ky as well.

great stuff, professor, as always!

As a Kentucky native he is just about correct on all of it but the real experience of what Kentucky is all about go way out east. Where Loretta Lynn and Chris Stapleton are from. Absolutely most respectful and remarkable people you could ever meet. The mountains is where you truly experience this beautiful state.

Been listening to these as I drive around (I live in Australia and drive a lot for work). Will be going to America in 2023 hopefully maybe for a 12 week trip around the west coast! Thanks for the very interesting and informative videos!