Kentucky’s Greatest: Scenic drives

by April 12, 2019

April 12, 2019

Kentucky's scenic drives are making travelers want to take a back roads. (Photo courtesy of Kentucky photographer Benjamin Dewing's Instagram)

It’s springtime in the Bluegrass, which means it’s time for a scenic Kentucky drive.

1. Old Frankfort Pike – Kentucky Bluegrass at its finest.

2. US 68 (Harrodsburg – Wilmore) – A religious experience.

3. River Road (Louisville – La Grange) – Drive along the mighty Ohio.

4. US 68/80 (Hopkinsville – Aurora) – Unspoiled nature.

5. KY 119 (Pineville – Tennessee line) – Cumberland. Gap. Tunnel.

6. McCracken Pike – Winding roads to Woodford Reserve.

7. I-71 northern Kentucky – Sweeping view of Cincy.

8. Midway Road – Thoroughbreds and stone fences.

9. Red River Gorge Byway – 100+ natural stone arches.

10. Cumberland Cultural Heritage Highway – Lakes, lakes, lakes.

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