Bluegrass to Pennyroyal (page 5 of 5)

Trip Tips

Length: About 270 miles, plus side trips.

When to go: Popular year-round.

Ferries: At the Green River in Mammoth Cave National Park, two ferries run on a regular basis.

Not to be missed: The Stephen Foster Story (a musical biography performed outdoors), Bardstown.

Nearby attractions: Mary Todd Lincoln House, Lexington. Fort Boonesborough State Park, southeast of Lexington. Land Between the Lakes Recreation Area, west of Hopkinsville.

Visitor center: Mammoth Cave National Park, near Cave City, KY.

Further information: Kentucky Department of Travel, 500 Mero Street, 22nd Floor, Frankfort, KY 40601; tel. 502-564-4930, www.kentuckytourism.com.

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