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Welcome to the Bluegrass state… no the grass isn’t REALLY
blue, but in the spring, bluegrass produces bluish-purple buds that give a rich blue cast to the grass when seen in large fields. For being
on the smaller size of many states in the United States, Kentucky is packed
with lots of things to do. If you’re a bourbon lover, they have a fantastic
collection of distilleries in the state, and they even have a multi-day tour
you can plan to visit multiple distilleries throughout the area. There are also
a horse park, where past Kentucky Derby winners can be seen, as well as
interactions with other horses. Of
course if you’re a baseball fan, you’ll know all about the Louisville Slugger
bat. Stop by the factory to take a tour and see how they are made. You can even
purchase a personalized bat for a momento! Kentucky offers beautiful
countryside views, as well as big city experiences, so whichever you’re trying
to experience, let me know and we’ll plan the perfect trip to the Bluegrass
state!
State Facts-
The State Capital is
Frankfurt
State population (as of 2015) was 4,425,09
State Nickname- the
Bluegrass State
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Fun things to do-
Fun Facts-
Held every year since 1875, The Kentucky Derby is the oldest
continuously held horse race in the country.
Cumberland Falls in Kentucky is the only place in the Western
Hemisphere to spot a “moonbow” on a regular basis. A Moonbow is a rainbow made from light
reflected off of the moon at night.
Kentucky is the only U.S State to have a continuous border of
rivers running along three of it’s sides.
The Mississippi River to the west, the Ohio River to the north and the
Big Sandy River and Tug Fork to the east.
The Song Happy Birthday to You was the creation of two sisters
from Louisville. Patty hill and Mildred Hill wrote the song in 1893.
In Kentucky, throwing eggs at a public speaker may result in one
year in prison.
Climate
Due to its location, Kentucky has a moderate climate, with
abundant rainfall. Kentucky experiences 4 distinct seasons, but rarely
experiences the extremes of the seasons. Temperatures tend to average in the
low 30s in the dead of winter to the mid 80s in summertime. Kentucky can
average around 46 inches of precipitation through the year. The highest recorded temperature was 114
degrees in July of 1930 near Greensburg. The lowest recorded temperature was
-37degrees in Jan of 1994 near Shelbyville.
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