You can also visit our many State "Recreation" Parks, 11 of which have their own history to tell.
For the perfect experience, stay at one of our 17 State Resort Parks while you explore the Commonwealth’s historic treasures.
Historic Sites
Recreation and Resort Parks With Historic Significance
Several of Kentucky’s state resort parks and recreation parks also have historical significance. These are listed below:
John James Audubon |
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3100 US Highway 41 North
Henderson, KY 42419-0576 |
270-826-2247
Audubon@ky.gov |
| Bird & wildlife viewing. Museum and Nature Center. Two lakes: 28 and 12 acres. |
Levi Jackson |
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998 Levi Jackson Mill Road
London, KY 40744-8944 |
606-330-2130
LeviJackson@ky.gov |
| Group camp, grist mill, Mountain Life Museum & pool water-slide |
Lincoln Homestead |
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5079 Lincoln Park Road
Springfield, KY 40069-9504 |
859-336-7461
LincolnHomestead@ky.gov |
| Lincoln Cabins. Two lakes: 32 and 9 acres. |
My Old Kentucky Home |
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501 East Stephen Foster Avenue
Bardstown, KY 40004-0323 |
502-348-3502
MyOldKentuckyHome@ky.gov |
| Federal Hill Mansion & summer musical |
Old Fort Harrod |
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100 South College Street
Harrodsburg, KY 40330-0156 |
859-734-3314
FortHarrod@ky.gov |
| Lincoln Memorabilia, Fort and Mansion Museum Tours, Great Gift Shop, Picnic Shelter. |