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Mammoth Cave

Mammoth Cave is located in Edmonson County, centered around the Green River. It has at least 365 miles of passageways and is the longest known cave system in the world. Several cave tours are offered. Some are electrically-lit, but during one tour visitors can venture into tunnels and crawls.

Kentucky Horse Park

The Kentucky Horse Park is located in Lexington. It is an educational theme park and horse farm and will soon be home to the 2010 World Equestrian Games.

Trail of Tears Park

Located in Hopkinsville, this park is one of the few landmarked sites of the Trail of Tears. It is a burial site of two Cherokee chiefs who died during the Native American removal. Statues and an original cabin are among the attractions. The park also holds an annual Pow Wow in September.

Red River Gorge

Red River Gorge is located in Daniel Boone National Forest in east-central Kentucky and is said to be the local Grand Canyon. The Gorge is a popular attraction for rock climbers, hikers and campers.

Lincoln Birthplace

In 1809 President Abraham Lincoln was born in Hodgenville in a one-room cabin. A symbolic cabin now stands in a museum here. There are also several memorials, surrounded by the original farmland the Lincolns used.