Endowed with numerous attractions, cities, and fun leisure activities, your trip to Kentucky will be full of unfamiliar experiences that you will treasure for a long time. This state is also a leading destination for horse-racing due to numerous horse tracks, events, and institutions in the area. Another thing that makes this state famous is KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken), a world-famous fast-food restaurant company. To experience this state’s charm and character, take a trip out of town. Touring cities such as Frankfort, Lexington, and Louisville will expose you to plenty of things that Kentucky has to offer. You might even find the perfect place where you can bring your partner. Read on below to find out more about the best romantic weekend getaways in Kentucky, USA.
1. Covington (from USD 269)
Many tourists visit Covington to explore its cozy and relaxed pubs and restaurants. Apart from that, as it is a historic city, you have sites such as National Underground Railroad, Freedom Center, and Behringer-Crawford Museum oozing informative and captivating stories of history. If you want to visit a new destination to indulge in outdoor activities, Covington has you covered. With sites such as Devon Park, Pioneer Park, and Covey Island Park, you can easily engage in fun outdoor activities such as picnicking and swimming. It will take you about 1 hour and 26 minutes to arrive at this destination from Frankfort, having covered a distance of 77.7 miles (125 kilometers).
Hotel Covington Cincinnati Riverfront
Address: 638 Madison Avenue
Accommodates: 10
Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-hour front desk Fitness centre
2. Cumberland Falls State Resort Park (from USD 99)
A weekend retreat with your lover at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park exposes you to numerous outdoor activities and a relaxed lifestyle. Take part in hiking around the area and enjoy magnificent views of the beautiful scenery. As you hike, you will come across exotic trees, rivers, and of course, waterfalls. Other than hiking and trekking spots in Kentucky, the park is also home to many attractions where lovers can engage in recreational activities such as bicycle riding, camping, fishing, and horseback riding. After indulging in the activities and touring around, the park’s homey cottages and rooms are waiting for you. A drive from Frankfort to Cumberland Falls State Resort Park takes you about 2 hours and 6 minutes on the 130-mile (209 kilometers) road.
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
Accommodates: 9
Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities 24-hour front desk Golf course (within 3 km) Terrace
3. Owensboro (from USD 139)
This thrilling city is the fourth biggest in Kentucky. To arrive at Owensboro from Frankfort, you will need to drive for about 2 hours and 33 minutes on a 160-mile (257.5 kilometers) road. Upon arrival, attraction sites in the area such as Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Smothers Park, and Moreland Park are out to give you a treat of a lifetime. If you want to buy things such as unique antiques, clothes, or food, visit local shopping destinations such as Black Sheep Antiques and Trunnell’s Farm Market. Besides that, you can attend thrilling festivals in Kentucky and events such as Boo Fest and Friday After Five and create wonderful memories with your lover.
Holiday Inn Owensboro Riverfront, an IHG Hotel
Address: 701 West First Street
Accommodates: 4
Parking Restaurant Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-hour front desk Fitness centre Golf course (within 3 km) Terrace
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4. Lexington (from USD 183)
Established in 1782, Lexington is the second biggest city in Kentucky. It’s home to more than 100 parks, including Fort Boonesborough State Park and Jacobson Park. There are numerous parks here where you can kill time and laze around with your loved one. This city is also an ideal place to learn about horses and ride on one. Get great insights about horses at local sites such as American Saddlebred Museum and Kentucky Horse Park. You can also visit Aviation Museum of Kentucky and learn about planes and how they operate. From Frankfort to Lexington, you will cover a distance of 25 miles (40 kilometers) in about 37 minutes.
Lexington Marriott City Center
Address: 121 West Vine Street
Accommodates: 4
Parking Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-hour front desk Fitness centre Non-smoking rooms
5. Louisville (from USD 269)
Being the biggest city in Kentucky, Louisville is out to offer a fun and unforgettable treat to couples who want a break from their routine. This city is home to the late Muhammad Ali, a world-renowned American boxer. It’s also the headquarters of KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken), one of the largest fast food restaurant chains in the world. Some places of interest worth visiting in this region include Louisville Zoo, Waterfront Park, Falls of the Ohio State Park, and Jefferson Memorial Forest. On these sites, you’re free to take part in leisure activities such as picnicking, admiring historic exhibits, and zip-lining, perfect for spending the day with your partner. To arrive at Louisville from Frankfort, it will take you about 55 minutes to cover the 55-mile (88.5 kilometers) road.
Omni Louisville Hotel
Address: 400 South 2nd Street
Accommodates: 6
Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-hour front desk Fitness centre Non-smoking rooms
6. Frankfort (from USD 179)
From its natural charm to its attractions, you will fall in love with this city the minute you step foot in it. Being Kentucky’s capital, this city has plenty of boarding facilities and fun activities to indulge in. You can tour around sites such as Liberty Hall Historic Site, Old State Capitol Building, and Capital City Museum and learn local history. For eye-opening wine tours and an unforgettable wine-tasting experience, you have Prodigy Vineyards and Winery and Lovers Leap Vineyards and Winery at your disposal. In addition, if you’re in search of a nice place for a short hike so you can reconnect with nature, Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary is the place to be.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Frankfort
Address: 40 Chenault Drive
Accommodates: 5
Parking Meeting/banquet facilities 24-hour front desk Fitness centre Non-smoking rooms Laundry Dry cleaning Facilities for disabled guests
7. Mammoth Cave National Park (from USD 136)
Mammoth Cave National Park takes pride in being the home to the world’s longest cave. A tour inside the cave will make you feel like you’re in a movie and it will give you a chance to see its exceptional beauty. Aside from the cave tour, you can engage in leisure activities such as camping and hiking in the park with your lover. Guides on site are informative and friendly as well. If you’re a bird lover, this park is a birder’s paradise as it is blessed to have numerous bird species. To arrive at this park from Frankfort, you will have to drive for approximately 2 hours and 7 minutes on the 127-mile (204 kilometers) road.
The Lodge at Mammoth Cave - Sunset TerraceMammoth Cave, Kentucky, United StatesAccommodates: 5
Top guest reviews
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clean room with comfortable beds and all the basics taken care ofRead more reviewsLocation:
the location cannot be beat we loved itperfect place to stay if you plan on visiting mammoth cave
8. Elizabethtown (from USD 45)
With a population of over 30,000 inhabitants, Elizabethtown is a travel destination in Kentucky that you can’t ignore. This city prides itself on having some of the most magnificent lakes in Kentucky. These include Freeman Lake Park, Freeman Lake, and other tourist sites Elizabethtown Nature Park. Head to Elizabethtown Sports Park with your partner and watch an action-packed baseball tournament. Later, visit Swope’s Cars of Yesteryear Museum, which is a contemporary museum with a wonderful collection of cars built from the 1900s to the 1960s. To arrive at Elizabethtown from Frankfort, you will have to drive for about 1 hour and 22 minutes on the 80-mile (129 kilometers) road.
Wild Rose Equestrian Center Barn LoftElizabethtown, Kentucky, United StatesAccommodates: 3
Top guest reviews
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great bed great linensCleanliness:
very clean and comfortablethe space was clean and stockedthis place is a piece of heaven sparkling clean loft space above a barnthe accommodations were outstanding it was cozy and inviting super clean and we had everything we needed and morelove this place it is so cute and very cleanHost:
hosts were responsive and accomodatingeveryone we interacted with was friendly pleasanteveryone was friendly and welcoming and communication was excellentRead more reviewsLocation:
wonderful location for an overnight getawaygreat place to stay we will be back for sure loved it
9. Pineville (from USD 119)
Pineville is a tourist spot worth exploring with your lover if you don’t want to miss out on its historical sites and picturesque destinations. Places of interest in the area where you can visit and create wonderful memories include Pine Mountain State Resort Park, which is a family resort in Kentucky. Cumberland Gap National History Park and Tri-State Peak Trail are must-visit spots as well. To sample the city’s expansive food scene, check out restaurants such as Sauced and The Butcher’s Pub. You will have to drive for about 2 hours and 19 minutes from Frankfort to Pineville on the 144-mile (232 kilometers) road.
Pine Mountain State Resort Park
Accommodates: 8
Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Meeting/banquet facilities 24-hour front desk Tennis court Golf course (within 3 km) Facilities for disabled guests
10. London (from USD 69)
Although thinly populated, London is an ideal destination for a weekend getaway in Kentucky. With this city’s thrilling events, parks, and recreational activities, you have numerous things to engage in and sites to explore. Top tourist sites in the area include Wood Creek Lake, Mountain Life Museum, and Levi Jackson Wilderness Road Park. Levi Jackson Wilderness Road Park, for example, is a beautiful and peaceful spot where you can engage in fun recreational activities such as bicycle riding, camping, hiking, and swimming. A 1.5-hour drive on the 100-mile (161 kilometers) road gets you to London from Frankfort. For accommodation options, there are lakefront cabins n Kentucky that lets you stay close to nature while on a getaway.
Econo Lodge London
Address: 105 Melcon Lane
Smoke alarms CCTV outside property Internet services Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines Pets allowed Newspapers Pool/beach towels
Unrivaled romantic getaways
You will see another side of Kentucky when you travel out of town. It even gets better if you include your partner in the getaway. Check out the romantic getaways listed above while visiting the region and you won’t regret your decision. Need a place to stay? Check out some tiny houses for rent in Kentucky.
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