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People & Personalities
Local Radio Host

- Larry Smith – WVLC 99.9, Campbellsville
- Kellie McKay – WHHT 103.7, Glasgow
- Cale Tharp – WLCB 93.7, Hodgenville
Local TV Personality

- Dawne Gee – WAVE, Louisville
- Candyce Clifft – WDRB, Louisville
- Lee Cruse – Lexington
Meteorologist

- Marc Weinberg – WDRB, Louisville
- Kevin Harned – WAVE, Louisville
- Jude Redfield – WDRB, Louisville
Kentucky Musician or Band

- Tyler Childers – Nashville, Tennessee (from Lawrence Co.)
- JD Shelburne – Nashville, Tennessee (from Taylorsville)
- Carly Pearce – Nashville, Tennessee (from Kenton Co.)
Athlete

- Reed Sheppard – London
- Justin Thomas – Louisville
- Cutter Boley – Hodgenville
Destination
Road Trip

- The Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience – Bardstown
- Red River Gorge Geological Area – Stanton
- Hatfields and McCoys Historic Feud Sites Driving Tour – Pikeville
Distillery Tour

- Maker’s Mark Distillery – Loretto
- The Evan Williams Bourbon Experience – Louisville
- Boone County Distilling Co. – Independence
Event or Festival

- Marion County Country Ham Days – Lebanon
- Lincoln Days Celebration – Hodgenville
- Manchester Music Festival – Manchester
Farm Tourist Attraction

- Hinton’s Orchard & Farm Market – Hodgenville
- Dennison’s Roadside Market – Horse Cave
- Gallrein Farms – Shelbyville
Place for Live Music

- Joel Ray’s Lincoln Jamboree – Hodgenville
- The AMP at Log Still – New Haven
- Paramount Arts Center – Ashland
Museum

- Lincoln Museum – Hodgenville
- Frazier Kentucky History Museum – Louisville
- Speed Art Museum – Louisville
Kid-Friendly Attraction

- Louisville Zoo – Louisville
- Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo – Horse Cave
- Newport Aquarium – Newport
Winery

- Purple Toad Winery– Paducah
- McIntyre & Family Winery – Bardstown
- Baker-Bird Winery & Distillery – Augusta
Historic Attraction

- Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park – Hodgenville
- My Old Kentucky Home State Park – Bardstown
- Loretta Lynn Homeplace – Van Lear
Specialty Lodging or Bed & Breakfast

- My Old Kentucky Dome – Mt. Washington
- Lincoln Lodge – Hodgenville
- The Reed-Dossey Bed & Breakfast – Brownsville
Outdoor
Camping or RV Spot

- Green River Lake State Park – Campbellsville
- Red River Gorge Geological Area – Stanton
- Lincoln Lodge – Hodgenville
Place for Adventure

- Mammoth Cave National Park – Mammoth Cave
- Red River Gorge Geological Area – Stanton
- Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area – Golden Pond
Hiking Trail

- Mammoth Cave National Park – Mammoth Cave
- Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest – Clermont
- Red River Gorge Geological Area – Stanton
Public Hunting/Fishing Area

- Green River Lake State Park – Campbellsville
- Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area – Golden Pond
- Cave Run Lake – Morehead
Water Tourism Spot

- Green River Lake State Park – Campbellsville
- Lake Cumberland
- Cave Run Lake – Morehead
Eats & Drinks
Breakfast Place

- Kentucky’s Finest Family Style Restaurant – Hodgenville
- Carriss’s Grocery – Shelbyville
- The Cafe at Swope Toyota – Elizabethtown
Bourbon

- Buffalo Trace Distillery– Frankfort
- Elijah Craig – Bardstown
- New Riff Distilling– Newport
Barbecue

- Brothers – Campbellsville
- Arrowhead BBQ – Hodgenville
- RedPoint BBQ – Campton
Craft Beer

- Scout & Scholar Brewing Company – Bardstown
- West Sixth Brewing – Lexington
- Sawstone Brewing Co. – Morehead
Hamburger

- Laha’s Red Castle – Hodgenville
- Bardstown Burger – Bardstown
- B&N Food Market – Bagdad
Bakery

- Sweet Sisters Sweets – Hodgenville
- Hadorn’s Bakery – Bardstown
- Tipton’s Traditions – Ashland
Down-Home Restaurant

- The Whistle Stop – Glendale
- Kentucky’s Finest Family Style Restaurant – Hodgenville
- Billy Ray’s Restaurant – Prestonsburg
Coffee Shop

- Vibe Coffee – Elizabethtown & Hodgenville
- Harden Coffee – Campbellsville
- The Black Goose – Union
Sweets Shop

- The Sweet Shoppe and Dessert Cafe – Hodgenville
- Serendipity Kandy Kitchen – Shelbyville
- Muth’s Candies – Louisville
Food Truck

- Juanito’s Street Tacos & More – Radcliff & Bardstown
- Maillard Wood Fired Kitchen – Campbellsville
- Matilda’s Dogs and More – Hodgenville
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