10 Largest Cities in Kentucky

  1. Louisville
    • Largest city in Kentucky by population
    • Home of the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs
    • Muhammad Ali Center and boxing history
    • Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory and baseball heritage
    • Vibrant food scene with famous restaurants and bourbon distilleries
  2. Lexington
    • Second-largest city in Kentucky
    • Known as the “Horse Capital of the World”
    • Keeneland Race Course and thoroughbred horse racing
    • University of Kentucky and college sports
    • Historic downtown with shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions
  3. Bowling Green
    • Home to Western Kentucky University
    • National Corvette Museum and automotive history
    • Lost River Cave and underground boat tours
    • Beech Bend Park and Splash Lagoon water park
    • Historic Railpark and Train Museum
  4. Owensboro
    • Owensboro Museum of Fine Art and cultural attractions
    • Smothers Park and Ohio River recreational activities
    • International Bluegrass Music Museum and music heritage
    • O.Z. Tyler Distillery and bourbon production
    • Annual International Bar-B-Q Festival and culinary events
  5. Covington
    • Located along the Ohio River across from Cincinnati
    • MainStrasse Village and German-style architecture
    • Roebling Suspension Bridge and engineering marvel
    • Behringer-Crawford Museum and local history
    • Devou Park and outdoor recreation
  6. Georgetown
    • Home to Georgetown College
    • Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky and automotive industry
    • Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Farm and horse rescue
    • Ward Hall and historic antebellum mansion
    • Royal Spring Park and natural springs
  7. Richmond
    • Eastern Kentucky University and higher education
    • Fort Boonesborough State Park and pioneer history
    • White Hall State Historic Site and Civil War heritage
    • Lake Reba Recreational Complex and outdoor activities
    • Downtown Richmond and local businesses
  8. Florence
    • Florence Mall and shopping destinations
    • Florence Y’all Water Tower and iconic landmark
    • UC Health Stadium and Florence Y’alls baseball team
    • Boone County Arboretum and nature preserve
    • Florence Antique Mall and unique finds
  9. Elizabethtown
    • Swope’s Cars of Yesteryear Museum and vintage automobiles
    • Freeman Lake Park and outdoor recreation
    • Historic State Theater and performing arts
    • Hardin County History Museum and regional heritage
    • Schmidt Museum of Coca-Cola Memorabilia and pop culture
  10. Nicholasville
    • Camp Nelson National Monument and Civil War history
    • Wolf Run Wildlife Refuge and nature conservation
    • Chrisman Mill Vineyards and winery tours
    • High Bridge Park and Kentucky River views
    • Nicholasville/Jessamine County Parks and Recreation