Home to the Mammoth Caves, KFC, bluegrass music, and the Kentucky Derby. Birthplace of Johnny Depp, Jennifer Lawrence, Bill Monroe, Abraham Lincoln, and bourbon whisky. These are just a few of the things that make up the rich heritage of Kentucky. Marked by the rolling hills and forested lands of the western Appalachian Mountains, this state is known for its rich farmland and incredible natural beauty – not to mention 95 percent of the world’s bourbon and some of the finest thoroughbred horses found anywhere on the planet.
Kentucky’s capital city, Frankfort, is relatively small, home to only about 27,000 people. While most of the state is rural, the two largest cities in the state are Lexington (pop. 323,000) and Louisville (pop. 767,000).