Curated by people. Rooted in Kentucky.

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The little places, big adventures, and local favorites that make Kentucky worth exploring.

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Versailles

Wildside Winery

A little off your usual path

Fresh finds

New to the neighborhood.

Places and people recently added to Kentucky Cool.

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Versailles

The Cauldron Cafe

“A local husband and wife owned coffee shop serving ethically sourced coffee, tea, and local pastries with a cozy atmosphere and compassionate hospitality.”

Lexington

Lussi Brown Coffee Bar

“a unique space where a CEO and a drag queen can sit at the same bar and both feel entirely at home”

Lexington

Subject Matter

Louisville

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Louisville's Stationer

Louisville

The Barret Babes

150+ Artists, Makers, and Curators

Newport

Monmouth St. Mercantile

“Enchanting woman-owned store Tea, books, candles + cards Apothecary, accessories + more”

Close to home. A little farther out.

Where will you wander?

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Beaver Dam1 discovery Berea2 discoveries Carlisle1 discovery Covington1 discovery Crestwood1 discovery Danville2 discoveries Dunmor1 discovery Frankfort2 discoveries

Found by people who care.

Kentucky Cool is a human-curated collection of places, people, and things to do. Follow your curiosity. Find something you'll want to come back to.

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