With the wide variety of attractions Kentucky offers, there are sure to be plenty of unique options for spending the night away from home. Well, there are and we rounded them up for you. From high atop a tree, to inside an old jail cell, you’re sure to have an unforgettable night at these unique places to stay in Kentucky.
- The Observatory Treehouse
The Canopy Crew/Django Kroner Sleep, quite literally, under the stars in this epic Kentucky treehouse. It towers above the gorge and has a glass ceiling above the bed - perfect for star gazing. Although its height makes it extreme, the treehouse comes with a working sink and stove, composting toilet, and even a hammock built into the surrounding porch. This is the perfect spot to relax under the night sky after a long day of exploring the many wonders of Kentucky.
- Jailer’s Inn Bed and Breakfast
TripAdvisor/Susan K. Have you innocently ever wanted to spend the night in jail? Well, you can at this Bardstown Bed and Breakfast. This former cell still has the steel door and original bunks, but don’t worry - the mattress and furnishings have been upgraded. You can pick from an assortment of charmingly decorated rooms that all come with breakfast included and, if you come during the warm months it will be served to you in the charming garden courtyard. Jailer’s Inn Bed & Breakfast, 111 W Stephen Foster Ave, Bardstown, KY 40004, USA
- Historic Wigwam Village
Flickr/Kim Jenkins The historic, infamous Wigwam Village has been welcoming guests since 1937 and since then, not much has changed. You’ll spend the night in a traditional wigwam, complete with modern beds and bathroom, but with the original furnishings from the 1930s. It’s truly one of the most unique overnight spots Kentucky has to offer. You’ll definitely have lots of stories to tell after your stay here. Historic Wigwam Village No. 2, 601 N Dixie Hwy, Cave City, KY 42127, USA
- The Cyclone Room at 21C Museum Hotel Louisville
TripAdvisor/Ted C. Have a true artistic experience in this vintage-inspired art installation turned hotel room. The 21 C Museum Hotel is unique on its own, but this room is particularly special. It has a king-sized platform bed, all the amenities the other rooms offer, but it also has a record player and a collection of records to add ambiance to your unique stay. 21c Museum Hotel Louisville, 700 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202, USA
- 1857 Hotel
Facebook/1857 Hotel In charming Paducah, you’ll find the boutique 1857 Hotel. Each of their ten rooms are loaded with character from exposed brick to beamed ceilings and the style of the entire hotel represents the creativity and uniqueness of Paducah. This hotel places you in the center of Paducah, minutes from all the city has to offer, and with all the amenities you’re guaranteed a great night’s sleep after all your exploring! The 1857 Hotel, 210 Kentucky Ave, Paducah, KY 42001, USA
- The Kentucky Castle
Facebook/CastlePost Feel like royalty when you spend the night in Kentucky’s most magnificent castle. The lavish grounds, majestic interior, and rooms that include four-post beds and traditional furnishings all make The Kentucky Castle an ideal spot for a unique stay. Don’t forget to look into all the lovely experiences that the castle has to offer, from tours to murder mystery dinners, you may never have to leave the grounds to have a wonderful vacation. The Kentucky Castle, 230 Pisgah Pike, Versailles, KY 40383, USA
Add some extra charm and uniqueness to your next vacation with these unique places to stay in Kentucky. Have you stayed in any of these spots? What did you think? Are there any other unique gems we should check out? Let us know in the comments! And for more info on each of these locations, just click on each bolded name!
The Canopy Crew/Django Kroner
Sleep, quite literally, under the stars in this epic Kentucky treehouse. It towers above the gorge and has a glass ceiling above the bed - perfect for star gazing. Although its height makes it extreme, the treehouse comes with a working sink and stove, composting toilet, and even a hammock built into the surrounding porch. This is the perfect spot to relax under the night sky after a long day of exploring the many wonders of Kentucky.
TripAdvisor/Susan K.
Have you innocently ever wanted to spend the night in jail? Well, you can at this Bardstown Bed and Breakfast. This former cell still has the steel door and original bunks, but don’t worry - the mattress and furnishings have been upgraded. You can pick from an assortment of charmingly decorated rooms that all come with breakfast included and, if you come during the warm months it will be served to you in the charming garden courtyard.
Jailer’s Inn Bed & Breakfast, 111 W Stephen Foster Ave, Bardstown, KY 40004, USA
Flickr/Kim Jenkins
The historic, infamous Wigwam Village has been welcoming guests since 1937 and since then, not much has changed. You’ll spend the night in a traditional wigwam, complete with modern beds and bathroom, but with the original furnishings from the 1930s. It’s truly one of the most unique overnight spots Kentucky has to offer. You’ll definitely have lots of stories to tell after your stay here.
Historic Wigwam Village No. 2, 601 N Dixie Hwy, Cave City, KY 42127, USA
TripAdvisor/Ted C.
Have a true artistic experience in this vintage-inspired art installation turned hotel room. The 21 C Museum Hotel is unique on its own, but this room is particularly special. It has a king-sized platform bed, all the amenities the other rooms offer, but it also has a record player and a collection of records to add ambiance to your unique stay.
21c Museum Hotel Louisville, 700 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202, USA
Facebook/1857 Hotel
In charming Paducah, you’ll find the boutique 1857 Hotel. Each of their ten rooms are loaded with character from exposed brick to beamed ceilings and the style of the entire hotel represents the creativity and uniqueness of Paducah. This hotel places you in the center of Paducah, minutes from all the city has to offer, and with all the amenities you’re guaranteed a great night’s sleep after all your exploring!
The 1857 Hotel, 210 Kentucky Ave, Paducah, KY 42001, USA
Facebook/CastlePost
Feel like royalty when you spend the night in Kentucky’s most magnificent castle. The lavish grounds, majestic interior, and rooms that include four-post beds and traditional furnishings all make The Kentucky Castle an ideal spot for a unique stay. Don’t forget to look into all the lovely experiences that the castle has to offer, from tours to murder mystery dinners, you may never have to leave the grounds to have a wonderful vacation.
The Kentucky Castle, 230 Pisgah Pike, Versailles, KY 40383, USA
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Discovering Kentucky September 29, 2022 Sara Dager What are the best road trips through Kentucky? If you are on the hunt for good road trips in Kentucky, you’ve landed at the right spot! Only In Your State prides itself on designing the best possible road trips that show you all the best of what our fair state has to offer. Fans of all things creepy will love our haunted Kentucky road trip. With a little over nine hours of drive time, it’s best to break this trip up over a few days, but it’s more than worth the time. From a haunted cave system to a scary B&B, all types of haunting enthusiasts will be pleased. For something a little cheerier, you will likely love the road trip that shows you all the natural wonders in Kentucky. It takes you to ten spots including underground caves, an awe-inspiring land bridge, and a charming waterfall. Another fun trip, somewhere between creepy and gorgeous, is the six-stop abandoned places in Kentucky road trip that we’ve put together. This trip will take you to abandoned hospitals, a ghost town, and even a ghost ship! Does Kentucky have any good spots for day trips? There are so many great little day trips in Kentucky! The whole family will have a blast exploring Kentucky Kingdom, a massive amusement park with its own water park and a ton of fun rides and events for the whole family. You may not even see everything in a day, but you can get a lot done. This is a great trip for thrill seekers, but maybe you’re looking for a more low-key way to spend the day. A stroll through the Kentucky Railway Museum is a great choice for a relaxing day. You can take a look at historical trains in the midst of being restored to their full glory, and learn a ton about Kentucky’s intriguing railway history here. And, of course, it is tough for anyone not to enjoy a day at the massive Newport Aquarium or Louisville Zoo. Watching animals go about their daily business is such a nice break from our own daily business. Are there any hidden gems to discover in Kentucky? People who are looking for big fun without big crowds will absolutely love the Bluegrass state. There are so many hidden gems in Kentucky that you will fall for in an instant. Princess Falls in McCreary country is one awesome choice, an easy three-mile loop will take you along a charming woodland path to some lovely falls that are going to be less packed than the more known waterfalls in the area. Or, as mentioned above, Kentucky is home to a ghost ship in Petersburg. This ship is frozen in time, and while many may know of it, you do have to hunt a bit to find it amongst the brush, so it’s likely you will have this spot to yourself. One of our favorite hidden gems is the impressive (if slightly silly) Kentucky’s Stonehenge. This strange art piece is a little less mystifying than the Stonehenge we all know, but it is still quite fun to admire!
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Discovering Kentucky
September 29, 2022
Sara Dager
What are the best road trips through Kentucky? If you are on the hunt for good road trips in Kentucky, you’ve landed at the right spot! Only In Your State prides itself on designing the best possible road trips that show you all the best of what our fair state has to offer. Fans of all things creepy will love our haunted Kentucky road trip. With a little over nine hours of drive time, it’s best to break this trip up over a few days, but it’s more than worth the time. From a haunted cave system to a scary B&B, all types of haunting enthusiasts will be pleased. For something a little cheerier, you will likely love the road trip that shows you all the natural wonders in Kentucky. It takes you to ten spots including underground caves, an awe-inspiring land bridge, and a charming waterfall. Another fun trip, somewhere between creepy and gorgeous, is the six-stop abandoned places in Kentucky road trip that we’ve put together. This trip will take you to abandoned hospitals, a ghost town, and even a ghost ship! Does Kentucky have any good spots for day trips? There are so many great little day trips in Kentucky! The whole family will have a blast exploring Kentucky Kingdom, a massive amusement park with its own water park and a ton of fun rides and events for the whole family. You may not even see everything in a day, but you can get a lot done. This is a great trip for thrill seekers, but maybe you’re looking for a more low-key way to spend the day. A stroll through the Kentucky Railway Museum is a great choice for a relaxing day. You can take a look at historical trains in the midst of being restored to their full glory, and learn a ton about Kentucky’s intriguing railway history here. And, of course, it is tough for anyone not to enjoy a day at the massive Newport Aquarium or Louisville Zoo. Watching animals go about their daily business is such a nice break from our own daily business. Are there any hidden gems to discover in Kentucky? People who are looking for big fun without big crowds will absolutely love the Bluegrass state. There are so many hidden gems in Kentucky that you will fall for in an instant. Princess Falls in McCreary country is one awesome choice, an easy three-mile loop will take you along a charming woodland path to some lovely falls that are going to be less packed than the more known waterfalls in the area. Or, as mentioned above, Kentucky is home to a ghost ship in Petersburg. This ship is frozen in time, and while many may know of it, you do have to hunt a bit to find it amongst the brush, so it’s likely you will have this spot to yourself. One of our favorite hidden gems is the impressive (if slightly silly) Kentucky’s Stonehenge. This strange art piece is a little less mystifying than the Stonehenge we all know, but it is still quite fun to admire!
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The OIYS Visitor Center
If you are on the hunt for good road trips in Kentucky, you’ve landed at the right spot! Only In Your State prides itself on designing the best possible road trips that show you all the best of what our fair state has to offer. Fans of all things creepy will love our haunted Kentucky road trip. With a little over nine hours of drive time, it’s best to break this trip up over a few days, but it’s more than worth the time. From a haunted cave system to a scary B&B, all types of haunting enthusiasts will be pleased.
For something a little cheerier, you will likely love the road trip that shows you all the natural wonders in Kentucky. It takes you to ten spots including underground caves, an awe-inspiring land bridge, and a charming waterfall. Another fun trip, somewhere between creepy and gorgeous, is the six-stop abandoned places in Kentucky road trip that we’ve put together. This trip will take you to abandoned hospitals, a ghost town, and even a ghost ship!
Does Kentucky have any good spots for day trips?
There are so many great little day trips in Kentucky! The whole family will have a blast exploring Kentucky Kingdom, a massive amusement park with its own water park and a ton of fun rides and events for the whole family. You may not even see everything in a day, but you can get a lot done. This is a great trip for thrill seekers, but maybe you’re looking for a more low-key way to spend the day. A stroll through the Kentucky Railway Museum is a great choice for a relaxing day. You can take a look at historical trains in the midst of being restored to their full glory, and learn a ton about Kentucky’s intriguing railway history here. And, of course, it is tough for anyone not to enjoy a day at the massive Newport Aquarium or Louisville Zoo. Watching animals go about their daily business is such a nice break from our own daily business.
Are there any hidden gems to discover in Kentucky?
People who are looking for big fun without big crowds will absolutely love the Bluegrass state. There are so many hidden gems in Kentucky that you will fall for in an instant. Princess Falls in McCreary country is one awesome choice, an easy three-mile loop will take you along a charming woodland path to some lovely falls that are going to be less packed than the more known waterfalls in the area. Or, as mentioned above, Kentucky is home to a ghost ship in Petersburg. This ship is frozen in time, and while many may know of it, you do have to hunt a bit to find it amongst the brush, so it’s likely you will have this spot to yourself. One of our favorite hidden gems is the impressive (if slightly silly) Kentucky’s Stonehenge. This strange art piece is a little less mystifying than the Stonehenge we all know, but it is still quite fun to admire!
