Hart County is a unique rural oasis in south-central Kentucky – divided into quadrants by Interstate 65 which runs north to south – and the Green River which runs east to west. Positioned between Louisville and Nashville, this land of rolling, green, rural hills is nestled in the stunning Kentucky caves and caverns region and borders Mammoth Cave National Park, an International Biosphere and World Heritage Site. We’ve had many exciting adventures here, from traversing the world’s longest underground bridge to having amazing animal encounters to exploring the Amish-owned businesses. It is the Outdoor Adventure Capital of Kentucky!
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EncounterFarmwald’s Restaurant & Bakery
Have you ever had an Amish donut? IF the answer is no, make your way to Farmwald’s Restaurant and Bakery...
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EncounterDetweiler’s Country Store
Detweiler’s Country Store is a rural treasure adjacent to Nolin Lake in Cub Run, Kentucky. Locals refer to it as...
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EncounterR&S Grocery & Bakery
What began as a simple Amish salvage grocery has turned into a local favorite – R&S Grocery and Bakery. While...
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EncounterKentucky Down Under
Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo has one of the best stories. It was started by a couple, with Australian connections. Their...
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EncounterHorse Cave KOA
Ready for some time under the stars? ✨ S’mores around the campfire?🔥 An overnight in a treehouse? Tee Pee? Covered...
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EncounterGreen River Hill Grocery
You all know us from the road, but now you can visit some of us at Green River Hill Grocery...
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EncounterHidden River Cave
Hidden River Cave is an oasis in the middle of Horse Cave, Kentucky. It is home to the world’s longest...
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EncounterDennison’s Roadside Market
Dennison’s Roadside Market is beloved by the entirety of the south-central region of Kentucky. Located in Hart County, this family-owned-and-operated...
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EncounterDutch Country Safari Park
Dutch Country Safari Park is a special one to us. It is an Amish-owned and operated business in Horse Cave, Kentucky with...
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EncounterFloyd Collins & Hidden River Cave: PODCAST
Transcript: Rachelle Wright (00:10): Thanks for being here with us today at Hidden River Cave. We’re here with Dave Foster...
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EncounterHorse Cave Heritage Festival
The Horse Cave Heritage Festival is a fall celebration in Hart County, Kentucky. It is a weekend full of music,...
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EncounterMunfordville’s Kentucky Stonehenge
Munfordville, Kentucky, and Wiltshire, England have some things in common. They’ve both seen civil war battles, they are both predominantly...
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EncounterWalk Through Historic Munfordville
Right off I-65, Munfordville is an easily accessible town full of history, including 19th Century architecture, Civil War landmarks, makeshift...
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EncounterPaddle to 300 Springs Waterfall
One of the most beautiful paddling opportunities in all the land is the stretch of Green River from Lynn Camp...
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EncounterPa Daddy’s BBQ
Pa Daddy’s BBQ is a local barbecue joint in Hart County, Kentucky. You can find them serving up items such...
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EncounterAmish donuts and wildflowers: sweeten your spring
Ya’ll – we are so excited about the feeling this road-trip brings! Combining Amish donuts and beautiful spring wildflowers, in Mammoth...
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EncounterPaws-itively fun! Bring along the best friend to Hart County
Looking for fun experiences with your best friend this year? Then a roadtrip to Hart County is the destination for...
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EncounterTwo animal parks in one town
Animal lovers unite and hop over to Horse Cave! This one location – right in the center of your drive...
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EncounterThe inspiring backstories of EVERY LETTER in the Horse Cave Mural
EVERY LETTER HAS A STORY! Horse Cave artist/muralist Jesse Sims didn’t have to travel far to work on this newly-completed...
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EncounterChristmas in Kentucky
Includes feature of the Wakefield-Scearce Galleries of Shelbyville We’ve traveled Kentucky quite a bit this holiday season – tasking ourselves...
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EncounterThe Story of Floyd Collins with Chris Clark, Mammoth Cave Park Ranger: PODCAST
In the winter of 1925, the story of Floyd Collins’ entrapment in Sand Cave became one of the first international...
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EncounterBasic Info You Should Know about Mammoth Cave National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park A must not miss when visiting Kentucky is Mammoth Cave National Park, home to the longest...