Discover over 70 Kentucky attractions on the Kentucky Science Trail, an online guide launched by the Kentucky Academy of Science. The trail features museums, places to view the night sky, engineering marvels, geological tours, sites with live animals, nature preserves, botanical gardens, educational centers, and more. Some Northern Kentucky locations on the trail include the Newport Aquarium, Boone County Arboretum, Big Bone Lick State Historic Site, and Geologic Tour of Boone County.
The Kentucky Science Trail website provides descriptions and links to each attraction’s website, along with an interactive map for easy location finding. Visit kyscience.org to view the trail and start planning your scientific adventures across the state. Amanda Fuller, Executive Director of the Kentucky Academy of Science, emphasizes the importance of these attractions in fostering curiosity and a love for learning about our world, especially among families.
Founded in 1914, the Kentucky Academy of Science is a nonprofit organization with over 4,000 members. Their mission is to promote scientific communication and collaboration to enhance research, education, and evidence-based public engagement in Kentucky. Explore the Kentucky Science Trail to experience the natural and technological wonders our state has to offer.