Today, there aren't any bison in Kentucky and the bear, deer, and wild turkey are scarce. However, many people go to the state for its scenic beauty. See the Frozen Niagara, one of the spectacular onyx formations found in Mammoth Cave, the world's longest cave. Visit Land Between the Lakes, Cumberland Falls, and Natural Bridge, which is located in the Daniel Boone National Forest. Go to Audubon State Park. It honors John Audubon, a famous artist known for his paintings of North American birds. He was imprisoned in the state for debts.
Tourists visit Kentucky for things other than its scenic beauty. Tour the homes of Henry Clay, a famous American statesman, and Mary Todd Lincoln, the wife of President Abraham Lincoln, in Lexington-Fayette. If you want to see gold, go to Fort Knox, where underground vaults keep the United States gold reserves secure. If you like horseracing, Kentucky is the state for you. The Kentucky Derby, a famous horserace, is held on the first Saturday of every May at Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville.
