3 Kentucky attractions just landed on Southern Living's 'South's Best' list

by Kirby Adams

Southern Living's 2025 annual "South's Best" edition highlights three Kentucky "hidden gems," including a 102-year-old Louisville hotel.

The ninth annual Southern Living "South's Best," which is available on newsstands on March 21, includes awards in several categories including the South’s Best Cities, Top Beach Towns, Top Classic Hotels, Top Resorts, Top Beach Bars, Top Barbecue Joint in Each State and more.

“Southern hospitality is more than just a saying, it’s a way of life, and no one knows the best experiences better than the locals. That’s why, year after year, we turn to our readers to share their favorite places that define the South,” Southern Living Editor in Chief Sid Evans said in a news release. “This year, we decided to focus on vacations, which led to the new editor-chosen categories: Restaurant of the Year, Vacation of the Year, and Best New Hotels. We also included the Top 50 Beach Towns because there are so many that our readers love, and now is the perfect time to start planning summer travel."

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