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Fourth of July Travel Pulse: AAA expects about 72 million Americans to travel more than 50 miles for the holiday week, with 61+ million driving—good news for Kentucky road trips if you’re watching gas prices. Louisville Downtown Streets: The “Main Remade” project is back on track, with the first phase of converting part of Main Street to a two-way setup expected to wrap by late July. Scott County Tourism Boom: Georgetown-Scott County Tourism reports 2025 tourism generated a record $191M, keeping a four-year growth streak alive. Local Holiday Plans: Georgetown’s Kiwanis parade, a Main Street cruise-in, and Scott County Park fireworks are on deck, plus Stamping Ground’s July 4 parade. Outdoor Ideas for Visitors: Daniel Boone National Forest is spotlighted for family-friendly hikes like Dog Slaughter Falls, and the UK Arboretum welcomes a new director focused on informal education. Statewide Visitor Economy: Kentucky State Parks is credited with $1.1B in economic impact and 8,600 jobs, reinforcing why travelers keep coming back. Infrastructure & Access: Gov. Beshear announced bridge replacement funding in Calloway County, supporting long-term connections for commerce and tourism.

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Jul. 2, 2026

Georgetown tourism posts record $191.5M economic impact in 2025

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Jun. 24, 2026

Castle & Key and Taylor Made Farms launch Kentucky tourism collaboration

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Jun. 18, 2026

Kentucky patients must buy medical cannabis in-state starting July 1

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Jun. 10, 2026

Paducah tourism sets $326.7 million record in 2025

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Tourism generated $191M in 2025, maintaining growth streak

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Comer announces $24 million grant for replacement of Frankfort’s Singing Bridge

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Visitors Fuel Local Success - Driving record tourism impact in the Birthplace of Bourbon, Georgetown/Scott County, KY

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