Our entire country is beautiful, but the Bluegrass State has a special place in my heart. No matter what part of the state you travel to, you will find breathtaking scenery along the way. Our forests, rivers, bridges, lakes and land all offer a serene feeling in some way. Kentucky can easily remind everyone how stunning America really is naturally.

Here are 15 stunning places in Kentucky:

15. The fair and carnivals
Mary Reed Runyon
This gorgeous little gathering is the Hillbilly Days celebration in Pike County. There are little celebrations like this all across Kentucky.
14. Bridge connections
David Boggs
Beautifully lit bridges like these lead from Kentucky to Indiana, crossing the mighty Ohio River.
13. Louisville skyline
David Boggs
This stunning view of Louisville is a shining example of the beauty of Kentucky’s largest city.
12. Pelicans
Barb Hoth
I was unaware we even had these birds in Kentucky, but it just shows another special aspect of our beautiful state.
11. A postcard from LaGrange
Gina Van Tilburg
No, this is actually just a photo of this small town community on a fresh snowy morn.
10. Every sunset is a little different.
Brent Elkins
Kentucky Lake is just a very photogenic place to take photos and is a fine example of how stunning America is.
9. Lighthouse Landing
Bambi Brown
This beautiful harbor is located on Kentucky Lake and the lighthouse makes a stunning backdrop for any photograph.

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8. Kentucky Lake sunset
Brent Elkins
Not only is this beautiful, but combined with nearby Lake Barkley, these two form the second largest man-made waterway in America.
7. London fence
Michael Mynatt
This sunset in London makes a simple fence line appear like a magical place.
6. Cumberland Falls
Michael Mynatt
Incredible natural wonders like Cumberland Falls provide us with gorgeous scenes.
5. Cumberland Falls moonbow
Dave Blog
The moonbow appears at only a few places in this world, and Cumberland Falls is one of them.
4. Smith Ridge
Jim Collison
Even something as simple as a boat ramp in Campbellsville can create a picture perfect moment in Kentucky.
3. St. Rose
Terry Alan Spalding
This beautiful church in Springfield looks like it should be surrounded by a Scottish moor.
2. The joy of fishing
Barb Hoth
Simple things make Kentucky living special, like fishing along our rivers and lakes, including Lake Barkley.
1. The heavens
Erin Page Richardson
The heavens seem to open up their doors over the skies of Kentucky and let the golden glow rain down.

Rolling hills, rich forests, man-made water wonders, bridges and stunning acts by Mother Nature are all a normal part of the day in some parts of Kentucky. These breathtaking images were all captured by local photographers, who obviously have love for our state. If you ever need a reminder of how stunning America is, take a ride through the Bluegrass State, and you will quickly be reminded.

Where do you recommend visiting to remember how special America is via Kentucky?

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