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Armor Unit Memorial Park This unique memorial park, strategically located on the grounds of the Patton Museum, pays tribute to the many armor units which served the nation, and is dedicated to the soldiers who served with the Armored Force during wars of the 20th century. The Memorial Park was dedicated on July 10, 1990, the 50th anniversary of armor, and since that time scores of veterans, soldiers, and visitors have made their way through the gates to pay tribute to those who served.
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Bridges To The Past A self-paced two-mile walking trail over three stone bridges that were built prior to the civil war.
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Fort Duffield Built in 1861, the Fort Duffield Civil War Fort is Kentucky's largest and best preserved Civil War earthen fortification. Living history programs are offered a various times throughout the year.
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Gold Vault Fort Knox is perhaps best-known for the United States Bullion Depository, or "Gold Vault", as it is affectionately called by millions around the world. The facility, with its security systems shrouded in secrecy, houses the largest portion of the United States' gold reserve. Ironically, although it is synonymous with Fort Knox, the depository is located adjacent to the military installation, with US Treasury Department guards and employees.
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Patton Museum Museum is located on Fort Knox and contains many personal belongings of General Patton, including personal medals, vehicles. Also equipment pertaining to the evolution of the Armored Force. The Abrams Auditorium, convention-type facility seats 350 people.
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Saunders Springs The Saunders Springs Nature Preserve is a heavily wooded natural area on steep terrain with interesting features. The preserve provides opportunities for nature study, hiking, biking, picnicking and historic interpretation.
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Tioga Falls A scenic and historic two-mile trail located on the old Louisville and Nashville Turnpike.
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Tribute To The Armored Soldier In May of 1992, the Tribute to the Armored Soldier was dedicated in front of Radcliff City Hall. The massive, gold-toned and marble monument pays tribute to the men and women of the Armored Force who have trained, lived, and traveled through the Radcliff/Fort Knox area over the years.
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Swope's Cars of Yesteryear Museum Swope's Cars of Yesteryear Museum
Approximately 50 Antique and Classic cars on display. These wonderful machines are sure to bring back pleasant memories of days when life was less hectic.
Schmidt Museum of Coca-Cola Schmidt Museum of Coca-Cola
The largest privately owned Coca-Cola Collection in the world. Special exhibits are added and rotated daily.
Abraham Lincoln's Birthplace Abraham Lincoln's Birthplace
"Sinking Spring" farm, where Abe Lincoln was born. Includes massive granite shrine, which houses a replica log cabin.
My Old Kentucky Home My Old Kentucky Home
Historic Federal Hill Mansion, where Stephen Foster penned the State song open and available for tours.
The Stephen Foster Story The Stephen Foster Story
"America's favorite outdoor musical" a living musical tribute to the composer, performed in an open air ampitheater on the grounds of "My Old Kentucky Home."
Kentucky Railway Museum Kentucky Railway Museum
Museum of railroad antiquities, and memorabilia. Also historic train rides aboard steam locomotive driven trains.
Mammoth Cave National Park Mammoth Cave National Park
World's largest underground cavern system: several tours ranging from one hour to a full day available.
Churchill Downs and Museum Churchill Downs and Museum
Historic Churchill Downs, site of "Kentucky Derby" also seasonal racing schedules. Museum contains many Derby artifacts, horse racing memorabilia, mulit-media presentation on "First Saturday in May."

Other Regional Attractions Nearby:
  • Corvette Museum
  • Maker's Mark Distillery
  • Louisville Zoo
  • Thomas Edison Home
  • Jim Beam Distillery
  • Kentucky Dinner Train

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Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 07:24 am EDT