Overview
Sparta is a city in Kentucky with a population of 236 in 2020. It is home to the Kentucky Speedway.
1 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Sparta
Kentucky Speedway
A 1.5-mile oval is Kentucky's home for NASCAR, hosting races in all three NASCAR national series (Cup Series, Xfinity Series, Truck Series) on one weekend in late June and Xfinity and Truck races on a weekend in late Sep…
Butler-Turpin State Historic House
This fine country home built in 1859 is a place of remembrance for one of Kentucky's foremost military families from colonial times, through the revolution, the War of 1812, the Mexican War and the Civil War. Built in th…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 23°F. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Cincinnati)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- CVG Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport, Cincinnati / Covington — 29 mi away (major hub). Directions
- LUK Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field, Cincinnati — 39 mi away. Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Butler-Turpin State Historic House
- Afternoon Kentucky Speedway
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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See
See Butler-Turpin State Historic House
This fine country home built in 1859 is a place of remembrance for one of Kentucky's foremost military families from colonial times, through the revolution, the War of 1812, the Mexican War and the Civil War. Built in the Greek Revival style the house is a three-bay, masonry structure with a commanding view of the Kentucky River valley.
Do
Do Kentucky Speedway
A 1.5-mile oval is Kentucky's home for NASCAR, hosting races in all three NASCAR national series (Cup Series, Xfinity Series, Truck Series) on one weekend in late June and Xfinity and Truck races on a weekend in late September. The 2011 Cup Series race, the first for that series at the track, was plagued by logistical problems. The track and the state worked to address these issues for the 2012 races, and all subsequent races have gone off without major logistical issues.
Sleep
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