Rughi Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 Other than Bourbon Festival things, that is. My wife is gamely coming along on our Bourbecue road trip, but isn't sure she can JUST do bourbon from thursday afternoon to sunday morning. By the way, she's more crafty (spinning, knitting, weaving)and into traditional music than a War of Northern Aggression buff. Any suggestions welcome. She will probably have the rental car at her disposal, as I'm not so sure I'll be driving much... Roger - Just one more bottle, please - Hodges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepcycle Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 Roger, A trip down I75 to Berea is a great way to appreciate the Appalachian Crafts of KY. Stop in at The Boone Tavern, which is operated by Berea College. Bernheim Forest is nearby. Do you play golf? (I don't) Plenty of golf around. State parks are great. See Cumberland falls, Lake Cumberland, Red River Gorge, Natural Bridge, Cave Run Lake. Plenty of good antiquing. I think that Harness Racing will be in Lexington at The Red Mile. Minor League Baseball In Louisville and Lex. Bike riding. Canoe Kentucky in Frankfort. Mamouth Cave. Corvette Museum. River Boat excursion and dinner. Vineyards. Lincoln Birthplace. Bunch of Fall Festivals from Apple to Wooly Worms. Stock Car Racing on dirt or asphalt. Kentucky Horse Park. Shaker Village. Fishing and Frog Giggin'. I think you should be able to fill up three days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcheer Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 By the way, Mammoth Cave is in a National Park.Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoTexan Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 Pepcycle.......The food man!! Tell em' about the food!! Fudge from the monks, hot brown's, bourbon breakfast, etc.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdery Posted July 2, 2005 Share Posted July 2, 2005 I second Ed's suggestion of Berea. Popped into my mind the second I read your post. Stay and eat at the Boone Tavern. Great place. Also Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. Wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendaj Posted July 2, 2005 Share Posted July 2, 2005 Hey Roger,There's plenty to see within a few minutes drive too. Lots of antique shops, several nice galleries. Have a look here: Brenda's half-done website That's a new Bardstown page. (I know I say this everytime...) Pardon the holes and spaces. I still have a bunch to add, so check back before Festival time. I hope to have it done by then (God willin' an the creek don't rise...;-)Bj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rughi Posted July 10, 2005 Author Share Posted July 10, 2005 Thanks all for the good suggestions. I just got back from Hawaii, and am already scheming on places to visit in Kentucky, Tennessee, and South Carolina on our trip.Keep those suggestions coming. I just got Susan Reigler's "Adventures in Dining" book, but haven't had a chance to read it yet.Actually, the whole time I was planning Hawaii, I was really wanting to be planning the Bourbecue road trip, but I had an epiphany while in HawaiiHawaii may be no good for bourbon, but it is a really nice place. For those who haven't been, I heartily encourage it. I can't vouch for the more touristy Oahu and Maui (I've heard), but the big island has a lot to recommend it.Roger - Just one more bottle, please - Hodges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNbourbon Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 ..I can't vouch for the more touristy Oahu and Maui... I can. Waikiki/Honolulu from atop Diamond Head...: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNbourbon Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 ...and a surfer south of Lahaina (Maui): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitzg Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 I know lots of people who tell me they love Bardstown -- and they don't drink any bourbon I know, kind of makes you want to cry doesn't it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNbourbon Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 What does one do in Kentucky in September? You could take the family to Dinosaur World: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNbourbon Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 Or Kentucky Down Under: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNbourbon Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 Or Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Weber Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 Actually touring Mammoth Cave is an awesome adventure. Just make sure to go on-line to purchase your tour tickets several days in advance. Few people know you can do this and it saves standing in a long line only to be told all of the good tours are sold out.Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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