Abraham Lincoln was famed for being honest, but not everything associated with his name is true. Take, for example, both the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Park and Abraham Lincoln's Boyhood Home. Both sites bear his name, but the former doesn't have the house in … [Read more...] about Visiting Abraham Lincoln’s Birthplace & Boyhood Home In Kentucky
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Visiting Mammoth Cave National Park In Kentucky
Shae and I got lucky when planning our time in Kentucky as we happened to be staying near Mammoth Cave National Park during 2019 National Park Week. We were staying at the Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave which is only 10-15 minutes from the park. In reality though, it's more … [Read more...] about Visiting Mammoth Cave National Park In Kentucky
Hotel Review: Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave, Kentucky
Having spent 5 days in Paducah, Kentucky while on our 50 state road trip, we headed east to the small city of Horse Cave. There were a couple of reasons we picked this as one of our stops. First of all, it's near Mammoth Cave National Park which is somewhere we wanted to … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave, Kentucky
4 Fun Things To Do In Paducah, Kentucky
Having spent a week in Louisville, Shae and I made our way to Paducah, a city in the southwest corner of Kentucky. We stayed five nights at the Residence Inn Paducah and enjoyed our time in the city. We both had quite a lot of work to do during our stay, so we didn't get to … [Read more...] about 4 Fun Things To Do In Paducah, Kentucky
The Amazing World Of Quilting At The National Quilt Museum In Paducah, KY
I never would've thought that a National Quilt Museum would make the list of "top coolest things I've ever seen." But here we are. I'm going to say it. The National Quilt Museum in Paducah, KY is on my list of top coolest things I've ever seen. When I … [Read more...] about The Amazing World Of Quilting At The National Quilt Museum In Paducah, KY
Hotel Review: Residence Inn Paducah, Kentucky
Shae and I were sad to leave Louisville after spending a week there (here's why we loved it so much), but it was time to move on to the next stop on our 50 state road trip - Paducah. Paducah is in the southwest corner of Kentucky, separated from Illinois by the Ohio River. … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Residence Inn Paducah, Kentucky
Visiting The Churchill Downs Kentucky Derby Museum & Tours In Louisville, KY
As with our koala experience in Australia, I'd like to preface this post with a little note. We know that not everyone reading this is supportive of Churchill Downs, the Kentucky Derby, or horse racing in general, and therefore this experience as well as our Derby experience next … [Read more...] about Visiting The Churchill Downs Kentucky Derby Museum & Tours In Louisville, KY
Our Week In Louisville: Things To Do, Places To Eat & Drink & Where To Stay
Louisville, Kentucky is one of our new favorite cities. Shae and I recently spent a week there while on our 5 year, 50 state road trip and loved it. The city has a ton of great restaurants and bars and loads of interesting things to do including museums, caverns and … [Read more...] about Our Week In Louisville: Things To Do, Places To Eat & Drink & Where To Stay
Experiencing Underground Ziplining At Louisville Mega Cavern In Kentucky
I'm not really one for high adrenaline activities. I like my fun, but prefer it to be low key memory making. I've started getting braver over recent years, including last year when I rode a roller coaster AND cliff jumped in Wisconsin. But when your best friend tells you … [Read more...] about Experiencing Underground Ziplining At Louisville Mega Cavern In Kentucky
Thunder Over Louisville 2019: Check Out This 30 Minute Firework Display
There were two reasons we decided to visit Kentucky in April & May this year. One - the Kentucky Derby. Two - Thunder Over Louisville. Neither of us had heard of Thunder Over Louisville until about a year ago, but when we had it suggested to us, Shae and I both knew it was … [Read more...] about Thunder Over Louisville 2019: Check Out This 30 Minute Firework Display