We visited two wineries in Kentucky. Everyone says the first, Purple Toad, is *the* Kentucky winery. I respectfully and strongly disagree. If you want to taste a lot of wines in a variety of flavors but stand the entire time and experience OK service, then sure - stop by … [Read more...] about Going Wine Tasting At Harkness Edwards Vineyards In Winchester, Kentucky
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5 Great Places To Eat & Drink In & Around Lexington, Kentucky
After just 24 hours in Lexington, I was worried our road trip budget would be blown out of the water this month by food and drink costs. That's because we had a great dinner the evening we arrived and then a great breakfast the following morning. Thankfully we managed to rein … [Read more...] about 5 Great Places To Eat & Drink In & Around Lexington, Kentucky
Why The Buffalo Trace Distillery Spoiled Us For The Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Before we arrived in Kentucky, one of the things I was most looking forward to was going on tours at multiple distilleries on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. The Lexington/Frankfort area seemed to have the highest concentration of large bourbon producers, including Woodford … [Read more...] about Why The Buffalo Trace Distillery Spoiled Us For The Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Hunting For Forest Giants In A Giant Forest At Bernheim Forest, Kentucky
Last year there were trolls. This year there were giants. One of our favorite activities last year was going on a Troll Hunt at The Morton Arboretum just outside of Chicago. The trolls were incredible sculptures designed and created by artist Thomas Dambo, plus he made an … [Read more...] about Hunting For Forest Giants In A Giant Forest At Bernheim Forest, Kentucky
Talk Derby To Me: Our Day At The 2019 Kentucky Derby
Tickets secured early? Check. Fascinators? Check. Advice for infield seating? Check. Review of prohibited and allowed items? Check. This anxious person's checking and rechecking of these items and more over and over? Check. The Kentucky Derby is a very exciting and … [Read more...] about Talk Derby To Me: Our Day At The 2019 Kentucky Derby
3rd Time Lucky: Hiking To Dog Slaughter Falls In Kentucky
It took three attempts over the course of two separate days and 17 miles of hiking, but I finally made it to Dog Slaughter Falls in Daniel Boone National Forest, Kentucky. There are different reasons as to why the first two hikes didn't lead to Dog Slaughter Falls, so I was … [Read more...] about 3rd Time Lucky: Hiking To Dog Slaughter Falls In Kentucky
Restaurant Review: The Wrigley Taproom & Eatery In Corbin, Kentucky
Shae and I love getting recommendations of things to do, places to eat, etc. on our road trip. While we were in Louisville, we got chatting to a couple who suggested we visit The Wrigley Taproom & Eatery in Corbin as that wasn't far from where we'd be staying in London, … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: The Wrigley Taproom & Eatery In Corbin, Kentucky
Kentucky, Virginia & Tennessee: Hiking To Tri-State Peak At Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
It's easy to step foot in two states at the same time, but what about three states? Shae, Truffles and I decided to find out. While staying in London KY, we drove an hour southeast to Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. The park is located where Kentucky, Virginia and … [Read more...] about Kentucky, Virginia & Tennessee: Hiking To Tri-State Peak At Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Restaurant Review: Sonny’s BBQ In Corbin, Kentucky
We've eaten a lot of BBQ so far on our road trip and that didn't stop on my birthday the other week. Shae and I were staying in London, Kentucky at the Country Inn & Suites which was only 10-15 minutes from Corbin. We'd originally planned on eating at The Wrigley Taproom … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: Sonny’s BBQ In Corbin, Kentucky
Harland Sanders Cafe & Museum – Birthplace Of Kentucky Fried Chicken
"Kentucky Fried Chicken!" That was my British nephew's immediate reaction when we told him we'd be visiting Kentucky next on our 50 state road trip. We'd always planned on getting KFC at some point during our 6 weeks in Kentucky, but we got lucky when staying in the … [Read more...] about Harland Sanders Cafe & Museum – Birthplace Of Kentucky Fried Chicken