I would like to introduce my friends, Tam and Leigh of the Kentucky Taste Buds. These two besties met in junior high in Lexington and the dynamic duo will enthusiastically introduce you to the great activities around our state! Tam and Leigh’s friendship grew over the years as they married and had children. After their kids…
Aptly named for its location halfway between Frankfort and Lexington, Midway encompasses the quintessential, small-town look and feel you’d expect in a Hallmark movie. The streets are lined with inviting shops, restaurants and boutiques. You’ll likely hear the familiar echoes of the Corman train whistle as the tracks run right through the center of downtown. Historic…
The best cake for you is also vibrantly colorful, healthy, vegan, gluten free and fun to assemble with no baking involved. This ain’t your grandma’s fruit cake, this is altogether different and much better than traditional fruit cake IMHO (In my humble opinion, sorry grandma). You may even be able to find many of the…
An excursion to downtown Lexington offers an amazing number of exciting activities for every age. And now for your easy reference is an all-inclusive, walking tour of our fair city, so read on to find the best places in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. BREAKFAST/BRUNCH/LUNCH The Lexington courthouse fell into disrepair for years after the offices moved…
What do you get when you add gourmet chocolate plus a trendy inn? The answer to the equation is a tastefully unique destination in our Commonwealth known as the Chocolat Inn & CafĂ©. Now that’s my kind of math! The Chocolat Inn is situated in Beattyville, Kentucky and provides a one-of-a-kind experience for travelers…
Christmastime in small town Kentucky will blow you away with their merry music, whimsical lighting and decor and fancy window displays. Click on the name of each town to get more details to plan your visit. Read on to learn more about spending Christmas in Kentucky. LAWRENCEBURG Home of Four Roses and Wild Turkey distilleries,…
Searching for a terrific place to tour and explore? Look no further than Winchester, Kentucky. This little town is full of great eats, drinks, art and shopping. Make Arts on Main in Winchester, KY your first stop. Visit Arts on Main at 31 North Main Street to discover a large selection of delightful, handmade goods…
Located in a 200-year-old, beautifully renovated building on North Main Street, Howard’s Overhead Doors has established a long-standing reputation for quality, consistency and treating employees like family. In the late 1980s, Howard Aires worked out of his garage servicing his community with garage doors until his endeavors grew into a commercial location. He took Will…
If y’all haven’t visited Harrodsburg, Kentucky lately, you don’t know what you’re missing! Steeped in a rich history, the lovely downtown is easily walkable. Established businesses are on the rebound as well as promising new shops, opening their doors for the first time. Amanda’s Crafts is just such a business and you’ll find their items…
Have you ever run across the cutest shop in a sleepy little town and realize it’s a hidden gem? That is the Gift Shop at Salvisa Station. At 400 Main Street in Salvisa, Kentucky, just outside of Harrodsburg, you will spot this little shop on the corner. This gift shop carries loads of great items…
I’ve discovered a new haunt, The Vault: Hard Cider- Harrodsburg, Kentucky and just had to share. They ferment several types of hard cider onsite and offer local beers on tap alongside great eats! The owners, Jennifer and Tim Kazimer hold signature Bum Diddy cider to a higher standard. You won’t find it syrupy sweet like…
Wilmore, Kentucky was established in 1876 by the Cincinnati Southern Railroad as a flag stop prompted by the construction of the High Bridge railroad trestle on the Kentucky River. At the time, this bridge was the highest in the world. Today the High Bridge is an exciting place to visit with a breathtaking vista of…
