Category: Kentucky

Louisville, KY: Getting Ready & Getting There

Books – Louisville Murder & Mayhem: Historic Crimes of Derby City by Kevin McQueen. Life in Louisville in the years following the Civil War, and through the turn of the century, was as exciting as it was dangerous. The city continued to grow as important urban hub of culture and commerce, connecting the South with the Midwest and Northern states. As Keven McQueen proves in this collection of morbid tales of crime and depravity, life in Louisville certainly had a darker side. Journey back to a time when Louisville’s streets were filled with rail cars, its alleys populated by thieves, and its brothels hummed with activity. Whether it’s the tale of the marriage of a convicted murderer to a notorious prostitute, or the exploits the criminal duo dubbed Louisville’s Bonnie and Clyde,” this is a true crime collection that is truly hard to believe.”

Getting There – Drive if you must, or FLY.

    • Drive: It’s a long haul from just about anywhere other than Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee or Virginia.
    • Fly:  American, Delta and United fly into Louisville, but my favorite is Southwest!

Lexington, KY: Getting Ready & Getting There

Books: Lost Lexington, Kentucky by Peter Brackney. Lexington has dozens of well-restored landmarks, but so many more are lost forever. The famous Phoenix Hotel, long a stop for weary travelers and politicians alike, has risen from its own ashes numerous times over the past centuries. The works of renowned architect John McMurtry were once numerous around town, but some of the finest examples are gone. The Centrepointe block has been made and unmade so many times that its original tenants are unknown to natives now. Join local blogger, attorney and preservationist Peter Brackney as he explores the intriguing back stories of these hidden Bluegrass treasures.

Getting There – Drive if you must, or FLY.

    • Drive: It’s a long haul from just about anywhere other than Ohio, Tennessee or Virginia.
    • Fly:  American, Delta and United fly into Lexington.

Lexington, KY: Getting Around & Accommodations

Getting Around:

    • Lyft, Uber or taxis to and from the airport.
    • Lyft, Uber or taxis to get around the city.
    • If you plan to follow the Bourbon Trail, you can rent a car or hire transportation services that service the Bourbon Trail.

Accommodations – As usual, in a city with a lot of history, I prefer historical hotels:

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Louisville, KY: Getting Around & Accommodations

Getting Around:

    • Lyft, Uber or taxis to and from the airport.
    • Lyft, Uber or taxis to get around the city.
    • If you plan to follow the Bourbon Trail, you can rent a car or hire transportation services that service the Bourbon Trail.

Accommodations in Louisville – As usual, in a city with a lot of history, I prefer historical hotels:

Accommodations in Bardstown – A short drive from Louisville, Bardstown is the Bourbon Capital of the world and home to over eleven bourbon distilleries. They have many great bed & breakfasts & inns, all with historical value:

Lexington, KY: Things to Do

Museums & Tours

Distillery Tastings/Tours

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Louisville, KY: Things to Do

Louisville Sights:

Louisville Touring:

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Bardstown Sights:

Bardstown Touring:

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