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Joseph Holt Mansion This is the home of Joseph Holt was born in Breckenridge County in 1807. He served as Commissioner of Patents, Postmaster General and Secretary of War under President James Buchanan. He was appointed to the Office of Judge Advocate General under President Abraham Lincoln. Served as the judge in the trial of the assassins in the Lincoln murder. Not open to the public. The Joseph Holt Mansion is listed on the National Historic Register. |
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Old Stone Jail Built in 1891, and in use until 1947. |
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Louisville Slugger Museum Mon. Sat. 9-5. Admission charged. Home to the Louisville Slugger Museum & Bat Factory. World's largest baseball bat and fielder's mitt. Admission charged. |
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Kentucky Derby Museum at Churchill Downs Daily 9-5. Admission charged. Experience the thrill of the KY Derby every day at the world's largest museum of its kind. An award-winning, 360-degree multi-image presentation is shown every hour on the half hour followed by a walking tour of Churchill Downs. Computerized participatory exhibits. |
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Louisville Stoneware Company Mon.-Fri. 10am-6pm. Sat. 10am-5pm. Nationally famous hand-painted dinnerware and ovenware is made at Louisville Stoneware where visitors can see the entire process. |
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Louisville Science Center/Imax Theatre Mon.-Thurs. 10-S, Fri.-Sat. 10-9, Sun. noon-S. Admission charged A place where yesterday and tomorrow meet. The Imax® film theatre uses a four-story screen and state-of-the-art sound system |
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Joseph A. Calloway Archeological Museum A copy of the Rosetta Stone and a 2,700 year-old mummy are featured in these collections of ancient Egyptian and Near Eastern artifacts. |
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Portland Museum Tues.-Fri. 10-4-30. Admission charged. Wed. is "donation day" with free admission. Travel back to the 1 Oth century when Louisville was a thriving river-port. Located at historic Beech Grove, built in 1852, features a 23-minute historical light & sound show. |
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Louisville Visual Art Association Mon.-Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-3 & Sun. 12- 4. Located in a National Historic Landmark, regional artists display their works |
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The Speed Art Museum More than 3,000 works from those by Henry Moore to an elaborately carved English Renaissance room from 'The Grange" in Devon. |
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Belle of Louisville Memorial Day - Labor Day, individual and group rates. Built in 1914, the Belle is the nation's oldest operating Mississippi-style stern-wheel steam-boat. |
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Falls of the Ohio Mon.-Sat. 9-5, Sun. 1-5. Admission. Interpretive Center highlights 400 million year old fossil bed, natural and cultural history of the area. |
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Woodsdale One-Room Schoolhouse Built in 1808, the schoolhouse represents 145 years of continuous teaching. It was restored and moved in 1985 to its present location beside the Bullitt County Board of Education. Tours by appointment |
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McAlpine Locks and Dam Daily 6-6. The 8,627 ft. long locks and dam feature 9 gates. |
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Riverfront Belvedere Eight acre plaza overlooking the Ohio River. |
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Spirit of Jefferson Individual & group rates. Excursions on the Ohio River south of the McAlpine Locks. |
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Waterfront Park Beautiful park, family recreation area, playground, special events and concerts on the Great Lawn. |
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Main Street Cloverport The downtown business district is undergoing revitalization. The community is involved with the Main Street Program and was named a Renaissance City. Located on the Ohio River, the community was established in 1803 as a trading post, developed into a river port, was their location of a button factory, tile plant and railroad shops. A walking trail is under development. |
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Historic District, Irvington The downtown business district including a community mill, coal tipple and former freight station have been named as a historic district on the National Historic Register. Irvington was established in 1888 on the Louisville, St. Louis & Texas Railroad. |
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Green Farm General Store The Green's Mill is unique to two counties because the store and mill are located in Grayson County and the saw mill is built in Breckinridge County |
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Pine Knob Community The community located in the valley known as Hoodoo Holler still has many of its early turn of the century buildings, The Pine Knob General Store, the Primitive Baptist Church, the old School House, springs, creeks, picnic grounds, craft shops, quilt shop and the theatre make this a wonderful experience for vacationers. |
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Bucky's Antique Mall Antique Mall |
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Lloyd House The home is an 1880 restoration depicting life at the turn of the century. Tours by appointment |
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Cedar Grove Antique Mall Antique Mall |
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Goodthings |
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Hawks View Gallery Tues-Sat. 10-6. Distinctive hand-blown art glass items made while you watch. Each piece is carefully crafted from raw materials and fired at over 2,000 degrees F. Items are featured in fine gift shops around the world. Self-guided showroom tours. FREE tours daily. |
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Heartland of Kentucky Decanters & Stems FREE self-guided tours Mon.-Sat. 10-S except holidays. America's largest selection of collector decanters and unusual stems from around the world. Also featured, Jim Beam bottles. |
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South Louisville Antique &Toy Mall |
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Sparrow Drive Antique Mall |
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World's Most Awesome Flea Market Open Fri. 1-9, Sat. 9-5 and Sun. 12 Noon-5 |
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The Old Tyme Store Mon.-Sat.10-7:30. Features selections of buggies, furniture, baskets, quilts, candies, jellies and more, all hand made by the Amish. Also available Precious Moments, Yankee Candles, Ashton Drake Dolls, Cherished Teddies & more. |
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Glendale Historical District Open 11-9, 7 days a week. 1920's rail-road town with general store, quaint antique shops & mall, restaurants, bed & breakfast inn. |
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Historic Downtown Elizabethtown Walking Tour FREE, June-September., Thurs. 7pm. The tour covers twenty-five historic sites and buildings. Along the way, historical characters dramatically reveal their part in Elizabethtown's history. |
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Tribute to the Armored Soldier Dedicated in May of 1992, the massive, gold-toned and marble monument pays tribute to the men and women of the Armored Force who have trained, lived and traveled through the Radcliff/Ft Knob area over the years. The memorial serves as a hallmark during the annual "Golden Armor Festival" held each September. |
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Lincoln Square Downtown Historic District: Antique Mall, Jewelry Outlet and Lincoln Museum Gift Shop |
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Downtown Lebanon Historic District Lebanon's downtown historic district is on the National Historic Register and is on Kentucky's Scenic Highway and Byway 68. There are antique shops and an arts & craft cooperative featuring the works of local and other Kentucky artisans. |
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Downtown Bardstown Historic Shopping District Downtown Bardstown |
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Valley Hill Store Restored 1880's country store part of the Historic Valley Hill District. |
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Downtown Historical District Shelbyville The district has many buildings on The National Register of Historic Places. The antique malls, quaint cafes and specialty shops offer browsers hours of unlimited shopping. |
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Wakefield-Scearce Galleries Mon.-Sat. 9-5. Located in historic buildings which from 1825 until 1939 housed the famous Science Hill School for Girls. One of the largest collections of English antique furniture and silver in America. |
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The Shops of Science Hill Delightful shops offering fashions for the entire family and unique gifts of all kinds. |
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Shelby County Flea Market Here you'll find the region's largest, year-round indoor flea market. |
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Downtown Historical District - Taylorsville 37 historic homes and buildings are located between Main Cross, Point Streets and south side of Garrard Street listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Structures built from founding of town in 1799 through the middle 1930s. Gourmet cafe, antique shops, antique lamp repair shop and crafts cooperative offer pleasant visiting and shopping. |
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Haycraft Inn Built circa 1814, by Lewis Coleman as a stage-coach stop on the Louisville Nashville Turnpike. The house was sold to Daniel Haycraft who operated it as an inn for about twenty-five years. A desk which was used in the inn and two original staircases remain in the old house, now a private residence. Listed on the National Historic Register. |
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Jailhouse Arts & Crafts Open Mon., Tues., Fri. 10-5, Sat, 10-1:30. Served as a jail from 1922 to 1985. The integrity preserved, currently being used as a shop for local artists to display and sell their quality handcrafted arts & crafts. |
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Sell It Again Sam Open Mon.-Sat. 10-5. Antiques and collectibles |
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Red Scooter Open Mon.-Sat. 9:30-5. Antiques and collectibles. Cafe open Mon.-Fri. 11-2. |
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Elk Creek Attic Crafts Open Wed.-Sat. 10-8, Sun. 12-8. Antiques and crafts. |
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Henry County Heritage House Antiques & Gifts A prime spot for antique hunters. Features antiques and collectibles for every taste. Also houses the Heritage Tearoom. |
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Pleasureville Florist & Antiques Features beautiful Campbellsville-reproduction cherry furniture pieces. |
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LaGrange Historic Districts LaGrange has two designated historic districts, the Central District along Main Street and the Russell Courts District on the city's east side. |
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LaGrange Business Association |
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Pewee Valley Historic Districts Pewee Valley, KY |
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West Main Street - Louisville Free brochure, fee charged for guided tours Tues. & Thurs. 11-2. Nine blocks long and more than 200 years in the making, Louisville's Walking 'Time facades in the US. |
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Brown-Pusey House FREE, Mon.-Sat., 10-4. Built in 1825, by John Y. Hill, this building is one of Elizabethtown's finest examples of rural Federal architecture. Known for many years as "The Hill House," a boarding house and Inn conducted by Aunt Beck Hill, it once housed General George Custer and his wife in the 1870's. 270-765-2175 or 800-437-0092. |
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Kentucky Art and Craft Gallery Mon.-Sat. 10-4. Located in one of Louisville's 19th century cast iron facade buildings, this gallery showcases work by more than 500 of Kentucky's finest craftspeople. |
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Joe Ley Antiques Admission is a onetime charge. An architect's and builder's delight! Located in the historic Hiram Roberts School erected in 1890. Joe Ley's houses more than two acres of fine antiques on four floors. Tues-Sat. 8:30-5. |
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Old Louisville District The largest district of Victorian homes in the United States, the third largest National Preservation District in the United States. The area was developed between the 1870s and the early 1900s. |
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Cherokee Triangle District This residential neighborhood developed between 1870 and 1930. With its principal boom following creation of Cherokee Park after 1890. Residences are Victorian era and Revival styles representing works of local architects. One of the area's most interesting features is the bronze statue of Gen. John B. Castleman and his horse Carolina created in 1912 by New York sculptor R.Hinton Perry. |
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Frankfort Avenue Business Association Trendy shops, restaurants and galleries line this quaint street. |
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Butchertown District This early suburb began on Beargrass Creek just east of Louisville, during Shopping along Bardstown Road the 1840s. It was dominated by German immigrant families connected with the meatpacking industry, whose slaughter houses were located along the original channel of Beargrass Creek. The centerpiece of the community's religious architecture is the Gothic Revival style St. Joseph's Church, dedicated in 1883 by President Chester A. Arthur. |
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Bullitt County Genealogical Society |
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Ancestral Trails Genealogical Society Covers 11 counties |
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Lincoln-Heritage House Jun-Sept., Tues.-Sat.10-6, Sun.1-6. Admission charged. Consists of a double log house crafted in part by Abraham Lincoln's father. |
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Elizabethtown Community College Library |
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LaRue County Public Library |
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Nelson County Library Ask for the special genealogy section. Property deeds are located in the Courthouse Annex at 109 E Stephen Foster Ave., Bardstown 40004. |
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Washington County Courthouse In March and April, 1996, a group of genealogists organized the Kentucky Comprehensive Genealogy Database. The idea was to provide a single entry point for all counties in Kentucky, where collected databases would be stored. In addition, the databases would be indexed and cross-linked, so that even if an individual were found in more than one county, they could be located in the index. |
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Washington County Public Library |
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Washington County Historical & Genealogy Society |
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Filson Club The Filson Club is a privately endowed and supported historical society which houses one of America's outstanding historical libraries and manuscript collections |
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Louisville Free Public Library Mon.-Thurs. 9-9, Fri. & Sat. 9-5, Sun. 1-5, (during school year only). |
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Sarah Bush Johnson Lincoln Memorial Cabin Open weekends during summer months, other times by appointment. Donations accepted. Cabin is a replica of Sarah Bush Johnston's Elizabethtown house at the time she married Thomas Lincoln. |
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General John Hunt Morgan Driving Tour Retrace the General's historic ride through Meade County to cross the Ohio River. Brochures available at the Chamber of Commerce or Public Library. |
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Brashear's Station Historical marker identifies the site of an early fort built to protect the salt works and it's workers from Indian attacks. An early station on the Wilderness Road between the Falls of the Ohio (Louisville) and Harrodsburg, Brashear's Station was a haven for pioneer hunters and travelers. It was built at mouth of Floyd's Fork near bank of Salt River, 1779. Founded by William Brashear, a famed woodsman from Maryland, who was killed by Indians, 1781. |
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Bullitt's Lick Site of early commercial salt Gen. Custer on Walking Tour production from Salt Flats remaining from the Ice Ages. Many animal trails converged in Bullitt County at various salt licks. Bullitt's Lick was the site of the first commercial industry in Kentucky - salt production. It served all Kentucky, Illinois and Tennessee territories sending salt in barrels down the Salt, Ohio and Mississippi Rivers on to New Orleans. The Wilderness Trail made a meandering turn here in Bullitt County to the Salt Licks, becoming the first inland intermodal distribution system for commerce in the western frontier. |
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L&N Railroad Bridge Destroyed three times by CSA. Partially razed on Sept. 7, 1862, by troops under Col. John Hutcheson. During the occupation of Shepherdsville, Sept. 28, Braxton Bragg's troops again destroyed it, but new bridge was up by Oct. 11. After Battle of Elizabethtown, Dec. 27, John Hunt Morgan's men moved along tracks, destroying everything on way to trestle works at Muldraugh's Hill. |
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Site of General Sherman's Headquarters In September, 1861, Gen. Sherman and 4,000 men headquartered at the railroad to secure Muldraugh Hill from Confederate soldiers bound for Louisville |
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Historic Driving Tour of Elizabethtown Self-guided tour of historic homes. |
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The Old Louisville Turnpike Scenic Byway from Hodgenville to Bardstown has been used for hundreds of years as a route from the Falls of the Ohio River to what is now Nashville, Tennessee. |
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Lebanon Historic Homes & Landmarks Tour This brochure features many homes with Civil War significance and has been included on THE CIVIL WAR DISCOVERY TRAIL. This is a self guided tour but with advance notice a docent will be a tour guide explaining the Civil War history in Lebanon. |
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Around-The-Town-Carriage 98 Court Square, Bardstown 40004. |
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Bardstown Tour Mobile June-Aug., Mon.-Sat. 9:30 & 1. FREE introductory tour of historic district including a visit to Heaven Hill Distillery. |
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One Room Schoolhouse Open weekends during summer months, other times by appointment. Donations accepted. School was originally built in Summitt, KY, in 1892, and considered the finest school in Hardin County. |
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Bardstown Historic Walking Tour Self guided tour past more than 45 historic homes and monuments. |
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Taylorsville Lake Overlook Tour Location of Corps of Engineers Visitor Center. A beautiful overlook of the dam, picnic areas, trails and historic buildings (Ashes Creek Schoolhouse and Yates Log Cabin). |
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Bray's Ridge Road to Wise's Landing Scenic Tour |
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Main Street Association Free brochure, fee charged for guided tours Tues. & Thurs. 11-2. Nine blocks long and more than 200 years in the making, Louisville's Walking 'Time facades in the US. 502-562-0723. Old Louisville Information Center 1340 5. Fourth St. (in Central Park) Louisville 40208. Mon., Tues. & Thurs. 12:30-4:30, Wed. 10:30-4:30, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 1- 6. This Victorian neighborhood was the site of the 1880's World's Fair. Walking Tour Brochure available. |
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Old Louisville Information Center Mon. - Fri. 12:30 - 4:30. This Victorian neighborhood was the site of the 1880's World Fair. Walking Tour Brochure available. |
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Louisville Riverwalk A paved walkway with excellent views of the Ohio River, the Portland Canal and Shippingport Island. |
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Rough River Reservoir Swimming, fishing, boating. Three campgrounds located in county maintained by the Corps of Engineer: Axtel-picnic area, boat ramp & beach, |
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Yellowbank Wildlife Management Area Contains many miles of old roads for hiking & sightseeing. Self-guided demonstration area on tract 3 features habitat types of prairie grasses & wetlands Fishing in ponds and Yellowbank Creek: ramp at creek, waterfowl refuge, primitive camping and archery practice trail |
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Camp Loucon Owned and operated by the United Methodist Church, Loucon is a Christian retreat located in the heart of South Central Kentucky. This 500+ acre site offers woodlands, meadows, lakes, athletic fields, hiking trails and accommodations to suit your needs. |
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Nolin Lake The other half of the 'Twin lakes" is Nolin Lake. It is widely noted for its camping, boating, fishing, nature trails, a lakefront motel and restaurant with a full service marina. Nolin Lake touches the northern rim of Mammoth Cave National Park. |
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Abraham Lincoln Birthplace and National Historic Site Birthplace Hours: Memorial Day-Labor Day 8-6:45, Rest of the year 8-5:45.110 acres of original Thomas Lincoln Farm where Abraham Lincoln was born. Picnic area, hiking trails, exhibits, film, visitor center, sinking spring, original birthplace cabin. |
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Meade County Buttermilk Falls Historical Trail A two-mile trail with historic interpretation that starts between Flippin's Run and Brandenburg City Park, both providing breathtaking views of the Ohio River. Handicapped accessible. |
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Broadmoor Gardens & Conservatory Gardens: spring flowering bulbs, perrenial, English border, rose, all-white moon, iris, water gardens with pools, fountains, waterfalls. Tropical plant conservatory, peacocks, two-mile nature wildflower trail, animal topiaries, picnic areas, hayrides for groups. Tours by appointment, groups welcome. |
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Meade-Olin Park A 65-acre park, open dawn till dark year-round. 18-hole Frisbee golf course. 1/2-mile walking trail, 3 softball fields, 1 T-ball field, 2 tennis courts, playground, wooded grounds and 3 pavilions. Call for pavilion reservations. |
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Otter Creek Park 3600-acre park. Facilities include a Conference Center, lodge, cabins, campgrounds with electric and water hookups, picnic areas, and a Nature Center. Hiking, mountain biking, Lapland WMA stream fishing, astronomy programs, rappelling, disc golf, spelunking, birding, planned programs. |
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Bernheim Forest Open daily 8am-dusk. FREE on Mon.-Fri. Admission charged Sat., Sun. & Holidays at $5 per vehicle. The Official State Arboretum features a 14,000-acre forest, a landscaped arboretum with 2,000 plants identified in a natural setting. Hiking trails, fishing lake, nature center and wildlife sanctuary. |
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Jefferson Gun Club Call for hours. Closed Mon. & Fri. 85 acres of shotgun heaven. Skeet, sporting clays and trap shooting. Instructions, monthly tournaments and camping facilities available. |
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Kart Country GoKart Track & Miniature Golf Shepherdsville. Mon-Sun. 10-10. Admission charged. Family entertainment at the largest & longest go-cart track in the country. Go-cart riding, baseball & softball batting cages, bumper boats, arcade games & mini-golf. |
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Pre-Historic Indian Rock Shelters Dates to 1'6,000 BC. A nature trail describes flora along ancient path-ways used by native American Indians. |
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Knob Creek Gun Range 9-8 daily. Admission charged. Trap shooting, indoor gun range, outdoor ranges, and gun supply shop. Home of the 'Knob Creek Military Gun Show and Shoot' in the spring and fall. |
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Fisher House This brick house was built in 1801 by John Fisher. The brick was made on the grounds and other materials used in the construction were prepared on the local tile company premises. It was remodeled in 1894. Not open to the public. |
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Lincoln's Boyhood Home Knob Creek Farm Apr.-Nov. admission charged. Lincoln's first memories were of Knob Creek Farm (1811-1816). Cabin tours, gift shop with large primitive collection display, picnic area, pavilion. |
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Bridges to the Past Walking Trail The 150-year-old-stone bridges predating the Civil War along a stretch of the historic "L&N" Turnpike are located on Fort Knox, and are part of a heritage walking tour. The three bridges can be viewed from atop the roadway, as well as from under-neath. The self-paced walking tour provides a unique glimpse of the area exactly as it was 150 years ago, with no "invasion" of twentieth century advances. The visitor will enjoy a leisurely walk through a pristine, natural 19th-century valley. |
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Freeman Lake Park Open 8am-dusk. Fishing, playgrounds, picnic areas, canoe, rowboat, pedal boat rental. |
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United States Army Armor Center Memorial Park The park pays tribute to the many armor units and soldiers who served with the armored force during wars of the Twentieth Century. Tank Destroyer Forces, the World War I Tank Corps, 5 Cavalry and Armor Regiments, 16 Armor Divisions with 1811 Battalions and 23 separate Armor Battalions have monuments at the park. |
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Tioga Falls Hiking Trail A self-guided tour developed to display an area with a unique ~ combination of natural beauty and Nineteenth Century history. Along the two-mile trail are 33 points of interest. You are likely to see squirrels, many different species of birds, and occasionally white tailed deer. This selfguided trail was developed to display an area with a unique combination of natural beauty and nineteenth century history. The trail lies in an area of Fort Knox used for military training and as a result is sometimes closed to hikers. The trail may also be closed to hikers during some hunting seasons. Visitors using the Tioga Trail are required to strictly follow the regulations outlined on the back of this trail guide. Signs are conspicuously posted during times the trail is closed. |
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Fagan Branch Reservoir/Cecil L. Gorely Naturalist Walking Trail The 3.2-mile trail around the reservoir is a great environment for hiking, bird watching, nature studies, and physical fitness activities. Great fishing lake for trolling motors only. |
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Lebanon Civil War Park This park memoralizes the first major Civil War battle in Kentucky. Major General George H. Thomas led Union forces from Lebanon to Mill Springs in 1862. |
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Lincoln Homestead State Park April-October. The original Lincoln country where the Lincoln family settled in 1782. This is where the President's parents grew up and married. Includes a reproduction of the Lincoln cabin and the Berry house, home of Nancy Hanks. 606-336-7461 The original Berry Home has been moved from the Beechland section about a mile away and preserved here. Nancy Hanks lived in this home when she was courted by Thomas Lincoln. In the large living room before the immense fireplace Thomas proposed to Nancy. It is furnished with pioneer relics of the Lincoln I Age. On display are copies of the Marriage Bond of Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks Park has championship golf course, fishing, playground, and picnic facili-ties. Home of Mordecai Lincoln and other historic sites nearby. |
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Mt. Zion Covered Bridge The bridge circa 1871,is the longest multi-span in KY on the National Register. Closed to traffic. |
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Willisburg Lake 26-acres. Dam completed in 1969. Fishing, ramp (fee), dock, boat rental and camping. |
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Lincoln Statue Original 1909 bronze sculpture of Lincoln as president by Adolph Weinmann. |
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Buffalo Crossing Buffalo Crossing is located on Bluegrass Bison Ranch, a 1,000 acre working buffalo ranch in Shelby County. Here you'll experience the excitement of the western frontier in Kentucky, America's original wild west. The site offers a petting zoo, gift shop and Welcome Center that houses a restaunt and historic gallery. |
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Memorial Park Memorial Park pays tribute to the 106 Shelby Countians who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom in all the wars. The World War II soldier, sculpted by Carlo Roppa, have the names engraved on the wings of the base. |
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Guist Creek Lake & Marina Offers camping, boating, fishing and skiing on approximately 325 acres with 27 miles of shoreline. The lake has bluegill, crappie, bass and channel catfish. Open year-round. |
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Taylorsville Lake State Park Taylorsville Lake was designed, built and operated by the Louisville District of the Army Corps of Engineers. Taylorsville Lake Park covers 15,000 acres and has a 17.5 mile lake stocked with large mouth and striped bass, crappie and bluegill. Open year round with four launching ramps, Van Buren, Chowning, Settlers Trace (the marina) and Possum Ridge, Sixty RV pads. |
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Taylorsville Wildlife Refuge Wildlife of every kind, from bluebirds to deer in their natural setting of lush green woods and wetlands of Spencer County. A perfect place for bird watching or photography. |
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Taylorsville Lake Dock A full service marina, open March through October. A 6-lane launching ramp, slip rental, fishing boats, parking for 250 cars available. Open Slips/Covered Slips, Boat Launch, Electric Hookups, Water Hookups, Dump Station, Store/Bait Shop, Snack Bar/Restaurant, Fishing Boat Rentals, Pontoon Boat Rentals. |
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Harry Hill Park Baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball courts and covered shelters for picnics and family reunions provide recreation for the entire family. |
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Lake Jericho A 136-acre lake with fishing and boating, as well as camping and picnicking facilities. The lake is best known to regional fishermen for plentiful amounts of bluegill and crappie. |
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Briar Hill Estates Park 52 acres, picnic shelters, sand volleyball court, playground and walking trail. |
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Creasy Mahan Nature Preserve 165 acres, 111-acre nature preserve, nature trails, nature center, soccer fields and field house. |
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Holy Cross Church The cradle of Catholicism in Kentucky~ Holy Cross was settled in the early 1780's by a group of Catholic families from Maryland, and it was near the site of the church that Father Whelan said the first Mass in Kentucky. The first Catholic Church west of the Allegheny Mountains was built here in 1792. The present Holy Cross Church was erected by Rev. Nerinckx in 1823, the last of ten churches he built in Kentucky. |
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John T. Walsh Park 11 acres. Little league baseball fields, picnic grounds, playground and shelter. |
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Peggy Baker Park 25 acre park |
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Wendell Moore Park Open year round. 107 acres. 65 acre fishing lake, picnic shelters with grills and electricity, volleyball courts, playgorund, softball fields, tennis courts, miniature golf and basketball court. |
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Westport Park 2 acres. Public boat dock and ramp and picnic area. |
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Harrod's Landing Yacht Club |
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Harvey's on the River Marina |
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Juniper Beach Docks |
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Louisville Yacht Club |
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Nevel Meade Golf Course Semi-private |
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Oldham County Aquatic Center 8-lane, 25 meter pool, wading pool, 150 foot spiral water slide, diving well with one-meter board. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Enjoy the scenic picnic area right outside the pool. |
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Loretto Motherhouse 8:30-5 daily. The Sisters of Loretto was founded in 1812 for the education of pioneer children. The Motherhouse features sculptures, artwork and many grand old buildings. |
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River Creek Marina |
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Rose Island Yacht Club |
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Tartans Landing Marina |
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Helton's Ohio River Side Camp Ground |
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E. P "Tom" Sawyer State Park 375-acre recreational park, 50 meter swimming pool, tennis courts, athletic fields, a BMX track, picnic areas and a mile-long trail. |
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Jefferson Memorial Forest The Memorial Forest is a woodland tribute to the area citizens who served in our nation's wars. Dedicated as a National Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary, the Forest has over 5,000 acres of forest with an abundance of vegetation, streams, birds and wildlife. The steep, tree-lined slopes of the forest are covered with second growth woods which include chestnut, oak and pine. There is a newly renovated welcome center and several recreation areas with picnic tables, grills, shelters, fishing lakes, nature trails and restroom facilities. |
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Louisville Nature Center Daylight hours. 41-acre mature forest is a popular birding area offering a natural retreat in an urban setting. |
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Louisville Zoo Open year-round. Apr-Labor Day 10-S, extended hours June-Aug. Admission charged. Group rates available 73-acres in the heart of Louisville, the zoo exhibits more than 1,300 animals in open, naturalistic environments. |
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Metro Parks and Recreation Metro Parks and Recreation operates Louisville's 113 ! parks. Open year-round, 6am-1 am. Call for information about public golf courses, tennis courts, fishing lakes, ball fields, swimming pools and other facilities available on more than 10,000 acres. Activities tailored for disabled. |
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Park at Middletown Daily, hours vary according to season. Admission charged. Family recreation park, miniature golf, go-karts, bumper boats, arcade food and beverage. |
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Myrtledene Bed & Breakfast Built in 1833, this Victorian home was headquarters for General John Hunt Morgan in July 1862, who once rode his horse up the stairs. Designated a KY landmark. |
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Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom Admission charged. More than 60 rides, games, shows, and special attractions including Hurricane Bay with its 750,000 gallon wave pool. Open daily June-August, weekends. only in Apr., Sept. and Oct. |
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Caesar's Indiana Continuous Gaming. Admission charged. The world's : largest floating casino is located 15 miles from downtown Louisville. |
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Churchill Downs Post time: 3pm spring weekdays, 1pm spring week-ends and fall. Admission charged. Thoroughbred racing at the world's most legendary racetrack late April early July and November. |
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Churchill Downs Sports Spectrum Open Dec., late April and-early July - early November. Admission charged. State-of-the-art intertrack wagering and sports viewing facility. |
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Louisville Motor Speedway Major league stock car racing Fri. & Sat., April through September. Admission charged. |
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Louisville Panthers The Louisville Panthers played in Freedom Hall from 1999-2001 and practiced at Pantherland (formerly Iceland, now Iceland once again). At the end of the 2000-2001 season, Afr Enterprises Inc., the family-run holding company that owned the Louisville Panthers, petitioned the AHL, and were granted permission to suspend operations for one year. Between the summer of 2001 and summer of 2002, the owners tried several times to deal the franchise but no attempts were successful. Further, the Afrs have not been able to deal their troubled UHL Port Huron BorderCats and that franchise is also went inactive during the 2002-2003 season. The Louisville Panthers' team colors were red, navy blue & gold. The mascot was named "Paws". |
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Louisville Bats Baseball Organization Triple-A professional baseball farm club for the Cincinnati Reds. April through September. Game times vary. Admission charged. |
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Breckinridge County Community Center Golf Course The course contains 9-holes on a hilly course. Pro shop on premises. |
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Lafayeffe Golf Course This championship golf course covers 250 acres of unspoiled natural beauty, with rolling hills and scenic vistas. Its 18-holes were designed with fairness and challenge for both men and women and guarantees a fabulous round of golf for all levels of play. The course offers bent grass greens and watered fairways. This scenic course is composed of a combination of wooded and links style holes. |
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Rough River Dam State Resort Park Open year round. 3,200 ft. paved, lighted airstrip, fuel. 40-room lodge & 15(2-BR) cottages w/AC, meeting and dining rooms, gift shop open all year. Seasonal camping, 66 sites w/utilities, tent camping, service building. Pool, beach, bath-house, marina with open and covered slips, ramps, fishing, pontoon & rowboat rental, mini golf, 9-hole par 3 golf, cart & club rental, tennis, hiking, shuffle-board, playground, picnicking, 'Lady of the Lake' cruise boat (some facilities seasonal). Park has facilities for disabled. One of the finest par 3 courses in the Kentucky State Parks system is located along Rough River Lake. The following facilities are availabe: Pro shop, club rental, cart rental, driving range, putting green, dining room, and lodging. |
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Maplehurst Golf Course 18 holes. Open to the public. |
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Abbey Of Gethsemani Founded by French Trappists Monks in 1848, the cloistered community holds public masses daily. The order sells cheese, fruitcake and bourbon fudge through the mail. |
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Lakeview Golf Club |
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Penn Run Golf Course 18 holes. Open year-round. |
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The Cross Golf Club 18-hole, Par 72, championship Course. Full-service snack bar, cart rental, covered pavilion, Meeting rooms, and demo/rental clubs. Open Year Around. |
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LaRue County Country Club Open year-round. 18-hole course (new nine designed by Golf Development, Inc) Green fees, cart rental and pro-shop. Breakfast & lunch avail able. American Lung Association and American Society Cards accepted. |
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Maywood Golf Course This scenic, 18-hole championship quality course features bent grass greens built exactly to U.S.G.A. specifications, rye grass tees and fairways, extensive landscaping, sculptured bunkers of white sand, undulating greens and multiple tees. Contact Chris or Allison Osborne. |
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Lindsey Golf Course Public golf course located in Fort Knox Kentucky |
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Woodlawn Springs Golf Club This is an 18-hole course open to the public with a driving range, clubhouse, meeting room, full service restaurant and lounge. |
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Pine Valley Golf Course and Resort 18-hole course. 72 par. |
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Clear Creek Golf Course This executive course is best known for its well-maintained greens and fairways. According to locals, it is the finest executive course in the area. Most players are going to need every club in their bag. Since the greens are cut daily, expect them to be fairly fast. The signature hole is #8, a 262-yard, par 4, requiring an uphill tee shot to a narrow landing area, measuring forty yards in width, with out-of-bounds stakes lining the left side. Water hazards come into play on three holes. Tee times are only reserved for weekends and holidays. The senior discount is available on weekends only. |
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Shelbyville Country Club This 6,400 yard golf course offers the most skillful, as well as the beginning golfer, a chance to test his/her skills as well as develop them. The signature "horseshoe" lake provides a challenge for the course, which lies in a serene setting in the rolling hills of Shelby County. |
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Weissinger Hills Golf Course Set on what was once the Weissinger Farm, the course covers 151-acres of rolling hills, while the club house sets atop the acreage as the second largest barn in the state. The 18-hole championship course features USGA bent grass greens, rye grass fairways and beautiful white sand bunkers. |
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Heritage Hall, Sisters of Charity A museum celebrates the story and mission of the Sisters of Charity since 1812. Interpretive exhibits illustrate the leader-ship of the Sisters in areas of education, health care and social service. |
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Tanglewood Golf Course This 18-hole public course is 17 miles east of Louisville's Gene Snyder Freeway. The course on rolling terrain was built for USGA championship play. Tanglewood has golf professionals on hand, a pro shop and snack bar. Perfect for a company outing or family getaway. Guest rooms, apartment and RV camp site rentals available. |
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Long Run Golf Course Type of Course: Public Number of holes: 18 Season: Year Round Pro-Shop: Opens at 700 Year Built: 1965 Type of Greens: Bent Grass Water Hazards: Yes |
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Eagle Creek Golf Course This course has water and sand in play. Many holes wander through mature woods. Bent grass greens. Eagle Creek used to be Lagrange Woods. They are under new ownership. Many improvements are in the works. |
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Oldham County Country Club The course is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC seven days a week. Oldham County is always kept in superb condition and contains mature trees and rolling fairways. The best part of Oldham is that it is set up for golfers of all skill levels. Water hazards and sand bunkers come into play throughout the layout. |
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Nevel Meade Golf Course Public golf course located in Prospect Kentucky |
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Sleepy Hollow Golf Course This course was built on rolling terrain, so expect uneven lies on the narrow fairways. Water hazards (a lake and pond) come into play on a couple of holes. The green fee rate is for all-day play. |
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Cardinal Hills Golf Course This 18-hole course offers a challenging course for any golfer. |
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Cardinal Hills Golf Course Public golf course located in Bedford Kentucky. |
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Henry County Country Club This course has wide fairways. The wind is a major factor most of the time, so selecting the proper club becomes an important part of the game. Water hazards come into play on six holes. Tee times are only reserved for the weekends. The signature hole is #11, a 242-yard, par 3, requiring a lengthy uphill tee shot which makes the hole play longer than the yardage indicates. |
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Bellarmine College Golf Course , semi-private, 9 hole, 2240 yds, Par 54. This small par 3 course is located on a liberal arts campus. The medium to fast greens have sharp breaks, but are well watered and can hold a shot. There are plenty of hills to circumvent and a creek runs through the course, but doesn't come into play unless you overshoot a green. |
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Bobby Nichols Golf Course This course is fairly hilly with narrow and tree-lined fairways. A creek meanders through the course and comes into play on eight holes. The greens are small and considered fast by the locals. Tee times are only reserved for weekends. |
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My Old Kentucky Home Federal Hill was the inspiration for Stephen Foster's ballad, "My Old Kentucky Home." Today this mansion is as endearing to visitors as it was in 1852 when Foster was inspired to write the song. |
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Charlie Vettiner Golf Course Charlie Vettiner has Zoysia tees and fairways leading to Bent grass greens. Sand, water, and mature trees come into play. The course winds through wooded areas with rolling terrain. The front nine was built in the mid 60s. They redesigned and completed 18 holes in 1985. |
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Cherokee Golf Course This is a short course where water comes into play on four holes. The course has several trees plus a lot of hills that can cause uneven lies. The fairways are wide open and tree lined. The greens are large and medium speed. |
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Crescent Hill Golf Course This very hilly course has many trees lining the fairways, but no water hazards or sand bunkers. The toughest hole is #5, a 480-yard, par 4, requiring a tee shot up a very narrow fairway, with out-of-bounds stakes on the left side and numerous trees on the right. The course requires many blind shots to the greens. |
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Iroquois Golf Course This hilly course is lined by large oak and pine trees. The back nine was redesigned in 1965. This course has eight bunkers that come into play throughout the course. The signature hole is #8, a 414-yard, par 4, featuring a dogleg left fairway that is lined by trees on both sides. The local magazine, "Kentucky PGA," rated this hole as one of the top 10 hardest holes in the city. |
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Quail Chase Golf Course Quail Chase Golf Club is a 27-hole championship regulation golf course. Built in a nature setting with many tree lined fairways, water hazards, bentgrass greens, a full service Pro Shop. PGA and LPGA staff members. Full practice facilities and food and beverage service |
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Seneca Golf Course This course is fairly hard because of the new sand bunkers added in 1993. The T. C. Jordan Tour is held here every June. There are water hazards that come into play on a few holes. |
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Shawnee Golf Course The Ohio River flows alongside the course and comes into play on two holes. The Sherman Minton Bridge also goes over the course. The course was built on flat terrain, so it's easy to walk. Almost all the fairways are lined by mature trees. Both the front and back nine begin with a par 5. |
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Shively Municipal Golf Course This countryside par 3 course has numerous trees lining its somewhat open fairways. The most difficult hole is #3, a 156-yard, par 3, which plays uphill all the way. This course offers excellent play for beginners, as well as children. The ladies tee off from the same set as the men. |
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Sun Valley Golf Course This relatively flat course was built on a farmers paradise, but an occasional roll on the plains can cause uneven lies. This course varies from Links-style to Traditional depending on your where-a-bouts on the course. Some greens are small and flat and fairways wide open and flat, while other greens are large and undulating and fairways narrow and hilly. Water hazards come into play on over half the holes. Marty Stoarch is responsible for the design of the new nine holes. The ladies' par is actually 76. |
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Different Strokes Twin Lakes Golf Course 9 Hole Executive Course & Lighted Course Driving Range |
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St Joseph's Proto-Cathedral Mon.-Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-3, Sun, 1-5. Admission charged. First Catholic Cathedral west of the Allegheny Mts. Circa 1819, a national landmark listed by the US Library of Congress. |
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Different Strokes Golf Center The golf course at English Station is great for a fast round of golf. Nine holes can take less than one-hour and forty-five minutes. It offers the beginner golfer a chance to learn the game in a non-intimidating atmosphere. The more experienced golfer will find the course a great place to practice and use most if not all of the clubs in their bag. |
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Persimmon Ridge Golf Club This course has very small greens, making accuracy essential. "Golf Digest" rated this as the 4th "Best in State" course for the years 1995 through 1998. The Kentucky State Amateur Championship was held here in 1992, as well as the 1997 Persimmon Ridge Invitational. The 6,203-yard men's tee also has a ladies' course rating of 76.8 and slope of 142 |
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Glen Oaks County Club This course has fifteen lakes that come into play, so expect water on almost every hole. The terrain is very hilly. The signature hole is #17, a 190-yard, par 3, requiring a downhill tee shot from off an elevated tee over a lake fed by a waterfall to the green. The front nine was renovated in 1997, and the back nine was renovated in 1998. |
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Days Inn Par 3 9-hole Golf Course & Driving Range The par 3 course is a nine-hole course. Also on the grounds is a driving range and a miniature golf course. |
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The Berry Farm Open May-Nov. Blackberries, rhubarb, cherries, apples, grapes, pumpkins and seasonal vegetables, pick or U-pick, |
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Eye's Blueberries Picked or U-Pick blueberries. Seasonal. |
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Cheek's Vegetables Open mid Apr.-Oct. Seasonal homegrown vegetables, homemade breads, pies and cakes |
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Henry County Farmer's Market This market operates under a 17th century law that says farm products can be sold on the courthouse lawn as long as they are produced in the county. Open May-October, 9-12. |
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Bray's Market House, Orchard & Farm Fruits, vegetables and plants in season. They also have homemade bakery goods and delicious homemade ice cream made with fresh fruits. |
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Callis Orchard Seasonal u-pick berries, vegetables, fruits, flowers and plants. |
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Old Nelson County Jail Open 10-6, closed Jan.-Feb. Admission. Oldest operating jail in state until 1987. B & B available |
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Niles Brays Market House |
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Pine Knob Outdoor Theatre 'Lard' (Lucy and Ruth's Diner)-if you liked "Grease" you'll love 'Lard." "Down in Hoodoo Holler a comedy set in 1931 based on the legend of gold buried by Dock Brown:' The Return of Goldie Mae" a sequel to "Hoodoo Holler' full of comedy and folklore. "Dock Brown-Legend of an Outlaw" based on true story of an infamous outlaw who lived in Pine Knob in the 1850's. "Daddy took the T-Bird Away a musical comedy set in 1957 about the final days of school and Caneyville High's prom. Five different performances, Fri. & Sat. nights, June-Sept. |
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Labo's Country Music Kickin' country bands every Friday & Saturday night. Admission charged. |
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Shepherdsville Country Music Show Features Rick Aiken & "The Country Cookin' Band". Saturday 8PM. |
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The Country Palace Music Show Family entertainment featuring oldies, top 40's, Southern rock and gospel. cover charge. |
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Music Ranch USA Open Saturday nights 7:30PM. Admission. A musical theatre complex including a 450-seat theatre and restaurant facilities, shops, and a mini-museum. |
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Lincoln Jamboree Every Saturday night at 8:00PM. Admission charged. Group rates. A family country music show. |
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"Hoofprints on the Stairs" A Civil War musical drama depicting Lebanon's role in the Civil War. Held in Augst, it features General John Hunt Morgan during one of his raids on Lebanon. Seating is limited, bring your favorite lawnchair |
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"Stephen Foster-The Musical" Nightly except Monday. 8PM, June-Labor Day. Sat. Matinees at 2PM, indoor theatre. Outdoor musical drama about the life of Stephen Foster featuring many many of his famous melodies, enhanced by beautiful costumes and live dances of the period. |
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"Live at the Park" Concert Series Selected Monday nights from June through August. Varous recording performers entertaining during the one off-night. |
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St. Romuald Church The present church building was constructed in 1897, which was the third building for the parish. The first church was constructed in 1811. |
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Talbott Tavern/McLean House Lunch 11-4, Dinner 5-9. Tavern built in 1779, oldest western stagecoach stop in America. McLean house built in 1814-15, served as a hospital in the Civil War. Bed & Breakfast available. |
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The Gazebo A 100 year-old gazebo restored and relocated to the front lawn of the Spencer County High School. FREE performing arts performances offered each Saturday evening Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day weekend. |
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The Little Colonel Playhouse Located in the town square, The Little Colonel Players stage several productions a year in the theater, now in its fortieth year. |
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Actors Theatre of Louisville Internationally acclaimed Tony-Award winning professional theatre. Year round performances. |
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Bunbury Theatre In its 12th season, Bunbury is recognized as one of the hottest alternative theatres in the region. Its 99-seat theatre has been described as what an off-Broadway theatre should be. |
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Derby Dinner Playhouse Daily 6PM. Wednesday and Sunday matinees. Kentuckiana's only professional dinner theatre. The best of Broadway and more. |
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Kentucky Center for the Arts Performing arts center. Three stages alive with music year around. |
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Kentucky Opera State Opera Company has delighted audiences with the highest quality opera. |
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Kentucky Shakespeare Festival Summer Season 8PM. Free professional productions of Shakespeare's plays in Central Park. |
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Louisville Ballet State Ballet of Kentucky celebrating its 47th season. |
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Louisville Orchestra The Louisville orchestra performs classical, pops and children's concerts. |
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The Mansion Open every day except Christmas. Admission charged. Tours at 1 & 5 by reservation. Beautiful Greek Revival mansion circa 1851, decorated in period antiques. National Register of Historic Places. B & B available. |
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Music Theatre of Louisville June-August, Thursday-Sunday, 8:30PM. Admission charged. Professional musicals presented under the stars in Iroquois Park Ampitheatre. |
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PNC Bank Broadway Series Presents touring Broadway plays/musicals at the Kentucky Center for the Arts. |
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The Louisville Palace Concert entertainment and a summer classic film series at the most dynamic & exciting venue in Louisville. |
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Rough River Humor Festival March. Enjoy meals, concerts, and workshops on how to tell funny stories and jokes. |
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Farm Toy Show March |
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Memorial Day Parade, Leitchfield May |
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Texas Line Railroad Festival April |
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Heritage Day May |
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Down Home Days June |
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Wickland The home of three Governors. Tours by reservation only. Superb architecture, unusual antique furnishings. Built in 1817. |
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K105 Ice Cream Festival July. The festival, which began as an Ice Cream “Social” on the Public Square in 1992 has grown into a day long festival including many community events that appeal to the different interests and hobbies that people may have. |
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The Official KY State Championship Old Time Fiddle Contest July |
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Threshing Days July |
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Down Home Days, Anneta August |
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Sacajawea Festival August. Held in the first weekend in August, the Sacajawea Festival is the largest of our Festivals concluded with a fireworks display |
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Millwood Festival August |
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"New Song" Camp Loucon August. 2004 brings the celebration of the 18th New Song Music Festival. Join over 7,000 people with nonstop music, teaching, ministry, camping, fellowship, and much more. |
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Pine Knob's Baby Boomer's Festival August |
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Custer Picnic August |
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Elizabeth Maddox Roberts House The home of well known novelist Elizabeth Maddox (1881-1941). Her best known works include: The Great Meadow, The Time of Man, He Sent Forth a Raven and Black is My True Love's Hair Elmwood On Lebanon Hill, Springfield 40069. Built in 1851 by Wm. S. Davison and owned during the Civil War by Hugh McElroy. In October 1862, Union forces moved through Springfield before the Battle of Perryville. Gen. Don Carlos Buell made his headquarters here and forced the owner's son to map water sources in the area because of a bad drought. |
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East Grayson County Day September |
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Honey Festival September |
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Labor Day Parade September |
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Caneyville Community Fair October |
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Autumnfest October |
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Hoe Down Day October |
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Five Mile Flea Market October |
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Jaycee's Haunted Barn October |
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Elmwood Built in 1851 by Wm. S. Davison and owned during the Civil War by Hugh McElroy. In October 1862, Union Forces moved through Springfield before the Battle of Perryville. Gen. Don Carlos Buell made his headquarters here and forced the owner's son to map water sources in the area because of a bad drought. |
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Homemaker's of Meade County Annual Bazaar Country traditions endure at the Meade County Homemaker’s Bazaar, with local crafters and Homemaker Clubs selling their products in November. Pot holders, food, craft items, candles and other items are available as well as packages of pecans. |
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Christmas by the River Brandenburg lights up the Ohio River shore from the Saturday after Thanksgiving until January 1 in a yearly Christmas by the River festival. Opening day hosts vendors, a parade, and Santa & Mrs. Claus. A short drive down River Road and back during the evenings following is an enchanting celebration of over 50 lighted displays sponsored by area businesses. Open from dusk to midnight, free. |
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Hometown Christmas December |
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Lincoln's Birthday Commemoration February. Celebration of Abraham Lincoln's birthday at his historic boyhood home. |
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Knob Creek Military Gun Show & Shoot April |
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Mt. Washington Spring Festival May. Celebrate the Blossoms of spring with food and booths. Fun for the whole family. |
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International Heritage Festival May |
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AKC Dog Show Sportsman Lake May |
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Magnolia Days May. Includes a parade, children's games, beauty and baby contests, athletic and art competitions and food booths. |
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Glenmar Plantation Bed & Breakfast Circa 1785, Glenmar is furnished with antiques. Grounds have slave quarters, stone fences, perennial gardens, walking paths, cupo-las and animals. National Register of Historic Places |
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North Bullitt Tractor Pull May. Competition consist of several weight classes |
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Lincoln Trail Master Plant Fair June. Annual gathering of plant related vendors, free seminars, plant diagnostic clinic, and classes. Selling: annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, water plants, pots, stained glass, photo artwork and much more. |
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Buffalo Days August |
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KY Heartland Festival August. Amusement Rides for Children under 10, Live Entertainment, Heartland 5-K Run, Parade, Baby Contest, Hot Air Balloon Race, Fireworks Display, Arts & Crafts Show, Food Booths , Game Booths |
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My Old Kentucky Home Festival of Quilts March. Juried and invitational quilt show. |
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Farm, Home, & Garden Show April |
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Antique Show & Sale April. Over 100 dealers from 12 states. Featuring furniture, china, cut glass, books, clocks, coins, Indian relies, jewelry, knives, primitives, lamps, textiles, vintage clothing, and all sorts of collectibles - a buyer's market. |
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Pioneer Craft Day May. Professional craft maker swill show a variety of 1700s-style crafts. Civil War re-enactors will demonstrate camp life. |
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Memorial Day Celebration May. Annual event sponsored by the local veteran's organizations honoring those who gave their lives in service to our nation. This cemetery was established to bury the Union soldiers who lost their lives during the Battle of Perryville. |
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Main Street, Springfield 60,000 Confederate and Union forces traversed Main St. on their way to the Battle of Perryville. |
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Kentucky Homecoming June |
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Old Mill Days June. A festival of sports events & children’s events. Everything from car shows to talent shows. There is something for everyone, to develop pride in the small town life style. |
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Whiskey City Cruisers Car Exhibit & Parade July. Over 180 cars restored to represent the years gone by. |
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Raywick Homecoming Held the first Saturday in July featuring prizes, booths, live band, and chicken and ham supper from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. |
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"Civil War" Living History Weekend August. Confederates capture Bardstown and Union Army arrives to take the town Back? A Civil War encampment demonstration of camp life. Soldiers dressed in period costumes along with cooking, musket, artillery and cavalry firing will be performed. Units from 4 states |
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Iron Horse Festival September. A celebration of Rolling Fork Valley traditions through train rides, stage shows and music, parade, street dancing, car show, engine and tractor display, arts and crafts, mini carnival and much more. |
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Kentucky Bourbon Festival September. The Kentucky Bourbon Festival gives you a weekend full of smooth Bourbon, delicious food, and great entertainment, with a healthy dose of Kentucky hospitality thrown in for good measure. From black tie galas to historical tours, there is something for all ages and interests. It's a wonderful five-day event full of activities for the whole family. |
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Marion County Country Ham Days September. First celebrated with six hams and a handful of visitors in 1970, over 6000 pounds of hams are now needed to serve the 50,000 visitors who visit Lebanon each year during the last full weekend in September. Besides a country ham breakfast under a tent with all the 'fixins', Ham Days features the PIGasus Parade , Street Dance, contests, live entertainment, carnival rides, climbing wall, Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show, Arts & Crafts and Flea Market, 5K Pokey Pig Run, and much more. |
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Washington County Sorghum & Tobacco Festival & Fair October. Chat with friends, sample country foods, or shop among the many arts and crafts booths. The annual celebration of old and new is held the first week of October and is attended by more than 20,000 people from near and far. The festival is centered around the grass-like sorghum plant found throughout the region, and the product - molasses - made from its juices |
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Arts, Crafts, & Antique Fair October. Get a jump on your holiday shopping on Bardstown’s streets as you browse the work of more than 150 artists. Also features Southern foods and musical entertainment |
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Maple Hill Manor Bed & Breakfast Beautiful Greek Revival mansion circa 1851, is lavished in Italianate detail on 14-tranquil acres. National Register of Historic Places |
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Tobacco Festival October. |
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Great American Outhouse Blowout October. Teams of five persons (two to push, two to pull, one to sit on the 'throne') escort their wheeled and sometimes decorated outhouses along a 300-feet strip to the finish line. Prizes are awarded to the first, second and third place winners. Awards also go to the most creative designed outhouse and the team traveling the longest distance to the race. Way before this headlining event, the day starts off with a parade of outhouses and also includes the Great Toilet Tissue Roll and the Great Corn Cob Toss. |
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Candlelight Tours of My Old Kentucky Home November. Holly, pine and fruit garlands, magnolia, and the glow of candlelight adorn the mansion in splendid 1800s fashion. Elaborate period holiday costumes, music and traditional refreshments make your visit even more memorable |
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Christmas 'Round Bardstown November-December. Retail sales, holiday events, carriage rides and special events with Santa. |
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Dickens Christmas November. Opening the Christmas season with the lighting of the Christmas tree, followed by a parade, open house, refreshments, and chili cook-off. |
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Burley Tobacco Auctions December |
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Candlelight Tours of Maker's Mark Distillery December. Enjoy the beauty of this landmark decorated for Christmas. Guided walking tours by candlelit pathways |
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Deal with the Dealers March. Shoppers bargain in traditional style with the dealers in Shelbyville's antique malls and stores |
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Kentucky Gourd Show May |
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Run for the Gourd & Fun Walk May |
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St. Rose Priory Founded in 1806, it was the first Catholic educational institution west of the Alleghenies. One of the famous names on its roster is that of Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy |
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Bagdad Days May. The festival is coordinated through the Bagdad Baptist Church, and the event brings the small community together for food, fun and fellowship. Activities at past festivals include an auction, run and walk, rides and a baby contest. |
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Buffalo Festival June |
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Light Up Salt River Festival July. Light Up Salt River is a daylong festival that features entertainment for the entire family. It is an ideal event for all members of the family. An action-packed day of activities concludes with fireworks over Taylorsville Lake at dark. |
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Independence Motorcycle Run July. The Independence Motorcycle Run is the "richest" poker run game for motorcyclists in a multi-state region. The annual purse is $1,400 in cash, plus trophies and jackpot opportunities. The colorful event is open to all motorcyclists and annually attracts hundreds of bikes. |
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World's Largest Horse Pull July |
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Shelbyville Horse Show Jubilee August. Brought back by popular demand in 1989, this show attracts world championship horses from 10 states in a festive atmosphere that includes concessions, clothing and accessories for the horse lover. The Horse Show is held annually two full weeks before the World Championships Horse Show in Louisville. |
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Finchville Fall Festival September. The club sponsors Little Miss/Mister contest, yard sale and auction, antique cars/trucks and tractor show, games, country music show, pork chop/country ham or hamburger dinner. |
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Waddy Labor Day Festivall September. The club sponsors a parade, horseshoe tournament, log cutting contest, softball tournament, music, food and concessions. |
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Waterford Homecoming September. The Waterford Homecoming welcomes all individuals who have family roots or ties to the Waterford community in Spencer County. Visitors are also warmly welcomed. The event features arts and crafts booths, live entertainment and area history displays. |
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Simpsonville Fall Festival October. Activities in the past have included arts and crafts, horseshoe tournament, entertainment, clogging, Diane Moore Dancer, lumberjack contest, parade and concessions. |
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St. Catharine Established in 1822, it was the first community of the Dominican Sisters in the US. It is today Mother Community of the Order and the home of St. Catharine College |
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Spencer County Homecoming Festival October. Festivities at the Spencer County Homecoming begin on Friday evening (October 5) with a chili supper at the Spencer County High School. The event is a fund-raising event for Spencer County High School's senior class and the chili is excellent.There is no admission to attend the Homecoming Festival. The tractor pull requires admission, to be announced. A shuttle bus will run throughout Spencer County all day and is free. |
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Halloween on Main Street October. Children from all families in the county are invited to participate in the fun-filled event.All participants are encouraged to dress in Halloween costumes. "Trick or Treaters" who participate go from door-to-door at all Taylorsville businesses to visit merchants. And, of course, merchants are generous in their Halloween greetings with the young people.Families are invited to participate as a group. An adult should accompany participating children. The event is free. |
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Celebration of Lights November. The festivities lighting up downtown Shelbyville with Christmas lights while evening shopping hours are offered along with strolling Dickens' characters, carolers, musicians, horse and carriage rides, concessions and lighting of the community tree. |
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Trims & Whims Craft Show November. Sponsored by the teachers' sorority and raises fund for a scholarship |
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Christmas Parade with Santa November. The event, which will be taken over by the Shelby County Fire Department and other community support for 2000, includes floats, fire engines, horses, antique cars and celebrities, and Santa. |
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Christmas on Main Street December. The festive event features free children's activities such as games and live entertainment, a Christmas parade, caroling and carriage rides. The downtown business area is lighted and Christmas decorations and the spirit of the season abound everywhere. The Spencer County Homemakers Club conducts a tree decoration contest for Homemakers Clubs, local groups and businesses. The display of wonderful trees takes place in the Chamber of Commerce Building, next to the Court House Annex on Main Street. |
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Mt. Eden Christmas December. Mt. Eden's evening of public Yuletide activity takes place amid the historic downtown area, near the Shelby County border of Spencer County. Residents of the area enjoy the time as one when they and their friends from both counties can come together in the spirit of the holiday season. The event features gospel music, Christmas decorations, arts and crafts, a chili supper and "Santa Land". Everyone is invited. |
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Santa's Visit December. Santa's Visit is also sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and is a delight for all youngsters in the community. The visit allows children to "wish their mightiest" as they sit in the lap of Old St. Nick. Admission is free. |
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Spencer County Christmas Home Tour December. This delightful afternoon and evening is filled with visitation as friends and families gather to visit selected homes on the Christmas Home Tour in Spencer County. Visitation starts with hot cider and Christmas goodies at the Tourism & Economic Office. Then, visitors travel to identified homes in Spencer County that have been prepared especially for the holiday tour. Decorations and holiday themes at the places of visitation are outstanding, and each provides a tasty delight that is sure to please the palate of all Christmas Home Tour participants. Admission to be announced. Locations change each year. |
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Spencer County FFA Farm Toy Show December |
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Ivy Hill The home was built by Vivian Daniels in 1839. The brick for the house was made on the grounds. Daniels owned a tavern and hotel in Hardinsburg. Not open to the public. |
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House of History The oldest house still standing in Springfield was built of logs in 1800 by John Thompson, whose wife was first cousin to Nancy Hanks. Here the noted silversmith David H. Spears, fashioned flatware for dining and in 1860 James P Calhoun boasted that he cast the one vote tallied in Washington County for Abraham Lincoln. |
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Oldham Community Showcase February |
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LaGrange Street Fair April |
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Oldham County Homemaker's Tester Bee April |
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Prospect Spring Art Fair April |
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Geranium Ball April |
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Animal Swap & Flea Market May |
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New Castle Spring Festival May |
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Memorial Day Civil War Re-enactment & Crafts May. Friendly sponsers, a wonderful location, usual amenities, and no politics make this event one of the finest little events around. |
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Peewee Valley Summer Concert June |
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Brownsboro Community Festival June |
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Jesse Head Homesite In June 1792, the pioneer citizens knew their courthouse would be at the crossroads on the "Big Road" from Bardstown to Danville and the Frankfort -Nashville stage route. "Lot No.10", was from High St. to Court Square, was prime property. Jesse Head, cabinet maker and Methodist minister, who married Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks, was the first owner. From 1810-1850, it was a tavern and in 1897 the lot was divided and Mary Duncan built a large Victorian house. |
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St. Aloysius Country Picnic July |
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Oldham County Day July |
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Oldham County Freedom Celebration July |
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Madison Regatta July. Annual hydroplane racing event on the Ohio River. |
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Lion's Club All Class Auto Show August |
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Bedford Bash August |
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Holy Trinity Arts & Crafts Fair August |
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Animal Swap Meet & Flea Market September. Labor Day Weekend |
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Harvestival September |
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Home Tour & Brunch September |
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The Pope House Built in 1839, in the Georgian Colonial style by John Pope, representative and senator from Kentucky and third governor of the territory of Arkansas. He resided here from 1819 until his death in 1845. |
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Prospect Fall Art Fair September |
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Trimble County Apple Festival September. The Trimble County Apple Festival has become the county's premiere fall event, and thousands are expected to attend the 13th annual festival. The two day event showcases the area crafts people along the tree lined courthouse square in downtown Bedford. The list of items to be found include folk art, antiques, candles, stained glass and much more. Festival food is always especially good, including apple dumplings, blooming onions, tater twisters, BBQ and more. |
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Mule Show September |
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Celebration of the Spirit of Women of Henry County September |
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Bray's Pumpkin Festival October |
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Christmas of Crosswind Llamas October. an open house held the second Saturday in October. Llamas are on display, and guests can weave llama fiber with their hands and feet with help from Louisville's Little Loom House volunteers. Vendors have handmade items made from fiber and other raw materials. Free doughnuts and cider are offered. |
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Crestwood Arts and Crafts Fair October. Artists, crafters, food and entertainment plus a parade in downtown |
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Historic Drennon Springs Storytelling & Crafts Festival October. Entertainment includes the Frontiersmen Encampment depicting the lifestyle in the 1800's. A re-enactment of the civil War with discussions about the skirmishes and battles will take place in the camp in the bottom land area. Beautiful handmade quilts will be on display, the creative art of spinning wool, artistic works, handmade crafts, artifacts, demonstrations, and artifacts of intrigue will be displayed and available for sale. Story-telling, Drennon Springs history presentation with slides, wagon rides, country music, gospel and traditional music, old-fashioned games and entertainment for kids and adults. Good Homemade Food and Desserts of all kinds! |
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LaGrange Railroad Days October. Celebration of the history of railroading. |
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Oldham County Fair Board's Fall for Fun October |
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Parker's Landing Around 1790, a Revolutionary War colonel from Virginia, Richard Parker, operated a ware-house and shipping port on Beechfork River and a tav-ern on this plantation on the "Big Road" from Bardstown to Danville. After Parker's death in 1799, Thomas Hamilton, the Maryland pioneer, bought the extensive property. In 1807, his son Alexander inherit-ed this section of the estate. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. |
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Peewee Valley Arts and Crafts Day October |
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River Spirit Rendezvous Arts and Crafts October |
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Immaculate Conception Fall Festival and Turkey Dinner November |
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Crestwood Christian Church Turkey Dinner & Country Store November |
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Christmas Arts and Crafts November |
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Eminence Christian Church Bazaar and Turkey Dinner November |
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Light Up Bedford November, Friday after Thanksgiving |
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Living Nativity Scene December |
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Light up LaGrange December |
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Little Colonel's Christmas Festival December |
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Walton Homestead This 1784 homesite was built by Gen. Matthew Walton, founder of Washington County. |
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Kentucky Crafted-the-Market January. Over 300 juried artists and craftspeople will be represented at the 2004 Market which features fine, traditional, folk and contemporary art and craft. Serving as a showcase of Kentucky's finest artists and products, the Market will also feature a stage with wonderful musical performances, food and craft demonstrations, and book signings. Other offerings for sale include specialty food products, musical recordings, books and secondary wood products. |
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The Humana Festival of New American Plays March. The Humana Festival of New American Plays is an annual site of pilgrimage where theatre lovers from around the world converge to get the first look at the future of the American theater. |
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Thunder over Louisville April. The day-long event kicks off the two exciting weeks of events that are part of the annual Kentucky Derby Festival. The Thunder Air Show dazzles the crowd with more than 100 planes, aerobatics teams, daring sky diving teams and breathtaking stunts. When it gets dark, the Thunder rolls. The fireworks will feature the latest in pyrotechnic power from Zambelli Internationale, America's "first family of fireworks”. Eight 400-foot barges assemble on both sides of the 2nd Street Bridge to form the stage from which the fireworks spectacular ignites. The breathtaking and mind-numbing 28-minute show includes Thunder’s signature one-mile “waterfall” effect off the bridge, making the fireworks seem to rain down forever. And in the crowd’s memory of the show, it does! After more than a decade, the show remains the largest annual pyrotechnic display in North America. Seen by millions worldwide via a July 4th rebroadcast on the Armed Forces Network to more than 150 countries, it is the state’s pride. A Discovery Channel documentary on fireworks shows says it best, “Thunder is the Grand-daddy of them all!”. |
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Churchill Downs Thoroughbred Racing Apr-June |
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The Kentucky Derby Festival April-May. The Festival is one of the premiere events of its kind in the world. It brings fun, excitement, international recognition and a spirit that is unmatched anywhere. When 1.5 million people gather to celebrate spring and the unique vitality of their community, the focus is on fun and the whimsical. |
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Kiwanis Arts & Crafts Fair May |
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Powertel Rockin' at Riverpoints June |
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Tour deHeart May |
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Equitana USA June |
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Kentucky Sampler June. a celebration of crafts, music and regional cuisine |
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Washington County Courthouse Open Mon.-Fri. 8:30-4:30, Sat. 9-12. Completed in 1816, it is the oldest court-house still in use in KY. Among the records, which date from 1792, is the certificate of marriage of Thomas and Nancy Hanks Lincoln, as well as many other documents. |
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Pride Fair June |
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Greek Festival June. Greek music, arts and crafts, food and children's activities |
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Winn-Dixie Street Ball Showdown June |
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Farmington's Annual Garden Tour June |
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Kentucky Shakespeare Festival June-July |
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Crescent Hill Old-Fashioned Fourth of July July. Arts & crafts, miniature golf, antique cars, a children's pet show, food and fireworks |
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Operation Brightside/Coca-Cola Volleyball Classic July. Annual double-elimination volleyball tournament produced by Volleyball Connection. Proceeds benefit Operation Brightside. |
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Celebrate on the Waterfront August |
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Kentucky State Fair August. The Kentucky State Fair is an 11 day sensory overload of rides, exhibits, food, crafts, animals, contests, music and games |
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Ursuline Campus Art Fair September. Fine arts and crafts by 130 juried artists, musical entertainment and children's activity area, and food. |
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Old Stone Inn Built in 1817 by slave labor with stones taken from a quarry on the farm site of this frontier coach stop. Its two-foot thick stone walls still bear bullet holes from the Civil War. One of the oldest stone houses in KY is today a bed & breakfast inn and restaurant. |
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St. James Court Art Show October. The St. James Court Art Show is a juried fine arts and fine crafts show produced by a consortium of five non-profit neighborhood associations. Always held the first full weekend of October, it hosts an impressive 650 plus artists from all over the Americas |
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Halloween Harvest of Horror Tales October. Spooky stories with hayrides, pumpkin and costume contests |
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Fright Fest Six Flags October |
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World's Largest Halloween Party October. Not-too-scary fun for the whole family with Trick-or-Treating for the 11-and-under set. Features larger-than-life storybook decorations and attractions, plus costumed characters throughout the Zoo. Don't miss the Pirate's Cove, Mumpkin the Giant Talking Pumpkin, King Arthur's Castle, New themed Trick-or-Treat booths and of course the Haunted Carousel |
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Light Up Louisville International Festival November |
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Christmas at the Downs November |
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Festival of Trees and Lights Nov-Dec |
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Meade County Fair July |
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Breckinridge County Fair July |
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Grayson County Fair September |
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Whitney M.Young Institute Named for Whitney M. Young Jr. who gained international prominence as the Executive Director of the National Urban League. |
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Bullitt County Fair June. Pageants, horse shows, demolition derby and much more. |
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LaRue County Fair August. Kentucky's oldest continuous running fair and is held around the first week of August. It was recently named as "The Most Progressive County Fair" in Kentucky because of added days and programs. Activities include horse, cattle and poultry shows, beauty contests, a carnival, antique tractor show and parade, wrestling, and truck and tractor pulls. |
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Marion County Fair July |
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Spencer County Fair July |
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Shelby County Fair and Horse Show June. The annual event includes everything from agricultural exhibits, horse show, beauty contest, baby contest, tractor/truck pull, midway to concessions |
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Trimble County Fair June |
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Oldham County Fair July |
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Henry County Fair July |
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Breckinridge County Tourism |
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Grayson County Tourism Commission |
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Claudia Sanders Dinner House The original dinner house burned down in 1999. |
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Meade County Area Chamber of Commerce |
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Shepherdsville/Bullitt County Tourist & Convention Commission |
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Elizabethtown Tourism & Convention Bureau |
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Radcliff-Ft. Knox Tourism Commission |
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LaRue County Chamber of Commerce |
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Bardstown-Nelson County Tourist Commission |
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Lebanon-Marion County Chamber of Commerce |
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Springfield-Washington County Chamber of Commerce |
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Shelbyville-Shelby County Tourism Commission |
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Spencer County/Taylorsville Tourism & Economic Office |
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Science Hill Preparatory School for Young Ladies Served as a College Preparatory School for Girls from 1824 until 1939. Currently, the facility is the home of Wakefield-Scearce Galleries and The Shops of Science Hill. |
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Henry County Chamber of Commerce/Tourism |
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New Castle Merchants' Association |
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Oldham County Chamber of Commerce |
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Trimble County Chamber of Commerce |
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Louisville and Jefferson County Convention & Visitors Bureau The Louisville Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau enhances Greater Louisville's economy through tourism. |
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United Distillers |
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Jack Thomas House Fully restored home of Grayson County's first Circuit Court Clerk, circa 1810. Call for hours. |
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Shelby County Courthouse Completed in 1913, the building was constructed in the Beaux-Arts Classicism style of architecture. |
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Milton River Views |
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Wise's Landing River View |
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Harrod's Creek River Views |
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West Point West Point is a northern Hardin county town on the Ohio River at the mouth of the Salt River. |
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Brandenburg If you want to travel the backroads of Kentucky and get the flavor of the Commonwealth, there is no better place to start than historic Brandenburg! |
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Springhill Winery At home on the stately, historic plantation, circa 1857, Springhill has become a destination to discover both the historic past and trendy present. You'll also want to check out our historical display depicting Kentucky's surprising wine heritage. The southern breezes seldom stop, making it especially tempting to sip a glass of wine on the patio or under the shade of the huge old elm tree. |
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Stanley-Casey House The rear wing on the east side of this house may have been built as early as 1815. The front portion was constructed in 1826. Augustus Owsley Stanley, KY Governor from 1915-1919 was born here and later used as a school for boys. From 1901- 985 was home to the Casey Family |
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Spencer County Courthouse Replaced original structure which was one of 22 burned in Kentucky on the General Hylan B. Lyon raid of 1865. Current courthouse is an excellent example of federal construction styling. |
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Hall-Taylor Funeral Home Famous as stage coach stop and tavern known as Spencer House on route to Louisville. Built in 1838. Later a restaurant where visitors were called to meals by a bell atop the hotel. |
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The Gilbert House Built in 1850 by a resident of Spencer County who operated a mill on Brashears Creek as early as 1827. Not open to public. |
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Ashes Creek Schoolhouse Completely restored one room school. Saved from destruction when Taylorsville Lake was flooded. Available for meetings by reservation. |
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Yates Log Cabin Completely renovated. Saved from destruction when Taylorville Lake was flooded. |
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Pearce Log Cabin Built in 1790, it rests on its original site. It is on the Ky. Historic Register. The cabin has been authentically restored and features a huge stone fireplace which was reconstructed rock by rock from another cabin built about the same time. This is the third oldest building in New Castle, and currently houses Americana Interiors, a specialty shop. |
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Henry County Caplinger House Henry County Caplinger House is the home of the Henry County Historical Society. Built in 1863, it formerly served as the Methodist Parsonage for over 50 years. The Society is working to bring the home to its former glory and make it the center for genealogical research for the area. |
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Henry County Courthouse Erected in 1877, the courthouse is on the National Register of Historic Places. The architecture of the courthouse is unusual for the time period, and the courtroom still has the original iron railing that separates the jury and the bench from the rest of the room. |
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Ole Porter Place Relax and enjoy this historic getaway. Site of land purchased from George Washington in 1797. Tours available. Bed & Breakfast. |
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Our Best Restaurant Specializes in mouthwatering home-cookin', located in a renovated feed store adjacent to an old grinding mill dating back many years. Directly across the street located in the old mill, Our Best Restaurant also features a gift shop. Adjacent to the gift shop is an antique shop filled with primitive to period antiques and collectibles of all kinds. |
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Rob Morris Home Contains relics and personal items which belonged to Dr. Rob Morris, the founder of the Order of the Eastern Star. Morris, an active Mason, lived in the house from 1862 until his death in 1888, and started the organization so that his daughters might also be involved in the activities of a fraternal order. |
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Duncan Memorial Chapel A quaint little chapel built in 1937. Draped in ivy, this rustic stone chapel is still a popular place for weddings. |
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Harrods Creek Baptist Church The oldest church building in Oldham County is located in Brownsboro. Erected in 1822, and recently renovated, the church was founded by William Kellar, a Baptist minister who operated a mill and a distillery. |
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Mt.Tabor United Methodist Church is the site of the birth and the final resting place of David Wark (D.W.) Griffith, a legendary filmmaker of the silent movie era. Best known for the Civil War epic "Birth of a Nation," Griffith was a pioneer filmmaker whose work expanded the dramatic possibilities of film. Oldham County regards Griffith fondly as a favorite son, and he is buried at Mt. Tabor Cemetery. |
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St. James Episcopal Church built in 1869, is an example of the distinctive architecture found in the community. |
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The Locust one of the sites featured in the Lillie Colonel stories, is in Pewee Valley, and is on the National Register of Historic Places |
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Old Stone Jail &Trimble County Courthouse Bedford is the site of the Old Stone Jailhouse, standing on the courthouse lawn, where the abolitionist Delia Webster, of the Underground Railroad, was imprisoned prior to being placed on a horse and sent north. |
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Brennan House Historic Home An 1868 Italianate residence and a unique example of Victorian life in downtown Louisville. It was occupied by the Brennan family for 85 years and preserves the complete collection of Brennan furnishings, art and memorabilia. Mar. 15-Dec. 31. Tues.-Sat. every hour from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission $4; seniors, military & AAA $3.50; students $3; children 6-10 $1. |
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Conrad/Caldwell House Museum Tues.-Thurs. 1-5. Individual and group rates. Built in 1895 in Louisville's first suburb, the home is completely renovated with Victorian period furnishings. |
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Grayson Springs Site of nationally known river wells and at one time a well known pre-Civil War mineral health spa resort. |
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Farmington Historic Home Mon.-Sat. 10-4:30, Sun. 1.30-4:30. Admission charged, under 6 free. Octagonal rooms and hidden stairways are features of this federal-style home built by John and Lucy Speed in 1810 using a design by Thomas Jefterson. In 1841, Abraham Lincoln visited here. |
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Locust Grove Historic Home Mon-Sat. 10-4:30, Sun. 1:30-4:30. Admission charged. Georgian plantation has welcomed U.S. Presidents James Monroe, Andrew Jackson and Zachary Taylor. Built in 1790, the last home of General George Rogers Clark, the founder of Louisville and Revolutionary War hero. National Historic Landmark. |
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Riverside, The Farnsley-Moremen Landing Wed.-Sat. 10-4:30, Sun. 1-4:30. Last tour departs at 3:45. Admission charged, under 5 free. 19th century farmstead features a restored Civil War era brick Kentucky "I" house with a spectacular two-story Greek-Revival portico. Site includes visitors center and related terminus. |
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Thomas Edison's Butchertown House/Museum Tues-Sat. 10-2. Admission charged, student rate oftered, under 6 free. In the 1860's, Edison rented a room in this 1850's double "shotgun" Contains a collection of Edison's inventions |
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Cave Hill Cemetery Daily 8-4:45. Built in 1848, this superbly landscaped setting is the resting-place for over 112,000 persons who helped forge this region, including George Rogers Clark and Colonel Harland Sanders. |
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Zachary Taylor National Cemetery Daily 8-4:30. A mausoleum marks the burial plot of Zachary Taylor, the 12th President of the United States. Soldiers who died in World War II, Vietnam and the Korean wars are also buried in the cemetery. |
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Valley Cemetery Cemetery contains a section of all graves from the former Ashes Creek Cemetery. Graves from the Ashes Creek Cemetery were relocated to Valley Cemetery before Taylorsville Lake was flooded. Some Ashes Creek Graves are among the oldest in Spencer County. Open dawn until dusk daily. |
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Highland Memorial Gardens Iwo Gima monument to WWII/Korean War Military by Bernard Zipperman, The Rescuers monument to Firefighters, Police and EMS by Barney Bright and The Final L.Z. monument to Vietnam Veterans. |
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Mystery Cemetery Marker at top of "shale hill" identifies four-teen graves of Civil War soldiers or railroad workers who died during the cholera epidemic in 1869. |
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Doe Run Inn Built in 1821 as a mill and converted to a bed and breakfast inn in 1927, Doe Run Inn offers authentic regional cooking, rooms furnished in original period decor hiking trails, wedding/group facilities. |
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Elizabethtown City Cemetery Established in 1806. Cemetery Hill is the home of many Confederate Soldiers who died in the Civil War. |
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Lebanon National Cemetery Mon.- Fri. 8-4:30. Where many Union soldiers who fell at the Battle of Perryville in 1862 were laid to rest. |
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Cloverport Museum Located in a restored freight depot, the museum contains many artifacts of Cloverport's historic past. Open Sundays 1-4 PM, free (April-October) |
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Breckinridge County Historical Society Museum Open Sat. 9-12. FREE. Across from the county courthouse in a former bank building, the museum contains artifacts from the entire county's historic past. |
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Jim Beam Distillery-American Outpost & Homestead FREE tours. Mon.-Sat. 9-4:30, Sun.1-4. The film presentation about the Beam Family and the early history of bourbon production is a great way to learn about a fascinating Kentucky tradition. A self-guided tour through the distilling process, an 1800's cooperage display and a walk around the grounds gives one the feeling of going back in time over 200 years. The Homestead, adjacent to the Outpost, offers a glimpse of the Beam Family history. |
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Fort Duffield A near secret fort built in 1861 under Sherman's orders, has been restored by the city of West Point. |
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Swope's "Cars of Yesteryear" Museum Mon.-Fri. 9-4., or call for an appointment for other hours. FREE. A superb collection of museum quality vintage cars. |
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Black History Gallery FREE, Sat-Sun. Noon-S or by appointment. The Gallery's collection from Emma Reno Connor contains pictures, articles, biographies and prints depicting the accomplishments and events pertinent to the Black American experience. |
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Patton Museum of Cavalry and Armor Mon.-Fri. 9:30-4:30, Weekends 10-4:30. Military museum featuring history of armor and cavalry, a section of the Berlin Wall and a large col-lection of general George S. Patton's personal belongings. Radcliff/Ft. Knox Tourism. |
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US Bullion Depository The "Gold Vault' was constructed in 1936 at a cost of $560,000. Made of granite, steel and concrete, its dimensions are 105 by 121 feet. The gold in the Depository is in the form of standard mint bars somewhat smaller than a building brick, each of which weighs about 27.5 pounds. The Depository is under the supervision of the US Treasury Department's Director of the Mint. Visitors to the building are not allowed inside but pictures may be taken of the building from both US 31W and Bullion Blvd. on Fort Knox. |
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The Lincoln Museum
The Lincoln Museum in Hodgenville is Kentucky's official
Lincoln Museum
The Lincoln Museum's exhibits are historically accurate dioramas depicting scenes from the life of Abraham Lincoln. In addition to the main exhibits, the second level of the museum features a variety of exhibits, including: rare newspaper clippings, campaign posters, and Lincoln memorabilia. A Lincoln art gallery on the second floor is filled with paintings, drawings, and other artworks related to the Lincoln era. The ONLY official site is: http://lincolnmuseum-ky.org The ONLY e-mail is: abe@lincolnmuseum-ky.org Operating hours are: M-Sat. 8:30 - 4:30 and Sunday from 12:30 - 4:30 Admission prices are: Adults-$3.00 Senior Citizens & Military-$2.50 Children 5-12 is $1.50 with under 5 free Group rates are available and there is a discount for AAA members |
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Cathedral of the Assumption Mon.-Fri. 10-4, Sun. 1-4, self-guided tours except during mass. This neo-Gothic Roman Catholic Cathedral is the third oldest in the US and features one of the oldest stained glass windows in the country. Tours and scheduled free performances. |
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Maker's Mark Distillery Tours Mon.-Sat. year-round 10:30-3:30, Sun.1 :30-3:30, hourly on the half hour. Open holidays except Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Years Day. Feel as though you have stepped back in time. The Samuels family has been making whiskey since 1840. It's the oldest continuously operating distillery that is a National Historic Landmark. Gift gallery and bourbon sales in visitor center. |
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Heaven Hill Distillery Open year-round. Mon.-Fri., tours at 10:30 & 2:30. The home of Heaven Hill, Evan Williams, and Elijah Craig bourbons. The largest and one of the few family owned distilleries in the country. |
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Springfield City Cemetery Springfield City Cemetery was established prior to 1819 and was managed by the Presbyterian Church. By 1904, it was part of city property. It is located on what is now known as "Cemetery Hill", overlooking the town of Springfield. Several notable persons are buried in the cemetery. General Matthew Walton (who was in Kentucky by 1776 to survey the land) represented the area in the Constitutional Convention. Gen. Walton entered the bill to establish the first county (Washington) in 1792 and is buried in the Cemetery. His home also still remains outside of Springfield. The Hon. John Pope (wife was Francis - widow of Matthew Walton) is also buried in the Springfield Cemetery. He settled in Springfield and served as governor of Arkansas and was a US Representative from Kentucky. On June 2, 1833, Asiatic Cholera struck the Springfield area. Many people perished during the epidemic and are located in pits in the Springfield City Cemetery. A monument also notes the contributions of Lewis Sansbury, a slave, who kept the keys to most of the businesses when the businessmen and their families evacuated the city. He is also known to have buried many of those who lost their lives during the epidemic. Seemingly immune to cholera, he was later given his freedom after his owner's death. |
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Old Bardstown Village Civil War Museum Open Marl-Dec. 15, Mon.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 12-5. Jan.-Feb. weekends only. Groups by appointment. Admission charged, group rates, under 6 free. Regular tour by experienced guides of authentic Civil War artifacts including north & south artillery, cavalry, medical, musical and infantry items. |
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Kentucky Railway Museum This museum offers a 22-mile train ride on restored rail cars. The museum is open Mon.-Sat. 9-5, Sun. 12-5. |
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Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History & Bardstown Historical Museum Nov-Apr., Tues.-Sat. 10-4, Sun.1-4, May-Oct., Mon.-Sat. 9-5, Sun. 1-5. Both museums located in historic Spalding Hall, ca.1826. |
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Saddlebred Horse Farm Tours Shelby County has been called "The Saddlbred Horse Capital of the World." The saddle horse has been a part of the area's history since the 1760s, when Daniel Boone and his brother Squire traveled to Kentucky on "American Horses", the forerunners of the modern Saddlebred. More than twenty Saddlebred farms now call the area home. Call for tours. |
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American Printing House for The Blind Mon.-Fri. 8-4:30. Tours Mon.-Fri. 10 & 2. 'talking books" and Braille. Tour a totally different world of publishing at the oldest national non-profit agency for visually-impaired people in the US. |
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Charlie's Tattoo Museum Displays, photos, tattoo machines, designs and other memorabilia of tattooing. |
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Colonel Harland Sanders Museum Mon.-Thurs. 8:30-4:30, Fri. 8.30-3. Admission free. Exhibits the great American success story of the Colonel and his famous Kentucky Fried Chicken. |
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Anderson Golf Course Open to the public. This 18-hole course is located on Wilson Rd. next to Gallotta's Restaurant. |
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Elizabethtown Country Club 70.5 slope rating. 72 par |
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Lincoln Trail Country Club 18 hole semi-private golf course |
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Knob View Golf Course Inc Public golf course located in Lebanon Junction Kentucky |
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Doe Valley Golf Course Located about 30 miles south of Louisville, Doe Valley Golf Course is a wonderful place to play golf as well as to enjoy Nature’s scenery. Fairways lined with redbuds and dog wood trees make spring a colorful time to play an 18-hole round of golf; and fall is equally gorgeous as different types of oak trees show their fall colors. Water hazards, sand traps and deer all vie for competition as you shoot for the green. Pro shop, cart rental, 19th Hole Restaurant for lunch, and year-round play are available. Doe Valley golf course is located off KY 1638 just west of Muldraugh and east of Brandenburg in scenic Meade County and is integrated into a beautiful gated residential community. Call 270-422-3397 for more information and tee times. |
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My Old Kentucky Home State Park Golf Course Enjoy a day on Kentucky's rolling bluegrass as you test your golfing skills on the 18-hole, regulation golf course. A fully equipped pro shop caters to the golfer's every need with rental clubs, pull carts, and riding carts. The complete redesign and reconstruction of the front nine holes, plus extensive irrigation and turf improvements on the back nine holes are finished and 18 holes are open for play. |
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Cedar-Fil Golf Course This is an 18-hole golf course. |
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The Lincoln Homestead Golf Course The 18-hole regulation course accents the gentle, rolling hills of this historic setting. The course features a pro-shop with golf merchandise and equipment, rental clubs, driving carts, pull carts and a snack bar. |
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