Destination Guide: Louisville Area Points of Interest
Attractions and Sites of Interest featured on Fringe Benefits: Louisville
Bannon Woods Farm offers riding lessons for all ages and abilities, not far from downtown Louisville: http://www.bannonwoodsfarm.com
Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest is a beautiful spot for a day hike, or check out their cafe and gift shop. Also, an impressive sculpture and outdoor-art display is on property, and a learning center: http://bernheim.org
Locust Grove National Historic Site offers tours and information about the circa 1790 home and estate, including a great exhibit on slave life and the historic context of slavery on the Ohio River: http://www.locustgrove.org
Corydon, Indiana is a charming small town whose main square features the original state capital building of Indiana. The most famous spot might be Butt Drugs – a pharmacy and more with a funny name: http://www.thisisindiana.org
Squire Boone Caverns contains an impressive collection of mineral and rock formations, and an underground creek and waterfalls: http://www.squireboonecaverns.com
Bardstown, Kentucky ranks as one of the best small towns in America, for its history, village shopping, and southern-style cooking. Bardstown is home to many distilleries, and Federal Hill – the historic home that inspired Steven Foster’s song “My Old Kentucky Home.”: http://www.visitbardstown.com/tourism/
Willett Distillery is a family-operated and historic distillery open for tours and tastings. It’s a great place to get a behind-the-scenes look at Bourbon: http://www.kentuckybourbonwhiskey.com
City of Louisville: http://www.gotolouisville.com/index.aspx
Kentucky Bourbon Trail: http://kybourbontrail.com
Dining
Mammy’s Kitchen is the place for a southern breakfast! Biscuits and gravy all around!: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mammys-Kitchen/152384398151437?sk=info
Kentucky Bourbon Marketplace offers tastings and a gift shop full of bourbon-themed items, including some surprises like bourbon terrikayi sauce and bourbon-scented candles!: http://www.kybourbonmarketplace.com
Village Anchor in Anchorage, KY surrounds you in a cozy, fireplace-warmed setting for everything from brunch to cocktails to a four-course dinner: http://www.villageanchor.com
Lodging Options
Old Talbott Tavern in Bardstown has been in continual operation since the late 1700s! The historic building, right on the main square, offers five guest rooms, a restaurant and tavern. The Inn’s famous guest list includes a young Abraham Lincoln!: http://www.talbotts.com
Hampton Inn Corydon, Indiana is a comfortable and convenient hotel to use as a base while exploring the surrounding caverns and small towns. The warm afternoon chocolate chip cookies are a nice touch!: http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/indiana/hampton-inn-corydon-CYDINHX/index.html
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