Other Things Worth Seeing Near Lexington

[dressagetraks]

Something I just tripped over: Perryville Battlefield from the Civil War is having their annual re-enactment on October 2nd-3rd. The 2nd is XC day, but the 3rd looks quite neat, including a cavalry troop exhibition, battle recreation, tours, museum, etc. Exhibit open right now honoring the cavalry. Looks both horsey and historical - I definitely want to check this out, and the 3rd is a fairly unscheduled day for me.

Here’s the re-enactment schedule for the 2nd and 3rd.

http://www.perryvillebattlefield.org/html/event_schedule.html

[Holly_Jeanne]

Perryville battlefield

And to add, they are supposed to be concentrating on horses in the battle in honor of the WEG.

While in the area, take a run through the Centre College campus and stop in the public library and see the entryway glass work done by world renown glass blower, Stephen Rolfe Powell. He is a professor at Centre.

I don’t know whether it will be open on Sunday or not but, there is a dollhouse museum in Danville as well.

You can swing back by Shaker Village on your way back to Lexington.

[pony_grandma]

THANKS!! I just sent that link to Gramps!! He’s the civil war nut in the household.

There is also the Bourbon Festival in Bardstown, SE of Louisville the week before the WEG http://www.kybourbonfestival.com/ and they have a lot of civil war stuff local there too.

I have always thought that I needed a week before Rolex (before all the days of hiking) to get to explore more of the area down there.

KY is a great tourist state!! Or IMHO, a great place to retire to!! You’d never lack for places to go or things to do. Horses and bourbon, they got that right. (How I got to know DLee here - from her signature line! ;))

[Bacchus]

There is now a Grey Goose in Midway – hurray. Finally an affordable restaurant in Midway with a great outdoor dining area:)

Also, if you like wine, try Equus Run (Midway) and Talon (Lex out Tates Creek, I think) vineyards. KY wine is not the greatest, but it’s worth a tasting and the vineyards are beautiful.

The drive out Old Frankfort to Midway is gorgeous, and you can go Versailles Rd. to Pisgah (just past Castle Post) to drive by WinStar, turn left on Old Frankfort and see Three Chimneys and keep going (I love my commute).

There will be so much going on in this area, you’ll be overwhelmed.

As stated, Keeneland is not to be missed.

(Sadly, Seki no longer has the sushi Nazi:( She passed away this year and her husband followed soon after. Someone else has taken over. I haven’t been there since.)

[SmplySweet1021]

[QUOTE=Bacchus;5087145]
There is now a Grey Goose in Midway – hurray. Finally an affordable restaurant in Midway with a great outdoor dining area:)

Also, if you like wine, try Equus Run (Midway) and Talon (Lex out Tates Creek, I think) vineyards. KY wine is not the greatest, but it’s worth a tasting and the vineyards are beautiful.

The drive out Old Frankfort to Midway is gorgeous, and you can go Versailles Rd. to Pisgah (just past Castle Post) to drive by WinStar, turn left on Old Frankfort and see Three Chimneys and keep going (I love my commute).

There will be so much going on in this area, you’ll be overwhelmed.

As stated, Keeneland is not to be missed.

(Sadly, Seki no longer has the sushi Nazi:( She passed away this year and her husband followed soon after. Someone else has taken over. I haven’t been there since.)[/QUOTE]

I quite liked Darlin Jeans in Midway for cheap eats There is also a new italian restaurant opening up there at the old Depot…no idea on the pricing.

[vineyridge]

I had a great great uncle who was killed at Perryville. Can’t remember exactly which of the 21 brothers and sisters it was though, although I do know it wasn’t a sister.

The re-enactment sounds interesting, but can’t miss the last day of the three day.

[vineyridge]

Bardstown is interesting also.
http://www.visitbardstown.com/tourism/things2do.html It’s near lots of distilleries, including Maker’s Mark distillery, odd art in the proto-cathedral, and the Old TalbottTavern and old jail. When the French Dauphin was hiding out in North America during their revolution, he supposedly visited Bardstown. When he went home and after he became king of France, he sent either art or money for art to the Catholic Church in Bardstown–or so the story goes.

There are also some rather interesting old murals in the Old Tavern. Not particularly well done, but old and interesting.

[Dressage_Art]

WOW, some great ideas here! I wonder how busy main attractions will be?

[Holly_Jeanne]

contrasts

A few elections back, Centre College hosted the only national vice-presidential debate. It was the Thursday before the Perryville re-enactment. I spent several days working the debate along with some state troopers and then went to church and ended up sitting near someone in a union uniform. :lol: Ah, a state of contrasts, that’s Kentucky!

A little far from Lexington, in Casey County, there is a pretty large Amish community.

[Bacchus]

[QUOTE=SmplySweet1021;5087222]
I quite liked Darlin Jeans in Midway for cheap eats There is also a new italian restaurant opening up there at the old Depot…no idea on the pricing.[/QUOTE]

Darlin Jeans doesn’t have outdoor seating, and I’m not thrilled with the decor, but the food is decent and inexpensive. They had a great steel guitar player there one night.

The Italian restaurant is Jimmy D’s, which used to be on Leestown. I think it’s open. I think it’s run by the guy who ran Duggan’s, which didn’t last long. I never even made it there.

[SeeHowSheRuns]

Along these lines, there is also a very nice little place off of Old Richmond Road called Jean Farris. It’s a winery and restaurant, and the food is excellent.

@Bacchus;5087145

Also, if you like wine, try Equus Run (Midway) and Talon (Lex out Tates Creek, I think) vineyards. KY wine is not the greatest, but it’s worth a tasting and the vineyards are beautiful.

[dressagetraks]

The Kentucky Derby Museum is having 2 special nights of tours during WEG, Sept 27th and Oct 5th. Sounds neat! I just talked to them, and they did say the photo with the spotlit Twin Spires and the Derby trophy is not an additional sales opportunity besides the tour price but is taken by them with your own camera. It does sound like a neat picture, but I’m scrimping every cent, so extras are definitely limited. All pictures are going to be with my own camera, not bought. Anyway, these tours are selling out, so if you want one, better call ahead.

Snippet from Derby Museum:

We will be offering an exclusive Dusk at the Downs Tour on two nights which will be a 1 ½ hour guided walking tour of Churchill Downs. During this tour of historic Churchill Downs you be treated to the exclusive behind the scenes areas with stops in the Jockeys’ Quarters, Millionaires’ Row, and the Press Box. The premiere stop will be on the balcony off of the Turf Club, overlooking the Twin Spires. During this stop, one of the exquisite and coveted Kentucky Derby Trophy’s will be present for a photo opportunity, with the historic Twin Spires lit in the background.

The Dusk at the Downs Tour is limited to 15 guests and will depart every half hour starting at 5:30 p.m. with the last tour departing at 7:30 p.m. Reservations are recommended.

[system]

Three Chimneys for sure, what a great place. Plus it’ll be your last chance to see Smarty Jones in Kentucky.

[vineyridge]

Where are they sending him? Is he going abroad or moving to another state?

[QUOTE=Smarty7;5097630]
Three Chimneys for sure, what a great place. Plus it’ll be your last chance to see Smarty Jones in Kentucky.[/QUOTE]

[Absolut_Equestrian]

@vineyridge;5097859

Where are they sending him? Is he going abroad or moving to another state?

Looks like Smarty is probably headed to Pennsylvania:

http://www.drf.com/news/smarty-jones-may-relocate-pennsylvania

[Beverley]

@hitchinmygetalong;5066505

Edited to add: How could I have forgotten THIS???!!!??? If you get here a few days early, it would be a perfect day out, don’t you think? Imagine the tee shirts!

Hope this helps!

This thread is an excellent resource! As to this particular event, I’m laughing. Not to burst anybody’s bubble, but The First KFC was opened right here in Salt Lake City, Utah!

Of course it’s now world wide, they were everywhere in Russia when I recently visited!

[Schiffon]

[QUOTE=khp vol;5082195]
If you don’t mind a drive (approx. 25 mi fom KHP) try Hall’s on the River. It’s on the Kentucky River south of Winchester and has excellent Kentucky food.

By the way, I agree with previous comments about Wallace Station(love their inside-out hot Brown) and Malone’s (they have three locations, all on the southside of Lexington).[/QUOTE]

Lived in Lex in 83-85, loved Hall’s on the River and was looking forward to returning, but reviews on TripAdvisor are horrible. Many were from people like me, returning after time away and they were very disappointed.

[SmplySweet1021]

I hope Everyone enjoys Kentucky!!!

[Gilder]

For those of you who might be thinking of a side trip to Paris, Kentucky, while at the WEG, Claiborne Farms, Bethlehem Farms, and Our Mims Retirement Haven will be open for tours.

While I can’t speak for the open times for Claiborne or Bethlehem, OMRH will be open in the afternoons by appointment – we want to make sure the ladies will be bright-eyed and spiffy for your visit! Call Jeanne (phone number is on our web site) or send an e-mail to jeanne.ourmims@gmail.com, and she’ll be happy to show you our retired Thoroughbred mares. The ladies love company!

http://www.ourmims.org

[SteppinEasy]

@Beverley;5107879

This thread is an excellent resource! As to this particular event, I’m laughing. Not to burst anybody’s bubble, but The First KFC was opened right here in Salt Lake City, Utah!

Of course it’s now world wide, they were everywhere in Russia when I recently visited!

While the first actual franchise KFC was in Utah, it was NOT Colonel Sanders first chicken restaurant. That was right here in KY, and it’s the basis of the festival. Sanders first operated out of a gas station in North Corbin. So yes, the “original recipe” was first served right here in KY. The franchise didn’t come along until about a decade later.