Monday, January 13, 2014

Only in Kentucky

The Bluegrass State Has Plenty of Unique Attractions

Stephen Pinder
Stephen Pinder, Yahoo Contributor Network
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One of the best things about living in a large country with 50 states is, we get to experience 50 unique and always interesting destinations. The Bluegrass State has an eclectic mix of old and new attractions that help make up its one of a kind culture.
Bourbon
A new golden era has dawned for the bourbon industry in Kentucky. As global demand keeps rising bourbon producers are expanding existing distilleries and bringing new ones online. The popular Kentucky Bourbon Trail has recently been joined by the Kentucky Bourbon Craft Tour, a trail made up of seven micro-distilleries that spread beyond the traditional bourbon belt of central Kentucky.The Urban Bourbon Trail is a collection of 27 restaurants with bars that stock at least 50 different bourbons and some have over 150 to choose from.
The Horse
While Louisville's Kentucky Derby is the most prominent aspect of the state's horse industry there are quite a few more pieces to the puzzle for those who would like to learn more about the sport of kings.
In nearby Lexington, you can take a bus tour of the sprawling horse farms that surround the city and make it one of the most uniquely beautiful areas in America. Lexington visitors can also stop in atKeeneland, one of the nation's most beautiful thoroughbred horse race tracks. There's live racing in April and October only but it's open year round and offers simulcast racing, breakfast in the track kitchen and morning exercise sessions on the track.
The Kentucky Horse Park is another Lexington gem that anyone interested in horses would enjoy. It's devoted to all horse breeds from hard working draft horses to the thoroughbred.
Special Places
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill is one of the best examples of Kentucky's special places. The well restored village is one of the best Shaker time capsules anywhere and offers the visitor a glimpse into what life was like for the Spartan religious sect. In addition to the large collection of original buildings there are acres of hiking and biking trails on the rolling property next to the village.
The Corvette Museum in Bowling Green is devoted to the classic American sports car that's been around since the fifties. Today, each and every Corvette is made in the nearby General Motorsassembly plant.
The Louisville Slugger Museum in downtown Louisville is a great stop for anyone who enjoys America's favorite pastime.
Published by Stephen Pinder
Stephen loves travel and travel writing. He also enjoys sports and golf with old friends and new ones he meets on the road.  View profile

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