Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill isn't your standard tourist attraction. It's the site of a former village of people belonging to the Shaker faith. Many of the buildings are original and their nature reserve contains over 3,000 acres of countryside, hiking, biking, and horse riding trails. Set in the rolling hills of Harrodsburg, not far from Lexington, it brings a … [Read more...] about Exploring the Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
Visiting the Buffalo Trace Distillery
The triangle area between Frankfort, Louisville, and Lexington is the heart of what's known as Bourbon Country, home to countless bourbon distilleries. Buffalo Trace Distillery is recognized as the oldest continually operating distillery in the United States. Distilling started on the site around 1773, but the first true distillery was opened in 1812 by Harrison Blanton, … [Read more...] about Visiting the Buffalo Trace Distillery
Visiting Kentucky’s Breweries
Kentucky may be known for its Bourbon Trail, but it's also home to a number of craft breweries, particularly in Lexington. If you're sick of the strong stuff, stop by any one of these breweries for a tour or just a quiet pint at the bar. While I only explored the Lexington beer scene, I still wanted to share about the great breweries in the city. Lexington Craft … [Read more...] about Visiting Kentucky’s Breweries
Savannah Taste Experience’s Famous and Secret East Side Food Tour
Food tours are a great way to get to know the culture, history, and flavors of the South, as I previously learned in Charleston. Savannah, located on the coast of Georgia, is another city best experienced through its cuisine. Savannah Taste Experience offers two tours of the city, each offering a sampling of some of the best restaurants around. I took The Famous and Secret … [Read more...] about Savannah Taste Experience’s Famous and Secret East Side Food Tour
Film Friday: Weekend at Bernie’s
A pair of unlikely employees at a corporation are invited by their boss to spend the weekend at his beach house, but he really plans on having them killed. Instead, the boss is killed and the duo pretends he's still alive while the mafia tries to finish him off. Andrew McCarthy, Jonathan Silverman, and Catherine Mary Stewart star in Weekend at Bernie's, which was filmed … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Weekend at Bernie’s