Opened in October 2021, the Elwood Hotel & Suites is located in the medical district of Lexington, Kentucky, not far from Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate, the Mary Todd Lincoln House, the Arboretum State Botanical Garden of Kentucky, and the Keeneland Racecourse. The striking design includes a large mural painted on the hotel's exterior by artist Alixandra Jade through a … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Elwood Hotel & Suites
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54+ Christmas Pop Up Bars to Visit This Holiday Season
Holiday pop-up bars are the newest trend sweeping the nation, transforming themselves into winter wonderlands throughout the country, including the South. Companies like Miracle are known for their over-the-top style. All have a similar menu, but the decorations vary slightly. The majority of the bars do not accept reservations, so you'll have to go early to get a spot. … [Read more...] about 54+ Christmas Pop Up Bars to Visit This Holiday Season
Weekend Guide to Northern Kentucky
While Lexington and Louisville are known for bourbon and horses, and Bowling Green is known as the gateway to Mammoth Cave, northern Kentucky has interesting towns worth exploring. Following the curves of the Ohio River, it was an important place for trading, shipping bourbon, and other goods. Today, these communities have their own Bourbon Trail as well as charming … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Northern Kentucky
Where to Go (in the South) in 2023
When I sat down to make this list two years ago, I had no idea what would happen to the travel industry. But I'm so happy to see the interest in domestic exploration, especially in the small towns of the Southeast. This year, I've selected places that may be on your radar but have new things coming as well as some real under-the-radar spots. Auburn-Opelika, … [Read more...] about Where to Go (in the South) in 2023
Southern Stays: Hotel Covington
Hotel Covington is a boutique hotel in downtown Covington, Kentucky, just across the bridge from Cincinnati, Ohio. The building itself was built in 1912, the state's first skyscraper, and retains some of its historic charms. Called Coppin's Department Store, the luxury shop came out of a winning horse race bet. Men could come here to be decked out in the finest shirts and … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Hotel Covington
