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
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Weekend Guide to Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, is known for its association with the horse racing industry. While most visitors come for the races, there's so much more to see in this college town, home to the University of Kentucky and Transylvania University. Lexington is also located along the Bourbon Trail, lined with both craft and large bourbon distilleries. The craft beer scene is thriving as … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Lexington, Kentucky
A First Timer’s Guide to Keeneland
While I've been to the Aiken Steeplechase in the past, Kentucky is on another playing field when it comes to horse racing. And while the Kentucky Derby is certainly the most well-known, it's Keeneland that brings in true horse lovers from both Lexington and around the country. The track opened in 1936 by leaders in Thoroughbred breeding as a non-profit facility. The races, … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Keeneland
Film Friday: Secretariat
Housewife and mother Penny takes over her father's horse stables, even though she knows little about the industry. With the help of a trainer, her horse becomes the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years. Based on a true story, Secretariat stars Diane Lane and John Malkovich. True to the sport, specific scenes were filmed at Churchill Downs and Keeneland racetracks in Kentucky … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Secretariat
Film Friday: Elizabethtown
After a shoe designer fails on a large scale and is fired from his company, he finds out that his father has passed away. He meets a flight attendant on the way to his father's funeral that changes the way he looks at life. Orlando Bloom, Kirsten Dunst, Susan Sarandon, Alec Baldwin, and Jessica Biel all star in the Cameron Crowe-directed romantic comedy. Filmed In: … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Elizabethtown
