Friday, March 30, 2012

Crazy or Just Rushed -- college tour of SE

My offspring wants to visit IU-Bloomington, Louisville,U of A Tuscaloosa, Clemson, and possibly the U Tenn in Knoxville. We%26#39;ll have 6 days if you take out the flight time.





Day 1: Fly in, drive to Bloomington



Day 2: Bloomington



Day 3: Drive to Tuscaloosa, arrive 3pm.(Maybe fly southwest air instead, arrive 10am)



Day 4: Spend the day at the U of A, Drive to Clemson, arrive 12am



Day 5: Clemson



Day 6: Return to Louisville, leaving early, stopping at Knoxville for a quick fly by of U Tenn, and arriving Louisville around 4 for a visit there.



Day 7: Visit U of Louisville, fly out in the afternoon.



(Day 8: NOTHING: assume vegetative state)





We don%26#39;t mind long drives and long days, but is this trip humanly possible? We know we won%26#39;t get to know any area, so this trip is just for looking at the universities. We might study the course catalogs more closely and drop one or two, but we%26#39;ll keep UI, UA and Clemson.





Haven%26#39;t bought plane tickets yet, so I%26#39;m just trying to figure out a way to make it only one trip. Maybe an open-jaws flight, flying in to Louisville and out at Atlanta?





Crazy or Just Rushed -- college tour of SE


Maybe it has to do with where you want to fly in and out of, but this trip seems to spend too much time driving in zigzags. If it were me, this is what I would do: Fly into Indianapolis and drive down to Bloomington (about an hour or so), It is around 1.5 hours or so from Bloomington to Louisville, then maybe 3.5 hours from Louisville to Knoxville. From Knoxville, you could go 3.5 hours to Clemson. The from Clemson to Tuscaloosa is about 5 hours. You could then fly out of Birmingham or head back to Atlanta (about 3 hours or so) and fly out from there.



Crazy or Just Rushed -- college tour of SE


It makes a lot of sense to make a line instead of a loop. The order you put it in makes sense, too. I%26#39;ll have to find cheap one-way flights, and a car rental that doesn%26#39;t have to be returned to point of origin.





Thanks!

prizer point marina and resort

Has anyone heard of this resort that could give me a idea of what it is like and if they would recommend it? I have searched the Kentucky forums but to no avail. It%26#39;s on kentucky lake. http://www.prizerpoint.com/



thanks!




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  • cumberland/ dale hollow lake rentals

    Am having a tough time finding reasonable lakeside rentals for these area%26#39;s...any help? Thanks so much.

    Suggestions for lodging within walking distance of the Galt

    Attending a conference at the Galt Hotel for the week of November 16th. Looking for lodging of good value within easy, walking distance of the Galt. Thanks in advance for your suggestions.

    Suggestions for lodging within walking distance of the Galt

    Although I%26#39;ve never tried this myself, LlindaC one of the local experts often recommends using Priceline.com. She says that you usually will get the Galt House or the Hyatt (which is within walking distance). Here%26#39;s one of her posts.

    tripadvisor.com/鈥?2573519

    Suggestions for lodging within walking distance of the Galt

    I have used Priceline to get great values for downtown Louisville. I have used it at least 5 times and have gotten the Hyatt three of those and the the Galt House the other two. One of those was even during a fairly large conference, when the Galt House website was showing rooms at over $200 per night. I think I paid $110 on Priceline that time, but I%26#39;ve gotten rooms for as low as $45 at the Hyatt.


    Hi! Howdy, Seagrover! Yes, I am very much the Priceline geek. I just returned today from a weekend in St Louis where the hotels were supposed to be full, but I got the Wyndham for $55. Go to Priceline, name your own bid. Select Louisville Downtown for your choice of hotels, then check the 31/2 stars box. That will give you the Hyatt or the Galt house if your bid is confirmed. A four star bid will give you the Seelbach or the Brown, whicgh are not as close and are restoration hotels...fancy, but smaller rooms and higher prices. Then enter your bid, credit card info. If your first bid is accepted, congrats! If not, try a 5 dollar increment at least 24 hours later. (Same time, next day)

    My husband is president of a small company. We use priceline for our employees when they travel and it has saved us thousands of dollars. The week you are arriving should be a VERY slow week and you should get a tremendous deal.

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  • ANYONE??? Good place to stay in or near Richmond??????

    We would love to go to homecoming for Eastern Ky. Univ. football in Oct. Does anyone know of a good/great place to stay in or near Richmond for this weekend?





    Thanks....

    Where to vacation in Sept.???

    I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on where my family and I should vacation at for a week in Sept. 2009?











    We just returned from a beautiful trip to upstate New York and I am already brainstorming for next years trip away. We live in Michigan (metro-Detroit area), so I am trying to get some brainstorms from the surrounding states within driving distance (max. drive time 6-7 hours) from us.











    We will be traveling with about a group of eight. A variety of activity levels and interests. So, I am open to any suggestions. I just don%26#39;t know where to get started!











    Thanks in advance for your assistance!





    Where to vacation in Sept.???


    There is so much to suggest!





    Lexington is beautiful if you like horses and beautiful horse country!





    The cave area is nice...Mammoth Cave National Park.





    Land Between the Lakes area is wonderful for families.





    Bardstown- My Old Kentucky Home plus other area of interest.





    Hodgenville-Abraham Lincoln%26#39;s Birthplace





    Pleasant Hill- Shaker Village





    Glendale-wonderful, small, quaint town..sits on railroad track. Famous Whistlestop restaurant.





    Eastern Kentucky is beautiful. There%26#39;s Cumberland Falls as well as the Cumberland Gap





    Alot of the places I mentioned are in close distnce to each other. Try doing some research on each. Hope that helps! Feel free to ask any other questions...

    Good eating places within hour of Bardstown?

    Planning to spend 4 nights in Oct. and will explore surrounding area as well as Bardstown itself. Looking for healthy, clean and affordable type places to eat both in Bardstown and in surrounding areas - both lunch and dinner hour suggestions welcomed.



    Good eating places within hour of Bardstown?


    Take a day trip to nearby Glendale. About 7 miles south of Elizabethtown. Very small, quaint town sitting right ';on'; the railroad tracks. Dozens of antique, craft shops. Famous restaurant there named The Whistlestop. Upstairs there also is The Ironhorse which serves a very nice ';silver'; buffet. Dinner only and maybe weekends only, not sure. People drive from all around here just to eat at Whistlestop. Oct 18 is Glendale Crossing, an annual craft festival. Booths set up everywhere!!! HUGE!!!!!!!!!!!! Tons of people from all over come. It%26#39;s wonderful. Hope you have a wonderful visit to Ky!



    Good eating places within hour of Bardstown?


    Thanks very much for suggestions - for both town and place to eat. I%26#39;ve located on my road atlas. This is my first trip to KY and altho weather out of our control have heard October a nice month to visit.





    One of the days I plan to go to Louisville to visit Merton Center at Bellarmine U. I gather about an hour from Bardstown so any suggestions re scenic/nonthruway routes and things worth exploring enroute welcomed.




    A couple of other suggestions you might consider...nearby Bardstown is ';Shaker Village Of Pleasant Hill';..this is a village about the life of the Shakers. Beautiful in the fall. Also in nearby Harrodsburg there is a lot of history there. Just south of Glendale you can visit Abe Lincoln%26#39;s Birthplace. Highway 31 is very scenic. I hope you enjoy your visit.




    Thank you. I had wondered about Shaker Village and had a look at their site so will check out when there. The Oct. date is now on hold but am glad of these suggestions for when I do get there.

    Lighter fare dinner?

    We are traveling to Lexington next week for the opening of the Keeneland meet. We will be there four nights. Helped by the reviews here, we have picked out some fine restaurants for our splurge dinners, but I think haute cuisine every night for all four nights might be a bit much. Can anyone recommend a contrasting place with a casual atmosphere, where we can get good, well-prepared, *lighter* dinners?



    Lighter fare dinner?


    Hello. Here are a few options:







    Cheapside Bar %26amp; Grill (downtown at the corner of Mill and Short Streets)



    Alfalfa%26#39;s (downtown on Main)(this is really good for brunch, lunch, etc)



    Bourbon %26amp; Toulouse (there is one downtown in Festival Market and then also one in Chevy Chase...a couple miles from downtown...the one downtown is a lunch spot, the one in Chevy Chase has more normal hours)



    Pazzo%26#39;s is great for pizza and beer...and is very reasonable. It%26#39;s located between UK%26#39;s campus and downtown.



    Mai Thai (on S. Limestone next to campus medical center)







    There are of course chains, as well, but I really like to frequent independent places when I go out of town, so that is why I stuck with the choices above. Most of them are also close to downtown.





    Have a great trip!



    Lighter fare dinner?


    Wines on Vine has great, light fare. As the name suggests they also have a great wine selection.



    Buddy%26#39;s has a varied menu in a casual atmosphere.



    Roots or Suggins are also casual places with a variety of menu options. Roots is a little more expensive than Suggins.




    Great suggestions! Thank you so much :-)




    Those are all great suggestions. The only thing I would add is Gumbo Ya Ya. Similar to Bourbon %26amp; Toulouse, Gumbo Ya Ya tends to be less heavy and has more vegetarian options. It is my favorite place for a quick casual bite to eat. There are 2, one off S. Broadway and Virginia Ave and the other is in Tates Creek Centre.




    If your taste runs to Middle Eastern, check out Istanbul Palace, a Turkish place easily accessible from Keeneland. Don%26#39;t miss the baklava and bread pudding, even if you%26#39;re not a regular dessert eater. The silver platter, though advertised for two, will easily feed three.




    I also recommend Roots, they offer a lot of fresh, local ingredients, should be good at the time you are in town.





    Joe B%26#39;s is great for price, not necessarily ';light'; food (pizza, pasta, etc.) but great value for your money. Make sure to get a bread stick, they are huge!





    By the way, while you are at Keeneland, seek out the bread pudding, it is the best in town! I promise, even if you don%26#39;t think you like bread pudding it is delicious (and big enough to share!) The only sure bet at Keeneland. :)


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  • Help - Romantic anniversary trip destination

    Want a weekend getaway that we can drive to for obvious reasons. We are in St. Louis so anywhere in MO, IL, KY, TN would work. Spa weekend or adventure would be good (not camping or old fashioned B%26amp;B) any ideas would be appreciated.

    Help - Romantic anniversary trip destination

    The West Baden has a great spa and is a breathtaking placeplace. You might want to check with neighboring French Lick and work in a concert as well.

    http://www.cookgroup.com/historic_landmarks/

    We were there a couple months ago and are going back in October. Gorgeous hotel.

    Help - Romantic anniversary trip destination

    I recommend the Edgewater Resort http://www.edgewatertaylorsvillelake.com/ in Taylorsville, Kentucky. If you are going for a few days, you can still go and visit downtown Louisville only 55 minutes away.

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  • Veranese Restaurant

    Is anyone familiar with Veranese on Frankfort Ave? Considering it for a dinner for 10 people on Sept 6.



    Veranese Restaurant


    We%26#39;re considering this restaurant, too, during our visit to Louisville next week. I went to the restaurant%26#39;s website (varanese.com) and everything looks great. Really liked that he had three years experience at Magnolia%26#39;s in Charleston, one of our all-time favorite restaurants. Varanese also received a Diners Choice award from Open Table patrons, if that helps you decide! Would really like to hear from some locals.



    Veranese Restaurant


    We are in Louisville next week for a convention. How about you? Just curious if you might be in town for the same reason.We will be at the Galt House for a federal retirees convention. A group of 10 of us always go out to dinner the first Saturday night we are thre. We were looking at downtown restaurants until I found the Veranese, only about a 7 minute drive per mapquest.





    The Veranese looks interesting- it is evidently in an old filling station, but the interior looks very nice and the menu looks great and moderately priced.





    I have always received an immediate reply to postings in the past, however with the holiday weekend, many may be traveling and not at their computers.




    I haven%26#39;t eaten there since it%26#39;s been Veranese, but I%26#39;ve heard good reviews. This is the local food/restaurant forum. Ask your question here.



    wineloverspage.com/forum/…




    WDM--we%26#39;ll be in town to celebrate my wife%26#39;s birthday. We%26#39;re all over the place--she has planned a Louisville Bat%26#39;s game, the Bellarmine show house tour, afternoon tea at some place on Shelbyville Road, the Speed Art Museum, the First Friday Trolley Hop, a yard sale at some historic house, the ballet ';The Great Gatsby,'; some antiquing and lunch at The Colonnade Cafe, the Urban Bourban Trail, breakfast at Wagner%26#39;s Pharmacy, and the Eight Belles memorial service at the Kentucky Derby Museum. We%26#39;ll be exhausted, but it%26#39;s her birthday. She put up with my golfing birthday, so it%26#39;s my turn to graciously participate. If you see a guy falling asleep over his dinner at Varanese . . .




    I%26#39;ve answered this question personally but will add my two cents for the board. John Varanese was the chef at the country club where we belong for several years. We loved his creations then. He makes the best crab cakes I%26#39;ve ever had! Plus, he%26#39;s charming and warm and appreciates feedback from his patrons. His place is eclectic...it%26#39;s a transformed gas station with an indoor/outdoor feeling. People stroll up and down Frankfort Ave leisurely. You%26#39;re likely to see people in theatre clothing, business suits and dockers and flip flops. He has elegant entrees and sandwiches on the menu. Truly, something for everyone! Service is great, efficient and friendly. This is an excellent restaurant which is not formal or stuffy. We%26#39;ve been three times and have always been very pleased. There was a recent discussion about ';vegetarian entree'; on request. Apparently, it%26#39;s not an afterthought but an ever changing whim of the chef with the freshest produce available. Enjoy!!




    Varanese is a very good choice for a birthday celebration. I have eaten there and thought the food and service were excellent.




    I certainly agree with the postive comments above about Veranese. Excellent food and great ambience. There is a jazz group on some nights. You should make reservations as this place fills up - and, if it is a nice night request dinner on the patio. If it is 95 and humid request an inside table where it is air-conditioned. All in all, a great place.




    Well, we are here in Louisville and experienced the Varanese this past Saturday night. The food, the service, the ambience was outstanding!!!





    We would highly recommend it.




    I%26#39;ve enjoyed Varanese twice. It%26#39;s quickly becoming one of my favorite restaurants in Ky.

    Six Flags Fright Fest

    There%26#39;s not much on here about it. Has anyone been to it? We have season passes to another park, so we can get in for free. I%26#39;m trying to decide between spending a weekend in Louisville or Chicago, with the main reason for visiting each to be going to Six Flags. Thanks!



    Six Flags Fright Fest


    Hi pro



    First:



    Just checked the 6 Flags website.



    Chicago has 63 rides, Louisville has 30 rides.



    Obviously the Chicago park is going to be a lot bigger with more to do.



    Both parks have the Frighfest.



    Second:



    I love my hometown. But, if I had a chance to spend a weekend in Chicago or Louisville, I%26#39;d have to pick Chicago. What a town.



    Six Flags Fright Fest


    We%26#39;ve actually been to both parks before, just not to Fright Fest. Chicago is a larger, nicer park, but the reviews for Fright Fest in Chicago are pretty bad. Basically they say that all of the staff has quit to return to school and all rides have a two hour wait and food or drinks has an hour wait. I am curious whether Fright Fest in Louisville has the same reputation?





    We wouldn%26#39;t be seeing much of anything else in Chicago. The trip is pretty short, and Six Flags is pretty far from the city.





    Chicago is also a longer drive and I am thinking the weather may be better in Louisville in late October.





    By the way, I think your city is very nice. Last time we spent an afternoon by the river. The kids rented scooters and had a great time. We%26#39;ve also been to a huge go-kart track not too far away that is their all-time favorite track.




    I%26#39;ve never been to fright fest but my 16 yr old goes every year with her friends. She talks of riding roller coasters over and over. I%26#39;ve not once heard her complain of long lines, especially for food and drinks. Because the Louisville 6 flags is smaller it draws smaller crowds than it%26#39;s counterpart in Chicago. If you are choosing based on crowd size and lines, I%26#39;d have to suggest Louisville.



    Good luck and have fun!

    downtown holiday inn ?

    Is the holiday inn downtown still open? Can%26#39;t find it on website and reservation phone line couldn%26#39;t help me. Whats up?



    downtown holiday inn ?


    hotelclub.net/hotel.reservations/Holiday_Inn鈥?/a>









    I just googled it and found that. Maybe the problem is that the phone lines were down due to the wind storms we had? Try checking the reservations through



    www.priorityclub.com





    Good luck!



    downtown holiday inn ?


    It does not come up on the HI website and the reservation line told me it was no longer a part of their network since the end of august.




    OK found the phone number for the front desk. They are out of the holiday inn system. This hotel might be going private ownership, but apparently not closing.




    It is still open, stayed there a few days ago.





    Is now in private ownership.





    I was only there one night but i seemed to be running fine to me.





    The guy on the desk said that the new management had big plans for the hotel and were going to invest in it.....

    I need your help BADLY - Worlds Longest Yard Sale

    Hi there, I need some help. In August 2009, my mother and I will be going to the Worlds Longest Yard Sale. Problem?, I live in Bermuda. I know how I am getting there, but once we get there....I don%26#39;t know where to make the reservations for the hotels/motels/bed %26amp; breakfasts etc. because I have know idea where they are in relation to the yard sale. Do any of you know where we can lodge? We will be arriving in Chattanooga, Tennessee on August 5th to start the yard sale on the 6th and will be traveling our way along the Yard Sale Route on Hwy 127 to until we get to Cincinnati, Kentucky at the end of the yard sale on August 9th. So we will need accommodation for the 5th in Chattanooga for sure and the 6,7,8, and 9 the are up in the air. Please let me know if you know of anywhere we could lodge, preferably close to the yard sale route (as we have a penchant for getting lost). Thank you so much.



    I need your help BADLY - Worlds Longest Yard Sale


    Hey people, sorry about the ';Cincinnati, Kentucky'; thing. I now realize that Cincinnati is actually in Ohio. Please excuse me.



    I need your help BADLY - Worlds Longest Yard Sale


    I%26#39;ve never done the yard sale, but I took a look at what%26#39;s along the Hwy 127 route. I%26#39;m guessing that you%26#39;d want to split each day up into no more than two hour drives.





    The first night (after Chattanooga) is a tough one. Keep in mind that in the first leg, these are really small towns.





    The night of August 6th:



    You might want to check on accommodations in Russell Springs, KY. Or you could drive about 20 miles east of Hwy 127 and stay in Somerset, KY which is larger and will have more dining %26amp; lodging options. Hwy 80 that leads to Somerset is a four lane highway and a straight shot which would be easy to navigate.





    August 7th:



    There are several good options for this evening.



    Harrodsburg, KY is a scenic town with several bed %26amp; breakfasts or the historic Beaumont Inn. Or you might enjoy staying at The Inn at Shaker Village and spend some time the next morning exploring Shakertown. They do tours, there%26#39;s a restaurant and riverboat rides. Might be a fun side-trip.



    www.harrodsburgky.com/where_to_stay.htm



    http://www.shakervillageky.org/





    The other option would be to stay in Lexington, KY on Aug. 7th. It%26#39;s a city and there%26#39;s are tons of lodging options. I really like The Gratz Park Inn downtown. You%26#39;d be close to many good restaurants. The Kentucky Horse Park is also located in Lex. Keeneland Race Track (where they filmed Seabiscuit) is also in Lex, but won%26#39;t be running in August. http://www.gratzparkinn.com/





    August 8th:



    From Lexington to Cincinnati is only a couple of hours. So if you go straight to Cincinnati the next day, you%26#39;d arrive there on August 8th.





    The little town of Midway, KY is worth a side trip. It%26#39;s really quaint with lots of shops %26amp; some nice restaurants centered around the railroad tracks that run through the middle of town. I found this photo of it on flickr.com Not sure if there%26#39;s enough to do to spend the night, but I%26#39;d make it a lunch stop and do some shopping.



    www.flickr.com/photos/waterlilyla/2512378444/



    This is where I%26#39;d stay if I were to spend the night in Midway http://www.hollyhillinn.com/





    When you get to Cincinnati, OH, you have a ton of lodging options. It%26#39;s a large city. I lived there about 10 years ago. I like to stay downtown at The Westin, but I just like the beds. You%26#39;d be in walking distance of plenty of restaurants.





    You could also stay just across the river in Covington, KY. There%26#39;s a neat little area called ';MainStrasse Village'; with lots of restaurants %26amp; pubs. There%26#39;s a Radisson Hotel and a Holiday Inn right there. Look for Radisson Hotel ';Riverfront'; or Holiday Inn Riverfront. tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g39299-d14…





    Mt. Adams (on the Cincinnati side) is also a fun little area to wander around. That%26#39;s where I lived. I don%26#39;t think there%26#39;s any lodging on Mt. Adams though. If you go, take a taxi. It%26#39;s hard to park and it would be difficult to navigate for someone unfamiliar with the area. http://www.mtadamstoday.com/index.php





    Hope this helps some. Best of luck.




    Where to stay in Chattanooga depends on a few things. What area of the city do you want to be in? Downtown? Lookout Valley? East Brainerd? What is your price range? Will you be spending any time checking out the city itself or is it just a jumping off point for the yard sale?





    Downtown you%26#39;re looking at around $130 a night. In other areas accommodations will be considerably cheaper, in most cases less than $100 a night.



    Kristian




    Thanks for the ideas guys, I must say though that Seagrover, thanks to you my trip is 95% planned. Thank You Sooo much. Awesome !!!




    Glad to help. Hope you guys have a great trip.

    What is going 7/2/09??

    I%26#39;m trying to book at a Hilton add all I get is smoking rooms for that night. Besides it being the holiday weekend, anything else going on???

    What is going 7/2/09??

    I checked a couple of websites and couldn%26#39;t find anything. There could be a convention, car show, etc. of some kind. We attract a lot of groups to our fairgrounds and convention center.

    What is going 7/2/09??

    okay, thanks


    finally found a room in New albany Indiana, lol.


    There%26#39;s a big cycling event during that week


    That is why there is very few hotels then,lol. We are only going ot the bat factory on Friday morning then moving on...................

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  • Best Diner in Louisville?

    Hi,





    What is the best casual diner in Louisville for Sunday brunch?





    Thanks!



    Best Diner in Louisville?


    Here are some options....





    Lynn%26#39;s Paradise Cafe does a good breakfast/brunch and the atmosphere is fun. It%26#39;s casual. The wait can be long.



    http://www.lynnsparadisecafe.com/





    Captain%26#39;s Quarters does a brunch buffet. Might be a little less casual, but you could still show up in jeans and be fine. http://www.cqriverside.com/





    Toast is good. Totally casual.



    http://www.toastonmarket.com/





    Wild Eggs. Same.



    http://www.louisvillehotbytes.com/?p=200





    Across the river in New Albany, ';A Nice Restaurant'; is a diner atmosphere with a really good breakfast. Casual. It%26#39;ll take about 15-20 mins. from downtown. A bit of a drive, but worth it. They close early (after lunch). Call to make sure they are open. I seem to recall that they only take cash. http://www.iglou.com/restaurants/nice.shtml





    J. Graham%26#39;s Cafe the casual restaurant on the first floor of the Brown Hotel does a Sunday brunch.



    www.louisvillediner.com/menuDetail.php?id=126





    The Good Creek Diner would also be a good call, but a 15-20 min. drive from downtown to the East end. Casual.



    www.louisvillediner.com/menuDetail.php鈥?/a>





    If you want to ';do it up';, the Oakroom in The Seelbach is the biggest %26amp; most elaborate Sunday brunch buffet. It%26#39;s wonderful, but you%26#39;ll need to dress up a bit. Also wear something that can be loosened around the waist.





    Some people may point you toward the Bristol Sunday Brunch. The one on Bardstown Rd. just isn%26#39;t that good anymore. Not sure about the other locations.



    Best Diner in Louisville?


    Wow! Thanks so much. I%26#39;ve actually eaten at Lynn%26#39;s the last time I was in Louisville. It was great, but yes, we waited over an hour. Have done the Seelbach too, very good, but looking for a more casual ';diner'; atmosphere. So, I%26#39;ll check out the other options you mentioned.





    Again, thank you so much for your help...it is just what I was looking for. I%26#39;ve been watching ';Diner%26#39;s Drive-Ins and Dive%26#39;s'; so much on the food network that I am craving diner food!




    try wagner%26#39;s pharmacy by churchill downs. bobby flay did a breakfast throwdown there when he was in for derby this year. its not a buffet but the breakfast is too good.





    Wagner%26#39;s Pharmacy: (502) 375-3800




    That sounds fun! Did Bobby win? I know he also did a throwdown a few years ago at Lynn%26#39;s Paradise Cafe.





    You guys are giving me great choices!





    Thanks!




    Lynn won the breakfast throw down at her restaurant. I didn%26#39;t see the one at Wagners.





    He also did a Hotbrown throw down and I cannot remember who won that one either.




    Bobby Flay lost to Chefs of the Brown hotel, Joe and John Castro, on the hotbrown throwdown. Season 2 episode 13.



    I cannot find any info on the Wagners Pharmacy throwdown.




    Here is another option for something different:





    Mojitos has a Sunday brunch. I%26#39;ve seen at least one rave review for it.



    It%26#39;s a Cuban tapas restaurant in Holiday Manor, located on US 42 at I-264.



    How about the Twig %26amp; Leaf on Bardstown Rd. It%26#39;s an old school diner. Might be just what you%26#39;re looking for.




    and North End Cafe, Frankfort Ave.




    Thanks Oakea! I will check out your suggestions. We%26#39;re going to Louisville this Sunday. I%26#39;ve checked out all of Seagrover%26#39;s suggestions and narrowed it down to Toast on Market and Goose Creek Diner.




    here is the review for Twig %26amp; Leaf from hotbytes.com





    http://www.louisvillehotbytes.com/twig.shtml

    Safe to take bus during night

    I am a student coming to Louisville for a short visit. I found out that Bus number 2 can take me from Airport to Downtown area. I am wondering if it is safe to ride bus during the night. I am arriving at about 10 PM and might be in the bus for another 1/2 hour. Also is there any shuttle operating between airport and downtown.





    Reply would be much appreciated.





    Nick



    Edmonton, Canada



    Safe to take bus during night


    The Northbound route for Bus 2 does go from the airport to downtown (5th and Market, I believe) - exact stops can be found on TARC website (just google TARC). I don%26#39;t generally use the bus at night but believe it to be safe.





    The bigger issues are that the schedule at night is not that good. I believe there is a departure from the airport at 10:19 PM and then another at 11:14 PM. Weekday nights the final bus is at 12:34 AM. And, then not sure where you are headed downtown - probably don%26#39;t want to be walking too far, too late with luggage.





    If you are staying in a hotel, the hotel might provide a shuttle. Or, you might have to spring for a taxi (fixed fare from the airport to downtown - make sure you%26#39;ve got a few $US).





    IF you really get stuck and need transportation, post here and I might be able to help as I live just a few minutes from the airport.



    Safe to take bus during night


    Thanks for such detailed information. I have checked TARC website and it does seem to work out with my schedule. My hotel is in 2nd %26amp; Liberty and there is a bus stop couple of blocks away. I wont have any big luggage so walking shouldn%26#39;t be a problem. I greatly appreciate your offer to pick me up but since the bus seem to work out well, I probably will not be needing it. It was very kind of you to offer that.





    Thank You. Looking forward to visit your beautiful city.




    Sounds like you are set. If you ask nicely, the bus driver might even let you off at 2nd and Liberty - likely not supposed to but sometimes they will especially late in the evening and not too many folks on-board.





    Also, depending on the purpose of your trip, time here in Louisville and your interests, there is plenty of good info available on Trip Advisor.





    Hope you enjoy Louisville.

    Rough River area

    We are having a wedding on a family farm in the Rough River/Hardinsburg area next fall. I called Rough River Dam Lodge and they are totally booked for our first choice of weekends! It seems stupid now but I really wasn%26#39;t expecting that. Does anybody have any advice or suggestions for other lodging in that area? We%26#39;re prepared to look at hotels, cabins, B%26amp;B%26#39;s or whatever we can come up with. Thanks in advance for any ideas!



    Horse Farm Tours

    Has anyone used ';Horse Farm Tours, Inc'; or ';Unique Horse Farm Tours'; or any other tour agency that you would recommend? We would really like to see a working farm.

    Horse Farm Tours

    I don%26#39;t have first hand experience with any of the tours since I live here. However in yesterday%26#39;s Herald-Leader there was an insert which had descriptions of some of the more noted horse farms as well as a listing of all the tour companies. You might call the newspaper for a copy and see which farms interest you the most then find the company that goes there.

    Good luck.

    Horse Farm Tours

    I also don%26#39;t have any specific recommendations on a company, just to book early! And if you are coming during Keeneland, you are less likely to get to tour a working farm because they are all so busy. Weekdays during a slower time of year lets you see more on all the tours.


    For the first time we booked a private tour guide on our recent trip to Lexington. I *highly* recommend doing this. For one thing, our guide, Mary Ann Squires, was not only a tour guide but also a horsewoman (she breeds and races her own horses) so she was very knowledgeable. She showed us things that are not in any travel guides, that we would never have found on our own. Most important, she had connections and she was able to get us in for tours to some horse farms that are not open to the public. With her help, we were able to ';meet'; some of our favorite retired racehorses in person. And not in the company of 25 other people, either! She came with us in our car, and we had a fabulous time with her. I highly recommend Mary Ann Squires: (859) 312-1124.


    Also wanted to add: All the stallion farms are working farms. From February through June, they are in the midst of breeding season, and very busy. A few have regularly scheduled public tours (notably Three Chimneys, Lanes End, Darley and a few others), but most do not, and in the spring they are less likely to accommodate visitors. The worst time is the week before the Kentucky Derby, or when the sales are on at Keeneland (check keeneland.com for info). Also, the tours are usually free, but it is customary to tip the groom who showed the horses for you.

    The Three Chimneys tour is the most popular, but we had the best time at Lanes End. The people there are really nice, and we got to touch the horses and even feed them a peppermint or two. It%26#39;s not a petting zoo, of course, and these animals are worth mega millions, but for those athletes we had admired when they were racing, getting to stroke them was a special treat.

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  • Fall colors in Kentucky?

    Hi, I am planning to fly into Cincinnati and can either do a color trip (driving)in Ohio, Indiana or Kentucky. Any ideas of a good color trip in Kentucky? (I have already posted in Ohio.) Suggestions as to when to see the best colors also appreciated although I know that it is totally up to weather and like Colorado it probably varies from year to year. Also any helpful hints on safe hotels to stay at on a budget? I%26#39;ve read some reviews that are all over the place from really good to bugs and rude staff so I am up in the air. Thanks in advance for your help.





    Fall colors in Kentucky?


    You don%26#39;t really say how far into Kentucky you are willing to drive, but just to toss out some general suggestions:





    You could stay in the Lexington area (a little over an hour from Cincinnati). Many of the roads that go by the horse farms are beautiful in the fall. You could head toward Berea and southeastern Kentucky and visit Cumberland Falls State Park in Corbin (2.5 hours from Cincinnati). If you%26#39;re feeling really adventurous and have the time, you could keep driving southeast into Harlan County (4 hours from Cincinnati) where they have a nationally ranked ATV park that has some incredible views. Lexington has very scenic roads and is close to a metropolitan area. Corbin has a lovely state park and is close to the Interstate. Harlan is off the beaten path, but has the state%26#39;s highest peak and some breathtaking scenery.





    For any of these areas, the general estimate would be close to mid-October for peak color, but of course that varies depending on how much rain different areas have had.



    Fall colors in Kentucky?


    I have a week to travel so by the time we deduct a day each side for air travel I can plan 5 days worth of driving, etc. It has been a challenge looking at the map to determine driving times so thank you for the input. I am looking at flights around the 21st of October (after the Bengals home game). I have considerable experience driving in the mountains so that is no problem. I love living history kinds of things. I won%26#39;t be doing any serious hiking this go round but easy walks would be nice. I am trying to be flexible on locale since I know that color change can be difficult to pinpoint so I am trying to plan things to do in both Ohio and Kentucky just in case. If color is not good I will just see neat things and eat good food and fly home happy anyway.




    You can%26#39;t go wrong with a trip to Eastern Kentucky and and view the amazing vistas on Pine Mountain: (http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/pm/)



    and Black Mountain (http://www.kingdomcome.org/).



    The fall colors are unmatched in their beauty and Appalachian history is easily accessible. I recommend a trip to the towns of Benham-Lynch Historic Corridor/scenic parkway: (www.kingdomcome.org/maps/benham-lynch.html) and stay at the Schoolhouse Inn: (http://www.kingdomcome.org/inn/). You can tour the museum visit a real coal mine (Mine Portal Number 31)



    and mining settlement/school: (pinemountainsettlementschool.com/photos.php).




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  • Dino World - KY Down Under??

    Was just looking around the KY website and noticed Dino World in Cave CIty and KY Down Under (KY Cavern) near Bowling Green, I think my 3 young boys would like KY Down Under but would like your input on all of these attractions? Still looking for a great place to stay once we find an attraction to go to. Thanks!



    Dino World - KY Down Under??


    Personally, I%26#39;m not a fan of Dino World, it is a cheesy novelty but KY Down Under is fun. My kids enjoyed it. You will be right near Mammoth Cave as well which is really the main attraction of the region. There is a Hampton Inn in Horse Cave, KY that is nice and clean. Bowling Green has the Corvette plant and museum if your boys are into cars. Farther north is Glendale which has a nice restaurant called the Whistle Stop (also great antique shops but probably not much fun for young boys) continuing north is Elizabethtown which has a cute new Coca Cola museum with a replica old soda fountain. Ft Knox has the Patton Museum with lots of tanks and helicopters for the kids to climb on. Next would be Louisville which has many many attractions like the Slugger Museum and Factory, Derby Museum, Six Flags, zoo, minor league baseball, etc. Have fun!



    Dino World - KY Down Under??


    Thanks so much for all the info...it will definitly help with final decisions!




    We just returned from our trip thru KY. Our three young children made their way thru Mammoth but it wasn%26#39;t a big deal for them. Don%26#39;t get me wrong - they loved being in the cave %26amp; exploring but it could get tiring. We offset the adult geared attractions with child geared attractions. We visited Dino World and Mammoth Wildlife Museum. Both are highly recommended by my family for lil%26#39; ones. Dino World offers a great walking tour, a park to get that pent up energy out, a fossil dig, and a boneyard which is essentially a giant sandbox. The Wildlife Museum was exciting - the children were anxious to see what was around each corner.




    Kentucky Down Under is a cute little park that has several shows. You can feed lorikeets, learn to play a diggeridoo, feed sheep, pet kangaroos, watch a sheep herding demonstration, and even tour an onyx cave. It%26#39;s a nice way to spend an afternoon, and I bet your boys would enjoy it.





    I didn%26#39;t visit Dino World, but we did drive by. It did look a little hokey from the outside. We have a daughter, so it wasn%26#39;t on a list of must sees for us.





    If your boys like amusement parks, you can visit Beech Bend Park in Bowling Green. It%26#39;s a very reasonable small amusement park. I liked it because I don%26#39;t ride, and all I had to do was pay gate admission. I think it was $5 or $10. Wristbands are available. They have a great coaster, the Kentucky Rumbler. My husband and daughter gave it rave reviews!





    Enjoy your trip.




    I would also like to add a recommendation for Comfort Inn %26amp; Suites in Cave City. It is relatively new and we had a good experience. I have a review on this site.




    Two of my three are girls are they LOVED it! We were so lured in with the hokieness!!! lol We%26#39;re suckers. Actually we saw the attraction listed online before going there. The entrance just made it that much more exciting for us.




    My grandsons (ages 10, 8, and 6) loved Dino World and I was pleasantly surprised at how clean and nice it was. Our entire family (kids, parents, and grandparents) really enjoyed visiting there and would return. One of my grandsons is dinasour crazy and he was in heaven. Lots of great picture opportunities too.





    KY Down Under is also a great place to visit. I%26#39;m not all that crazy about caves but this tour is fairly sort (about 30 minutes) and the cave is quite interesting. The animals were fun and the boys loved going there. If you have the time I would visit both places - they%26#39;re different in their appeal but equally fun.

    First time visitor

    Hi, My husband and I are planning to take a trip to kentucky so time around the early part of November. Most of the time he would be visiting some work sites, while i will be at the hotel. I am not sure which hotel we will be staying at, but i am hoping it is not far from the shopping area, since i am a big shopping fan. Can u give me a little advice as how to find my way around pass the hotel front door.Also some places of interest for site seeing.





    Thanks



    First time visitor


    Which town will you be staying in?



    First time visitor


    we will be staying in the town of Louisville. Which hotel is still undecided,but i will keep u posted as soon as i have that information.

    travel from airport to Ashland

    We are traveling to Ashland and were told to fly into Lexington. It is much less expensive than flying into Huntington. Having said that, how do we get from Lexington to Ashland? Any suggestions?



    travel from airport to Ashland


    google maps from Bluegrass field to Ashland. You will take 64 east. There are 3 exits to get off of 64 to Ashland, more info needed on specifics as to where you are going. I am from Ashland and used to drive 64 from Lexington. Huntington is much closer so I would figure in costs of rental cars in Lex and gas to make my final determination. It is about a 90 minute to 2 hours drive depending on how fast you drive from Lex to Ashland! Huntington Tri State Airport is 15 minutes away and again depends on where you are going. Hope this helps some.



    travel from airport to Ashland


    Thanks for the info. Our company is paying for the trip so parts of it have already been decided.



    Once we arrive in Ashland the evenings are ours to do as we please. Any suggestions?




    Not a lot to do in Ashland. Where are you staying? There is a mall, the park is nice to walk especially if you are going soon, the trees will be beautiful. Central Park right in the middle of town. Typical chain restaurants, Outback, Applebees, Ruby Tuesdays, O%26#39;Charley%26#39;s. Not any nightlife at all. I left once I found out there are places that stay open past 9:00 PM, lol. Let me know if you have any other questions.

    Bluegrass Music

    I%26#39;m lookin for a place in georgetown to enjoy weekly bluegrass music. If anyone knows any regualr meeting bands or groups plz let me know.:) Dan

    Bluegrass Music

    Not Georgetown, but there%26#39;s a fun Bluegrass lunch cruise on the Belle of Louisville every Sunday from 2-4. They%26#39;ve been very popular. There will be several more before the season ends..

    Bluegrass Music

    There%26#39;s also Meadowgreen, it%26#39;s near Clay City, big indoorfor about 500 people and camp grounds you%26#39;ll find your best music around thoughs campfires. It%26#39;s about a 45 min. drive.

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  • South 3rd St -- Is it safe?

    I will be driving a new car to Atlanta next week, stopping for the night in Louisville. I dread the thought of staying at a depressing hotel along I-65, so I was thinking it might be nice to stay at one of the two B%26amp;Bs in the 1000 block of S 3rd St, as they are well under $150/night. Is this a safe area? I assume these places have street parking (although maybe not), which would make me uneasy with the new car. The two B%26amp;Bs I have in mind are Rocking Horse Manor and Samuel Culbertson Mansion. Thanks!



    South 3rd St -- Is it safe?


    I assume but don%26#39;t know for a fact that the Culbertson has off-street parking. You may just want to telephone the place and ask.





    There is street parking in the neighborhood which I believe to be generally safe but the occasional break-in can happen anywhere.





    Included is a link to some reviews of the Culbertson on trip advisor. Sounds like a good option.







    tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g39604-d1181鈥?/a> Samuel_Culbertson_Mansion_Bed_and_Breakfast-Louisville_Kentucky.html#REVIEWS





    South 3rd St -- Is it safe?


    The area is lovely...lots of big mansions, trees, etc and close to the downtown area and the UofL campus. There are several good restaurants there as well...3rd Avenue cafe, Buck%26#39;s (upscale). I stayed at the Culbertson for a birthday a few years ago and it is gorgeous. I think you%26#39;d be happy with that choice!

    Places to drink in Louisville

    I%26#39;m going on a road trip to louisville with a few friends. I need a little info on night life. We prefer to go to bars. Not to into clubs. Any ideas?



    Places to drink in Louisville


    Louisville has a 4th street live and Bardstown Road has alot of bars. Go to the Louisville forum page and put it night life or Bardstown Road bars in the topic field, as there are list of specific area bars.


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  • New Years Eve 2009

    We like to go away for New Year%26#39;s and we%26#39;re looking for somewhere to go like a hotel that has a package (room, dinner, dancing, breakfast, etc.) for New Year%26#39;s Eve. Kentucky isn%26#39;t the only state we%26#39;re looking it.....West Virginia, Southern %26amp; Eastern Ohio, Northern and Eastern Kentucky, Northern North Carolina.





    New Years Eve 2009


    The Radisson downtown Lexington always has a big party. I%26#39;ve been a few times and always seems to have a good mix of people and music. Has at least 3 rooms/levels with different music (DJ%26#39;s and live music). I also know they have packages with rooms, breakfast, etc. although I%26#39;ve never stayed over for New Years. I%26#39;ve heard that the Hyatt also has a New Years party. It is right across the street from the Radisson. You may want to check their websites.



    New Years Eve 2009


    Hey great! Thanks for the information.

    Youth Activities within walking distance of Fair & Expo Cent

    My daughter, 10, and I will be staying at the La Quinta Inn to attend a convention at the Kentucky Fair %26amp; Expo Center next week, October 25th to 30th. We are riding to the center with a teammate. Are there enough activities close to the center to walk to or should I plan on renting a car when I get to Louisville? We do a lot of hiking so 3 to 5 miles could be walking distance. How safe and reliable is the public transportation system? Can any suggest some activities? She enjoys animals, science and, especially, rocks. I like quilting %26amp; crafts. Thanks in advance!



    Youth Activities within walking distance of Fair %26amp; Expo Cent


    Hello. The La Quinta is a nice place to stay. However, the entire area is for the airport and conventions, period. There are no decent restaurants within walking distance. You are also situated by 2 major interstates and the very busy Preston Highway (not a great area). Driving around here is not difficult. If your daughter loves rocks, bu all means take her to the Falls of the Ohio across the river. Interesting fossil beds and a nice visitor center with a good movie about the formation of the beds. We also have an excellent zoo. There%26#39;s a Six Flags park next to the Convention Center. We have a long path along the river front where you can hike or bike. We also have beautiful Seneca and Cherokee Parks with lovely footpaths and plenty of parking. Please look at my golist for Louisville, I have several links there about the aforementioned places. Have a lovely time.



    Youth Activities within walking distance of Fair %26amp; Expo Cent


    dunlea



    The area around the Fairgrounds and your hotel doesn%26#39;t really lend itself well to walking around, sightseeing, window shopping, hiking, etc. It%26#39;s kind of industrial.



    Our bus system (TARC) is limited to main routes into and out of downtown.



    I suggest a car rental and the following activities:



    Louisville Science center



    http://www.louisvillescience.org/



    We have a pretty nice zoo



    http://www.louisvillezoo.org/



    A ride on the Belle would be nice. Looks like Oct. 26 is the last day for cruising.



    http://www.belleoflouisville.org/schedule/



    The Falls of the Ohio would be great for anybody interested in rocks, fossils, etc.



    http://www.fallsoftheohio.org/



    You might even enjoy a day at the races at Churchill Downs if your daughter likes horses.



    http://www.churchilldowns.com/



    For you, maybe a visit to the Ky. Museum of Art %26amp; Craft. They are actually having an exhibit on quilts right now. This appears to be ending on Oct. 26. So, don%26#39;t miss it.



    www.kentuckyarts.org/Current.cfm…





    So, how%26#39;d I do?

    Weather Mid November

    We have been going to Louisville for the past three years about 4 times a year. We have never gone in November. What should we expect the weather to be like? When is the half way to derby party? Thanks a bunch!

    Weather Mid November

    There is no possible way to predict the wather. We%26#39;ve had days in the 60%26#39;s and days in the 30%26#39;s. Always check weather.com a day prior to visiting. Ditto for any where you go, IMO!

    Weather Mid November

    Typical Louisville weather in November:

    Cool to cold, highs in the 40%26#39;s or 50%26#39;s.

    Cloudy, can be rainy that time of year.

    But, you never know, you might get lucky and have a sunny day in the 60%26#39;s.

    What brings you to Louisville so often?


    The race track! Actually we love everything about Louisville!!

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  • Amish restaurants

    We live in West Tennessee (Jackson), and would like to visit an Amish community not too far from here 1-2 hours. We also want to eat in an Amish restaurant. Does anyone have any suggestions?



    Thanks



    Amish restaurants


    There is a Amish settlement in Marion KY. However, I don%26#39;t remember any restaurants there. Have you ever been to Shaker Village near Harrodsburg? It%26#39;s a beautiful place and while it%26#39;s not an active community, there is a wonderful restaurant there and is definitely worth a try!



    Amish restaurants


    I will check that out.Thanks for the reply. Oh, is that an Amish restaurant?




    http://www.shakervillageky.org/dining/







    That gives you an overview of the place. It%26#39;s really worth a visit sometime. However, if it%26#39;s the German influenced Amish you%26#39;re searching for, I don%26#39;t know of any in KY. There is a link to Marion where you can ask the question, however. The majority of Amish settlements are in Ohio. There you%26#39;ll find cheeses, restaurants, quilys and crafts shops.




    There is one in Crofton, KY which would be just a little over 2 hours from Jackson. I haven%26#39;t been there, but have friends who have raved about it. I believe it%26#39;s only open on Fridays, but can find out more if you%26#39;re interested. We don%26#39;t have an Amish restaurant in our county, but I worked closely with the Amish community here (as well as a horse-and-buggy Mennonite community) - so just give a yell if you%26#39;d like to visit them.




    There is an Amish community in the Sonora area as well but there is nothing there for tourists. If you go to Glendale (neighboring town) you will find that they sell their goods in some of the stores and even in the truckstop off the Interstate. In Elizabethtown you will sometimes see them in their buggys on the road travelling to town to shop. One family usually sets up their buggy off of Dixie Hwy on Saturdays and sells handcrafted items and some goodies. If you do go to Glendale, there are many nice antique shops and a restaurant called the Whistle Stop. Although not Amish food, it is still worth a stop. Would I travel several hours for it? Probably not. It is not like Lancaster or Shipshewana where it is geared to visitors and you are guaranteed a glimpse into the lifestyle. Good luck in your search.




    I think many people confuse the 19th century Shaker sect with the Pennsylvania Amish who have relocated here in small bunches over the last decade or so. FYI- Kentucky is not the native home to the Amish. Our culture and cooking have been in NO way influenced by the Amish religion and lifestyle, so I%26#39;d never suggest someone who is for what ever reason fascinated by them to come for an Amish-based pilgrimage. Kentucky has much to offer, but if you have a real thing for the Amish, go north.




    I know this is probably way past time for your trip, but Marion, Kentucky has a good working relationship with the Amish in their community. They have a map for those wanting to tour Amish farms, and they also have guided tours. You can find more information here: www.kentuckyliving.com/article.asp…



    That article has a link to the Marion, Kentucky web site, which gives more details.





    I live in Nashville, Tennessee, and, interestingly enough, when I was looking for an amish carpenter to build my kitchen cabinets, I turned the corner at the monthly Nashville flea market, and there was an amish man and daughter with a booth of knives! He told me they were from the Jackson, Tennessee area, which I thought you%26#39;d find interesting. I asked if he knew any Amish carpenters who build cabinets, and he pulled a cell phone out of his homespun shirt and began to call around.





    After about five phone calls, beginning with the first number he gave me, I eventually found my carpenter in Kentucky. He was a pleasure to work with and did a masterful job! If you know anyone interested in Amish cabinets, tell them they%26#39;re well worth the wait! His cabinets, installed, with granite countertops was about the same price that Lowe%26#39;s estimated for their standard cabinets, uninstalled, with granite countertops, and the Amish cabinets are custom and of much higher quality.





    I%26#39;d be happy to connect anyone with him - because of the economic downturn, he is currently waiting for more jobs, and, as I said, he does a masterful job and was a pleasure to work with.

    What is Beaumiont Inn and Suites like?

    Hi all,



    We will be coming to Lexington to visit my son over Thanksgiving and I am motel shopping. Most of our time will be spent with him so we don%26#39;t need an upscale room. I do want a clean, moderate priced room however. What is the Beaumont Inn 2400 Buena Vista drive like? Thanks so much.



    punz



    What is Beaumiont Inn and Suites like?


    You mean the Baymont Inn and Suites. I have never stayed there, but I have seen it and it looks decent from the outside. It is right off of I75 at the Winchester Road exit. It is a good location as far as safety goes. Check out the hotel reviews on TA for more info.



    What is Beaumiont Inn and Suites like?


    Thanks. Website pics look ok, has indoor pool. Reviews are mixed like most reviews are. I%26#39;m still shopping.



    punz

    Camping/restaurants around Mammoth Cave/ Horse Cave?

    Thinking about car/tent camping around Mammoth Cave/ Horse Cave. We%26#39;d like to take the kids to Kentucky Down Under and take a cave tour. Any suggestions for a nice campgrounds with clean facilities? Any local restaurants we should venture to?



    Camping/restaurants around Mammoth Cave/ Horse Cave?


    I can%26#39;t help with any camping suggestions, but I can recommend the Sahara Steak House in Cave City. It%26#39;s about 7-8 miles from Mammoth. It doesn%26#39;t look like much from the outside, but the steaks melt in your mouth, and the chicken I had was delicious. Very tender!! They have a salad bar with the best vegetable soup I have ever tasted. After a 2 hour cave tour, we were pretty hungry, and this place really met our needs!





    Enjoy your trip, and be sure to make advance cave tour reservations in Mammoth, especially during peak season. (recreation.gov). The tours can sell out very quickly, especially on rainy days.



    Camping/restaurants around Mammoth Cave/ Horse Cave?


    We enjoyed the campground at Mammoth Cave National Park. If you can live without hook-ups, it%26#39;s a great place to stay.




    camping in the park is awsome at one the campgrounds I know they dont have electric but I think they have water I dont remember though. THey do have a bathhouse but you have to pay with tokens per 10 min or so. Its a great experience though.


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  • Radisson Under New Management

    It looks like the downtown Radisson is now ';Lexington Downtown Hotel %26amp; Conference Center'; and from what I hear it is new ownership, no longer part of the Radisson group though I don%26#39;t know what group it falls under.





    Has anyone heard how this hotel is, in the last few months? It looks like it is still about $30 cheaper than the nearby Hyatt, and we have always preferred the Radisson anyway.



    Radisson Under New Management


    This has been a recent development. I believe the hotel is going to be re-branded with another nationally known company soon. There is also an extensive renovation planned, but I do not think it has started yet. The Hyatt has begun their renovation, but I am not sure if it has been completed. I know that some of the rooms have been done, but I have not stayed there recently. I would think that both would be comparable, but the Hyatt may have a slight edge if you got a newer room.



    Radisson Under New Management


    Until the Hyatt is done with renovations, I would say they are equal. I%26#39;ve stayed at both and there are not many differences. The Hyatt renovations are much needed, lets hope the rooms are nicer when its complete!




    They ';Lexington Downtown Hotel %26amp; Conference Center'; will be a full service Hilton hotel when completed.





    Trust me!




    I stayed at the Lexington Downtown Hotel and Conference Center for the Sugarland Concert in Rupp 10/25/08. The only thing I payed for was the convience of walking over to Rupp Arena, a clean room and great bell hops. It was advertised that there was ';complimentary cable/ w premium channels. No such luck local channels only unless you wanted to pay an extra fee after having already paid 214.00 us dollars for the room? Not to even mention local calls had a charge also. Sleep number beds should have never had made it into a hotel, I have since heard if you own one it takes a week to find your comfort zone. Which I believe since there were four of us and we all woke with back pain. Front desk was not very helpful and you had to walk down three stories in the parking garage, unless you paid for valet parking, to get back to the long hallway that lead back into the hotel.




    It is being renovated and will become a Hilton next summer.

    BBC program about London, Kentucky

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00f5sy7

    Not a whole program about London, Kentucky but it%26#39;s featured in this travel program about the southern States.

    BBC program about London, Kentucky

    I tried to take a look at the clip, but the site says that it%26#39;s only available in the UK. What did they say about London? There%26#39;s really not that much there. Was it the Kentucky Fried Chicken Festival?

    BBC program about London, Kentucky

    No, the segment mainly consisted of the presenter getting his haircut in London and talking about the place to the barber and his clients. There was a lot more about other parts of Kentucky: horses, music but no fried chicken.

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  • Holiday in Southwest

    WE will bring a large amount of high school students to louisville for the weekend of Nov 1. We have made reservations at the Holiday Inn SouthWest. Can you tell me what kind of area it is in. We have heard some information but would like to know more. Is it safe to take 100 high school kids?



    Holiday in Southwest


    Safe, however, keep them on a short string. It can get rough in that part of town.



    Holiday in Southwest


    It%26#39;s been renovated and has an indoor pool which gets good reviews. However, it%26#39;s on a VERY busy road and is not a great area of town. I think it will be fine as a base, but I wouldn%26#39;t let them walk around outside. What is your purpose here? Lots of fun stuff to do this weekend.

    Graduation?????

    My son arrives for boot on 6/1/06. I will attend his graduation and he will come home with us. When is graduation? How long after graduation before I get him? How do I find out this stuff? Thanks to anyone who can help me.



    Graduation?????


    my husband is at fort knox right now for boot camp. his was 16 weeks because they compacted his training with boot camp. his graduation is april 27 and they said he will out-process within an hour. there is a family day between boot camp and the AIT btw.


    -sara



    Graduation?????


    Once he is assigned to a training company (after about a week) he will be able to send you his mailing address. He will be in either the A, B, C, D, or E company. You can then go to this site 鈥rmy.mil/school/1atb/246/gradSchedule.htm to learn his grad date. Be aware that there is a family day the day before in which you can %26#39;have%26#39; him for about 7 hours. All this will be detailed in a letter they will send you. Our letter stated that they were NOT allowed to travel with families and were required to take military transport to their next destination, but perhaps things are different for different enlistees. In any case, the site listed above will have links to other Ft. Knox pages which will have contact information for the battalion. The office of the chief master sergeant should be able to give you specific info for your son. Our son (an Eagle Scout) finishes on June 1 and we look fwd to seeing him. He said it was much harder than he thought it would be, and he thought it would be hard. Tell your son to BE PREPARED! I thought this site was very helpful: 鈥bout.com/od/armyjoin/l/aaarmybasic1.htm





    best of luck




    Thank you for the replies. They were a big help.




    I have a very close friend that is in the B group, (he also started June 1) and he graduates September 22, 2006. Family Day starts August 4 at 6pm and goes through Sunday the 6th at 6pm. I didnt know how long it takes to out-process, but it looks like an hour. That is awesome!!!




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    you should get to see him for a few hours after graduation or he may get to cme home for a few days depending on how his inf. run%26#39;s and AIT last 2 month%26#39;s. that is how much my brother%26#39;s lasted as long as they are getting ahead and doing what they are told it is just like college so dont sweat it and yo can keep in contact with them after 6:00 and you can find all of this out by going to his fort%26#39;s web site.




    fort knox is fun i just got back from there my self they have alot of people who like to escape tho so they keep a close eye out on you. just a hint to you. GOOD LUCK






    at fort knox you can do whatever on family day but be smart.and you can have any type of transportation you want.

    Thanksgiving Day volunteer opportunity?

    I will be in Louisville for Thanksgiving with my husband%26#39;s family. We%26#39;re there every year at this time but rarely do anything other than spend time cramped up in a small house with 35 people. It%26#39;s a great family and we always enjoy seeing everyone, but, we don%26#39;t eat until 5 or 6 on Thanksgiving Day because everyone is with their spouse%26#39;s family and my husband%26#39;s family get-together is later. Being from out of town, this leaves us with lots of time on our hands. Does anyone know of an organization that provides meals for Thanksgiving that may need volunteers? I%26#39;m open to any suggestions.



    Thanks!



    Thanksgiving Day volunteer opportunity?


    Check with Wayside Christian Mission



    http://www.waysidechristianmission.org/



    Thanksgiving Day volunteer opportunity?


    Thank you. I%26#39;ll look into it!

    coming to Lexington Nov 7-8th

    My husband and I will be in Lexington for the football game on the 8th. Friday night we are staying at the Four Points Sheraton, alittle scared after the reviews on it. We will be there late because we arn%26#39;t leaving Indiana until after we get off work. On the 8th we are at Marriots Griffin Gate. It looks like it is an afternoon game that day where is a great place to go to dinner after the game?





    What kind of weather should we expect? will it be cold then?





    thanks



    coming to Lexington Nov 7-8th


    It will more than likely be cold. I would layer so you can add or take away as needed.



    There are many good restaurants. I%26#39;ll list a few of our favorites. The important thing is to make reservations wherever you decide on! Otherwise you could be waiting a very long time!





    For gourmet meals:



    Jonathon%26#39;s



    Bellini%26#39;s



    Metropol



    Portofino%26#39;s





    Good food, festive atmosphere:



    Malone%26#39;s



    Sal%26#39;s



    Merrick Inn



    coming to Lexington Nov 7-8th


    We%26#39;re Dawgs fans who went 2 years ago and are going again this year. Last time, after the game we went downtown to De Shays, which was excellent. Part continental, part steakhouse, I%26#39;d call it. We waited nearly an hour to be seated (lot of football fans there) but once we got our table, the service and food were very good. We were a party of 6 and everybody left happy. GO DAWGS!




    Thanks!!





    Right Roswell Dad, GO DAWGS!!!!!! We are so excited about the game. We havn%26#39;t been to Ky for a game. Last year we went to Vanderbilt to watch the Dawgs. Can%26#39;t wait for the game.




    Sounds like we%26#39;re on the same schedule. Every year we alternate going to Kentucky or Vanderbilt. Getting tickets for these games is easier than finding them for many home games. Now if we can just take care of Florida first...




    Lets see....two years ago.....the GOALPOSTS CAME DOWN!!



    Not likely this year.





    It is scheduled to be an afternoon game, and will likely stay that way. I would come prepared for just about anything weather wise. Check the forecast a day or two in advance. It could be 70 and sunny, or it could be 30 and snowing.





    Can%26#39;t argue with any of those restaurant selections. Rest assured, though, that they will all be crowded, and if you have no reservation, you will wait a LONG TIME. Malone%26#39;s and Sal%26#39;s do not take reservations. There are several new restaurants a Victorian Square, where DaShae%26#39;s is. One of them is a Brazilian restaurant. If you don%26#39;t get a reservation, I would focus on eating downtown. Lots of places within walking distance, and I%26#39;m sure you would get in someplace.





    Remember there is no general admission parking at Commonwealth. Your best bet is to find a place at one of the numerous businesses that take parking on Nicholasville Road. Expect to pay anywhere from $10.00 to $30.00. There is also a church on Forest Park, just off of Nicholasville Rd., right across from Commonwealth. They will park you for a small donation. We tailgate next door at the DTD house (reserved), and send our overflow to that church.





    Ahhem....go Cats!




    It was just announced here in Lexington that the UK/UGA game will be televised, and the kickoff time will change. It will be dependent on who wins the UGA/FLA game this weekend. If Florida wins, the game will be televised by Raycom at 12:30 (Bloody Mary Game). If Georgia wins, it will move to an 8:00 p.m. kickoff on ESPN (Bourbon Game).





    If it%26#39;s an 8:00 kick, it WILL BE COLD.




    Ok, so I have ordered a long sleeved T-shrit and a stadium blanket. I will be layered up for the game. I%26#39;m so excited.





    GO DAWGS!!!!!!




    Yeah, we watched your fans tear down the goalposts in 2006. Hope never to see that again! The UGA athletic Web site confirms the possible kickoff times. Naturally, I hope we%26#39;re playing at night after having beaten the Gators again! Bundle up!




    Thanks for all the info. Saw that the Georgia site has the change in times. I%26#39;m also hoping for the 8pm game!! Can%26#39;t wait!!




    Oops. I accidentally posted my reply as a new topic.



    In case you didn%26#39;t see it, Sal%26#39;s and Malone%26#39;s take ';preferred'; seating in advance. It is basically a reservation but with a fuzzier time frame. We%26#39;ve usually been seated within 15 minutes of our time.


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  • Elizabethtown Family Gathering Rental Place?

    Hi - Elizabethtown seems to be the middle location for our family to get together for the holidays. Does anybody know of a place that would hold 35-40 people that we could rent for a Sunday afternoon to get together, eat, open presents, etc. Thanks!



    fall golf

    Will be in Louisville for a week on business the last week of Nov. Hoping to get a few rounds of golf in. Hopefully the weather will be work out. Wait and see. Any suggestions on courses this time of year. I will have a rental car so I don%26#39;t mind driving a bit. Any hepl would be great.



    Thanks. R.M.



    fall golf


    If you want to go budget, we have quite a few Metro Parks courses that are a pretty good value. I would suggest Seneca or Long Run.



    Link: http://www.louisvilleky.gov/MetroParks/golf/





    For mid-level try Quail Chase, Glenmary or Indian Springs. A little further out of town near Shelbyville is Weissinger Hills. Just Google these for info.





    All of the nicer courses are private clubs.



    Good luck with the weather.

    Kid-Friendly things to do in Lexington

    Hi - I was hoping you could help me. We%26#39;ll visit with some friends the weekend of Nov.14th and are looking for some things to do that weekend. All of our kids are young 2-7 years old. Some fun and local restaurant recommendations are welcomed. We do plan on visiting the Explorium. Thanks in advance!



    Kid-Friendly things to do in Lexington


    Lexington does not have a zoo, but there is the Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort that kids would enjoy.





    http://www.kentuckywildlife.com/salato.cfm



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    You could take them to Gattitown one night for pizza and games.





    http://www.gattitownlexington.com/



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    The Kentucky Horse Park is an option if you think the kids would like to be outside and see some horses up close.





    http://www.kyhorsepark.com/



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    There is ice skating at the Lexington Ice Center.





    http://www.lexingtonicecenter.com/



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    As far as restaurants go.... ones that might be more kid friendly, but are good local faves....





    Joe Bologna%26#39;s (Italian, good prices, downtown in a historic church building)





    Ramsey%26#39;s (Local, regional food...very casual, inexpensive...southern cooking)





    Cielito Lindo (Mexican, very kid friendly laid back atmosphere, good food, downtown...can%26#39;t tear or really up anything)







    I hope you have a great trip and let me know if I can be of more help.



    Kid-Friendly things to do in Lexington


    You are a huge saviour! Thanks so much, I like the recommendations you gave, they are fun and relaxed activities :)





    All the kids are going to love the GattiTown recommendation.





    If anyone has other recommendations, I%26#39;d love to hear them!




    When my kids were little they loved to go to Joseph-Beth Booksellers at the Mall at Lexington Green.It is huge bookstore with a large children%26#39;s section. There is an indoor fountain in the back of the store, and a pond out back with ducks and carp. There are kibble machines for the kids to feed the ducks and the fish.





    They might enjoy the Arboretum near Commonwealth Stadium if the weather is good.





    Puccini%26#39;s in Chevy Chase Place is a good restaurant that kids seem to love. Pizza, etc.




    Check out Joseph Beth Booksellers website. When my son was in that age range he loved their story telling hour. I think it%26#39;s on Sat morning but that could have changed.



    I also second the Horse Park. It%26#39;s a lot of fun.



    Bounce U has some non-reserved bounce times. Check out their site as well for specifics. There are a couple of gymnastics places that have times that aren%26#39;t reserved for parties. I can only remember Amerisports.



    Movie Tavern may have some kid movies showing.




    You guys have been the most helpful :)







    Any Sunday brunch recommendations?




    Alfalfa%26#39;s downtown always seems to have quite a few kids and is a great breakfast/lunch place...very popular. I am sure they would love the buge blueberry buckwheat pancakes...it%26#39;s on Main Street...easy to see.

    stopping by Louisville on way to TN, need a god lunch stop

    Traveling down to TN for the week, will be stopping by Louisville for lunch on sunday. Really good local food reccomendations please! nothing pricey. would like to spend a few hours there so maybe downtown so we can walk around later?



    stopping by Louisville on way to TN, need a god lunch stop


    Good timing....just read a good review of Cunningham%26#39;s in today%26#39;s paper. They offer down home type food, good portions and good prices. On Sunday%26#39;s they have a whopper of an all you can eat buffet for 11.95 as well.







    630 S 4th St



    Louisville, KY 40202



    (502) 587-0526



    stopping by Louisville on way to TN, need a god lunch stop


    The Bristol downtown might be nice, It is on historic Main street near the museums.

    Next Saturday 11/15

    I am suprising my girlfriend for a weekend roadtrip. We will be in Louisville on Saturday 11/15 staying at the Drury. We seeing and doing things we have never seen/done. Please help me I am tryign to make this is much fun as possible for us. We are in our mid 20%26#39;s so we are open to anythhing!

    Thanks in advance for your time in replying to us.

    Next Saturday 11/15

    How about Churchill Downs-the fall meet is going on now. The Kentucky Derby Museuem is located on the grounds. There are several restaurant options at the Downs and not all have a strict dress code. Downtown you have the Louisville Slugger Museuem and the Frazier Historical Arms Museum and the Louisville Science Museuem. They are are located within easy walking distance of one another as is the Muhammad Ali Museum. Just across the bridge in Jeffersonville Ind are several waterfront restaurants-Rocky%26#39;s, Buckhead%26#39;s, Kingfish and my favorite, The Bristol. On the KY side is Joe%26#39;s Crab Shack and Tumbleweed.

    Louisville is also know for it%26#39;s park systems-Cherokee is a favorite of many folks. For night life check out 4th Street live downtown if you want glitzy or the lower Bardstown Road area for smaller,

    homegrown type of places. We have a great waterfront area for just hanging out. On the campus of the University of Louisville you have the Speed Art Museum. There really is something for everyone here. Hope this helps. Also downtown there is a neat glassworks factory called Glassworks!

    Next Saturday 11/15

    You might want to think about having dinner in the Baxter/Bardstown Rd area - lots of options from pretty expensive but wonderful (Jack Fry%26#39;s, Lilly%26#39;s, Cafe Metro) to more moderate options (Uptown Cafe, Bristol) as well as some interesting ethnic opportunities (Palermo Viejo (Argentinian), De La Torres (Spanish) or Le Gallo Rosso (homestyle Italian). Then you could head out to some of the local bars in the area - again, lots of options (O%26#39;Sheas, Molly Malone%26#39;s etc). Use taxi%26#39;s so you don%26#39;t have to drive home - bars stay open until 4 AM, if you%26#39;ve got the stamina.


    I agree. Have a day at the Downs.

    I must respectfully disagree with the restaurant suggestions.

    Try these instead: Havana Rumba for Cuban food, Seviche for Latin food (go to Bardstown Rd. location only), Sapporo (Bardstown Rd.) for sushi, Jack Fry%26#39;s for some Louisville style southern cuisine (Bardstown Rd, also). See a pattern here? Some of our best restaurants, and our best bar scene, is on Bardstown Rd.

    After dinner, head down to the Connection for an awesome drag show. Check their website for showtimes. The show is a blast.


    Those all sound like great ideas. To see if I can get a little more info from you....are there any riverside restaraunts with fun atmospehere%26#39;s? Also are there any comedy clubs or fun activities to do at night with my girlfriend other than a bar? (something geared towards her because this is SUPPOSED to be about her....lol)


    The Broadway musical Mama Mia will be at the Kentucky Center for the Arts this weekend-it%26#39;s a fun show your girlfriend would probably love-not sure about ticket prices and availability. How about an evening of ice skating-google ice skating in louisville and you%26#39;ll get several options. Joe%26#39;s Crabshack seems to be popular with the college crowd and is on the waterfront adjacent to Waterfront park-dress warm it%26#39;s supposed to be really cold here this weekend. There is a bowling alley at 4th Street live called Lucky Strike lanes-it%26#39;s glitzy bar type of place but looks like it might be fun. Check out our newspaper courier-journal.com for weekend activities.


    Comedy Caravan is our local comedy club.

    http://comedycaravan.com/nightclub/


    There is also a new comedy club at 4th Street Live, I think it is called Comedy Live ??? they%26#39;ve had big name comedians lately.Check the weekend paper for the name and acts. Enjoy your time.


    I did see that Ralphie May was comign and he is funny!! is 4th street a fun place to spend the evening? I looked on their website and it seems liek fun. ANyone been there?

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    Staying at the Galt House in the downtown area(no car), do you have any suggestions for dinner in the area? Looking for good food, local favorites.





    Thanks in advance!



    Downtown restaurant recommendations


    A local favorite in downtown is Vincenzo%26#39;s. Northern Italian in a lovely setting. Right across from Galt House is Jeff Ruby%26#39;s . It%26#39;s an upscale steakhouse with other good options and is very good. The Galt House has an upscale restaurant called Rivue which gets good reviews, but is pricey. I%26#39;ve not been. I love the restaurant in the eclectic 21C hotel, Proof on Main. Artemesia on Market Street is excellent. Down the way a bit is Melillo%26#39;s, a family traditional style Italian place which is wonderful. I know a lot of people steer people to the Bristol, but I cannot stand the place. 2 of my worst dining experiences were there.



    Downtown restaurant recommendations


    I agree with most of the recommendations from Linda. I have been to Rivue in the Galt House. It was very good but pricey. I%26#39;d suggest, at least, a glass of wine to enjoy the view and then head out somewhere else. I especially like Artemesia on Market Street - jazz some nights (but you will need a taxi to get there from the Galt House). I prefer the more casual Melillo%26#39;s to Vincenzo%26#39;s (ditto on the taxi).





    And, if you want to get a bit out of downtown there are some great dining options on Baxter/Bardstown (Lilly%26#39;s, Jack Fry%26#39;s) and on Frankfort Ave. Both should be just a 15 minute taxi from the Galt House.





    If you do a search on this forum for ';restaurant';, you%26#39;ll get lots of information.

    Travellers cheques

    This is my first trip overseas-travelling for 6-7 weeks around US. I am thinking of getting some travellers cheques before I go.



    Generally, does it cost me to ';cash them';



    Are they widely used?



    Are they accepted in most places (resturants, hotels shops etc)



    Or am I better off getting one of those travel cash cards.



    I am a bit confused as to what the best thing is to do.



    Thank you to everyone in advance





    Travellers cheques


    they aren%26#39;t widely used, but anywhere that accepts credit cards (almost everywhere) should honor your travelers checks with no problem. you don%26#39;thave to pay to spend them, though you may have to pay to get them.



    Travellers cheques


    Although traveller%26#39;s cheques are supposed to be accepted just like cash, I%26#39;m guessing that you will run into instances where they won%26#39;t be.





    If it were me, I would put all the money I need in my Australian bank account and then access my cash when I need it with a debit card.





    This way you don%26#39;t have to carry a bunch of money around on you. Automated Teller Machines (ATM%26#39;s) are available everywhere (on every block and in most convenience stores) in the U.S.





    And as long as your debit card has a VISA or MasterCard logo, it can also be used anywhere just like a credit card (restaurants, shopping, gas stations etc.)





    Double check with your bank to make sure that the card will work in the U.S. Also make sure that they know you are travelling abroad so that they don%26#39;t mistakenly put a block on your card when they notice the unual purchasing activity. Also make sure you understand the exchange fees that your bank charges so you won%26#39;t have any surprises.

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    Need a Thanksgiving Dinner Restaurant

    We%26#39;re going to be in town unexpectedly from NYS, meeting up with our two sons....one of which has car problems....and I%26#39;m trying to track down somewhere to eat on Thanksgiving. Do you know of place where we could get a good dinner?





    Thanks! Nancy



    Need a Thanksgiving Dinner Restaurant


    Downtown hotels all have good restaurant---Marriott, Seelbach and Brown.



    Need a Thanksgiving Dinner Restaurant


    The Scene section of last Saturday%26#39;s (Nov 15) Courier Journal included a list of many restaurants that are serving Thanksgiving meals - some brunch, some dinner, etc. Check with your sons to see if they still have a copy.




    Thanks for your helpful replies. Neither of our sons live in Louisville, but maybe I can check out the newspaper online...




    I noticed that some restaurants and hotels are having early buffets. I suggest writing to our local foodie group for suggestions:



    www.louisvillehotbytes.com





    I hope you have a great time!




    I%26#39;d suggest Captain%26#39;s Quarters. They%26#39;re doing a Thanksgiving buffet from 10am - 6pm. The dining room has a nice lodge-y feel and the views are about as good as you can get. They%26#39;re right on the river about 5 miles from downtown on River Road (scenic drive).



    www.cqriverside.com/CQThanksgiving08.htm

    First Time Vistor Louisville Nov 21 to 23

    Staying downtown C21 hotel could use some help on what to do Ali Museum main reasom for going



    Is the track open that weekend best resturants and bars



    I am in my late 50%26#39;s but still enjoy a good meal and interesting places



    Thanks



    First Time Vistor Louisville Nov 21 to 23


    I hear Jeff Ruby%26#39;s is excellent. I%26#39;ve always wanted to eat there but a little pricey. I believe the track in open then. Check out the new Kentucky Show at the Center for the Arts. It gives a beautiful story about Kentucky- its arts, people and history. only 32 minutes long.



    First Time Vistor Louisville Nov 21 to 23


    Here%26#39;s an easy one: be sure to spend time roaming around 21C. Crazy art there. Be sure to visit the men%26#39;s room back by the elevators. Proof is a very good restaurant and is inside 21C. And yes, Churchill Downs is definitely open that weekend. All 3 days. Please, do check it out if you%26#39;ve never been.



    If you like art, there is a nice looking exhibit at the Speed Art Museum on Revolutionary War era pieces. Looks very cool.



    www.speedmuseum.org/exhibitions.html#Life





    Have fun.




    I highly recommend going to Churchill Downs which will have racing on the 22nd and 23rd. It would be a mistake to miss the world%26#39;s most storied race track.



    Jeff Ruby%26#39;s has a great bar--absolutely beautiful. The Seelbach has a good bar off the lobby--with largest selection of bourbons in the world. 4th Street Live has a good selection of bars and restaurants--if you like chains. At 21C you%26#39;re within a block of two good museums--Louisville Slugger Museum and Frazier History Museum.

    Place to eat Thanksgiving Dinner 2008

    I%26#39;ll be visiting my daughter in Lexington the week of Thanksgiving, and was wondering if there are some nice places that will be serving Thanksgiving Dinner? A champagne brunch/buffet type dinner would be nice, or a set menu is fine too. I don%26#39;t know what restaurants are open that day or if there are some hotels that will be serving dinner. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

    Place to eat Thanksgiving Dinner 2008

    The large hotels (Hyatt, Crown Plaza, Radisson) should all have buffets. I would check into Johnathan%26#39;s at the Gratz Park Inn downtown. Jonathan%26#39;s is one of Lexington%26#39;s best restaurants, located in the small Gratz Park Inn. I%26#39;m sure it wold be much better than the typical hotel buffet fare. I know Jonathan%26#39;s was open on Thanksgiving last year, as a friend of mine from New York took his whole family there

    Place to eat Thanksgiving Dinner 2008

    Thanks so much for your suggestions! I%26#39;ll look into those places and I appreciate all your help!


    I have had Thanksgiving at Jonathan%26#39;s at Gratz Park and it is great! It is all table service, but you have a choice for each course. Everyone gets Turkey though :) I have never eaten anywhere else in town for Thanksgiving so I can%26#39;t make other recommendations, but I think you will enjoy Jonathan%26#39;s.


    I thought of Jonathan%26#39;s when I saw this heading. Maybe StefOsage will come back and report on how it went.....

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  • Lexington Rolex 3 Day Event

    Hi





    I am planning a trip from the UK to Lexington next April for the Rolex 3 Day Event. I am planning on staying at the Hampton Inn (off of I75). Has anyone got any hints and tips for this event, such as how early do we need to get there? In the UK Badminton Horse Trials causes gridlock in the local area and unless you get in for 8am you can Q for 4 hours on the roads waiting to get on site! Also any advice on the best seats to get for the showjumping. Any advice gratefully received.





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    Lexington Rolex 3 Day Event


    I have actually never attended, but I can tell you a couple of things and hopefully others with more knowledge will add in.





    You do not have to worry about 4 hour gridlock. The venue is located away from town and is quite large. I knew friends that went last year and they had no problems getting there or parking. Since you are staying off the interstate, you will have no problem getting to the park. I also know that a lot of people bring picnics and have their food on the grounds. I am sure there will be vendors, but there are no places like restaurants to go to around there since it is kind of out in the country.



    Lexington Rolex 3 Day Event


    Georgelass





    Thanks that info is helpful. I just don%26#39;t want to get there mega early unless I have to! The catering situation is pretty common in the UK too, Badminton for examples can get away with charging £5.50 for a small jacket potato, we always take a picnic.





    V




    I know you said you are staying on the interstate, but if you can go the back way to the horse park via Newtown Pike the traffic is much lighter and you will wait less. Also, you can get into Lexington quickly if you leave the park that way should you want to go to dinner downtown, shop, etc.




    I can tell you that getting reservations at any hotel after Feb will be impossible. I suggest the Fairfield Inn and Suites in Gerogetown, it%26#39;s less than 10 min away.


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