Romantic Kentucky

When people think of Kentucky, they often conjure images of thoroughbreds grazing on rolling bluegrass farmland behind miles of white fences, or the strains of "My Old Kentucky Home" on Derby Day. In this guidebook, the authors uncover some of the state's lesser-known charms, particularly those that lend themselves to romance.

Taking a broad view of romance, this book includes something for readers of every different lifestyle, interest, and income. You'll find everything from a bed-and-breakfast inn to a riverboat cruise to a historic Shaker village to a scenic blackberry farm.

Leila W. Salisbury is the marketing manager for the University Press of Kentucky Laura E. Sutton is a fundraiser for the University of Kentucky

Acknowledgments

vii

Introduction

ix

Splendor in the Grass

1

(26)

Barefoot in the Park: Gardens and Arboretums

3

(3)

The Call of the Wild: Nature Sanctuaries

6

(2)

The Sweet Hereafter: Cemeteries

8

(2)

Offbeat Farms

10

(1)

The Bridges of Fleming Country

11

(1)

The Fruits of Your Love: Vineyards and Orchards

12

(3)

Making Waves: Love on the Water

15

(2)

A Month by the Lake

17

(1)

The Great Outdoors

18

(2)

The Sheltering Sky: Camping

20

(1)

Tunnels of Love: Caves

21

(6)

Spotlight: Two for the Road: Driving Tours

23

(4)

Heartstopping Locales: State Parks

27

(20)

Eastern Highlands

30

(4)

The Golden Triangle: Bluegrass and Northern Kentucky

34

(4)

South Central: Cave and Lake Country

38

(2)

Western Waterlands

40

(7)

Spotlight: Fairs and Festivals

43

(4)

An't Give you Anything but Love

47

(20)

Antiques

49

(3)

Arts and Crafts

52

(3)

Gift and Specialty Stores

55

(3)

Country Stores and Roadside Markets

58

(1)

Words to Love By

59

(8)

Spotlight: Enjoy Arts, Crafts, and Spoonbread in Berea

62

(5)

Love at First Bite

67

(22)

Fine Dining

70

(2)

Historic Dining

72

(4)

On the Waterfront

76

(1)

Casual Dining

77

(1)

Eclectic Dining

78

(3)

Down-home and Delicious

81

(1)

Fun Food

82

(2)

Coffee, Sweets, and Other Treats

84

(5)

Spotlight: Tea for Two

87

(2)

A Room with a View

89

(16)

Bed-and-Breakfast Inns

91

(14)

Romantic Tours, Walks, and Train Rides

105

(18)

Historic Walking Tours

107

(3)

Tender is the Night

110

(4)

Strangers on a Train

114

(9)

Spotlight: Kentucky Straight: Bourbon Culture in Kentucky

118

(5)

Things to Do on a Rainy Day

123

(18)

Best Bets

125

(1)

Historic Homes

126

(3)

Historic and Cultural Sites

129

(4)

A Night at the Movies

133

(1)

Starry, Starry Night: Planetariums

134

(2)

Romantic Getaways

136

(5)

Spotlight: Simple Pleasures: Shakers in Kentucky

137

(4)

Arts for the Heart

141

(20)

Performance Venues

143

(3)

Great Expectations: Theater

146

(4)

Shall We Dance?

150

(1)

Playing Your Heartstrings: Musical Performances

151

(4)

Museums

155

(3)

Hands-On Arts

158

(3)

All the Right Moves

161

(14)

All the Pretty Horses: Farm Tours and Events

163

(5)

Riding into the Sunset

168

(1)

The Big Score: Basketball and Football

169

(2)

Ice Hockey

171

(1)

Love Field: AAA Baseball

171

(1)

Biking

172

(1)

A River Runs Through It: Canoeing and Rafting

172

(3)

Appendix: Further Resources

175

(4)

Index

179

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