Romantic Kentucky

by Salisbury, Leila W.

• ISBN13: 9780895872470
• ISBN10: 0895872471
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-09-01
• Publisher: Blair

Summary

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.

Author Biography

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

Table of Contents

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