Buffalo Trace Distillery… Frankfort, Kentucky

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I had the opportunity to take a tour at Buffalo Trace last week. Buffalo Trace Distillery is over 200 years old and is located in Frankfort, Ky. This Distillery is GORGEOUS. With over 500 accolades to the Buffalo Trace brand and the fact that this Distillery is over 200 years old, I promise this is a must see in Kentucky. The grounds are beautiful and as manicured as a Kentucky horse farm. I was lucky enough to get to take the Trace Tour. I highly recommend you take the time to go along on this tour, you get to see their Signature bourbons being bottled by HAND and walk thru the warehouse to see the barrels. I learned so much about the process, it was truly fascinating. Of course at the end of the tour, there is a tasting of their award winning bourbon. So, if the luscious grounds, the history, the stories and the amazing smell doesn’t pull you in, then you can always just go for the Bourbon!

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Be sure and check out Buffalo Trace Distillery on Facebook and their website.

Farmers Market…. Lexington, Kentucky

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The Farmers Market is a wonderful way to support your community and enjoy fresh produce. Lexington has a wonderful Farmers Market that brings many people together every week! Nothing better than getting up on Saturday morning, coffee in hand and heading down to the 5/3 Pavilion. Enjoy picking up some fresh vegetables, grass-fed beef, lamb, goat cheese, beer cheese, olive oil and many more wonderful products. Many of the market vendors come from all over Central Kentucky.

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The Lexington Farmers Market has a very unique feel.. from adorable puppies….

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To beautiful flowers…..

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To wonderful music…..

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Do you support your local Farmers Market?

Check out the Lexington Farmers Market on Facebook  and their website.

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The Kentucky Derby… Where Dreams Come True..

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It is that time of year in Kentucky where everything is buzzing about the “Run for the Roses”. This is where dreams come true. There are many amazing things this wonderful state has to offer, but the fastest 2 minutes in history, on the first Saturday in May is always chilling.

Kentuckians are steep with their traditions and the Kentucky Derby is no different. The day brings mint juleps, gorgeous hats for the ladies and of course, the racehorses. Watch those beautiful animals come down the tunnel to the track at Churchill Downs and you will forever be a horse lover. Forever my friends…FOREVER.

When the marching band starts playing “My Ole Kentucky Home” every Kentucky heart will swell with pride. It’s the prancing of the horses and the prancing of our hearts that make this race something that very few words can describe.

However, for the select few that have a majestic 3 year old that will race down the backside of historic Churchill Downs, their story started years ago. From the breeder who chose their particular bloodline, to the jockey who first sat on their back, to the groom that handles them daily, they all want their horses name next to the greats that went down in history before them!

The chance of a dream coming true and the excitement of watching all of it happen….well my friends……..that’s  magic.

Written by: Leigh and Anne Walkup

Lake Barkley State Resort Park.. Cadiz, Kentucky

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Lake Barkley State Resort Park located in Cadiz, Kentucky is a wonderful place to visit. My mother and I took a spur of the moment trip to Lake Barkley last year and the tranquil feel of the lodge is so peaceful. We loved the rooms, they have a very unique cabin feel! Everything around this resort is rustic and peaceful. The buffet over looking the lake was the perfect ending to our day.  This is the perfect place to relax and see the amazing things Kentucky State Parks have to offer. I personally feel that Lake Barkley is the prettiest lake in this great state. If you have not been to this area, I highly recommend loading up the family and heading to this beautiful area of Kentucky.

This state park offers so much:

    • pool
    • fitness center
    •  fishing
    • boating
    • restaurant
    • buffet
    • golf
    • hiking

and many more fun activities.

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Photo Credits to Lake Barkley State Park

Be sure and check out more on this great State Park here and “like” their Facebook page.

This the perfect place to take your family, relax around the pool, go hiking, fishing and play a round of golf! We cant wait to go back.