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Going south for the first time - Kentucky!

A trip from August 07, 2007 to August 12, 2007, travelling to Louisville, Lexington, Fairfield
Our first road trip to the south will be to Kentucky! … More  
Our first road trip to the south will be to Kentucky! We are excited to see many of the classical Kentucky things in Louisville and Lexington! We can't wait! Starting point is Chicago.
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Louisville, Lexington...
Day:
08/07/2007 to 08/12/2007
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Tue 08/07/07 (day 1) - Louisville

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Hyatt Place Louisville East is located approximately 14 miles from Churchill Downs and 12 miles from Louisville …
Hotel
Hyatt Place Louisville
701 S Hurstborne Pkwy
Louisville, KY 40222
United States
502-426-0119
Tue Aug 7 6:00pm - Thu Aug 9 10:00am
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Eclectic restaurant that is not like any other!!
Restaurant
Tue Aug 7 8:15pm - Tue Aug 7 9:15pm
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We ate here and when we drove into the parking lot, could tell it was different! Hand seats, a tea cup fountain, and a horse statue with electric plug tail greeted us! A small store with strange lamps and other things you will see in the restaurant was in the front. When we got to the front of the restaurant we were seated immediately and a waitress came over. It took us a while to order since so much looked good but we made up our mind. The meat eater of us had the Paradise Hot Brown, which was served bubbly and golden. I (vegetarian) asked if I could have some of the sides as a maindish and she said they have a meal not on the menu for that which has four sides. I had the mac and cheese (Served like a brick), cheese grits, rosemary braised cabbage (delish!!), and pan fried apples. By the end of our meal we were both stuffed!! It was a great start to our first day in Louisville!
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Louisville, KY, United States
Tue Aug 7 11:00pm - Thu Aug 9 9:00am
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Arrive in late evening from Chicago!
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Wed 08/08/07 (day 2) - Louisville

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Learn all about the Greatest Race and see all the exciting memorabilia available.
Thing to Do
704 Central Avenue
Louisville, KY 40208
United States
Wed Aug 8 8:00am - Wed Aug 8 12:00pm
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Great musuem here! Good deal too! Included with the admission price was a walking tour of Churchill Downs and a video of the "Greatest Race Ever". We enjoyed the sights and the horse you can sit on like a jockey. Recommended!
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Home of the world's biggest baseball bat! This factory and museum is a popular spot for sports lovers, and a Louisville …
Thing to Do
800 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
United States
Wed Aug 8 2:00pm - Wed Aug 8 6:00pm
Notes
Definitely something for the baseball fan!! It was interesting to see the regular and pro bats made and fun to get the mini bat after the tour. For us non baseball lovers it was ok, but for baseball lovers it is a not to be missed attraction. It was nice to see the world's largest bat and glove sculptures and everyone was nice taking turns for the photos so we all got a chance.
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Thu 08/09/07 (day 3) - Lexington

2nd largest distillery in Kentucky tour.
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Thu Aug 9 10:00am - Thu Aug 9 11:00am
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Wild Turkey Distillery tour.
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Thu Aug 9 1:00pm - Thu Aug 9 2:00pm
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Famous old grinding mill set on the water. Extremely high quality products.
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Thu Aug 9 2:00pm - Thu Aug 9 3:00pm
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Tour famous Rebecca Ruth's candies! She makes famous chocolate bourbon balls.
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Thu Aug 9 4:00pm - Thu Aug 9 5:00pm
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Located in the famous Bluegrass region of Kentucky, directly northeast of I-75 and I-64, the Four Points by Sheraton …
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Four Points by Sheraton Lexington
1938 Stanton Way
Lexington, KY 40511
United States
859-259-1311
Thu Aug 9 6:00pm - Sat Aug 11 9:00am
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Fri 08/10/07 (day 4) - Lexington

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This park is a perfect way to learn about Kentucky's world of horses. The 1,032-acre park offers something for visit …
Thing to Do
4089 Iron Works Pike
Lexington, KY 40511-8462
United States
Fri Aug 10 9:00am - Fri Aug 10 12:00pm
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Tour a factory where Toyotas are made!
Thing to Do
Fri Aug 10 2:00pm - Fri Aug 10 4:00pm
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Sat 08/11/07 (day 5)

Beautiful looking Kentucky state park and home to a buffalo herd. Also, many mammoth bones found in area and …More  
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Sat Aug 11 12:00pm - Sat Aug 11 4:00pm
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One of Cincinnati's original chili joints!
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Sat Aug 11 7:00pm - Sat Aug 11 8:00pm
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Sun 08/12/07 (day 6) - Fairfield

Delicious southern Sunday brunch!
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Sun Aug 12 10:00am - Sun Aug 12 11:00am
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International foodlover's shopping adventure for the whole family. Explore 8,500 wines, 1,600 cheeses, exotic …
Shopping
5440 Dixie Highway
Fairfield, OH 45014-4108
United States
Sun Aug 12 12:00pm - Sun Aug 12 1:00pm
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What good original Kentucky style food restaurants are recommended for Louisville and Lexington?
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