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Irish Acres – Putting on The Glitz

Irish Acres Antiques Gallery is located in the middle of the rolling hills of Central Kentucky. Open the doors of this restored schoolhouse and you’re transported to another world. A world where opulent antiques fill every corner and cover every surface. Antique light fixtures drip with crystals and light bounces and sparkles in each room. Welcome to Irish Acres Gallery of Antiques. Book lunch at The Glitz to make your visit even more special. “This post contains affiliate links. By...

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The Best Ice Cream in Lexington, KY – 7 Delicious Scoops

Looking for the best ice cream in Lexington, KY? Look no further, I’ve done the hard work and found the best ice cream shops in Lexington. My love for ice cream is serious. Like last meal serious. I love it and seek it out whenever I travel and have had some amazing ice cream in places like Nice, Toronto, Naples, and New York. While I won’t turn my nose up at a chain, I try and seek out local ice...

Best Places to Shop in Lexington – A Local’s Guide! 2022

Shopping in Lexington runs the gamut from large shopping centers to locally owned boutiques. When I travel, I like to shop at places I can’t at home and generally shop til I drop at local stores. Read on for some of the best places to shop in Lexington. Shopping in Downtown Lexington Staying at a hotel in downtown Lexington? Or do you have some extra time before an event at Rupp Arena? You’ll find some great places to shop in...

25 Best Places to See Fall Colors In Kentucky

Kentucky is beautiful year round, but definitely during the fall months. Here is a list of more than 25 best places to see fall colors in Kentucky. From all areas of the state you can see dramatic colors as the trees change. Actitivies to see changing leaves in Kentucky range from simply driving our beautiful country roads to rock climbing and everything in between Best Places to See Fall Colors in KY Kentucky’s landscapes range from gorgeous farms in the...

A Local’s Guide to the Best Things to Do in Lexington

Coming to Lexington, Kentucky? First, let me say congratulations on getting to visit this beautiful city! Lexington is one of the most beautiful cities in the United States. But I may be a bit biased as I am a born and bred Lexingtonian. And as a local, I can assure you that there is so much to see and do in our fair city. Read on for my complete guide of what to do in Lexington. Best Time To Visit...

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Unexpected & Cool Street Murals in Lexington, Kentucky

Kentucky is a state that a lot of people don’t know much about.  But once people make it here, they usually love it.  It’s a special place, and my hometown of Lexington is extra special.  But what is there to do in Lexington, Kentucky? One of the unexpected things to come out of me starting this blog was a new appreciation for Lexington.  We have incredible scenic beauty, an awesome food scene, and warm, friendly people.  But I was often...

horse at Sun Valley Farm in Versailles, Kentucky

Horse Farm Tour in the Horse Capital of the World

Wonder what goes into breeding racehorses? Or curious to see the inner workings of a thoroughbred farm? Or just want to meet lots of beautiful foals? You can do all of that by taking a horse farm tour at Sun Valley Farm in Versailles, Kentucky. Recently, I had the incredible good fortune to join a group of my fellow bloggers in the Bluegrass State on a tour of this beautiful working thoroughbred breeding farm. The love and pride I have...

5 of the Best Local Restaurants in Lexington

Hungry and looking for a local restaurant in Lexington? We have a great food scene with a mix of chain restaurants and local restaurants so you can find pretty much anything that you fancy.  Here are 5 of the best local restaurants in Lexington. I like to eat at locally-owned restaurants when I travel.  How about you? Nothing against chains, I just prefer to try something I can’t get at home.  There’s also a better chance that I will have...

Why I Travel

“Travel makes you modest.  You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.”  Gustave Flaubert I love this quote because the more I travel, the more I realize what a tiny place each of us occupies on this planet of ours.  I also realize that the more I see, the more there is to be seen.  I love my home.  Kentucky is a beautiful state full of warm, friendly people.  I’m lucky to call myself a Kentuckian.  But...