While searching for a place to stay, we learned that Indiana is just across the Ohio River from Kentucky. We chose the charming 1851 Pepin Historic Bed and Breakfast so we could visit two states in one trip. Woo hoo!
A four-hours drive got us to the arboretum just in time for a picnic lunch. There were tons of picnic tables all over the place.
Spirit Nest, part human-sized bird nest, part treehouse |
The Pepin Historic Bed and Breakfast, New Albany, IN |
Happy with our room and the B&B, we went to check out Louisville downtown. Fourth Street Live!, the dining and entertainment district was deserted on this lovely Sunday evening.
We read about Four Pegs Smokehouse in Southern Living magazine (Nov 2022) and headed there for dinner. We drove through questionable neighborhoods to get there. Smoked wings were popular, but we went with the brisket and pork belly burnt ends which were just ok.
Next stop: the Big Four Bridge, an old railroad bridge revamped into a pedestrian bridge. The waterfront park and playground below were bustling with people on this beautiful sunny day. Both the sunset and the illumination of the bridge at dusk were beautiful.
people swaying to music |
After a scrumptious breakfast, we checked out of the B&B to explore the Ohio River Greenway and the Falls of the Ohio State Park, both minutes away.
View of Louisville skyline from the Ohio River Greenway |
Falls of the Ohio State Park Visitor Center |
statue to commemorate the Lewis and Clark expedition |
Back in downtown Louisville, we strolled around. There are bourbon bars, shops and distilleries galore.
at the history museum |
We swung by the Slugger Museum and Factory. You can do a tour to see how the baseball bat is made. You can even test your skill in a batting cage!
World's biggest bat, at 120 feet long |
Mussels Meuniere |
Have a great Memorial Day Weekend!
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Looks like it was a very nice trip. I've been in Louisville several times but just for my work. Accept one Sunday, I stopped by at Churchill Downs and gambled a little for fun. But you are professional traveller and always find beautiful and fun places. If i ever go to Louisville again, i know what to do now!😊
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A great short trip. I enjoyed your descriptions. It's been too long since I've visited Louisville.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tour of a city I have never visited. Looks like you packed in a lot in a short period of time. Your B&B looks really interesting!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a wonderful day trip! Thanks for sharing what the city of Louisville looks like and places to see. Never been to Kentucky before. Appreciate your pictures and detail postings to helping people discover all there is to know about fun places and beyond.
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It looks like you did your trip right. You sure packed a lot of activities in a short amount of time. I'd never thought about visiting there but I'm thinking about it now.
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