A 'Fair' question...
Mar 17th, 2006, 08:24 AM
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A 'Fair' question...
I am planning a late summer road trip. Thinking of going to either the West Virginia state fair or the Kentucky state fair. I am about 5 1/2 hours travel time from either location. So my question is... to those who have been there, which fair is better? All serious replies please....
Mar 20th, 2006, 08:50 AM
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The Kentucky State Fair, held in August in Louisville, is certainly a unique experience.
www.kystatefair.org
You can easily spend two full days at the fair, enjoying the amusement park one day and the animals/exhibits the other. Seeing the many animals is, in my opinion, the most fun.
A BIG benefit of the Ky fair is Louisville -- a large city with other entertainment options as well as excellent restaurants & nightlife opportunities.
www.kystatefair.org
You can easily spend two full days at the fair, enjoying the amusement park one day and the animals/exhibits the other. Seeing the many animals is, in my opinion, the most fun.
A BIG benefit of the Ky fair is Louisville -- a large city with other entertainment options as well as excellent restaurants & nightlife opportunities.
Mar 20th, 2006, 09:16 AM
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why 'lol'?
soorry...I'm just biased. Grew up in the Syracuse area and the NYS fair is a tradition.
http://www.nysfair.org/state_fair/
soorry...I'm just biased. Grew up in the Syracuse area and the NYS fair is a tradition.
http://www.nysfair.org/state_fair/
Mar 20th, 2006, 01:38 PM
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I have never been to the WV State fair, but I love the KY state fair. When I was in college, we used to go every summer, mostly for the concerts. It was always a lot of fun. Plus, as Gekko pointed out, you also have the whole city of Louisville to explore, as well.
Mar 24th, 2006, 06:50 AM
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If you want elegant, the Seelbach and the Brown Hotel are the best in Louisville. (The Seelbach was mentioned in "The Great Gatsby" where Daisy had her debutante party.)
Downtown is a fine location in terms of getting to the fairgrounds. Another option is the Executive Inn West, which is very close to the Fairgrounds but not as convenient for non-fair activities.
www.seelbachhilton.com
www.thebrownhotel.com
www.executivewest.com
Downtown is a fine location in terms of getting to the fairgrounds. Another option is the Executive Inn West, which is very close to the Fairgrounds but not as convenient for non-fair activities.
www.seelbachhilton.com
www.thebrownhotel.com
www.executivewest.com
Mar 30th, 2006, 02:20 PM
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While you are in that area, go over to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. It's worth a day if you have time.
check out the events schedule.
http://www.kyhorsepark.com/
check out the events schedule.
http://www.kyhorsepark.com/
