Kentucky B&B?
Oct 20th, 2005, 03:41 PM
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Kentucky B&B?
I am looking for a special B&B in eastern Kentucky to celebrate a special occasion. Does anyone know of an area in this part of the state that would be worth spending a special weekend at?
We like good food, the outdoors, etc.
Would appreciate any suggestions.
Thanks,
Annie
We like good food, the outdoors, etc.
Would appreciate any suggestions.
Thanks,
Annie
Oct 20th, 2005, 04:36 PM
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Is there any reason why you say Eastern? You're looking at Appalachia there. Now, north and east is the area south of Cinninati on the Ohio called Newport with a bustling levy and an aquarium, nice restaurants, etc. People stream over from Cincinnati on weekends! There are also some nice B&Bs and plenty to do in Lexington KY. One of my favorite places in KY is Bardstown. I can give you suggestions for those areas and in Louisville as well. But Eastern Ky, no. Here's a general B&B link, look at the geography of the state and tell me where you're willing to drive.
http://www.bbonline.com/ky/bbak/central.html
http://www.bbonline.com/ky/bbak/central.html
Oct 21st, 2005, 03:06 AM
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We will be traveling from upstate NY with a stop in Washington D.C.
I would prefer not to travel more than 8 hours from Washington, but it looks like Newport and Lexington are both in that general range, so if you can suggest something in these areas that would be very helpful.
We are looking for some place really nice, and since we would only be staying a couple of days cost is not a problem.
If you have any ideas of where to stay, and what to do in these areas any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Annie
I would prefer not to travel more than 8 hours from Washington, but it looks like Newport and Lexington are both in that general range, so if you can suggest something in these areas that would be very helpful.
We are looking for some place really nice, and since we would only be staying a couple of days cost is not a problem.
If you have any ideas of where to stay, and what to do in these areas any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Annie
Oct 21st, 2005, 03:46 AM
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Annie, I'm rushing out the door to catch a plane to Florida 
there are several nice ones in Lexington area- some on actual farms. Visit the Horse Park, Keeneland races, drive to Shakertoen. In fact, look at Shakertown. I'll get back to you, maybe someone else will pop on here. We stayed here last year and LOVED it. Best food I've had in the Bluegrass.
http://www.gratzparkinn.com/
there are several nice ones in Lexington area- some on actual farms. Visit the Horse Park, Keeneland races, drive to Shakertoen. In fact, look at Shakertown. I'll get back to you, maybe someone else will pop on here. We stayed here last year and LOVED it. Best food I've had in the Bluegrass.http://www.gratzparkinn.com/
Oct 21st, 2005, 06:41 AM
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In eastern KY, I would look at Natural Bridge state park which is in the Red River Gorge area.
http://parks.ky.gov/resortparks/nb/index.htm
I'm not sure you will find quality restaurants in the area.
Shaker village at Pleasant Hill is about 30 minutes from Lexington and you can rent an entire "shaker style" house (for about $200 per night) or stay in the inn. Some of their houses are within sight of the village but we rented a house on a creek with no other buildings/houses visible.
http://www.shakervillageky.org/
There is no alcohol served at this resort as it's in a dry county.
As Linda suggested, Gratz Park Inn is nice and the restaurant is excellent (www.jonathanatgratzpark.com) but it's downtown Lexington.
These websites might help.
www.visitlex.com
http://www.kentuckytourism.com/
http://parks.ky.gov/resortparks/nb/index.htm
I'm not sure you will find quality restaurants in the area.
Shaker village at Pleasant Hill is about 30 minutes from Lexington and you can rent an entire "shaker style" house (for about $200 per night) or stay in the inn. Some of their houses are within sight of the village but we rented a house on a creek with no other buildings/houses visible.
http://www.shakervillageky.org/
There is no alcohol served at this resort as it's in a dry county.
As Linda suggested, Gratz Park Inn is nice and the restaurant is excellent (www.jonathanatgratzpark.com) but it's downtown Lexington.
These websites might help.
www.visitlex.com
http://www.kentuckytourism.com/
Oct 21st, 2005, 03:36 PM
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Have you looked at Hocking Hills -- not sure if that is within your travel range. It is in Ohio southeast of Columbus. The Glenlaurel Inn there is supposed to be a very special place to stay. http://www.glenlaurel.com/
Oct 21st, 2005, 08:54 PM
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Maple Hill Manor in Springfield, near Bardstown. I read an excellent review that was posted recently. I decided to check it out since we will be going to Kentucky next summer. Their website was impressive--voted #1 Best B&B in the US with Most Historic Charm, Kentucky's Best B&B, and Best Breakfast in the Southeast. They were very prompt with returning my emails and answering my questions, and appear very detail oriented.
Here's their website: www.maplehillmanor.com
The post made by August04 is:
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Here's their website: www.maplehillmanor.com
The post made by August04 is:
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Oct 22nd, 2005, 09:34 AM
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Thanks for all your suggestions. I think Springfield is too far, however.
Has anyone ever heard of Enchanted Mountain Mansion in Hager Hill? The website looks interesting.
Not sure what there is to see in this area, although we do like to hike, so maybe there are some hiking trails in the area.
Annie
Has anyone ever heard of Enchanted Mountain Mansion in Hager Hill? The website looks interesting.
Not sure what there is to see in this area, although we do like to hike, so maybe there are some hiking trails in the area.
Annie
Oct 23rd, 2005, 10:05 AM
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I haven't been to that area, but have been to Natural Bridge/Red River Gorge twice and love it, but except for the restaurant at the lodge, the only other restaurant options are fast food restaurants about 20 miles away. I would think that the rest of Eastern Kentucky is similar. There is natural beauty, but little else to do. That part of the state is very UNcommercial. Jenny Wiley State Park is nearby to that B&B where there are hiking trails. Check out the following website:
http://parks.ky.gov/resortparks/index.htm
I think you would find it very limited in restaurants and other things to do. Quite a few counties in Kentucky are "dry". You might be limited to what is available at the B&B. If you just want to hike all day and then grab something to eat you would probably be ok, but if you want to go to a upper scale restaurant and have a drink, you probably would not find it in those areas.
Another area that we want to go to is Carter Caves which is by Maysville -- same thing, not too much else to do there, but if you haven't been to a Cave area, it might interest you.
http://parks.ky.gov/resortparks/index.htm
I think you would find it very limited in restaurants and other things to do. Quite a few counties in Kentucky are "dry". You might be limited to what is available at the B&B. If you just want to hike all day and then grab something to eat you would probably be ok, but if you want to go to a upper scale restaurant and have a drink, you probably would not find it in those areas.
Another area that we want to go to is Carter Caves which is by Maysville -- same thing, not too much else to do there, but if you haven't been to a Cave area, it might interest you.
Oct 23rd, 2005, 11:05 AM
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maj - Carter Caves isn't by Maysville. It's in Olive Hill. Maysville is at least 1-1 1/2 hours away on back roads.
About 1/2 of Kentucky's 120 counties are completely dry. There are about 30 wet counties and the rest have either wet cities or allow restaurants to sell alcohol with meals.
About 1/2 of Kentucky's 120 counties are completely dry. There are about 30 wet counties and the rest have either wet cities or allow restaurants to sell alcohol with meals.
