Kentucky Travels

Hi, I am Jim, I love Kentucky, and traveling in and around Kentucky! I also love the entire country, and all of the beautiful and strange places here and there! This blog covers the overlooked, forgotten, and underrated places, people, and moments in history in America, with a focus on Kentucky! It will cover great tourists stops, books about people and history, and include photos and postcard scans.

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Sugarcreek Ohio July 2021

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 I have brought up Sugarcreek Ohio here many times....  Its one of my all-time favorite towns.  We stopped by recently and I stumbled across...
Friday, August 27, 2021

Wallhouse Coffee Company Sugarcreek Ohio July 2021

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 I have mentioned Wallhouse Coffee in Sugarcreek Ohio many times.  This is easily one of my favorite places to have coffee, ice cream, or a ...
Monday, August 23, 2021

Walnut Creek Cheese Walnut Ohio July 2021

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 We visited one of my favorite grocery stores- Walnut Creek Cheese in July 2021!  Here is the video!
Thursday, August 19, 2021

Wendell August Forge Berlin Ohio July 2021

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 I posted a video I made about Wendell August Forge near Berlin Ohio in July 2021!
Sunday, August 15, 2021

July 29th 2021 Eastern Kentucky Storm

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 On July 29th, we were driving around the Eastern Kentucky area we were caught in a bit of a storm!  I made about a one and a half minute vi...
Saturday, August 14, 2021

Kentucky Castle- Lexington KY June 2021

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 AND, here is a video from our recent tour of the Kentucky Castle!
Thursday, August 12, 2021

Native Bagel, Berea Kentucky

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I wanted to take a quick moment to give a thumbs up to Native Bagel in Berea Kentucky.  Owned and operated by fellow Berea alum Michael Star...
Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Nancy Kentucky Battlefield June 2021

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 Oh man, the citizens of the small town of Nancy Kentucky have several cool things that many bigger areas don't have.  They have a Civil...
Sunday, August 8, 2021

"Ghosts of the Grand Canyon" by Judy and Brian-James Martinez

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 You know, with COVID and all happening....  I went back and reread some books about some of my favorite places to visit (Niagara Falls, Get...
Thursday, August 5, 2021

Opry Mills Mall Nashville Tennessee June 2021

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 I have mentioned it before on this blog, but I recently posted a short video on Opry Mills Mall in Nashville to youtube.  I have been visit...
Tuesday, August 3, 2021

"The Murder of Geneva Hardman and Lexington's Mob Riot of 1920" by Peter Brackney

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 I mentioned another book by Peter Brackney some time ago........  He put out a great one called "Lost Lexington Kentucky" that I...
Sunday, August 1, 2021

AMC in Lexington KY- Closed

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And, I hate to see another old movie theater close....  I used to go to this one all the time.  I remember seeing movies here back in the 90...
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Friday, July 30, 2021

Riverwalk San Antonio Texas May 2021

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 You can't go to San Antonio without seeing the Riverwalk!
Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Alamo Related Toy Soldiers

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 And, just for the heck of it, while I am still on an Alamo kick........  Here are a couple of photos of Alamo collectibles I like a lot.......
Sunday, July 25, 2021

Briscoe Western Art Museum San Antonio Texas May 2021

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I tip my hat to Davy Crockett's Cabin located inside of the Menger Hotel in San Antonio for telling us about the wonderful Briscoe Weste...
Friday, July 23, 2021

Menger Hotel San Antonio Texas May 2021

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 There are some hotels around that are straight up legendary.  The Menger is at the top of that list.  In the massive state of Texas, it mig...
Monday, July 19, 2021

Davy Crockett's Cabin San Antonio Texas

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Inside of the Menger hotel, there are several cute little shops.  We had enjoyed visiting the old toy soldier shop that used to be there sel...
Friday, July 16, 2021

Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk May 2021

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   On our first trip to San Antonio, we stayed at the very nice Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk.  We stopped by again and hung out our t...
Monday, July 12, 2021

Starbucks in San Antonio Texas

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Inside of the Shops at Rivercenter Mall, just steps away from the Alamo, we stopped by a cozy little Starbucks one evening.   I know, its a ...

H & R Bakery in Salem Indiana

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Salm Indiana has about one of the all time coolest coffee/donut places I have ever scene.  We stopped on a recent trip through southern Indi...
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Saturday, July 10, 2021

Hard Rock Cafe San Antonio Texas

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I wanted to put up a few photos from the Hard Rock Cafe in San Antonio.  I still love stopping by HRCs when we travel.  I usually pick up a ...
Thursday, July 8, 2021

The Alamo in San Antonio Texas May 2021

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 We were so lucky to visit the Alamo in San Antonio Texas again recently.  I posted this video to youtube about it.   Here are also a couple...
Tuesday, July 6, 2021

AND, ANOTHER trip to San Antonio Texas!

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So, not too long ago my wife and I were thinking of doing a four day trip somewhere, and she suggested San Antonio.....  again.  I immediate...
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