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.

Monday, January 31, 2022

"Four Marys and a Jessie: The Story of the Lincoln Women" by C.J. King

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 I picked up a signed copy of the very nicely researched book, "Four Marys and a Jessie:  The Story of the Lincoln Women" by CJ Ki...
Sunday, January 30, 2022

Concert Memories: Meatloaf, Cleveland Ohio. 12/18/1999

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I'm sure that you have heard about the passing of legendary singer Meat Loaf.  I hated to hear it too, but it got me thinking about the ...
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Friday, January 28, 2022

Woodstock Vermont September 2021

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Simon Pearce Restaurant and Mill in Quechee Vermont September 2021

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  We had an unforgettable meal at the Simon Pearce Restaurant in Queechee Vermont!
Sunday, January 23, 2022

Soldiers and Citizens Free Civil War Museum Alburgh Vermont September 2021

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  AND, just a few steps away from the previously mentioned "Room of Curiosities" at the New England Via Vermont gift shop, is the ...
Friday, January 21, 2022

Room of Curiosities -Alburgh, Vermont September 2021

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  Check out the "Room of Curiosities" at the great little gift shop, New England Via Vermont in Alburgh Vermont!
Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Swanton Vermont September 2021

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 AND we also drove through the cute little town of Swanton Vermont in 2021!
Monday, January 17, 2022

"The St. Albans Raid: Confederates Attack on Vermont" by Michelle Arnosky Sherburne

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I had another great find at the Yankee Bookshop in Woodstock Vermont, to go along with our visits to St. Albans ! "The St. Albans Raid:...
Sunday, January 16, 2022

St Albans Vermont September 2021

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 We were able to drive through the beautiful and historic city of St Albans Vermont on our recent New England road trip!  If you are interes...
Thursday, January 13, 2022

Norwich Inn Vermont September 2021

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  We were able to spend some time at the very historic Norwich Inn in Vermont in 2021!
Monday, January 10, 2022

Grand Isle Vermont September 2021

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  Here is a video about Grand Isle!  JUST when you thought Vermont could not be any more perfect!
Friday, January 7, 2022

Killington Mountain Lodge Vermont September 2021

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  While in Killington, we stayed at the Killington Mountain Lodge, which was going through some renovations.
Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Liquid Art Killington Vermont September 2021

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  While in the beautiful town of Killington Vermont, we had a delicious lunch at Liquid Art, a perfect little place for food and coffee!
Saturday, January 1, 2022

Killington Vermont September 2021

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  We also explored another great town in Vermont, Killington!
Wednesday, December 29, 2021

Manchester Vermont September 2021

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  AND, going along with my previous posts on inns and Lincoln Family sites in Vermont, we enjoyed the perfect little town of Manchester.  TH...
Sunday, December 26, 2021

Hildene Vermont September 2021

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  Here is a video I posted to youtube on "Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home" in Vermont.  We spent an amazing day here.
Saturday, December 25, 2021

The Spot Coffee Shop Owensboro Kentucky December 2021

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  I've mentioned them on this blog before, but I thought I would put up a short video on my one of my favorite coffee shops ever, the Sp...
Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Joseph Beth Books Lexington Kentucky December 2021

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  Hey, I wanted to make a quick mention of one of my all time favorite bookstores, Jepseh Beth here in Lexington Kentucky!
Sunday, December 19, 2021

Equinox Hotel Manchester Vermont September 2021

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  The previously mentioned 1811 House is a part of the Equinox Property in Manchester Vermont.  This is a wonderful property in a wonderful ...
Thursday, December 16, 2021

1811 House Manchester Vermont September 2021

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  I was THRILLED to have the opportunity to stay in the 1811 House in Manchester Vermont...  The former home of Abraham Lincoln's grandd...
Monday, December 13, 2021

Vermont State House September 2021

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    In 2016, we had a guided tour of the State House in Vermont . We stopped by again for a visit this year, but, with covid and all, they w...
Friday, December 10, 2021

Montpelier Vermont September 2021

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  So, we were driving through Vermont in September, 2021, and we spent some quality time in Montpelier, the capital city! Like the rest of t...
Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Bragg Farm Montpelier Vermont September 2021

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  I mentioned Bragg Farm Sugarhouse and Gift Shop in Montpelier Vermont back in 2016, after we stopped there the first time.  We love this p...
Monday, December 6, 2021

"Vermont Wild: Adventures of Fish & Game Wardens, Volume 6" by Megan Price

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I saw some of the "Vermont Wild" books by Megan Price while we were in Vermont.....  I was curious. I ended up picking up a copy o...
Saturday, December 4, 2021

Polar Caves Park- New Hampshire September 2021

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 We stopped by the LEGENDARY cave attraction "Polar Caves" in New Hampshire!  This was GREAT!  Don't be fooled though, this is...
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