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 30, 2022

Lincoln's Neighborhood Springfield Illinois May 2022

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  Surrounding Abraham Lincoln's Home in Springfield Illinois, is Abe's old neighborhood.  It is also preserved and managed by the Na...
Saturday, August 27, 2022

Scheels Sporting Goods Springfield Illinois May 2022

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  Scheel's in Springfield is easily one of the most fun places I have shopped at recently!  There is a Ferris wheel AND animatronic Pres...
Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Oak Ridge Cemetery and Lincoln's Tomb Illinois May 2022

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AND....  here is a video I posted to youtube covering our visit to Lincoln's Tomb in Springfield Illinois!  We visited a couple of other...
Sunday, August 21, 2022

Abraham Lincoln Home National Historic Site Springfield Illinois May 2022

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  Here is a complete tour video of the Abraham Lincoln Home in Springfield Illinois!  Thank you National Park Service! 
Thursday, August 18, 2022

"Young Lincoln" by Jan Jacobi

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On our recent trip to Springfield, we noticed author Jan Jacobi signing copies of his book, "Young Lincoln". I THINK Jan described...
Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Springfield Illinois May 2022

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We saw the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile while we were in Springfield Illinois!
Saturday, August 13, 2022

Lincoln Herndon Law Offices Springfield Illinois May 2022

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 Here is a brief look at the Lincoln Herndon Law Office in Springfield Illinois!  Abe practiced here, and its now a visitor center!
Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Di Pieros Italian Restaurant Springfield Illinois May 2022

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   Di Piero's Restaurant in Springfield is easily my favorite Italian Restaurant, and it has a great connection to Abraham Lincoln! Its ...
Sunday, August 7, 2022

"The Expedition of the Donner Party and Its Tragic Fate" by Eliza P Donner Houghton

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So, a buddy of mine got back from a road trip and picked up "The Expedition of the Donner Party and Its Tragic Fate" by Eliza P. D...
Friday, August 5, 2022

Springhill Suites by Marriott Springfield Illinois May 2022

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Don't be tricked into staying at downtown hotels in Springfield just because they are named after President Lincoln (seriously, that pla...
Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Springfield Illinois May 2022

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  We visited Springfield Illinois for a fourth time recently  I really enjoy this town and all of its history. There is, of course, all of t...
Saturday, July 30, 2022

Pigeon Forge Tennessee June 2022

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  And there are a ton of Pigeon Forge Tennessee videos out there too, but I love the place and I am sure I will continue putting more up.......
Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Pittman Center Road Sevierville, TN June 2022

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 This is just a simple video driving through Pittman Center Rd in the Sevierville Tennessee/Great Smoky Mountains area!
Sunday, July 24, 2022

Tennessee Cider Company Gatlinburg June 2022

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Hey, check out the Tennessee Cider Company in Gatlinburg! They do a GREAT and fun tasting for $5, and they have some great deals.  We hat th...
Thursday, July 21, 2022

Smoky Mountain Knife Works and Relic Room in Tennessee June 2022

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  The Relic Room at Smoky Mountain Knife Works is one of my all time favorite places to shop.  They have an insane collection of relics for ...
Sunday, July 17, 2022

Pottery House Café and Grille Pigeon Forge TN June 2022

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 I have raved about Pottery House Cafe and Grille before...  We love this place!
Thursday, July 14, 2022

Pirates Voyage -Pigeon Forge Tennessee June 2022

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So, we love Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, and have been many times....  but we have never been to one of the dinner shows.  I know, that migh...
Monday, July 11, 2022

Gatlinburg Tennessee June 2022

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 Yes, I know....  I have talked about Gatlinburg a lot.  I love the place...  AND, I know there is an overabundance of videos on the tourist...
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Friday, July 8, 2022

Berry Springs Lodge Sevierville Tennessee, June 2022

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  I have discussed Berry Springs Lodge in the Great Smoky Mountains many times on this blog.  I know we have stayed there close to a dozen t...
Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Black Rifle Coffee Company Pigeon Forge TN June 2022

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 Here is a brief video I uploaded about the very cool and patriotic coffee shop, "Black Rifle Coffee Company"!  I like what they a...
Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Lost River Cave Boat Tour Kentucky May 2022

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 We finally got to take a tour of Lost River Cave in Bowling Green Kentucky!
Saturday, June 25, 2022

Just Love Coffee Bowling Green Kentucky May 2022

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 We had some of the best drinks ever at Just Love Coffee in Bowling Green Kentucky!

Horse Mania Henry Clay Estate Lexington Kentucky June 2022

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 All of the painted horses for 2022's "Horse Mania" were on display at Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate here in Lexington.  A go...

Millersburg Kentucky Christmas 2020

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 Back in 2020, we swung through the Millersburg area on our way back from a Christmas event.  I made a brief video, but I wasn't happy w...
Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Creation Museum Kentucky April 2022

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 Here is a brief look at the Creation Museum in Petersburg Kentucky!
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