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, April 30, 2024

Chattanooga Choo-Choo in Tennessee

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And here is a quick look at the Chattanooga Choo Choo in Tennessee!
Sunday, April 28, 2024

Silverdale Confederate Cemetery Chattanooga Tennessee

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We stopped by the Silverdale Confederate Cemetery in Chattanooga recently.  
Saturday, April 27, 2024

"Strange Kentucky Monsters" by Michael Newton

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I wanted to briefly mention the late Michael Newton's book, "Strange Kentucky Monsters," as it is a lot more interesting than ...
Friday, April 26, 2024

Marietta Confederate Cemetery and City Cemetery Georgia

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We had a very nice visit to the Marietta Confederate Cemetery and the Marietta City Cemetery in Georgia!
Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Nic and Normans Chattanooga Tennessee

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We had a very nice meal at Nic and Norman's in Chattanooga!
Monday, April 22, 2024

Cataract Falls Hike Very easy hike in the Great Smoky Mountains.

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We enjoyed a very easy hike in the Great Smoky Mountains on our most recent trip!
Saturday, April 20, 2024

Cooter's Place Pigeon Forge Tennessee

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I finally got to visit Cooter's Place in Pigeon Forge!  It used to be in Gatlinburg, but moved some time ago.
Thursday, April 18, 2024

Old Mill Pottery House Cafe Pigeon Forge TN 03 2024

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Old Mill Pottery House Cafe is our favorite restaurant when we visit the Great Smoky Mountains.
Tuesday, April 16, 2024

The Hills of Gatlinburg Tennessee

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There are some very high and hilly roads around Gatlinburg!
Sunday, April 14, 2024

Embassy Suites by Hilton Gatlinburg Resort March 2024

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I wanted to bring up our great stay at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Gatlinburg Resort recently!  This place just opened! There are a lot of ...
Saturday, April 13, 2024

"A Walk for Sunshine" by Jeff Alt

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On our last visit to the Great Smoky Mountains I found a nice signed copy of Jeff Alt's "A Walk for Sunshine."  If you are loo...
Friday, April 12, 2024

2016 Wildfires and Memorial Tribute Plaza Gatlinburg Tennessee

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We found this very nicely done "2016 Wildfires and Memorial Tribute Plaza" while in Gatlinburg recently.
Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Lexington Cemetery Cherry Blossoms March 2024

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Monday, April 8, 2024

CSX Train from B&B Window at night Park City KY Feb 2024

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ANd one last CSX train from in front of the Grand Victorian Inn in Park City Kentucky....  This one was late at night and watched from the w...
Saturday, April 6, 2024

Bells Tavern Park City Kentucky 2024

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Right next to the very nice Grand Victorian Inn is the Bell's Tavern....  or the ruins of Bell's Tavern.
Thursday, April 4, 2024

Southern Cup Coffee and Cafe Glasgow Kentucky 2024

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Check out Southern Cup Coffee and Cafe in Glasgow....  not too far from Mammoth Cave!
Wednesday, April 3, 2024

"The Caves Beyond: The Story of the Floyd Collins Crystal Cave Exploration" by Joe Lawrence Jr & Roger W. Brucker

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  I found a great old copy of "The Caves Beyond" at an antique shop not long ago, and, being a fan of caves, this was a great find...
Tuesday, April 2, 2024

CSX Train from B&B Window in Park City KY 02 25 2024

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Here is a brief video from our February 25th, 2024 stay at the Grand Victorian Inn- A CSX train goes by our B&B window!
Sunday, March 31, 2024

Grand Victorian Inn and Train in Park City Kentucky 2024

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It is always a treat staying at the Grand Victorian Inn in Park City....  especially if you love trains!
Friday, March 29, 2024

Hops and Berry Taproom Loveland Ohio 2024

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And we stopped by Hops and Berry Taproom in Loveland Ohio!
Thursday, March 28, 2024

"Freaky Florida" by Mark Muncy and Kari Schultz

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While at the Frogman Festival, I picked up ANOTHER great book from Mark Muncy and Kari Schultz.  "Freaky Florida" is another book,...
Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Narrow Path Brewing Company Loveland Ohio

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Check out Narrow Path Brewing Company in Loveland Ohio!
Tuesday, March 26, 2024

"Eerie Appalachia" by Mark Muncy and Kari Schultz

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I wanted to also mention "Eerie Appalachia" by Mark Muncy and Kari Schultz....  I have brought them up before...  and you definite...
Monday, March 25, 2024

Loveland Ohio and the Loveland Frogman March 2024

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While we were in town for the Frogman Festival, we took some time to run around the town, and see what is there!  AND, we found out that Lov...
Sunday, March 24, 2024

"Unnatural Ohio: A History of Buckeye Cryptids, Legends & Other Mysteries" by M. Kristina Smith and Kevin Moore

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I picked a nice signed copy of "Unnatural Ohio" up from the two authors at the recent Frogman Festival in Loveland.   I was excite...
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