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, December 30, 2024

Harpeth Hotel Franklin Tennessee at Christmas 2024

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We had a very enjoyable stay at the Harpeth Hotel in Franklin Tennessee!  
Saturday, December 28, 2024

Franklin Tennessee Downtown at Christmas 2024

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And here is another look at Franklin Tennessee, around Christmastime, 2024!
Thursday, December 26, 2024

FrankTown Festival of Lights Franklin Tennessee December 2024

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We drove through the FrankTown Festival of Lights in Franklin Tennessee right before Christmas!
Wednesday, December 25, 2024

International Paranormal Museum in Somerset Kentucky- last day open!

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The International Paranormal Museum and Research Center in Somerset closed on 11/16/2024.  Hopefully, they will find a new home soon- but we...
Monday, December 23, 2024

Smitten Kitten Cat Cafe and Cofe Shop Fishers Indiana

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Have some coffee AND play with some cats at Smitten Kitten Cat Cafe in Fishers Indiana!
Friday, December 20, 2024

Von Saum aka Captain Hook Fishers Indiana 2024

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When I was very young, in the early 80s, I remember seeing Christian children's TV host, "Captain Hook" at Good Shepherd Churc...
Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Fishers Indiana Christmas Lights December 2024

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Here is a quick look at some Christmas lights in Fishers Indiana!
Sunday, December 15, 2024

Simpson County History Center Franklin Kentucky

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There is a GREAT history museum in Simpson County, Franklin Kentucky!
Saturday, December 14, 2024

Nickel Plate Hotel Fishers Indiana

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We had a great stay at the Nickel Plate Hotel in Fishers Indiana!
Friday, December 13, 2024

Mackinac Island Michigan May 2024

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We were very lucky to be able to visit Mackinac Island in Michigan this year!
Thursday, December 12, 2024

Keystone Fashion Mall Dec 2024

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I have brought up the Keystone Mall in Indiana many times....  especially at Christmas.  This is probably my favorite mall anywhere!
Wednesday, December 11, 2024

New Madrid Missouri

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A very underrated and neglected historic town is New Madrid Missouri.  Make sure you don't pass it up on your road trip!
Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Carmel Christkindlmarkt Indiana 2024

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We had a LOT of fun at the Carmel Indiana's Christkindlmarkt!  This was a great, German/Christmas event!
Monday, December 9, 2024

Simpson County Jail Franklin Kentucky

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Check out the old Simpson County Jail in Franklin Kentucky!
Sunday, December 8, 2024

1962 Boone Tavern Brochure Berea Kentucky

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I found a brocure, and some other ephemera from a 1962 visit to Boone Tavern!
Saturday, December 7, 2024

The Coffee Collective Sparta Tennessee

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We found the great little coffee shop, "The Coffee Collective" in Sparta Tennessee!
Friday, December 6, 2024

Lincoln Tavern at Knob Creek 2024

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Here is a quick look at the Lincoln Tavern at Knob Creek!
Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Jailhouse Pizza Brandenburg Kentucky 2024

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Jailhouse Pizza in Brandenburg is a cool and historic place AND they have great pizza!
Tuesday, December 3, 2024

"A Ghost in Our School" and "Burned As A Witch" by Kay Hamilton

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I attended the recent Battletown Witch Festival in Brandenburg Kentucky.  I was particularly excited to meet author Kay Hamilton, who is kin...
Sunday, December 1, 2024

Brandenburg Kentucky Confederate Monument 2024

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The Confederate Monument that used to be in Louisville is now in Brandenburg!

Battletown Kentucky 2024

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After attending the Battletown Witch Festival, I took a bit of time to drive through Battletown Kentucky!
Friday, November 29, 2024

Fort Defiance Clarksville Tennessee 2024

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We stopped by Fort Defiance in Clarksville Tennessee recently!
Wednesday, November 27, 2024

The Filling Station Coffee Haus in Bern Indiana

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Bern Indiana has the cozy little coffee shop, "The Filling Station Coffee Haus" located in an old gas station!
Monday, November 25, 2024

Ice House BBQ Mackinac Island Michigan 2024

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Probably our favorite meal on Mackinac Island was at Ice House BBQ.
Sunday, November 24, 2024

Levering Michigan 2024

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Here is a very brief drive through Levering Michigan!
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