Question from 'Bama

by morri029 on Apr 21, 2009 5:01 PM EDT Comment 29 comments

Hey guys, I hope you don't mind me intruding on your blog with some questions. I am planning on coming to Lexington for the UA/UK Football game the first weekend in October. I'm planning to have been to all 12 SEC Stadiums within the next 4 years or so (and hopefully the host site of all the BCS games, but thats asking a bit much). Anyways, my wife is wanting to use this as a vacation, and I was wondering if there were any places to stay over towards the Daniel Boone Forest, i.e. a secluded cabin, but close enough where we could go into town for a nice bite to eat or whatever. And also any attractions that we need to see would be much appreciated.

Thanks ahead of time for all your help

0 recs | Comment 29 comments

Story-email Email Printer Print

Comments

One Suggestion

I would recommend the lodge at Natural Bridge State Park. It’s rustic and the hike up to the bridge, which is a stone formation, is awesome. Don’t know how far away you want to get but this place is very scenic. Check out the KY State Parks website.

by Bluegilla on Apr 21, 2009 5:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I was think Natural Bridge as well

Its close to the gorge too. Its about 45 min east of lex.

DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!

by davw83 on Apr 21, 2009 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I agree

The Natural Bridge/Red River Gorge area is incredible.

Also the KY Bourbon Trail…..if you like bourbon. I think you will miss Kennland’s fall meet at that time, but the KY Horse Park is another great place to go.

Envy our past......Fear our future

by btcoop71 on Apr 21, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Horsepark is a good one

I worked in the draft barn there for a little bit. The horse park is very cool.

DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!

by davw83 on Apr 22, 2009 9:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Natural Bridge/Slade/Red River Gorge

Check out www.nbcabins.com for cabin rentals, they’re really great.

http://anythingbutgatorade.blogspot.com - yet another SEC sports blog

by Anything but Gatorade on Apr 22, 2009 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

might want to check out....

1732 Richmond Rd here in Lexington….

Rumor has it that a famous person lives there…. ;-)

Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.

by vinceuk1 on Apr 21, 2009 5:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Haaa Haaaa!

by Bluegilla on Apr 22, 2009 7:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

There are several options in the area..

Quite a bit of that type thing around Somerset and London. The Cumberland Falls area doesn’t take a backseat to anywhere as far as natural beauty. And if you happen visit the falls on a clear night with a full moon, you just might get to the only “moonbow” in the world.

by jbt36 on Apr 21, 2009 5:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The lodge

there is nice. They have 1 suite, or let me say, they used too,I know….I would opt for any of the state parks. Keep in mind that October in KY is our peak season for viewing the gorgeous colors of the mountains. I would decide soon, if I were you and make reservations. And, depending on what you would like to do here in KY, there are also a lot of options in the Mammoth Cave Area.

Blue, there is no other color to Bleed !!!

by a2d2 on Apr 21, 2009 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

We have lots of places

down here in Somerset, London, Corbin areas….Cumberland Falls has its own Lodge…and with a little luck you are less than 2 hrs from your seat at the stadium….

Remember, we're having fun now!!!

by ALLBLUCAT on Apr 21, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Careful

Only moonbow in the Western Hemisphere, I think. Victoria Falls has a moonbow as well.

by Acdixon on Apr 22, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

right you are....

Blue, there is no other color to Bleed !!!

by a2d2 on Apr 22, 2009 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

State Parks in Kentucky

I think most of the lodges at the state parks in KY have restaurants and from my experiences the food is always good. I think much better than many franchise places to eat.

by kykat51 on Apr 21, 2009 6:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

this will tell you all...

http://parks.ky.gov/

Remember, we're having fun now!!!

by ALLBLUCAT on Apr 21, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Red River Gorge....

…if you are the outdoors type. Plenty of cabins and the best hiking in Ky.

by DeadHeadCat on Apr 21, 2009 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Natural Bridge

I would highly recommend the Natural Bridge Resort Park (KY State Park). As an easy side trip, the Red River Gorge Geological Area is right next door.

See: www.redrivergorge.org

Lots of trails, from so easy my grandmother can do it to ones that need technical gear. Many sandstone arches, See Sky Bridge and Rock Bridge. Great in the Fall. It is also a very short and easy drive (about 50 minutes via the 4 lane Mountain Parkway) to Lexington.

Hope everything about your stay (except the outcome of the football game of course…Go CATS!) is enjoyable!

by cpacat on Apr 21, 2009 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

All depends on what you are into and what you want to spend.

www.visitlex.com
www.kyhorsepark.com

Either of these will give you some good ideas. The Horse Park IS a really nice place with more breeds of horses than you could imagine. Look up the dates on the trip planner to see if anything special is going on.

LCVB site has great links and resources to many cool places. If you like the “brown spirit water from the Gods” then basing in Lex and fanning out to the bourbon trail sites could be cool.

Changing how you think will change what you think.

by wilson452 on Apr 22, 2009 10:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I was

going to recommend our good ol’ KY bourbon too……And there are wineries also … Acres of Land in Richmond lost their restaurant recently to fire, suppose to rebuild, but the winery is still there…

Blue, there is no other color to Bleed !!!

by a2d2 on Apr 22, 2009 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wow you guys are AWESOME

I’ve been researching the Natural Bridge area. I’ve stayed near Mammouth Cave before, its very nice. I’ll try to drop back by here closer to game time to get some updated tips on what to do/ where to eat/ so forth. If you guys want to come to T-town to punish us in basketball, just let me know, I’ll turn you on to all that Tuscaloosa has to offer!

"What can clean puke off a door and carpet"- Shank

by morri029 on Apr 22, 2009 12:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

If you stay in Louisville....

…..and Pitino asks you to try something different, don’t do it….

Envy our past......Fear our future

by btcoop71 on Apr 22, 2009 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

In all seriousness

All the places mentioned here are great. And a couple places I go to before games:

DeSha’s

Joe Bolognas

Envy our past......Fear our future

by btcoop71 on Apr 22, 2009 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

PAZZOS

DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!

by davw83 on Apr 22, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Contrary to popular belief......

I think we are actually easy to get along with….lol
And thanks for the compliment too… have fun and enjoy yourself here, that is all we ask…

Blue, there is no other color to Bleed !!!

by a2d2 on Apr 22, 2009 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

DREAMLAND !!!!

DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!

by davw83 on Apr 22, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Although this isn’t on the east side of Lexington, I’d recommend looking at Shaker Village in Harrodsburg. Very nice, very rustic, lots of history and great food.

You also might consider Boone Tavern in Berea (I think they have rooms – I could be mistaken on this). Very nice area as well

by timer on Apr 22, 2009 12:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

yes they do.....

and are just finishing up a nice remodel or restoration, I should say….

Blue, there is no other color to Bleed !!!

by a2d2 on Apr 22, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Another great option along those lines (and one of the better restaurants in the state, in my opinion)

is the Holly Hill Inn in Midway, KY (15 minute drive from Lexington).

Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.

by blbskue on Apr 22, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Shaker Village is awesome as well

http://www.shakervillageky.org/

I was so focused on the DBoone Nat Forest I neglected to consider the Shaker Village. Very interesting, extremely laid back, very quaint. Wonderful food!

by cpacat on Apr 22, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs