Crave a Little Culture Narrating the story of the American whiskey industry with specifi c attention to bourbon is Bardstown’s Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History and its extensive collection, which spans pre-Colonial days to post-Prohibition years. See an 1859 bottle of Old Bourbon Whiskey, one of the oldest artifacts in the museum (and worth about $3,000!) and then head to The Rickhouse and its 150-plus bourbon menu. Stroll the streets of one of Louisville’s most distinguished neighborhoods on a 75-minute guided Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour to see a collection of architectural styles that will take your breath away: Beaux Arts, Italianate, Neoclassical, Queen Anne, Renaissance Revival, Richardsonian Romanesque, Tudor Revival, Venetian Gothic and others. Afterward, head downtown to see more architecturally beautiful buildings, including the legendary circa-1923 Brown Hotel . In the 1920s, one of Kentucky’s most famous foods – the legendary Hot Brown – was born here, whipped up by Chef Fred Schmidt, who wanted to serve something glam to guests who came to the hotel to dance. Can’t get enough of this turkey-on-toast dish bubbling in a cheese bath and topped by crisp bacon and juicy red tomato? Head to charming Bell House in Shelbyville and take a seat in one of the gallery-style dining rooms in this renovated 1902 building, whose front yard is embellished with the old fire bell that once topped the firehouse in the town square. Head further back into the past at Mountain HomePlace , adjacent to Paintsville Lake State Park in Staff ordsville. This living history museum recalls 1850s Appalachia through its farm buildings, including a double-pen cabin and a one-room schoolhouse made of hand-hewn logs, plus there are daily chore demonstrations like weaving and quilt-making. A visit here will surely ramp up your taste buds for the smoked meats at Prestonsburg’s family-friendly Pig In A Poke . Nibbles Music on the Menu Here’s a tasty twosome: music and munchies. • Equal parts live music and Bourbon Lodge, local eats and drinks share the marquee with outstanding musicians at the Forecastle Festival in Louisville. forecastlefest.com • It's the mother of all barbecue fests. Enjoy bluegrass music and mouthwatering 'cue at the free-admission Bluegrass BBQ FEST each June in Lexington. bluegrassbbqfest.com 12 1-800-225-8747 / 1-800-225-TRIP
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