We got in town Sunday. Here's what's happened so far.
Road construction. Lots of it. The bridge between Kentucky & Indiana has a lot of construction going on. Orange barrels are in full bloom. So the GPS lady and the current situation are out of whack. We were searching for Exit 0 but it was overcome by events. We just looped around and voila we were where we needed to be. Traffic isn't too bad, even in the city during rush hour. Like most areas there are a few drivers that need to have their licenses yanked.
They have an area called Old Louisville. There you can find the largest collection of Victorian homes. These homes are amazingly close together. Many just have a driveway separating them. You would think with a big house like that a large lot would be more appropriate. Many have been converted to commercial use or turned into apartment buildings.
Some info on the area:
We did a windshield tour of Churchill downs, University of Louisville & Cardinal Stadium. We stopped at an area called 4th Street Live. It's a pedestrian only area with lots of bars & restaurants. I'm a big fan of the walking streets. We went into Bourbon Raw and had a bourbon flight to taste. I'm not a big hard liquor drinker. I thought I would like bourbon better if I was exposed to by a knowledgeable bar person. I don't think that's going to happen. Along with the bourbon we split a Kentucky Cuban sandwich. Think of a Cuban sandwich with the addition of pulled pork.
Any time you want to find out where to go, head to the visitor center. The people working there were very informative. We got some good info on where to go, what to do and other local events.
The better part of an afternoon was spent at the Brown Hotel. The hotel opened in 1923. It is quite elegant. It retains it's charm from the previous century. All the furnishings are stunning. The ceiling is hand painted. The lobby bartender was full of hotel trivia. We had a mint julep & old fashion, both bourbon drinks. We also had the hotel's signature dish, The Hot Brown. Turkey, tomato & bacon topped with a cheesy mornay sauce served over toast points. The dish is probably a person's daily caloric requirement.
The Falls of Ohio State Park was a destination to view the city from across the river. There is a canal system there from the days when river boats plied the river. Prior to the dam the boats had to be unloaded because of the falls. The dam & locks enabled the boats to continue with minimal stopping.
Along the river is the Kingfisher Restaurant. The reviews for this place weren't the best but it didn't disappoint. The spot is ideal to view the city skyline. The place is clean and the service is decent. We ate with locals and they were able to point out what we were looking at and gave us some historical tidbits of the area.
I'll recap the rest of today and any other side trips later.
Road construction. Lots of it. The bridge between Kentucky & Indiana has a lot of construction going on. Orange barrels are in full bloom. So the GPS lady and the current situation are out of whack. We were searching for Exit 0 but it was overcome by events. We just looped around and voila we were where we needed to be. Traffic isn't too bad, even in the city during rush hour. Like most areas there are a few drivers that need to have their licenses yanked.
They have an area called Old Louisville. There you can find the largest collection of Victorian homes. These homes are amazingly close together. Many just have a driveway separating them. You would think with a big house like that a large lot would be more appropriate. Many have been converted to commercial use or turned into apartment buildings.
Some info on the area:
We did a windshield tour of Churchill downs, University of Louisville & Cardinal Stadium. We stopped at an area called 4th Street Live. It's a pedestrian only area with lots of bars & restaurants. I'm a big fan of the walking streets. We went into Bourbon Raw and had a bourbon flight to taste. I'm not a big hard liquor drinker. I thought I would like bourbon better if I was exposed to by a knowledgeable bar person. I don't think that's going to happen. Along with the bourbon we split a Kentucky Cuban sandwich. Think of a Cuban sandwich with the addition of pulled pork.
Any time you want to find out where to go, head to the visitor center. The people working there were very informative. We got some good info on where to go, what to do and other local events.
The better part of an afternoon was spent at the Brown Hotel. The hotel opened in 1923. It is quite elegant. It retains it's charm from the previous century. All the furnishings are stunning. The ceiling is hand painted. The lobby bartender was full of hotel trivia. We had a mint julep & old fashion, both bourbon drinks. We also had the hotel's signature dish, The Hot Brown. Turkey, tomato & bacon topped with a cheesy mornay sauce served over toast points. The dish is probably a person's daily caloric requirement.
The Falls of Ohio State Park was a destination to view the city from across the river. There is a canal system there from the days when river boats plied the river. Prior to the dam the boats had to be unloaded because of the falls. The dam & locks enabled the boats to continue with minimal stopping.
Along the river is the Kingfisher Restaurant. The reviews for this place weren't the best but it didn't disappoint. The spot is ideal to view the city skyline. The place is clean and the service is decent. We ate with locals and they were able to point out what we were looking at and gave us some historical tidbits of the area.
I'll recap the rest of today and any other side trips later.
when I went through my mom's stuff. (It wasn't marble, more like a resin type material!)