My wife and I are old, long time Kentuckians. I was born and raised in Hardin County, raised my kids in Jefferson County, and now am back in the country in Daviess County not too far from Owensboro. We are trying to travel to every county in the state in our elder years, and plan on hitting some this weekend. I would appreciate input on the best places to eat/visit in each county. I'm going to try to hit 5-7 counties each weekend this summer. Thanks for the input.
Kentucky Counties
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If you are going to western Ky
Marshall County - Drive in Cheeseburgers
It’s weird but this place takes lunch orders some days, and have people come for the burgers and not stay for the movies.
LBL - Knoth’s BBQ. Patti’s if opened back up, but I’m not sure they are yet.
Paducah - The Freight House
You can stay at Kentucky Lake and get a cabin. All of these places are close enough that you can catch plenty of time on the lake and enjoy the rest for an easy 3-4 day trip and wrap that area up quick and easy.
Marshall County - Drive in Cheeseburgers
It’s weird but this place takes lunch orders some days, and have people come for the burgers and not stay for the movies.
LBL - Knoth’s BBQ. Patti’s if opened back up, but I’m not sure they are yet.
Paducah - The Freight House
You can stay at Kentucky Lake and get a cabin. All of these places are close enough that you can catch plenty of time on the lake and enjoy the rest for an easy 3-4 day trip and wrap that area up quick and easy.
I plan on taking care of the purchase area on Labor Day weekend, including LBL and the lake. Thanks for the information.
Middlesboro, (Bell Co.) KY: Conley's on Cumberland Ave and 17th. A local icon. The foot-long dog with slaw is highly recommended. Visit historic Cumberland Gap National Park while there.
Pineville, (Bell Co.) KY: Engel's. Similar to Conley's. Good burgers.
Barbourville, (Knox Co.), KY: Hamburger Hut produces some awesome burgers. Oven Mitt offers outstanding homemade Kentucky grub.
Pineville, (Bell Co.) KY: Engel's. Similar to Conley's. Good burgers.
Barbourville, (Knox Co.), KY: Hamburger Hut produces some awesome burgers. Oven Mitt offers outstanding homemade Kentucky grub.
If you get to central Kentucky, I recommend visiting the reconstructed Fort Boonesboro in Madison County to get a sense of what our pioneers endured during the 1770’s. https://parks.ky.gov/parks/recreationparks/fort-boonesborough/
Afterwards you might enjoy a meal at “Halls on The River” http://www.hallsontheriver.com/halls-on-the-river-restaurant/
If you are into crafts, many people enjoy Berea, KY in southern Madison County. I recommend visiting Tater Knob Pottery located in the hills of Madison County. http://taterknob.com/
Afterwards you might enjoy a meal at “Halls on The River” http://www.hallsontheriver.com/halls-on-the-river-restaurant/
If you are into crafts, many people enjoy Berea, KY in southern Madison County. I recommend visiting Tater Knob Pottery located in the hills of Madison County. http://taterknob.com/
If you're in Ballard Co, Betty's in Barlow and Bluegrass Family Restaurant in La Center are worth stopping for. Betty's had some really good fried chicken on Wednesday. Haven't been to either in a few years, but I used to stop at them on my way to and from Cape Girardeau for product trials at a customer facility. On a side note, if you're even in or near Cape, I highly recommend Broussard's for Cajun cuisine.
If you're in Harlan try the drugs.
Freight House is overrated. Kirchoffs, Doe's, Max's. Red's Donuts. Just Hamburgers. National Quilt Museum.
Graves County? Hmm.... Do an event and visit the Fancy Farm Picnic.
Caldwell Country - Adsmore House
Hopkins Country - burger at Ferrell’s in Madisonville. Pennyrile State Park in Dawson Springs, Lake Beshaer if you have a boat.
Hopkins Country - burger at Ferrell’s in Madisonville. Pennyrile State Park in Dawson Springs, Lake Beshaer if you have a boat.
My home county of Union:
Peak Bros BBQ in Waverly (if you visit the last weekend in June, St. Peter’s Parish BBQ Picnic in Waverly)
Camp Breckinridge museum
Feed Mill Restaurant between Morganfield and Waverly
Peak Bros BBQ in Waverly (if you visit the last weekend in June, St. Peter’s Parish BBQ Picnic in Waverly)
Camp Breckinridge museum
Feed Mill Restaurant between Morganfield and Waverly
Oldham County - Bully’s BBQ, 119 Main has good burgers. Knock on Wood in Westport has excellent sammiches and desserts
Gallatin County - Jewell’s on Main has pretty good cat fish
Henry County - Our Best has good food, outstanding chicken livers
About the only place in Trimble County is Little Town and Country diner, maybe hit up Subway or Hometown Pizza
Gallatin County - Jewell’s on Main has pretty good cat fish
Henry County - Our Best has good food, outstanding chicken livers
About the only place in Trimble County is Little Town and Country diner, maybe hit up Subway or Hometown Pizza
KY has about 70 too many counties. Some way too short of people & assets to give kids a decent education. That said, government/education is the #1 employer in some.
Need about 50-60.
They made rules in late 1800's that proposed new counties had to be 400 square miles, and new county seat had to be ten miles away from current one.
If I were King of Kentucky for a week, it would be done
Harlan Co has a lot to offer. But, it’s a **** hole full of drugs. Don’t let the bad keep you from the good
McLean....north of Green...Daviess, south of Green.Muhlenberg or McLean call it either. Fulton Carlisle Hickman..... Combine Ballard with McCracken.... Combine Marshall with Calloway...... Hancock back to Ohio.....
I get really busy when I get East of Elizabethtown. Pike and Pulaski would be the only two counties not touched.
It is big enough.
I'm from the western side of the state so I'm not as familiar with the east.
Lagrange is a neat little town a train runs thru the middle of the town road. Jon voight loves filming there . State pen is close by for tours couple distilleries on old Lagrange road
How could you forget Starnes BBQ? Get a sandwich for lunch from there OP.
Mcreary County - Blue Heron Mining Community
Oldham County - Downtown LaGrange
Nelson County - Maker's Mark Distillery
Laurel County - First KFC
Clay County - Pat's Pool Hall for a great burger
Bullitt County - Heritage Hills for a round of golf
Those are off the top of my head. Some counties will be tough, like Henry County, there ain't nothing out there.
Oldham County - Downtown LaGrange
Nelson County - Maker's Mark Distillery
Laurel County - First KFC
Clay County - Pat's Pool Hall for a great burger
Bullitt County - Heritage Hills for a round of golf
Those are off the top of my head. Some counties will be tough, like Henry County, there ain't nothing out there.
This isn't for the OP but for anyone else that happens to be reading. I was born and raised in Owensboro. Best time to go is during ROMP because it's a great music festival. Lots of fun. Whilst Old Hickory BBQ is great, everyone will recommend that. I say get breakfast at Delores's and go check out Famous Bistro for dinner. Best pizza is at Fetta and the best burgoo is whatever church is having a picnic while you're there.