Category: Kentucky

Scenic Drive Through Keene to Boyd’s Orchards

Posted by – September 11, 2009

I’ve always enjoyed driving to Boyd’s orchard (see the video above). It’s a wonderful drive through the rolling green fields of the Jessamine countryside into Versailles. The orchard itself is immensely fun. There is a gift shop, café, and playground. They even have a hay ride.

The Food!

In their café they have the standard food you would find in most American restaurants:
• Hamburgers
• Hot dogs
• Onion rings
• Chicken strips

The Apples

What makes Boyd’s orchard stand apart are the apples. They had every conceivable treat made from the juicy delicious fruit:
• Apple cider
• Apple slushy
• Fried apple pie
• And the list goes on…

Needless to say I ate more sugary treats than I should have. But it was well worth it!

The playground

There is a playground for the little kids with a small slide made of hay. For the bigger kids they have a larger slide that is several stories high, also made of hay. Sorry parents, the slide is only for the kids. Also throughout the day there is a hay ride around the orchard.

If you enjoy apples, I would recommend a trip to Boyd’s orchard in Versailles, Kentucky. Enjoy the drive and bring an appetite.

4th of July

Posted by – July 1, 2009

Independence Day Celebrations in Kentucky

This is an ongoing list of Festivals in Kentucky. If you know of one that is not on the list, please post a comment below or email me at whereitravel.com@gmail.com.

Bowling Green

July 4

A Star-Spangled Spectacular! – 8 pm
http://www.orchestrakentucky.com/

Lexington

July 1

Great American Pie Contest & Ice Cream Social @ Cheapside Park starting at Noon.

http://www.downtownlex.com/

July 4

Fourth of July Festival Activities – Vine Street – 9 am to 6 pm.

http://www.downtownlex.com/

Contra Dance – ArtsPlace – 8-11pm

http://ravitz.us/ltda/

Red, White and Boom – Music and Fireworks

http://www.redwhiteandboom.com/main.html

Old Fashion Ice Cream Social – Waveland Museum – 3-7pm

Louisville

July 4-5

Crescent Hill Old-fashioned 4th of July and Arts and Music Festival
http://www.crescenthillartfair.com/

Taylorsville

July 4

Light Up Salt River – Opens at 2:00 pm
(502) 477-3235, Ext. 111

Owensboro

July 4
Celebration of the American Spirit – Opens at 5pm
http://www.owensboroparks.org/

Versailles

July 4 & 5 – Independence Train Rides – 2pm

http://www.bgrm.org/