Category: Sunday Drive

Scenic Drive Through Keene to Boyd’s Orchards

Posted by admin – 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.

Sunday Drive – Versailles / Midway

Posted by admin – June 3, 2009

I packed the family into our van and headed out for a drive through the beautiful Kentucky countryside. We headed to Versailles and then on to do some window shopping in the colorful historic downtown Midway.

We decided to take a longer route through Keene in Jessamine County. We lazily drove through rolling green farm land. We got to pass by the Boyd Orchard (must go back for this – they weren’t open at the time), log cabins, horses, cows and some very well kept homes (and a few that weren’t).

Once we got to Versailles, we spotted the Train Museum (we looked for this once before, but wasn’t able to find it). It was great! My youngest son (8) was thrilled! They have a working train (and you can ride on it), a small one room museum (with working telegraph) and a small gift shop. It doesn’t sound like much, but it was a pleasant and fun surprise. We plan on going back for the train ride!

After our train adventure, we were off to Midway. It was Sunday so most of the shops where not open. If you have never been to Midway (don’t be upset if you missed it, it is a small town), they have a historic downtown that is bisected by train tracks (it’s still in use).

I really enjoyed myself walking around and checking out the shops. Most weren’t open, but the few that were, were interesting. I most enjoyed the custom jewelry shop and the Irish shop. Both had very unique items and would make great gifts.

Overall I would say that was a fun and adventurous trip. I’m planning on going back!