Another year has come and gone, and what a year it has been. I am here to give you the round up of my favorites! By no means is this list extensive of everything we’ve done or all the places we’ve been, you’ll have to keep looking at all the blog posts for that 🙂 But definitely some of my faves. Without further adieu, here is the My Kentucky Bucket List 2023 Top Picks and Recap:
Rail Explorers:
Hands down my favorite experience this year. Something so different and unique that I am so glad has come to Kentucky. Located in Versailles, Kentucky the Rail Explorers Bluegrass allows you to ride on a motorized type rail bike for 10 miles through the Kentucky countryside. You can read more details about the experience in my blog post here.
Mammoth Cave
Also one of my favorites, this year was the first time we made it out to Mammoth Cave National park. We loved going down in the cave for a tour and seeing the rock formations and hearing about the history. This one is also extra special to me, because it was my first official partnership through this platform with a place to stay, The Maple Retreats at Mammoth Park, check them out!
Dale Hollow Lake
I may be biased, but Dale Hollow Lake is something special. I am in general, a lover of the lake life, but with the crystal clear water, hiking options and just general beauty – it’s a must visit! We also love Supher Creek Marina.
Churchill Downs
Do I really need to say much here? And I did not go on Derby! I always love the atmosphere at Churchill Downs whether it’s during Derby week, the fall meets or anytime during the year. There were some unfortunate events that happened there this year due to some track updates, so don’t come for me, I am fully aware. But with the issues resolved and some exciting expansions happening, this will always be one of the top on my lists. If you have not checked out Matt Winns Steakhouse, you’ve got to try it!
Drive-In Movies
A perfect summer activity, we saw the little mermaid at the Drive-in movies at Sauerback Drive-in in LaGrange. We pulled up, put the tailgate down, loaded up our billows and blankets and had an amazing family movie night. It makes it even better that they have clean on-site indoor bathrooms and a concession stand with some great food and drink options.
We also visited some amazing small towns this year, some I’ve been to and some that were brand new to me. My top picks were:
Danville
Mainstrasse Village in Covington
Bardstown
Georgetown
I am extremely grateful for the support I have received through My Kentucky Bucket List and absolutely can not wait to see what 2024 has in store. If there’s somewhere you think we should check out or if your a business and you’d like to partner, drop us a note so we can highlight your favorite places in Kentucky.
