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Kentucky — We Were So Happy After Gobbling the Amazing Fried Chicken
And no… it was not KFC!
I know you don’t want to hear this, but…
The more often you travel, the more likely rain will shorten your trip!
Just like Kelso from That 70’s Show, you nor I can’t control the weather. We scheduled two days to explore Kentucky. Luck granted us only one day of activity. Day two was spoiled by a heavy downpour of rain.
Our One Day in Louisville
Following the conclusion of our trip to Indiana, we drove two hours south to Louisville, Kentucky.
It’s a running joke that no one knows how to correctly pronounce ‘Louisville’. Even the city’s visitor center is in on the joke…
“Looeyville” is the largest city in Kentucky. When you hear the word ‘city’, you might envision skyscrapers, skywalks, and abundant public transportation, like I do. These characteristics were accurate for Cleveland and Indianapolis. Not Louisville. It’s like a larger ‘small town’.
On a map, Kentucky is located roughly in the middle of the United States. Culturally, the state is considered part of “the south”. Americans who inhabit the south usually have an accent. It’s arguably the favorite and most recognizable American accent according to non-Americans. However, there are varying degrees as to how “thick” the accent sounds. In Louisville, Kentucky, it’s “light”. The accent sounds like a sprinkle or spice on top of their voice. As for friendliness, I found people in Kentucky to be a little more friendly than in Ohio and Indiana. For instance, at a gas station, the attendants spoke to us as if we were already acquainted. Following an inviting smile was a warm, welcoming, enthusiastic, “Hi, how are you, hon??”, in that delightful Kentucky twang.
When anyone asks what I enjoyed most about Louisville, it was the food. I had the best fried chicken and macaroni & cheese in my life at a restaurant named Merle’s Whiskey Kitchen. Sorry, KFC!
We didn’t eat at a KFC in Louisville but we did get a picture near a wax statue of Colonel Sanders. In downtown, head to the Louisville Visitor’s Center. Inside, you’ll spot an exhibit paying homage to the KFC founder.
In downtown Louisville, any good travel guide will list The Bourbon Trail Tour, Museum Row, and Fourth Street as highlights. Even if you exclude those three attractions, a plethora of dining and entertainment options are available to you. Despite the abundance of things to do, we hardly spent any money.
My priority when I travel is to simply take in the experience. I saunter from street to street listening to the city’s “soundtrack” — its unique atonal orchestra of traffic noises, pedestrian chatter, and outdoor labor. I admire the city’s aesthetic, actively seeking out opportunities to photograph vibrantly colored murals, sculptures, and edifices.
Aside from the incredible food, I cherish the minor details of three friends freely walking the streets of downtown Louisville. One example: it was over 90 degrees outside so we all got sweaty. See my outfit in the above photo? I do not dress seasonally and I never wear shorts.
Conclusion
On my blog, I give each state an “experience” rating ranging from one to five stars. Even though our trip was cut short due to bad weather, Kentucky still received four stars from me. Check out the blog article and you’ll see attractions we did spend money on — and there’s a few more pictures!
Have I convinced you to make Kentucky your next vacation destination? If you live there or have been there before, which places in Kentucky do you fancy visiting? Let me know in the comments!
