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When will you be in Lexington?
Makes a fair amount of difference on some suggestions.

Thanks to all for the suggestions so far. Please keep them coming.

Will be traveling in the coming weeks Black92LX

Crummy time to visit and really enjoy it. Not much going on weather will likely be crap.

If you are a Bourbon person do the Buffalo Trace tour it’s technically in Frankfort but by far the best distillery and tour in my book (I don’t drink so I can’t say when it come to the actual bourbon).
I have been to all the distilleries a few times and even slept at a number of them.
Staxx BBQ is the place to go if you venture to Frankfort.

Food suggestions for Lexington are on point. If you got to The Merrick Inn their fried chicken is what you must order.

Even though racing will not be happening I’d suggest getting up early one day and going to Keeneland and watch them train/exercise the horses. Then have breakfast at the track kitchen it’s decent food but fun to watch the workers and jockey’s do their thing.
https://www.keeneland.com/visiting-keeneland


If weather is crap and not much to do you can drive to the Red River Gorge and just drive around the area and enjoy the beauty. It’s about 40 southeast of Lexington.
If you make it to the Gorge Miguel’s Pizza is the place to eat.

Christ The King Cathedral is beautiful and has a wonderful daily and Sunday Mass of course.

Shoot me an email if you are around Lexington on a Monday and free for lunch.

Not much help because I went to Lexington my first and only time last August, but if you enjoy bourbon or simply want a distillery tour I recommend Peerless. Really easy to find and some very nice folks that make an excellent product.

Out of all the tours I was able to do, this was bar far the most informative and entertaining.

Cheers~

Been gone a while so I takes me a second to remember a few places, like Halls on the River.

https://hallsontheriver.com/

Famous for Catfish, hushpuppies and Snappy Beer Cheese. They have more than catfish if you don't like that, but the beer cheese is good, and its right outside of Winchester which is due east on 60 from Lexington.



Not far from Halls/Lexington is Fort Boonesboro, it's a replica on the original sight of the Fort


Fort Boonesboro



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Tracing its roots back to 1781, Hall’s on the River is the home to unique local favorites served up with a big side of history. Hall’s story begins with Captain John Holder and Holders Tavern. Captain John Holder, Daniel Boone’s contemporary, was a defender during the siege of Fort Boonesborough, which took place one mile up-river from Hall’s current location. On this property, Captain Holder established a boatyard, a station, and Holders Tavern. Here, visitors would gather to enjoy downtime in a simple, yet relaxing environment.

From Captain John Holder, to Johnny Allman, Carl Johnson, George and Gertrude Hall, Steve Hall, and the current ownership, this location and these owners have inspired many great times and unique food recipes, such as fried banana peppers and our own Hall’s Snappy Beer Cheese™. Hall’s on the River has stood in the same location from 1781 and on. However, the structure sometimes finds itself “in” the river. For years, the restaurant has dealt with a great deal of devastating floods, damaging the structure inside and out. But it still stands, peering out over the Kentucky River, enclosed in historic land

Directions
- Take I-75 and exit at Exit 95.
- Head east on KY Highway 627 for approximately two miles.
- Turn left onto US Highway 25 South and continue for about one mile.
- The park entrance will be on your right.

We lived in Roanoke mush of 2007 and 2008 while I was doing locum tenens cardiology work at the Salem VA.

The D-Day Memorial in Bedford is very moving, highly recommended.
Nearby one can drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway to Peaks of Otter; then south on the BRP is a nice old mill, very picturesque. Do not drive the BRP at night, you will hit a deer.

About an hour away is Lexington, VA. There is a fine museum at VMI. Lee's horse Traveler is on display (taxidermy obviously); and Stonewall Jackson's house is very much worth visiting.

From Lexington VA you're in the Shenandoah Valley, lots of Civil War history there if you're particularly interested.

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We lived in Roanoke mush of 2007 and 2008 while I was doing locum tenens cardiology work at the Salem VA.

And we're glad you were in our neighborhood, Dr. T.

The Ft Boonesboro information is false. The recreation fort is not on the original site, but uphill a distance away. There is a stone marker where the original fort was.

Thanks again to everyone who has contributed.

Lots to mull over and sites/maps to visit.

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And we're glad you were in our neighborhood, Dr. T.

That's right kindly of you, brother!
Go Hokies!