Kentucky’s capital city is the fourth smallest state capital in the United States, but if you’re intrigued by the Commonwealth’s history you’ll have enough to keep you rapt for a couple of days. Frankfort’s status as capital was contested from 1792 until as recently as 1904 when the funding for the new capitol building was …
Along with Covington, Independence is one of the two seats of Kenton County and is where the Northern Kentucky metro area meets peaceful rolling countryside. So while this fast-expanding town is little more than 20 minutes from the Covington riverfront, Independence is a place with a rural feel, with a big helping of agritourism destinations …
Southwest of Louisville, Radcliff is a small town in the picturesque Knobs Region of north-central Kentucky. This part of the state is infused with military history, along the supply lines for the Union Army in the Civil War. Later, in 1918 Fort Knox was established next door to Radcliff, and today this is home to …
This manufacturing city on the Ohio River is the anchor for the fifth-largest metropolitan area in Kentucky, and part of the Tri-State Area, crossing over to West Virginia and Ohio. Ashland developed quickly in the late 19th century on the back of the pig iron trade, and as a riverport transporting commodities in and out …
Named by the fabled explorer William Clark, this engaging historic city took shape at the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee rivers. Paducah is oriented towards the water, and thanks to its proximity to Kentucky’s Western Coalfields, the city quickly became a transport hub, both by steamboat and rail. In the 21st century the city …
The seat of Hopkins County in Western Kentucky dates back to 1807, and experienced a boom in the early 20th century, powered by its railroads, tobacco farms and the surrounding Western Coalfields. Madisonville’s residents take pride in their town, to the extent that the motto is, “The Best Town on Earth”. What is certain is …
In the southwest of the Cincinnati Metro area, “The Friendship City” is an ever-growing suburb, home to 20,000 at the last count. The northern tip of Erlanger touches the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and is crossed by I-275, the Cincinnati Beltway. This is where much of the city’s commerce is located while the south …
This city east of Lexington is known as the gateway to Eastern Kentucky’s Mountains, but also has a reputation for delicacies like beer cheese and the unique soft drink, Ale-8-One. Downtown Winchester is a treat for amateur historians, and Main Street passes through a canyon of 19th-century storefronts. There are more than 100 historic buildings …
One of Kentucky’s big shopping areas can be found in this suburban city, where Shelbyville Road intersects with I-264 on the east side of Louisville. Mall St. Matthews and Oxmoor Center are the two malls here, but St. Matthews has a lot more going for it. Beargrass Creek flows westwards through the city and is …
In the Jackson Purchase, just west of Kentucky Lake, Murray is a friendly small town, home to Murray State University. Sports fans will know all about the Murray State Racers, named for the region’s thoroughbred heritage. As NCAA tournament regulars, the men’s basketball team are a force to be reckoned with and have helped develop …