From Tennessee we headed further north in Kentucky and stayed outside of Louisville. We toured a few places while we were there both in Louisville and outside of Louisville. First up was Churchill Downs. We took a behind the scenes tour which took you through the public tour, up to Millionaires Row, and through the Jockey area. We did not get a chance to see a race but have that on our list for the next time we are in the area. They had a large glass display (my picture did not do it justice).
We also visited the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory where they have exhibits that showcase the story of their bats in baseball history. They also take you through the factory floor where all their bats are made. Point of interest for me was that many of their machines are one of a kind and over a hundred years old plus they get their wood from PA.
While in the area we took a ride to Fort Knox to explore the General George Patton Museum of Leadership. The museum is dedicated to the memory of General George S Patton Jr from WWI to the present.
The final trip we took while in Kentucky was to go to the Jim Beam Distillery. We learned how they make their bourbon along with being able to get a taste directly from a barrel. Was able to bottle of our own where sterilization of the bottle was done by using bourbon – if it kills the germs on bottle – must do the same to your gut!
Next up we head into Ohio and Indiana with a quick side trip east to PA to see family!
Fran and Jeff’s Retirement Adventures 