Unique things to do in Kentucky

Enjoy a unique Bourbon Tasting with a highly trained and experienced Bourbon and Cocktail professional. Including a Sensory Experience with both Taste and Aroma pairings. Also, each guests will create their own customized Old-Fashioned from the ground up. Becoming true Kentucky Mixologists. Served with a Small Batch & Single Barrel pour. Come discover Bourbon!

Learn about Downtown Lexington's captivating history as we take a culinary cruise to delicious stops for a unique afternoon dinner party! Discover award-winning eateries, unique foodie items from our diverse downtown food culture, with some traditional Kentucky flavors along the way! In between bites, learn about colorful characters from Lexington's history and pass through landmarks like Skuller's Clock, The Square, and Phoenix Park.

Enjoy a picnic breakfast, lunch, or dinner on our lovely private 12 acre farm just 15 minutes from downtown Lexington yet totally private and social distant enjoying the woods and fields with our friendly goat family. Food is brought in from Lexington's top restaurants, breakfast or lunch from DV8 or First Watch; dinner from Sutton's Italian or barbeque from City Barbeque. The complete meal will be set prior to your arrival, including fresh fruit and ice water. Your picnic area will have a picnic style table, adirondack chairs, and a hammock for you to relax in, or a game of cornhole or Bocca Ball. The goats will be tied in the picnic area so there is no need to worry about them invading your dinner! Time can be spent with our baby goats, holding and bonding with them in their own area. The picnic will be in a wooded area that is a 50 foot walk from the parking area. We can accommodate up to 20 guests in your group, if you would like to be the only group at a time picnicking, just click private group when signing up, so your experience will be totally private. It is perfect for couples, families, or groups. We can also customize your picnic brunch or dinner, and have many dates available, just request a date and time.

In the first hour of the tour, you will hear about the history of Xalapa Farm from the early 1800s to how it became Hill ‘n’ Dale Farms at Xalapa in 2019-20. Also, you will tour the historic stone stallion barn, meet the stallions which could include, but not limited to, Curlin, Ghostzapper, Good Magic or Violence. You will be taken through the state of the art breeding facility where you will learn about what happens at the breeding shed from the time the mares pull into the parking lot until they depart.  During the 2nd hour, you will board a shuttle to see historic locations. You will see the fabulous stone bridge, water tower, blacksmith shop, stone walls that surrounded the gardens, the race track & several locations where the movie, Seabiscuit, was filmed in 2001. Depending on the time of year, you will either see mares & foals, weanlings and/or yearlings. If the Treehouse at Hill ‘n’ Dale Airbnb is unoccupied, you will get to tour the home. Sometimes, you will see deer, turkey and other wildlife as we venture through the farm. 

We provide an epic Elkhorn Creek adventure tour that showcases true Kentucky rural living at the one and only, Elkhorn Place. This includes a cruise down the creek in your favorite water craft including kayaks, canoes, stand up paddle boards, the barge, various floating devises, or taking a little swim. Based on the weather and timing, we have a drop in point that is approximately a 3 hour cruise, or can adventure up or down creek. There’s lids of wildlife watching such as blue herons, eagles, otters, beavers, fish, birds, etc. Relax with a beverage, chill in a hammock, say hay to the horses, swing off the tire swing, play some beach volleyball, and stories from the one and only, Jay-Bird. A disclaimer for adventurous behavior from Jay (property owner), as he will take his stories off into the deep end sometimes, so we ask that you come with an open mind. Our meeting spot is at the hand crafted tribal Yurt showcase, for lounging or playing games. We provide you with options, to maximize your experience at Elkhorn Place and give you a true Kentucky Experience. You literally will not find this anywhere else. We also have guided fishing tours, grills for cooking a feast, occasional massive bonfires, and additional excursions upon request. Drone videography and pictures are also available. We look forward to hosting you for an experience you will never forget!

1. arrive at barn with appropriate footwear and pants for riding. 2. Enter the herd that most matches your assessed skill and experience level . 3. Walk horse to barn and perform 1:1 grooming like a tea party! 4. Proceed to mount your horse and have preliminary lesson on riding. 5. Follow your host onto a nature trail. 6. Give each rider an opportunity to partner with their horse and nature. 7. Stop and safety check all tack half way through and discuss nature in our environment. 8. Return on an alternate trail to the farm. 9. Circle up and discuss what the power of the experience was for each participant. Other things to note When you enter the property, there will be a metal gate. Please open (and close) it and drive down the drive to the rust colored barn. Park at the barn and the host will meet you there. There are free range horses so drive cautiously.

Indulge in the exquisite flavors of thoughtfully selected teas as you immerse yourself in the serenity of my tea sanctuary! Embarking on the essence of the Chinese (Gong Fu) tea ceremony, I present a curated selection of loose-leaf teas sourced mindfully from distributors spanning the globe. Nestled on cushions upon the tatami floor, our journey unfolds. The teas, each with a story to tell, guide us through moments of silent sipping and gentle conversations, creating a unique tapestry of shared experiences. Whether you're a couple, a gathering of friends, or savoring solo, this ceremony invites you to sip, savor, and connect in a tranquil haven where the art of tea becomes a shared celebration. Welcome to a space where the beauty of tea and the spirit of connection intertwine gracefully.

Join me on the photoshoot experience that is bound to complete your visit to Cincinnati! Enjoy the historic architecture and rich history while posing it up with your family, significant other or make it a solo occasion. We will begin at beautiful Washington Park located in the heart of Over-the-Rhine, make our way over to classic Music Hall and finish off on Vine Street in front of the most spectacular murals in the city. I hope you leave with a greater appreciation for this quaint midwest city. The age old architecture and history behind the walls of each building are worth more than just a visit, they want to be remembered and photographed with you! !!OTHER THINGS TO NOTE PLEASE READ!! If you CANNOT WALK, this will NOT be the experience for you. If you are FROM THE CINCINNATI AREA, please DO NOT book this experience. This is a special experience JUST for people visiting from out of town. If you would like to book with me privately, please send me a message! The average time this experience takes is 30 MINUTES. Experience/photoshoot images are color edited and 10-20 final photos are sent to the guest via email. !!CANCELLATION!! Please read the cancellation policy, I've had misunderstandings due to people NOT reading the policy!

Join us in preparing, topping, and baking authentic Pizza Classica! During your experience, you will learn how to make your own dough and taught about the fermentation process. Even learn how to toss your dough into the air! Your pizza will then be topped with toppings of your choice and launched into the fiery oven. Watch the magic happen as your pizza bakes in less than five minutes! After baking the pizzas, you’re free to stay and eat it with us or take it to go. Join us in a tasty, pizza-lover experience!

Guests will be picked up from the meeting location or any local hotel by the Leave No Trace Adventures Shuttle bus. Our tour makes 2 different stops along the Moonshine trail, visiting the Backwoods Moonshine Museum and the Ky mountain moonshine distillery for a tour and tasting award winning Kentucky moonshine. Meet real moonshiners and hear tales of their adventures, get your own moonshine trail passport, and talk with a master distiller about his secrets.

Join us in the lively Distillery District for a journey in time you won't forget!  James E. Pepper, a legendary third-generation distiller, established his namesake property in 1880 to continue his family's iconic brand.  Once the largest distillery in the United States, today the campus has been thoughtfully reimagined as a bustling hub for bourbon and music enthusiasts.  We'll uncover the beginnings of bourbon and lots of distillery drama, with great food and fun memories along the way!

The perfect ending to a day on the Bourbon Trail! Cooking With Bourbon provides the opportunity to mingle with other guests over a cocktail and family-style dinner you help make in a casual setting around the kitchen table in a log home. Guests will slice, dice, stir, bake and make delicious dishes featuring bourbon while hearing about bourbon and Kentucky life. Guests also get a short tour of our 200-year old log cabin from the owner, an architect who specializes in log and timberframe homes. You may meet Captain, our lovable Newfoundland dog. Meal includes a cocktail, salad, vegetable, meat or fish, and dessert. Menu changes and may include Bourbon-glazed Salmon, Peach and Bourbon Chicken, Bourbon Burgers with carmelized onions, Pork Tenderloin with Bourbon and Apples, carmelized carrots, drunken sweet potatoes, brussel sprouts with bourbon and bacon, honeyed carrots, green salad with bourbon pecans, bourbon balls, bread pudding with bourbon sauce, Kentucky Spirit pie or Irish cake. Take the recipes with you so you can make your new favorites at home. Come back again for a different menu! There's always something new when you are Cooking With Bourbon.

Visiting Cincinnati? This is the perfect morning tour for first time visitors! Not only do we see the Top Ten Sites, we also enjoy the Top Five Foods that Cincinnati is famous for! This is a guided tour of Cincinnati from the banks of the Ohio River to Findlay Market in Over the Rhine. With the aid of the Cincinnati Streetcar, plus 2 miles of walking over the course of 3 hours, we take you on a whirlwind tour of the city. You receive a light lunch, ride the streetcar and tour the city with a local, friendly guide. This is the perfect tour for families and locals who want to see the new downtown developments. Our food servings are generous and enough for lunch. We enjoy full servings of an authentic Belgium waffle, Skyline chili cheese dog, a scoop of Graeter's black raspberry chocolate chip ice-cream, a sweet treat from a local bakery and a slice of goetta from a German Butcher shop. Ice water is provided at the first three restaurants. Please bring a bottle for hydration if needed on a warm day. This tour include sightseeing, history, art and architecture. The streetcar is handicapped accessible, but this tour involves 2 miles of walking in addition to riding the streetcar over a 3 hour period of time. Motorized wheelchairs are recommended. Please note: Findlay Market is closed Monday. We provide alternate stops and the same amount of food.

We take guests into the mountains of Kentucky Appalachia by vehicle, guided by local, trained guides, to see and meet the free-roaming horses of Kentucky. Some horses are tame, others are feral. We have given guides extensive safety training and all are familiar with horses. The Guides also provide cultural and historic background of the area during the 30 minute ride up the mountain, and back. While encountering the herds, our guides first make sure there are not too many horses around the vehicle so that no one gets too close. This is usually not the case, as the feral horses do not come close to the vehicle and the tame ones are friendly and don't get too pushy. The total tour is approximately 3 hours, and we offer a money back guarantee if they do not see any horses. But our guides know the mountains and where the horses hang out, so that has never happened. The majority of tour fees go towards our hay and vet fund. We pick up horses when they need extra feed to stay healthy or if they are ill or diseased, or if they wander onto private property. All horses are adopted out once they are healthy again. *If you enjoyed your experience please tip your tour guide if you are able to do so. Thank you!

Enjoy sipping lemonade on the porch of an original log cabin as you select from a variety of scents like lavender, orange spice or honey almond to create your own bath product while you learn about the key ingredients to use for your skin type. Then make a soap and a sugar scrub or a bath salt bag that will nourish your skin. Add the finishing touches to make great gifts to give or keep for yourself.