If you head up US 42 in Oldham County, take a left on Hwy 524 and travel for another 3 miles you’ll reach the small town of Westport, Kentucky. You’ll notice all of the historical marker signs lining the roads in Westport. Westport was established in 1792 and was once a bustling town thanks to the Ohio River. Our family […]
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One of Oldham County’s greatest attributes is definitely Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve in Goshen! There are open fields, nature trails, water features, a great nature center, programs and now an amazing new play area! There are surely more than just five great things about Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve, but you will have to visit and discover them all for yourself! […]
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The DYO Cookie Kits from Eté Cakes are a great option for family fun while we are all at home. The cookie kits offer a way for families to enjoy some time together at home through creative decorating and of course, eating yummy cookies! Ete Cakes offer custom cookies for a special occasion or themes to fit the current events. The […]
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Apple season starts in August and lucky for us, there’s a great little orchard just on the Oldham County border in Louisville. It’s almost apple picking time! Hidden Hollow Orchard is just a short drive outside of Oldham County. Unfortunately, because of the late Spring freeze, Hidden Hollow won’t be opening this year. Keep Hidden Hollow Orchard in mind for […]
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One of our favorite Oldham County places to visit is Yew Dell Botanical Gardens. There really is more to see and do here than you realize. Besides admiring the beauty of the plants, flowers and trees all around Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, there are several other ways to spend your time during your visit. We wanted to share some of […]
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Agritourism is a great way for families to combine family-fun, education and the outdoors together. Black Horse Manor in Pleasureville has a wonderful farm tour that we recently got to experience. Black Horse Manor is a thirty minute drive from Oldham County. Expect to see several farms during your drive with beautiful fields filled with crops and animals that will […]
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Parks in Oldham County, Kentucky. Get outside in Oldham County! There are a few different parks scattered around Oldham County. Read our reviews linked below to learn more about each one! Not all of these parks have every feature open for 2020. Briar Hill Park in Crestwood Central Park in Pewee Valley Eddie Mundo, Jr Park in LaGrange Forest Friends […]
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Our family loves Mexican food and lucky for us Oldham County has several Mexican restaurants to choose from. We recently visited LaGrange’s Ernestos Mexican Cuisine for the first time. Located on Main Street in Downtown LaGrange, Ernestos has Mexican cuisine combined with Oldham County history and charm. The tall ceilings, old fixtures and large glass windows create a warm […]
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Hermitage Farm’s tours are back up and running! We’ve updated our post below to reflect new tour and farm information. Hermitage Farm is a world famous horse farm right here in Oldham County and has been a working farm since the 1800s. It is the equivalent of a maternity ward and nursery with thoroughbreds being born and raised before going on […]
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What’s your favorite place to eat in Oldham County? With indoor capacity limited for our restaurants, it’s important that we try to support our local restaurants. Whether you choose to dine in, get takeout or buy a gift card, let’s support these local family businesses! Where to eat, drink & have a treat in Oldham County. Updated on 11/22/2020 Please […]
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