Paranormal treasure [Louisville KY]…read more Hubby wanted to do this tour when he learned that it was located in Louisville. I tried booking online thru Eventbrite but all tours that weekend were fully booked. I decided to give it a shot and called them. They were able to squeeze us in the first tour of the evening which was 9:00p. We arrived 15 mins early as instructed and made our way inside the gothic building. As many other curious visitors of Waverly Hills we were in search of history, architecture and the paranormal. There was a sign posted inside as we were registering: "This establishment is reported to be Haunted. Management is NOT responsible and cannot be held liable for any actions of any Ghosts/Spirits on these premises." www.theRealWaverlyHIlls.com Background: Waverly Hills Sanatorium was a former tuberculosis hospital in Louisville KY. TB was widespread in the area, resulting in a waiting list to stay at the sanatorium. Despite its name, Waverly Hills was not a mental hospital; a sanatorium is any institution that provides treatment and convalescence for chronic illnesses. Our tour guide was a member of the Historical Society. The experience included a guided tour where we were lead, at least partially, across all 5 floors and we also had the chance to look down the body chute. Waverly Hills has a reputation as one of the most haunted places in America and has been featured on ghost hunting shows as "Ghost Hunters," "Ghost Adventures," "Paranormal Lockdown," and "Buzzfeed Unsolved." There were some 30 of us in the tour... the historical stories shared with us were interesting and cool but I did not feel any of the following: full grabs, see shadows, apparitions, or shadow people, feel permanent residents walking up to people, taps, temp changes-cold spots, or hotspots, heard screams, footsteps nor door slamming. Too many people on our tour but I can't complain because we were just lucky to get in as extras. Waverly Hills Sanatorium is on the National Register of Historic Places for both its significance historically, as well as the architectural significance of the building. Review #3911

Visited here recently for the haunted house! I bought the RIP tickets so we received a mini-tour…read morebefore the haunted house portion (as well as a fast pass for the line). Just from my experience alone, I can tell the employees here really love working here as tour guides. They care for the building, it's history, and it's past patients. The staff are very informative on the history and building and love to share what they know when asked! A lovely experience and was a longer tour than expected for being a mini-tour. The haunted house had a decent amount of scare actors and the overall decoration and atmosphere were great. They provide food and drinks for purchase after, as well as a small gift shop. Notice: Bathrooms are accessible AFTER the haunted house. Until you reach the exit, there are port-a-potties available before you enter the building.

Angelique is one of the most engaging and knowledgeable tour guides I've ever experienced. Great…read moretour!

An informative and interesting tour. Our guide was fun and had lots of great background on the…read morehomes and local history. Would highly recommended this tour!

Thanks, Adam. Great tour of Louisville. He is very knowledgeable and has a good sense of humor.read more

Our driver/guide really knows the city and provided a terrific overview of the colorful history of…read moreLouisville. She was fabulous!

Just south of where Dixie Highway (US 31 West) crosses the Salt River, along the riverbanks of the…read moreOhio River, this historical marker is at the intersection with Main Street of West Point, KY. It is opposite a gas station (in July 2020, Valero). The marker is on two sides. On the one side, "During the Civil War, Louisville was an important supply depot for the Union army. The Louisville & Nashville Railroad (L&N), which ran east of West Point, was vulnerable to Confederate attacks. Needing to protect supplies at Louisville and the Union line of supply via the L&N Turnpike, in late 1861, Gen. W. T. Sherman built fortifications on the hill above West Point. Over." And on the other side, "In Nov. 1861, the 9th Michigan Inf., led by Col. W. W. Duffield, built Fort Duffield, a 1,000 foot long earthen wall with 10 angles of fire. A number of men who died from disease or accident were buried on the hill south of the fort. In Feb. 1862, the 9th Mich. built a bridge across Salt River that became an important transportation route for Union operations in the area." The fort was a serpentine wall of earth with ten fields of fire. Originally, there was a one-mile clearing between the fort and any trees, but since the fort's abandonment the forest has grown back around the fort. A fresh water spring was inside the fort. It saw use in 1862, and was abandoned when it appeared that the war would never come near. [Review 13598 overall, 917 of 2020.]

This earthen hilltop fortification is presently accessed by an abandoned road. The section of still…read morein-use road leading up to the park doesn't look a whole lot better, and the park doesn't seem that well-maintained. However, it is an interesting site with a nice view. While there was some signage, I was surprised by how hard to tell what the history of the place was; perhaps if there are guided events at the large amphitheater you get more. The main use of the place was to hike, and for that it wasn't bad at all.

We have walked the grounds of Farmington many times, it's a peaceful and lovely place to visit,…read moreeven if you don't do the guided tour. We have done the guided tour before and very much enjoyed it as well. They take care to talk about the enslaved folks who lived there as people and honor their history also. There's also a Lincoln connection which is cool to hear about, and there is a working farm on the property and a native prairie which was recently installed. Lots of wildlife to see.

The Visitors' Center is small, tasteful, and helpful, with a terrific staff. Our tour guide was…read moreJohn who was a wealth of information that he happily shared. The main house was done beautifully, and took us back to the time of President Lincoln. So much of it was original or perfectly reproduced. It was obvious that John cared about his subject matter and he was kind and generous toward the visitors. I would highly recommend this to any tourist or local.

This log cabin was the home of the 9th President, William Henry Harrison. It is one of the nine…read morebuildings remaining in the historic city from what is known as the Capital Period (1816-1825). At this time, they are not hosting any weekday tours, so I could not go in and visit. They may be open Fridays , Saturdays and Sundays. I will just call or email ahead before you go.The cabin is also known as Branham Tavern and has served as a tavern, and a church house for members of the clergy over the years. There is ample free parking available on the street in front of the cabin. It is a nice attraction to see if you are in town, but unless they are open, you will probably not spend a lot of time there. The cabin is located off of a busy road, or at least busy for Corydon. Be carful. Anyway, I would recommend coupling this trip with other stops such as Indiana Cavern, The Harrison County Interpretive Museum and the Constitutional Elm Stump. Fun Facts: The cabin is listed on National Register of Historic Places and Harrison County gets its name from President Harrison.

If you have kiddos...their kid's cruise is a lot of fun!…read more It's a great 90 minute ride down the Ohio River. There were a few day camp groups but the boat is big! We pre-ordered a charcuterie plate which did its trick for a snack on board. The crew was great and nice! They have a cute kids booklet with color pencils and includes a scavenger hunt! Plus they had learning stations and great kids music playing. Best part they lend out headphones for a silent disco for most of the cruise which was great for all ages! And a dance party at the end for the kids before they arrive at port. Plenty of space and bathrooms, and a nice cruise for the family down the river!

The Riverboat Sunset Cruise was a beautiful, majestic experience. It was a beautiful evening filled…read morewith live music. On board you were able to purchase snacks and drinks. I got a delicious bourbon cocktail, along with some Nachos. The weather was incredible, and just to stroll along the Ohio River is a surreal feeling. So grateful I was able to enjoy this lifetime adventure.

We enjoyed the relaxing and informative cruise on the Kentucky River. Daryl, our tour guide, shared…read moreinteresting stories about the River, Kentucky history and bourbon making. He was friendly, engaging and humorous. The round trip ride lasted about 90 minutes. The boat was very nice with bench seating and the ride was smooth. We sat upstairs in the open air to enjoy to scenery. A bar tender will take drink orders and deliver beverages to your seats. Drink prices are reasonable. Drinks can also be ordered and purchased on line. (I think snacks were also available). We booked our cruise several months in advance with tour and tasting tickets at Buffalo Trace Distillery. Two members of our party backed out and we were able to cancel their reservations (thankfully) the week before and get a refund. We started with our visit to Buffalo Trace. We arrived about an hour early so we could shop at the distillery and we were glad we did because we did not have time to shop after the tasting and getting to the boat. The tight timeline between the tasting and the boat departure was the only downside to the trip. I recommend the cruise, but plan on going at least an hour early to the distillery to shop.

The dock was within walking distance of where we stayed and just moments from downtown. Right on…read moretime, easy to find and quick to board. The weather was enjoyable in late September and the shaded top deck had 360° views. The crew were friendly and attentive, the boat clean and in good shape. There is a drink menu available online, the prices were reasonable and the selection extensive. Nathan was our guide and we recommend them. They were knowledgeable and got a few laughs out of us. The sites seen along the way were lovely and some only accessible by boat. Passing under the bridges and by nature was made more fun knowing their history, we also saw the effects of the recent flood. We didn't see the distillery, but that might have been a different tour, different season or a result of the flood, but we got to see the singing bridge, which we were told would be deconstructed in time. We had a great time aboard the Kentucky River Boat and would return. Be sure to tip your tour guide as ours added to the experience!

I've been taking a trip down memory lane as I look at old photos, articles, and notes from my…read morethirty years of doing my Tenderness Tour outreach event. As someone who attended a Black college for my undergrad and who has spent a good amount of time immersed in the Black community, I often make it a point when I visit cities and towns to explore sites that are important to the diversity of Indiana. The Leora Brown School is one such site. Located in Corydon, Indiana - the state of Indiana's first capitol - the Leora Brown School is a one-room schoolhouse that was built in 1891 for the sole purpose of educating African-American children. It is one of Indiana's oldest schools established for that purpose and Brown's family largely spearheaded the effort to restore the school. Originally known as the "Corydon Colored School," it was one of the first African-American schools and had its first graduating class in 1897. Leora Brown was one such graduate and she would go on to attend Blaker's Teachers College in Indianapolis. Once she graduated from college, she returned to Corydon and would teach in the school for the next 26 years until the end of segregation (theoretically, anyway). The building has been beautifully restored including a ramp that offers wheelchair access. It's a historical site and cultural center. Part of the original blackboard is still in the building. The state of Indiana has marked the school with a Historical Marker. In 1949, Indiana did move toward desegregation (slowly). In 1950, all public schools were required to be integrated. In practice, this eliminated many teaching jobs for African-American teachers as they had difficulty finding work in formerly all-white schools. This included Leora Brown. The school was restored around 1993. This is definitely a must-see for history buffs and those interested in Indiana's history of addressing racism. Since Corydon has an abundance of history to see, it's a delightful day trip that I would highly recommend.

We have driven by the arch abbey so many times and have also driven around the grounds but had…read morenever been inside the church. During a cousin's getaway we decided to spend some time here and man are we glad we did. So beautiful and so much history here. We we're greeted in the visitor center and we're given a lot of great information. We started off on our self tour. We started off in the cemetery where there are some very old and interesting tombstones. We also visited the church. It's absolutely incredibly beautiful. Do yourself a favor and visit!! It's very spiritual and relaxing special place

So I'm not Catholic and here I am at Saint Meinrad's Cathedral for the free tour and feeling very…read morewelcomed. Wow this place is huge and beautiful. Since I don't know what heaven looks like, I love visiting places of worship that will give me a glimpse of that wonderful place. Our monk tour guide was very Informative and funny. One guest asked, "How can you tell the difference between a fryer and a priest.)" He said look for the halo around his head. There is so much history here and a story for everything. The stain glass windows tell of the B-attitudes. The Monks prayer chapel has all 12 zodiac constellation on the ceiling so they can "pray all night long." The list goes on, of lovely things to see. Set your fit bit and stroll for about 3,000 steps. We ended our tour with a quick prayer and a final note, "Let's all agree to meet again in Heaven, but not too soon." Have fun everyone. HINT: They are on Central Time here!! I totally forgot about the time difference. Hope this info helps someone. Hint: Good news if you have and electric car. They have a charging station in the guest parking area. Hint: you are inside, outside and on stairs Hint: find the gift shop 1st and then it's just a short drive up the hill to the the visitor center where the tours begin. I used Waze navigation and it turned me in too soon. Don't do that.