I feel like if you're in Springfield and you know about donkey tree this is kind of something you…read morejust have to do. On that note getting there at night in the dark is extremely creepy because the roads are so dark and windy. We're coming from Miami and we're definitely not used to that backwoods driving. When we got to the tree it was a little anti-climatic. There are no signs or anything so you're really gonna have to rely on your GPS to get you there. That said I did feel super creepy vibes once we got there. I took one quick picture from inside the car and we bolted the hell out of there.

The donkey tree is a pretty cool landmark in Springfield Kentucky. It is a tree that some say…read morestreet like a donkey. It's an interest in addition to Springfield and how it has naturally just grown into this. I don't know who named it that but it's still a cool thing to see I hope it stays intact it doesn't fall down or lightning strike it or even cause it looks pretty cool

Well kept and a recommended visit if you are in the area- or if you aren't from the area. If you…read morelike walking trails then this place is for you. But be warned it's hilly, VERY hilly. Beautiful landscape, no urban sprawl. What you see is 1862.. trees are where trees were and open fields are where they were. I've been to many battlefields and I think this one is where the books don't do the terrain justice.. you really have to see it firsthand. The State and Trust have done a good job preserving the battlefield. If you look, you can see new land that was bought and about to be handed over. Recommend

If you enjoy reading/seeing things associated with the American Civil War; walking the battlefield…read moreexplains why so many lives were lost and fills in some of the history you will read in books or here from lovers of the war (Living History personnel) The physical battlefield directly explains why the battle losses were high. You can see only about maybe .15-.3 miles as it is rolling ridges On the Confederate Right Flank; the Confederates pushed against one ridge to the next to the 3rd position (behind a stone wall which no longer exists). Yet; until you get to the top of the ridge; you have no clue what is behind it. Left Confederate Flank did not hit as many ridges; but, had their share of problems. As you walk the field; imagine you have no idea what is ahead of you except what you can see and imagine you are tired and thirsty and carrying 20-30 lbs of stuff.

TikTok really has opened my eyes to hidden treasures everywhere. I'm sure that I'm not the only one…read morethat feels this way. When you doom scroll, you come across many different places that are true hidden gems. Door To Nowhere, or Heigold House, is definitely an oddity and salute to the past. Some housekeeping, you know, things to know about this place. BE CAREFUL. This sits on a roundabout island with steady traffic. Be mindful to the traffic flow and businesses nearby (I parked at a nearby business off the road and walked over here). Be kind to the natural beauty that surrounds this. And most of all, be respectful. As I said, this sits on a roundabout with flowerbeds surrounding it. Whether you are facing front, as in looking at the front of the façade, or looking from the rear, please stay on the sidewalks provided. Take in the informational plaques as well. Built by Christian H Heigold, a successful stonecutter. Majority of the house was completed in 1853. Heigold was a master at stonecutting and completed the home with busts of Presidents George Washington and James Buchanan. Heigold was also a staunch opponent of the 'Know Nothing Party,' and anti-immigration political party and I would like to think that he built his house with all the busts was a big middle finger to those that were anti-immigration. This façade sat in what was known as the The Point neighborhood, which was favored by those that moved to the city from the New Orleans area. Once Louisville diverted the Beargrass Creek away from downtown, this place started to flood annually. Shifting people away from the neighborhood and then the Great Flood of 1937 happened. Slowly the city started buying houses and demolishing them. Ultimately using the land as a dump site. Then this façade was listed on the National Registry of Historical Places. Remained in that area which became Thruston Park. That is until a developer bought the land adjacent to this and build condos. They moved this massive beast, 70,000-pounds, across River Road to where it sits today.

Such amazing history, a must see spot ! Right off a main road but there is parking nearby !read more

Was cruising around Washington county Kentucky Kentucky came across many different Abraham Lincoln…read morestatues and murals and things I thought it was pretty cool. I love little small towns and I love searching and finding things like this.

Note: all my recent vacation in Ireland Yelp reviews will have the same 1st paragraph preamble, for…read morejust the review itself skip to the 2nd paragraph. On a whirlwind 2 week vacation to Ireland, the girlfriend & I tried to see & experience absolutely as much of this incredible land as we could. We did not accomplish every last activity we wished we could have on our rather ambitious itinerary. Nonetheless, we did discover a land of numerous stunning & magical wonders. We did see a land of unending natural beauty. We did learn of a land with a monumentally long history of trials, tragedies & triumphs. We did get to meet many kind, humorous, warm & generous people. Our vacation to Ireland was just 2 weeks, but that was time enough to know this is a land easy to love & a land to be sorely missed. Awesome & magnificent. Skellig Michael is a well preserved monastic enclave built over a millennium ago perched high atop an island that resembles a jagged, near vertical-faced mountain peak. After a 45-50 minute chartered boat ride from Portmagee, we climbed up onto a rectangular concrete slab that serves as the island's dock. From there, we walked up a not-too-steeply inclined, paved trail that meandered around the outer South side of the island. This trail seemed fairly new, well-kept & had a low stone wall around its outside perimeter. Looking down over this wall, anywhere, is like looking down a cliff. This is not the place for anyone with acrophobia. The trail led to the base of the steps. At this base, an OPW guide gave us an orientation of how to reach the monastery. We would be going up the same stone steps that the monks were using over 1300 years ago. There are over 600 steps. The path going up is winding & very steep. The steps are irregular & will be slippery when wet. There is no guide rail, rope, or any other barricade to prevent falling from the steps & down a high cliff. No, this is certainly not the place for anyone with acrophobia, or any health problems, or the faint of heart. Our OPW guide informed us that there were 2 fatalities on Skellig Michael last year. The message was clear. Think, go slow & be careful. There is no margin for error. The girlfriend & I took our time getting up to the monastery, taking in the amazing views along the way. At the top, another OPW guide gave an informative talk on the history of the monastery & answered questions. Afterwards, we explored the stone beehive buildings that were once the chapel, hall & residences of the monks. All of it was simply incredible. Building anything on a site like this with modern technology & engineering would be challenging. Doing it with the tools available 1300 years ago is nearly impossible to fathom. The views up there were spectacular. The achievement of those monks all those centuries ago is beyond impressive. After a while, it was time to head back down. Again, we took our time. Eventually, we made it back to the dock & climbed back aboard our boat. We left Skellig Michael knowing that this was an extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime experience. Getting there may have been daunting at times, but everything about this place is mind-boggling & breathtaking.

Tony Vanoy and l was driving along Rt 62 from Bardstown to Taylorsville and we passed "Wickland"…read morePlantation. It was the home of three Governors of Kentucky. The house was closed but we were able to walk around the grounds. Very lovely home!! I would love to go back for another visit and tour inside the Plantation home.

Cool place that we checked out the day while we were in barge town and is known as like the three…read moregovernor mansion or something like that so we got out look at the horses walk around the campus a little bit Saul took some pictures it was fun I like looking around the building and stuff then daughters of course really didn't like the horses and wanted a pet and feed them so cool place

Beautiful cemetery with amazing view of the river. Boon's grave clearly marked and interesting…read morehistory. Worth driving through the cemetery to see how lovely and peaceful it is, especially with the vista. Gravesite really nice.

The grave of Daniel Boone located in a Frankfort Kentucky cemetery is marked off for visitors to…read morecome pay homage to the famous American settler. The grave itself sits behind a small fence and sits right on top of a hill/cliff that offers wonderful views of the city. The grace is shared with Daniels wife Rebecca as well. Overall a unique and interesting thing to check out when in the Frankfort area.

We had a nice time visiting Abraham Lincoln boyhood home. It was off the side of the road while we…read morewere driving around exploring the area. Didn't really know what to expect but we got out. Took a few photos. Had a good time.

This is a small park compared with the Birthplace Historical Site nearby. There's plenty of parking…read moreright off the road, and it's completely free to visit. It seems that this location is not open as consistently as the Birthplace Historical Site nearby. It was closed on the day that we happened to be around, but we were still able to park and walk around. There's a visitor center / gift shop and a replica cabin representing Lincoln's boyhood home. Beyond that, there are some trails and an overlook onto a prairie, but overall the park is small. It's worth a stop if you are in the area visiting other Lincoln sites, but it's less impressive than the Birthplace Historical Site nearby.

This is a cool castle that I took my family to over the summer. I enjoy visiting random unique…read moreplaces. It's one of my favorite things to do in exploring and adding things to help. So of course we had a great time at this castle in Lagrange