Gallopalooza horses are public art statues found spread throughout the louisville are and very…read morenearby surrounding cities. They pay homage to the city and states rich horse racing and stable tradition. Each horse is uniquely painted by individual artist and bell brighten up the areas. This particular one is one of several located at the bluegrass shoppe outlet mall in simpsonville Kentucky. This is one of the plainer horses you will See featuring an all yellow body with just the words of the outlet mall written on the horse. Overall it is always fun to discover and check out these unique public art horses.

Gallopalooza horses are public art statues found spread throughout the louisville are and very…read morenearby surrounding cities. They pay homage to the city and states rich horse racing and stable tradition. Each horse is uniquely painted by individual artist and bell brighten up the areas. This particular one is one of several located at the bluegrass shoppe outlet mall in simpsonville Kentucky. This particular one is unique in that it is a foal which is a young or "baby" horse. Despite being smaller in stature this one still boasts the vibrant colors most the gallopalooza horses posses and represents Kentucky with pride. Overall always fun to stop and check our this art series when I come across them And this outlet mall has tons to see.

Gallopalooza horses are public art statues found spread throughout the louisville are and very…read morenearby surrounding cities. They pay homage to the city and states rich horse racing and stable tradition. Each horse is uniquely painted by individual artist and bell brighten up the areas. This particular one is one of several located at the bluegrass shoppe outlet mall in simpsonville Kentucky. This particular one pays homage to Churchill downs which is where all the horse racing magic that includes the Kentucky derby takes place. Overall this one is not as colorful as many you will see but they are always fun to stop and appreciate the art and craftsmanship places into each horse

This patriotic Gallopalooza horse statue is a true Kentucky classic, decked out in red, white, and…read morebourbon! Covered with details like "America's Native Spirit" and a proud shoutout to Kentucky Bourbon, this horse stands tall as a tribute to the Commonwealth's heritage. Wrapped in festive ribbon and framed by a white picket fence and bunting, it's both a fun photo op and a mini history lesson. The location appears to be outside The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass in Simpsonville, KY, based on the visible store signs and surroundings. With a wooden bourbon barrel and two adorable little visitors in matching pink dresses making it even sweeter, this horse deserves five stars for spirit, charm. I'm here for it -- and the bourbon!"

This is a cool little landmark that we ran across and we were exploring the area. It's old folks…read moresausage and their monument. It is right off the streets in right in front of their establishment.

This is a "must do" if you are looking for a unique family adventure. Our family group had ages 7…read moreto 57 and everyone was able to have an awesome time. Great professional staff and safety is their #1 priority. Located right in the city, just a short drive to get there. This is the most open cavern I have ever been in and you almost feel like you are in a dark warehouse, it's so big! No "tight" spaces of any kind. Heights might be your issue if that is a concern. If you have any climbing, repelling, spelunking, or exploring experience, this is a "walk in the park" for you. No experience is needed and they take care of everything. All you have to do is zip when you're told. Have fun! Shoutout to Bethany M., an excellent staff member.

The Good: Riley and Zinner were wonderful guides along our tour!! Made sure everyone was safe and…read morehad a great time!! Online booking mentions that it is a 2.5hr experience but with a smaller group of 8, it only took 1.5hr for all the zip lines. Overall a very fun experience and great with big groups! The Bad: Do not get the picture package!! The picture is taken at a standing platform after one of the zip lines, not an action shot!! The Ugly: It felt a little sketchy going down the barren hallway. It was a 5 min walk that felt like you were going through an industrial hallway and it just felt out of place to keep going if the signs were not there. On to my next adventure....

Many people are unaware of this small historic cemetery on the fringes of Jefferson County. This is…read morethe resting place of Abraham Lincoln's grandfather who was killed by Indians. Abraham's father, Thomas Lincoln, was 8 years old at the time. This is a small but interesting cemetery that is also the resting place of early pioneers and revolutionary war veterans. If you are interested in history and old cemeteries then you should consider visiting this gem.

I actually found this on a App. called Kentucky History. So, I looked it up and found it on the…read moremap. There it became easy and viola I was there in no time. Apparently, Abraham Lincoln's family back in 1740s and so was spelled Linkhorn and not Lincoln which I found interesting. It was easy to locate with my Google Maps app for driving. Very lovely location. Best parts, Historical and FREE!!!

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 love it here. I always seem to forget about it & always come back to wishing I would come here…read moremore often. They have different spots to park, kids playground, porta potties across from that. Plenty of picnic tables, benches & one spot undercover with picnic tables. Oh & a tennis court! Just a beautiful spacious place to walk, enjoy nature or bring your kids to run off some energy.

Long Run Park is a great place to visit! We went to hang out (at a socially safe distance) with…read moresome friends recently, and we had a great afternoon. The area is beautiful, and there are lots of opportunities for activities. We spent our time sitting around the water and fishing, but we also saw people windsurfing, kayaking, walking, jogging, and biking around the area. There's also plenty of space to picnic, including shelters with picnic tables and grills, plus there's a playground, a spray park, basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts, and a golf course. If you're looking for a graet park to visit, Long Run Park is great!