Only 20 minutes from downtown Louisville, Oldham County is a perfect destination for a summer day trip. We reached out to the experts — Oldham County residents — for recommendations and were overwhelmed by the many enthusiastic responses. Here are some favorite stops to add to your itinerary.
LA GRANGE
La Grange became known as “The Kindness Capital of Kentucky” due to the vision of two young sisters back in 2020. Let us re-introduce you to the Richen sisters, Raegan and Rylyn, now 16 and 14, who became known for their handpainted ‘Be Kind’ yard signs still seen throughout Oldham and Jefferson counties. Proceeds from the sale of signs have been donated to numerous nonprofits, most recently Relay for Life. Raegan and Rylyn were featured in Today’s Woman magazine in 2020, and shortly after, their story was picked up by Southern Living and the Today Show’s Hoda and Jenna, who surprised the girls with a Times Square billboard in their honor!
La Grange Railroad Museum and Education Center anchors the downtown area at 412 Main Street. A perfect destination spot for train enthusiasts both young and old, the museum itself is housed in an original L&N Train Depot, which was constructed in 1914. Historical exhibits on the main floor include railroad artifacts and displays, while the lower level is completely dedicated to functioning model trains. Outside, visitors can see and tour a steam engine constructed in 1952 in England, an authentic 1929 Louisville & Nashville (L&N) Dining Car, a 1953 L&N Caboose, and two other railyard units.
The alleys of La Grange have been transformed into the AlleyLoop Historic District Walk beginning at the corner of Walnut and Main. A series of locally painted murals, seating areas, and activity sites fill the walkable alleys and are the perfect backdrop for a selfie. AlleyLoop was a featured project on HGTV’s Home Town Kickstart.
Story by Patti Hartog | Photo courtesy of Oldham County Kentucky Tourism
P.S. See the full story here and discover all the great things you can see and do in Oldham County, Kentucky.
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