We encourage you to come out of hibernation, grab a bite to eat, and do some exploring.
A garden trail
Spring in Kentucky is the perfect time to explore gardens you know and some you don’t. An easy way to do that is to take the Kentucky Garden Trail, which provides itineraries for 12 gardens in the state. You can stay close to home or venture to Owensboro, Madisonville, or Murray. You can even download a passport journal and get stamps at each location.
Mural meander
Street art delivers a dose of the unexpected, so consider trekking through town to see some murals. If you’re in Clarksville, Indiana, near Main Street, make your way to the floodwall mural that features Rosie the Riveter, the Colgate clock, and the fossils at the Falls of the Ohio. If you’re feeling really adventurous, see all the projects completed by OSRS Mural Co. at their website and visit each one in person.
Tempt your taste buds
Louisville has numerous Vietnamese restaurants, such as Moondog, NamNam Cafe, and District 6, so if you’ve never tried the cuisine (or if you have and love it), consider tempting your taste buds. Share some spring roll appetizers with friends and then dig into Banh Mi or a noodle bowl.
Explore Portland
Our fair city has wonderful neighborhoods with lots to see, and Portland’s history makes it especially appealing. You can visit the recently remodeled Portland branch of the Louisville Free Public Library, which was built in 1923. See how this Carnegie-built structure has been preserved and transformed. Afterwards, check out the Portland Museum, which is set to open its AHOY Adventure House for children later this year.
By Carrie Vittitoe
P.S. Here is another idea when exploring Kentucky this spring.
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