5 Fun Dates In Georgetown, Kentucky

Written by Dylan Marson

We all want to find fun date-night locations outside of the usual fancy dinner, but sometimes it can be difficult to find those creative spots and make plans to shake up your regular routine. As we’re quickly approaching Springtime, we deci...

Dinnertime Activities In Georgetown, Kentucky

Written by Dylan Marson

 After a long day of enjoying all of the pure Kentucky experiences that Georgetown can provide, you might still have some gas left in the tank for an evening of fun. While we may not be world-renowned for our nightlife here in the ...

Everything Kentucky, All At Once - Part One: "The Horse"

Written by Dylan Marson

So you’re looking for the complete Kentucky experience, but only have a short time in the state? Don’t worry, this handy-dandy guide-series will give you the complete “Kentucky Experience” in one amazing package. 

When yo...

Georgetown Horse Farm Site of Mogadishu Mile Competition and Ongoing Veteran Support

Written by Kathy Witt

“A soldier dies two deaths—when he takes his final breath and the last time his name is said.”



If John Chmela had his way, no soldier would ever die that second death.

Chmela and his wife, Claire...

A Day In Georgetown - Travel Inspiration

Written by Dylan Marson

It’s your first day in Georgetown, Kentucky and it’s time to get outside to experience everything the Bluegrass has to offer! There’s so much natural beauty to explore and only so much time in a day, so follow along this helpful itiner...

With 63.4 million U.S. households owning a dog, according to the American Pet Products Association, you can bet that dog-friendly Georgetown contributes in a big way to that stat. And this is a place that puts its money where its mouth is or, in dogspeak, its pooches where its parks ar...

Best Spring Blooms In Georgetown, Kentucky

Written by Dylan Marson

Tired of the Winter chills? Ready to invite some color into your day-to-day? Springtime in Georgetown marks a veritable explosion of outdoor activities, community events and iconic Spring blooms. For those wanting to make the most of ...

Generate your own Hallmark* moments in Georgetown

Written by Kathy Witt

The setting: A picturesque, historically preserved small town in Kentucky

The cast: Visiting couples; local shopkeepers, restauranteurs, chefs, artists and inkeepers; extras

The plot: Couples seeking romance and adventure discover...

Top 5 Outdoor Adventures In Georgetown, Kentucky

Written by Dylan Marson

When you plan a visit to Kentucky, you simply can't overlook the sheer volume of outdoor adventures to be found around every creek & holler. Travelers are looking for ways to get off the beaten path more than ever to find those ...

5 Essential Pre-Visit Steps for Georgetown, Kentucky Travelers

Written by Dylan Marson

Travel is constantly evolving and that means making the most of your experiences can’t always be done off the cuff. Even just a little bit of preparation can make all the difference to take your adventures to the n...

6 Unbeatable Experiences For Cozy Getaways In Georgetown, Kentucky

Written by Dylan Marson

The winter season is in full swing, which means temperatures are dropping and it's time to seek out those cozy hometown vibes you only ever see on the Hallmark channel! The kind of experiences where you really ...

2023 Halloween Activities In Georgetown, KY

Written by Dylan Marson

It’s that time of the year again where ghosts, ghouls and goblins are running rampant in the Bluegrass! Halloween and the spooky season brings with it a whole host of activities that offer up something for everyone to enjoy. So grab ...

11 Local Restaurants Not To Miss in Georgetown, Kentucky

Written by Dylan Marson

You didn’t travel all this way just to eat some fast food! No…for foodies, the meals you eat are a critical part of any travel experience. After all, dining out feels so much better when you know that your dollars are di...

Chilling Out In Gtown

Written by Dylan Marson

Sometimes after a long day on the road, you just need to take a break. Whether you need to stretch your legs, fill your belly or simply unwind, this is your guide to Chilling out in Georgetown, KY.

Take In The Fresh Air

Get away from the busy interstate tra...

Mark National Coloring Book Day & Others With A Local Celebration

Written by Kathy Witt

Did you know there is a national day earmarked solely to Sneak Some Zucchini into Your Neighbor’s Porch? (Should you need to rid yourself of excess produce, it’s coming up on August 8.)

 

There’s a national day desi...

A Culture Of Sculpture

Written by Kathy Witt

Sergeant Reckless. The Cerebral Dancer. The Bride Stripped Bare by Her Bachelors.

 

Sculptural art abounds in Georgetown—from graceful, calming elements in Yuko-en on the Elkhorn to pieces highlighting the beauty and elegance of horses to contemporary works ...

A Good Cigar, A Welcoming Community At Leaf And Barrel Cigar & Bourbon Lounge

Written by Kathy Witt

Here are a few truths about cigar smokers:

Cigar smokers are united in their passion for a good cigar.

Cigar smokers know no strangers.

Cigar smokers are a very welcoming community.

“Economic, racial and r...

Horse 101: Breeds of Kentucky

Written by Kathy Witt

"Horses sleep standing up. They’re colorblind. They communicate through neighing and nickering, laughing and smiling."

For those of us not blessed with horse sense, these are more myth than truth. Horses do in fact lie down for the occasional deep sl...

Cooking With Chef Rodney at Georgetown's Bleubird Studio & Suites

Written by Kathy Witt

Whether at his restaurant, Rodney’s on Broadway, or his cooking class at Bleubird Studio & Suites, Executive Chef Rod Jones has one mission: to deliver timeless comfort in an elegant setting.

Rod’s restaurant is tu...

8 Stranger Things In Scott County, KY

Written by Dylan Marson

There’s something strange in the neighborhood, and we don’t have any ghostbusters on call. Just beneath the surface of this unsuspecting Kentucky community, there lies an uncanny number of strange tales and unusual experiences just waiting...

Mother's Day To-Do's In Georgetown, KY

Written by Michelle Wilson

Who run the world? Moms! - and with Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to shower them with the appreciation they deserve. Whether you are looking for a unique gift, an action-packed adventure, celebratory sweet treat, or a ...

Fairfield Inn And Suites Remodels And Repurposes With Purpose

Written by Kathy Witt

Ever wonder what happens to all the old décor when a hotel renovates and remodels and brings in new? The pictures on the walls, the furniture in the rooms? the sheets on the beds?

 

In the case of one hotel—Georgetown’s...

5 Unique & Unforgettable Stays In Georgetown, KY

Written by Dylan Marson

AirBnB’s have taken the world by storm, offering a whole new world of lodgings that can be tailored to every traveler’s needs. Some are a breath of fresh air, some are like a home away from home and some make it their mission to...

Graze with AK for a taste of grandma’s cooking, Georgetown

Written by Kathy Witt

It began with a cheeseball.

Several years ago, culinary specialist Amanda O’Neal was urged by her sister to answer a Facebook post from a local mom’s group looking for cheeseballs. Amanda was known for her cheeseballs, ha...

Go further behind the scenes at Toyota’s new Experience Center

Written by Kathy Witt

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK) – the world’s largest Toyota manufacturing plant and home of the Toyota Camry, RAV4 Hybrid and Lexus ES350 – just fully renovated and reopened the Toyota Kentucky Experience...

Georgetown Packing List

Written by Kathy Witt

You’ve picked the perfect overnight or weekender bag for your Georgetown getaway. Now . . . what to pack to be ready for everything Kentucky’s Horse Headquarters and Birthplace of Bourbon has to offer?

Here are nine travel essentials to bring along to live...

Guests won’t find ‘hotel experience’ at Georgetown’s Chardonneigh House and Dark Horse Inn – and that’s a good thing

Written by Kathy Witt

 The Chardonneigh House may inspire visions of sipping a lovely dry white wine, but this beautiful two-bedroom home rental in Stamping Ground unabashedly celebrat...

Georgetown adventures are the Rx for your good health

Written by Kathy Witt

Travel can lower stress, uplift spirits, inspire creativity, decrease boredom, cultivate sophistication, encourage new experiences and help you lose 15 pounds. Okay, we’re kidding about that last one, but travel truly is one ...

O Tannenbaum! Ward Hall Shows Off The History of the Christmas Tree

Written by Kathy Witt

Nine decorated Christmas trees illustrate the history of the faithful evergreen, from its earliest days to the present, at Kentucky’s grandest home: Ward Hall. 

With its 27-foot-high fluted Corinthian columns, ma...

There's An Art To Exploring Georgetown, Kentucky

Written by Dylan Marson

Kentucky artistry can be found throughout Georgetown’s Historic streets, from its characteristic murals to the regional crafts found in its downtown shopping district but there’s so much more to be discovered just beneath the su...

Georgetown Winter Bucket List

Written by Kathy Witt

Take the Georgetown Winter Bucket List Adventure Challenge. Discover Georgetown’s hidden treasures. Try out an activity that’s new to you. Experience an outing that is found only in Kentucky’s Horse Headquarters.

Ready to take the challenge? Here’s a...

The Gospel According to History at 6 Scott County Churches

Written by Kathy Witt

Georgetown/Scott County has dozens of historic churches, including some dating back nearly 240 years. Here is an ecclesiastical stroll through time and religious denominations that shares fun facts about these houses of ...

Georgetown's Sports Hall of Famers

Written by Kathy Witt

Horses may headline Kentucky’s Horse Headquarters, but Georgetown has a full roster of sports stars. Here are a few record breakers and makers with roots in Scott County:

Croquet, anyone?

This Stamping Ground tobacco farmer was known as a wily co...

No Secret Recipe To Dave's Blazin BBQ's Success

Written by Kathy Witt

Fresh. Local. Craft.

These three words form the recipe for success for Dave’s Blazin BBQ, one of Georgetown’s newest dine-in restaurants. In fact, owner David Muir is so committed to this recipe that he spells it out right on the re...

Georgetown: Your home-base for exploring the Bluegrass

Written by Kathy Witt

Whether planning a staycation, workcation or midway stop as part of a longer vacation, Georgetown, Kentucky’s Horse Headquarters, is an appealing and convenient homebase for day-tripping to regional attractions.

Georgetown’s ...

Georgetown Tourism Sponsored Booth A Favorite Among State Fair-Goers!

Written by Kathy Witt

Thirty-six thousand cups of freshly popped popcorn from Western Kentucky farms. One thousand, seven hundred cans of veggies and boxes of cereal donated to a Georgetown organization. Thousands of visitors munch...

This Or That In Georgetown, KY

Written by Kathy Witt

Georgetown is all about choices, whether you’re visiting for the day or vacationing over a long weekend. Bourbon or brews? History or contemporary? Dinner or dessert? In town or out in the country? Will it be this, that or all of the above?

Plan a ...

Georgetown Welcomes New Extended Stay Mariott Brand Hotel In Early 2023

Written by Kathy Witt

When the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Georgetown opens in the spring of 2023, not only will it be the newest hotel in the area, but it will also be Marriott’s only extended-stay hotel in Georgetown. And it ...

Georgetown Is Kentucky Proud

Written by Kathy Witt

Beth Richardson and Philip Enlow know the importance of knowing where your food comes from and offering financial support to local farmers.

The owners of Georgetown-based Spotz Gelato, a certified Kentucky Proud business, have firsthand insight and ex...

5 Best Ways To Experience The Horse In Georgetown, KY!

Written by Dylan Marson

A journey through the Bluegrass just isn’t complete without a stop in Horse Country and Georgetown has all kinds of horsey experiences just waiting to be discovered! Whether you are a longtime equestrian or a newbie horse-...

Lavender Crafts In Georgetown, KY

Written by Kathy Witt

 

Want to invite a little magic into your life?

Visit Lavender in Bloom, a U-pick flower farm in Georgetown known for its fields of lavender –thousands of lavender plants blooming white and pink and in all shades of purple.

It is an enchanting sig...

Small, Mighty & Beneath the Friendliest Skies

Written by Kathy Witt

You know the drill: Arrive two hours before your flight at the airport’s security checkpoint. Get funneled into a long, crowded line. Unburden yourself of shoes, belt, jacket, laptop and anything else TSA tells you to remove. Step in...

Scott County, Kentucky's Skullbuster Trails: A Magnet Outdoor Enthusiasts

Written by Kathy Witt

You might think the name, “Skullbuster,” would warn people away. But for mountain bikers, the descriptive moniker works like a magnet to pull riders to this backcountry treasure for one exhilarating and u...

Make this year a Make It/Take It Christmas

Written by Kathy Witt

If there was one silver lining to the pandemic, it’s that it unleashed the DIY spirit in all of us. And with the Queen Mother of gift giving occasions right around the corner, now is the perfect time to give expression to that spirit wi...

Destination Wedding Guide

Written by Kathy Witt

Beautiful historic churches, vintage barns, a full-on traditional Irish pub, rolling farmland and color-splashed gardens – for couples exchanging “I Do’s,” Georgetown, KY has so many distinctive and scenic settings, along with all the services the bride...

Fresh Produce & More At The Scott County Farmer's Market

Written by Kathy Witt

If you think a trip to the local farmers market is just about picking up seasonal produce, think again.

At the Scott County Farmers Market, it’s about new community members learning about local resources like the library an...

Come on out for Georgetown’s Memorial Day Weekend festivities

Written by Kathy Witt

As the world reopens, Georgetown is planning several in-person events (yes, you read that right: in-person*) for this year’s Memorial Day Weekend.

Movie in the Park

Date: May 28, 2021 | To begin at dusk

Place: Brooking P...

Booze, BBQ and Barstools In Georgetown, KY

Written by Dylan Marson

As many may know, hanging with “The Boys'' is a sacred ritual for men. It’s a time to sit back, crack open some brews and banter. But over the years, it might start feeling like Groundhog Day when you take a sip from the same beer, at...

Get your RV on in Georgetown

Written by Kathy Witt

If it feels like RVs are taking over the highways, it’s because RV ownership has reached record levels, with more than 11 million U.S. households now owning a Recreation Vehicle – the highest level ever recorded.

According to the RV Industry Associati...

Generate your own Hallmark* moments in Georgetown

Written by Kathy Witt

The setting: A picturesque, historically preserved small town in Kentucky

The cast: Visiting couples; local shopkeepers, restauranteurs, chefs, artists and inkeepers; extras

The plot: Couples seeking romance and adventure discover ...

Father's Day Gift Guide in Georgetown

Written by Dylan Marson

It’s almost Father’s Day and you might be wondering what the heck you’re going to do this year. If you’re anything like me, you’ve gifted your dad everything from socks to smokers, and finding the perfect Father’s Day gift has only gotten...

No spectators but the Kentucky Three-Day Event will go on

Written by Kathy Witt

It is the ultimate test of horse and rider, an equestrian triathlon consisting of three distinct elements – dressage, cross-county and show jumping – and one of the few sports where men and women compete alongside one ano...

10 Best Bets in Georgetown

Written by Bailey Gilkerson

Spring has sprung, WINter has ended, the foals are frolicking, bees are buzzing, horse racing will begin soon and we want you to PLACE your 10 Best Bets in Georgetown. Just take our advice and we will SHOW you the absolute best way to experience ...

Whether coming or going, snowbirds will want to roost in Georgetown

Written by Kathy Witt

There’s a charming halfway point for snowbirds traveling north and south along the I-75 corridor for winter escapes and spring returns home.

The Birthplace of Bourbon and Kentucky’s Horse Headquarters, it is a pl...

Kentucky thoroughbred retirement farm cares for ‘Old Friends’

Written by Kathy Witt

In 2020 the racing world lost a legend with the passing of Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner War Emblem. Thanks to the work of Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Farm in Georgetown, KY, the beautiful black stallion...

Lights! Candles! Action! Holiday fun in and around Georgetown

Written by Kathy Witt

Christmas events typically kick off Thanksgiving Day weekend, but a year monopolized by pandemic news calls for an early holiday kickoff. Thankfully, Southern Lights – a beloved holiday tradition for families for 28 y...

Follow the historic markers to Downtown Georgetown’s ‘Shop Small’ holiday experience

Written by Kathy Witt

The Holiday season is upon us and shopping small can make a big impact – on local, independent business owners; on shoppers who want to find the perfect gift for everyone on their list; and on c...

Travel as far away as the American West and Asia without adding more than a handful of miles to your car. Because of the pandemic, travelers have been uncovering or rediscovering the joy and adventure of exploring close to home. But that doesn’t mean you can’t get away to parts...

Sadieville, Kentucky – A tiny town in transition

Written by Kathy Witt

From a town once known for raising mules to one popular with cyclists for its rural bicycle routes, especially beautiful during fall foliage season, Sadieville is a tiny town whose railroading heritage intersects with community pr...

Mural, Mural On The Wall...

Written by Dylan Marson

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but a mural is a window into a community’s soul. Georgetown is home to a wealth of Kentucky artistry and culture, some of which can be found immortalized on the very walls that downtown shoppers pass by...

Come on back to the farm!

Written by Kathy Witt

Summer is here and that means excursions to farms and farmers markets to load up on flowers and veggies for planting and growing and fresh produce for buying and building dinner menus around. Georgetown and Scott County farms and farmers are ready to we...

A Home to Natural Social Distancers and Scenic Countryside

Written by Kathy Witt

If Kentucky has one perfect measuring stick for social distancing, it is the horse. At approximately eight feet long, horses have been social distancing long before the term ever came into popular usage, as it has durin...

Irish and Scottish roots: The craftsmanship behind central Kentucky’s stone fences

Written by Kathy Witt

Once upon a time, as pioneer farmers prepared a foreign land for plowing and planting, they faced one dragon of a challenge: removing piles and piles of limestone rocks and figuring out what to do...

G-town Holiday Gift Guide

11/19/19 Written by Kathy Witt

Our G-town Holiday Gift Guide lets you show your love of Georgetown, of shopping local, of finding those unique, small-town surprises that can only be found here. And something to make merry about – all but one fit beneath the tree. (Hint: You’...

Kentucky’s Horse Headquarters hops with horse activity

4/19/19 Written by Kathy Witt

The calendar page has flipped and everyone’s mind has turned to horses, especially in Georgetown - Kentucky’s Horse Headquarters.

Photo by Hockensmith Fine Arts

It’s time to place your bets at the Spring or Fall Meet...

Seven things you didn't know about the Kentucky Horse Park

Written by Kathy Witt

The International Museum of the Horse. Parade of Breeds Show. Hall of Champions. The Kentucky Horse Park is famous for many things, all in celebration of the history of the relationship between human and horse. But there...

Storytelling with a Country Boy: Daniel “DH” Harrison talks dreams, brews, horses

5/23/19 Written by Kathy Witt

Back in 2008, when he was living and working in Japan, Daniel “DH” Harrison was a Kentucky country boy with a big dream. He fantasized about owning a brewery, thinking at the time it was re...

Georgetown, a Baptist minister and Kentucky bourbon

12/20/18 Written by Spirit of Elijah Craig

This guest blog was curated in the spirit of Baptist minister Elijah Craig, famous for discovering bourbon in the heart of Georgetown more than two centuries ago.

Georgetown, a Baptist minister and Kentuck...

8 Best Spots for Cocktails, Coffee and Craft Beer

7/26/19 Written by Kathy Witt

Georgetown has plenty of great places to raise a glass, a stein, even a dainty demitasse cup. Here are some faves:

Cocktails

One would expect, in a town known as the Birthplace of Bourbon, that outstanding bourbon drinks w...

Let’s Get Local: An Approachable Dining Experience

Written by Hannah Sither & Natalie Partin

Sitting on the corner of South Water Street and West College Street is a farm-to-table restaurant promising locals and visitors a fine dining experience without breaking the bank. Local Feed has been proudly ...

Celebrate Georgetown’s Japanese Connections

Written by Kathy Witt

Did you know Georgetown has a sister city? Tahara, Japan, located in Aichi Prefecture in central Honshu Island, is an area known for its rich cultural heritage and landmarks including the restored 17th-century fortress of Nagoya Castle...

Georgetown’s Guide to Keeneland Season

Written by Natalie Partin

When the flowers begin to bloom or the leaves start to fall, central Kentucky converts to one uniform season – Keeneland season. In a tradition all its own, Keenland spring and fall meets bring out the finest in all things horse.

Georget...

Storytelling with Ron Bryant: The Behind-the-Scenes Word on Ward Hall

Written by Kathy Witt

A grand manse built in the 1850s and paid for in gold is one of Kentucky’s foremost architectural treasurers – and a rich repository of equally grand stories. There’s the one about the owner’s niece stripping...

Let's Get Local: The Galvin's Movement

Written by Natalie Partin

A Friday night in Georgetown prior to 2008 often times consisted of a cold beverage at a chain restaurant or watering hole in our neighboring city of Lexington. One of the first to begin the Georgetown movement for local beverages in a ...

Let's Get Local: Award-Winning Pizza Dreams

7/16/18 Written by Hannah Sither

Thirteen years ago, restaurant owner Kathy Lyons envisioned a family-friendly pizzeria on behalf of a small, but fast-growing, city of Georgetown. After identifying a need within the community for a local dining spot featur...

Fun Fingertip Facts

7/24/18 Written by Kathy Witt

Yes, Georgetown/Scott County is a dapper destination, but did you know it has something of a checkered past? Read on to learn about its ties to outlaw Jesse James, a nefarious general the county chose as its namesake, and Sallie Ward, who made a caree...

Travel Tips

Written by Kathy Witt

Tis the season to travel, both locally and farther afield to see friends and relatives and share the beauty, bounty and blessings of the season. Several Georgetown celebs share their best travel tips for hitting the hotspots in Georgetown and beyond.

Daniel Harrison,...

Georgetown celebrities – Legendary ‘Old Friends’

Written by Kathy Witt

Some famous celebrities have been spotted galloping around in Georgetown, and the paparazzi have tracked them down to a patch of bluegrass filled with paddocks. These stars of the racetrack are now living large on the land at Old ...

#GtownEats Week

4/11/18 Written by Marie Pullen with Back Road Bluegrass **Subscribe on her homepage**

When the creators of #GtownEats invited me to write a blog featuring their inaugural food fest, I was thrilled! Downtown Georgetown has an inviting ambiance and such a great vibe. The intricate, his...

Things To Do In Georgetown This Fall

9/16/19 Written by Natalie Partin

Fall brings more than just colorful trees and cozy sweaters to town, it also invites festivals, concerts, shopping sprees, Halloween nights, horsey fun and more! Check out the events Georgetown, KY has waiting for you and your fam...

Tourism at Work in Georgetown

2/28/20 Written by Kathy Witt

Thousands and thousands of visitors, $150 million, five tourism staff members and one dynamic community – tourism at work in Georgetown

We all know that traveling can enrich and enhance our lives. But did you know that other travelers travel...

Storytelling with stained glass artists

Written by Kathy Witt

One of Kentucky’s only authentic stained glass shops, Heirlooms & Gretchen’s is a colorful and distinctive business mix based on the passions of its proprietors, Gretchen Soards and Kim Hooks. Custom stained glass – design, repair, supplie...

Georgetown's African American Heritage

Written by Kathy Witt

There are lots of ways to mark Black History Month in Georgetown/Scott County, including attractions, exhibits, activities – even neighborhoods that have a story to tell.

African American-settled communities include Zion Hill, Watkinsville a...

Travel Then and Now in Georgetown, Kentucky

Written by Natalie Partin

Even if we weren’t there at the time, many are likely familiar with the groundbreaking announcement by Dr. Shichiro Toyoda in December 1985 declaring Scott County, Kentucky as Toyota’s first wholly-owned vehicle manufacturing plant...

6 Reasons Why I Love Georgetown, KY

Written by Trip101

There are a lot of reasons to love this quaint, charming town in the heart of Bluegrass country. Georgetown is the epitome of small-town America. Slap-bang in the middle of the golden triangle of Cincinnati, Louisville, and Lexington, this specia...

An Interview with Old Friends’ Little Silver Charm

10/10/19 Written by Kathy Witt

Visitors to Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Farm find a whole herd of celebrities; in fact, this rolling green Georgetown pastureland is where about 175 four-legged luminaries spend their golden years, including 199...

Of Cougar Bait and Shotgun Weddings

Written by Kathy Witt

The old road trip song, “99 bottles of beer on the wall,” springs to mind when entering Country Boy Brewing, an enormous watering hole on the outskirts of Georgetown that hums with conviviality. Except instead of “99 bottles,” you’d have to c...

East Meets West: Georgetown’s Main Street Dining & Drinking Guide

Written by Kathy Witt

Historic downtown Georgetown is utterly charming with its Victorian streetscapes, lively with dozens of shops, boutiques and art galleries – and full-on food-crazy with its abundance of culinary options. Within a ...

5 things to do with your kid this summer in Georgetown

Written by Kathy Witt

Bring your fishing pole, favorite float and appetite for adventure to Georgetown this summer. No need to rein in the horseplay – it’s encouraged in Kentucky’s Horse Headquarters, especially at these five kid (and parent) ple...

ESallie’s in Town!

5/1/18 Written by (or more accurately, in the spirit of) the infamous Sallie Ward of Georgetown’s Ward Hall

Hello, Sweeties!

I am once again in my beloved Kentucky, visiting my Aunt Matilda and Uncle Junius at Ward Hall, and painting Georgetown as red as I possibly can. It is just ...

7 Sweet Somethings in Georgetown

Written by Kathy Witt

Georgetown is more than just a pretty face – and with its Victorian-era downtown and rolling countryside, it is a really pretty face! – but it’s romantic, too. Wear your heart on your sleeve at these hot spots for a day or evening of romance:

• St...

Six Free Things to See & Do in Georgetown

Written by Kathy Witt

Free? As in no charge?

Yep, you read that right. Here are six fun Georgetown attractions you can’t put a price tag on because they’re all on the house. Yours for the taking – and enjoying.

1. Explore Local Artistry

Kentucky artistry can be ...

Let’s Get Local: A Georgetown Dining Tradition

5/24/18 Written by Hannah Sither & Natalie Partin

Tucked within our Victorian downtown is an old-fashioned restaurant that has been serving the people of Georgetown since 1910. Fava’s Restaurant is a local diner that stays true to its beginnings, remaini...

10 Ways to Warm Your Winter in Georgetown

Written by Kathy Witt

When you start hearing the song, “Baby, it’s cold outside,” you know it’s time to move playtime indoors. Georgetown has 10 ways to while away a winter’s day where it’s warm:

• Take a tram ride through Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky, ...

#GtownEats: Local Restaurant Serves Up Special Dishes for Kentucky’s Year of Food

Written by Kathy Witt & Nicky Reynolds

Good food and aged bourbon are two things Kentucky does best. In fact, the state has such an excellent reputation for its unique food heritage that Kentucky Tourism and each of the...

Celebrate National Quilting Month in Georgetown

3/7/18 updated 2/28/29 Written by Kathy Witt

Georgetown points the needle at all things quilts and quilting during March’s National Quilting Month, with a special exhibit, classes, trail and more.

“It sometimes amazes me how the art of quilting has conti...

Girlfriends’ Guide to Georgetown Getaways

8/21/19 Written by Kathy Witt

Empowered, impetuous and unapologetic – Sallie Ward is the kind of girlfriend we all want in our tribe.

Meet this cheeky fashionista and learn how she became the Belle of Louisville while turning high society on its head and amass...

Got farm fun? Georgetown does!

Written by Kathy Witt

Apple cider, pumpkin picking and fall festivals.

Why is a fall outing to the farm such a beloved tradition for so many?

As one of the three brothers who owns Bi-Water Farm & Greenhouse (often described as the Disney of central Kentucky farms), Stephe...

Pete, the famous Talking Crow

Written by Spirit of Pete the Crow

This guest blog was curated in the spirit of Pete the Talking Crow, who once made a memorable albeit unwelcome habit of starting horse races before they officially started.

“Go!”

Yep. That’s my signature squawk – and the squawk that got ...

8 Reasons to Visit Georgetown

Written by Natalie Partin

Does your bucket list include a visit to legendary horse farms, tasting a sweet bourbon concoction (or two), or basically anything involving a relaxing but entertaining getaway? If so, Georgetown, Kentucky is calling your name! We’ve lined out 8...

Georgetown, a Baptist Minister and Kentucky Bourbon

12/20/18 Written by the Spirit of Elijah Craig

 This guest blog was curated in the spirit of Baptist minister Elijah Craig, famous for discovering bourbon more than two centuries ago.

*The true birthplace of bourbon is one of the most disputed claims...

Fun Fingertip Facts

7/24/18 Written by Kathy Witt

Yes, Georgetown/Scott County is a dapper destination, but did you know it has something of a checkered past? Read on to learn about its ties to outlaw Jesse James, a nefarious general the county chose as its namesake, and Sallie Ward, who made a care...

Six Free Things to See & Do in Georgetown

Written by Kathy Witt

Free? As in no charge?

Yep, you read that right. Here are six fun Georgetown attractions you can’t put a price tag on because they’re all on the house. Yours for the taking – and enjoying.

1. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Tour

On your mark, g...