Uniquely Kentucky: Great American Dollhouse Museum

Indoor Play and Family Fun at The Great American Dollhouse Museum  Where: Centrally located in Danville, The Great American Dollhouse Museum is about 50 minutes from Lexington and an hour and a half from Louisville.  Essential Information: 344 Swope Dr. Danville, Ky 40422 | 859.236.1883 | www.thedollhousemuseum.com | Facebook When: The Museum is open from 11am to 5pm, Tuesdays through Saturdays and closed on Sundays and Mondays. Where to Start: Purchase your admission, $7.50 for adults, $6.60 for seniors, $5.00 for children (4-12) and children under 4 are free! Why: This is a destination spot for anyone who loves vintage dollhouses and

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One Tank Trip: Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site

Fantastic Kentucky Family Fun On One Fill-up: Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site Where: Centrally located, Perryville is approximately an hour and 20 minutes from both Louisville and Lexington in Perry County. Essential Information: 1825 Battlefield Rd. Perryville, KY, 40468 | 859.332.8631 | www.perryvillebattlefield.org | Facebook | Twitter When: The park is open from daylight to sunset, seven days a week.  The Museum and Gift shop are open 9am to 5pm, Monday through Saturday and 11am to 5pm, Sunday | Beginning April 1 to October 31 | Call for availablity in the offseason. Creature Comforts: Restrooms, a pavilion, and picnic tables are all available

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Kentucky Highland Renaissance Festival

Kentucky Highland Renaissance Festival ONE WEEKEND LEFT Where: 955 Elm St. (Hwy 22) Eminence When: 10am to 7pm | Seven Weekends ending July 14th and 15th | June and July How much does it Cost: BEST VALUE – Buy tickets online and save $3 to $6 per ticket.  Cheer on your favorite knight. What Makes it Unique: Where can you go and see longhaired surly men knocking each other out playfully on horseback?  Most of us have played chess, but have you played as an actual lifesize pawn directed by cheeky squires?  Families can be transported to another realm of play and discovery

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Let’s Go Get Ice Cream Kentucky

Looking to beat the heat?  Take a road trip and find your “new” favorite uniquely Kentucky ice cream destination. We tend to celebrate birthdays with ice cream instead of cake. Eastern Kentucky Super Hero Creamery & T-shirt Factory | 216 15th St. Ashland | 530.507.8737 Comics and ice cream in one place!  We haven’t been yet, but you can bet we are planning to go soon.  I just have a feeling we will be leaving with new fandom gear. The Twin | 63 River Dr. Irvine | 606-723-5623 This little ice cream stop is a bit out of the way but

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20 Things Kentucky Families are Doing This Summer In Irvine

Looking to plan a staycation?  Want to make the most of your time with your kids this summer and explore Kentucky?   50 distinctive quilt patterns can be found on barns all over Estill County. Don’t miss out on fun right here at home.  Explore your local area or make a trip to Estill County  to complete your summer break to-do list. 1) Explore the Back Roads | by taking a country drive on the Quilt Trail 2) Enjoy the Small Things in life | at the Estill County Library Lego Club at 4pm on Thursdays 3) Bathe in Nature | at the Lily Mountain Nature Preserve

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25 Things Kentucky Families Will Be Doing This Summer In Danville

  Looking to plan a staycation or make the most of your time with your kids this summer?   Don’t miss out on fun right at home.  Explore your local area or make a trip to Danville to complete your summer break to do list. 1) Take to the trails | at the Central Kentucky Wildlife Refuge 2) Enjoy the small things in life | at The Great American Dollhouse Museum  Read our review here. 3) Wait for the peach truck | at Ace Hardware and Appliances on June 22nd 4) Birdwatch | at the Central Kentucky Wildlife Refuge (it is here twice, we really

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Corvette Museum in Bowling Green

We recently took a road trip down to the Corvette Museum to celebrate my son’s birthday. The Corvette Museum is located in Bowling Green, KY, an easy hour and a half drive from Louisville. We arrived around 10:30am (they are on Central Time Zone) and we were happy to find out that the Corvette Rides had no wait (this is an extra cost on top of the museum price and a waiver needs to be signed). There were 3 cars to choose from and one child picked the 1966 Rally Red Convertible 327 and the other chose the 1979 Corvette

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U-Pick Farms in Kentucky

There are so many reasons to look forward to spring but for our family, it is loading up and heading to a U-Pick Farm to stock up on Strawberries!  There is no competing with the sweetness and flavor of freshly picked strawberries (and blueberries).  Get them while they are still available! Last year even in the middle of a major family move from Indy to Kentucky, we still took time to pick 3 flats of strawberries to store in the freezer for Vitamin C packed smoothies. It is a family tradition that marks the beginning of our summer for our

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3 Timely Reasons to Visit a Kentucky Public Library

We know working families have it tough.  There just isn’t enough time in the day, week, month… to get everything done.  Someone asked me recently, “When does parenting get easier?”  Well, it doesn’t. It just gets different.  We are here to encourage you to walk away from your dirty dishes and laundry and take advantage of the present moment with your child.  You don’t have to go far to make a lasting memory and enjoy your child at whatever stage they are in. 1. Escape the Crowds Around Popular Kentucky Events Events like the Kentucky Derby are not for everyone.

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Indoor Winter Fun for Toddlers around Kentucky

  Wind, rain, cold, snow! You never know with winter in Kentucky – be prepared with fun places to go to tire out the kids! *Please note – some hours and prices may change* In Lexington there is a place called Monkey Joe’s kids 2 and under are $5.00 everyone else is $7.99 to $8.99 depending on the day. Radcliff has an indoor play place called Blazer’s Fun Zone, they have all sorts of attractions but for little guys the bouncy houses are a sure bet! Unlimited bouncing is $8.95 and kids 2 and under at $6.95. In Covington? Totter’s

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