My Old Kentucky Road Trip: Historic Destinations and Natural Wonders

by Cameron M. Ludwick, Blair Thomas Hess, Elliott Hess (Photographer)

A drive straight across the Bluegrass State takes nearly eight hours. But that would bypass all the worthwhile distractions between Paw Paw in Pike County and the Kentucky Bend of the Mississippi River in Fulton County. Treasures like Abraham Lincoln's boyhood home that rests inside a Greek-style temple. Or the Jefferson Davis monument rising from a field in Fairview. From rip-roaring barn dances in Rabbit Hash to the silent reverence of the monks at the Abbey of Gethsemani, the Commonwealth is chock-full of timeless landmarks. Join native Kentuckians Cameron M. Ludwick and Blair Thomas Hess as they explore all the amazing and irreplaceable things that make the state one of a kind.

Genres: Travel

128 pages, Paperback

First published March 30, 2015

About the author

Cameron Ludwick is a bookworm, trivia nerd, and former band geek who still relies on the survival skills she learned at Girl Scout camp to cope with nature. Together with Blair Thomas Hess, these friends travel across the Commonwealth, exploring its various wonders and uncovering its best-kept secrets. Follow
the adventure at www.myoldkentuckyroadtrip.com.

Reviews

[Elizabeth Warner · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is such a fun read. I am a fellow Kentuckian but I learned something new on every page of this book. You will know right away these girls love Kentucky - the books dedication is one of the best I've seen. This is clearly organized and written and the photographs are beautiful. A must-read for any native of KY or anyone visiting. You will get mini-history lessons from this book while planning your road trip. My bucket list grew a few notches thanks to this book.

[Josh · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun and informative travel guide by Kentucky locals for Kentucky residents/ locals. Lots of fun stuff to see and do throughout the state. It was a great way for me to learn a bit about the state I now call home.

[Alice · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'd been following My Old Kentucky Road Trip blog for years. It was my little taste of home while I was living in New York, so I was thrilled when they released a book! They capture all the little-known local haunts and lore, the tales of Kentucky landmarks that you might hear through a family grapevine. So if you're looking to visit Kentucky and get the inside scoop on places to go, it doesn't get any more local than this.