9-mile hike Shakertown, KY December 2022
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This is one of the very best places to visit in Kentucky. Put it near the top of your list. Pleasant Hill is a beautifully restored 1805 Shaker village on 3,000 acres in the Kentucky Bluegrass about 75 miles southeast from Louisville adjacent to the Kentucky River. The site contains lodging in historic buildings including an inn and several cottages all furnished with traditional Shaker furniture. The restaurant and gift shops are open year around. There are also various tours of the historic buildings and grounds. In addition, there are facilities for lodging horses and extensive riding trails. This hike was planned to return to the Inn for the traditional Holiday Lunch.