Take A Trip Back Into History At These Favorite Local Spots

Sometimes you are looking for a place to go out for a few hours that is not too taxing on you or the person you are caring for. Or a place to take a friend who needs a little cheer, or a parent who is wanting to spend some one on one time. We pulled together a list of some of our tried and true local places.

Trips Into History:

Locust Grove: This Georgian brick mansion was the last home of General George Rogers Clark from 1809 until his death in 1818. It was the estate of his sister Lucy Clark Croghan and her husband William and family. A tour of the circa 1792 house gives visitors a glimpse into life before Louisville became the noisy metropolis it is today. During the summer there are many special events, and music some evenings. locustgrove.org

Farmington, finished in 1816, is an 18-acre site that was once the center of a hemp plantation owned by John and Lucy Speed. The 14-room, Federal-style brick plantation house is said to be based on a design by Thomas Jefferson and has several Jeffersonian architectural features. 502.452.9920, farmingtonhistoricplantation.org

Historic Cave Hill Cemetery might seem an odd place for an outing, but believe us, the peace and beauty found here in the middle of the busy Highlands is, well, heaven sent. Visit the ducks at the lake as generations of Louisvillians have done. See the graves of Colonel Sanders, Muhammad Ali, George Rogers Clark, and many other locals whose names you will recognize: Bullitt, Grinstead, Speed. Make sure to drive through the National Cemetery located within Cave Hill, the burial spot of over 5,500 soldiers killed in the Civil War and other American wars. They also give tours and presentations throughout the year. cavehillheritagefoundation.org

A trip into Fleur de Flea Vintage Indoor Market will either be a trip down memory lane or a glimpse into an earlier time—think rotary phones, needlepoint purses, and colorful clothing. In Paristown, close to downtown Louisville, you will find these curated vendor booths feature just about anything imaginable from jewelry to furniture to books to plants to art and who knows what else. A veritable feast of Flea! 502-365-3563, thefleurdeflea.com

By Various Staff Writers | Photo Melissa Donald

P.S. You may also enjoy this outing: Meet Me ‘Midway’ – The Historic District