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Gardens in Kentucky
The diverse state of Kentucky isn't called the Bluegrass state for nothing - bluegrass does appear in many a lawn in the state. Waterways are tops in Kentucky as well with 90,000 miles of streams running throughout the state. Featured Gardens: Nannine Clay Wallis ArboretumThis Nanine Clay Wallis Home and Arboretum is a historical building and collection of surrounding trees that was built in 1851. It now serves as the headquarters for the Garden ... |
Map of Kentucky Gardens to Visit
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![]() | Kentucky Off the Beaten Path, 9th (Off the Beaten Path Series) by: Zoe Ayn Strecker Go beyond the usual tourist attractions to discover hidden treasures in the Bluegrass State. |
![]() | 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Cincinnati: Including Clifton Gorge, Southeast Indiana, and Northern Kentucky by: Tammy York With this new guide, hikers discover many of the local hidden hiking treasures that are in and around Ohio’s most picturesque city, located on a historic river at the confluence of three states. Places such as Caldwell Nature Preserve, Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary, and Quiet Trails Nature Preserve offer incredible views, ample wildlife and wildflowers, and a chance to get away from everything ... [reviews] |
![]() | Hiking Kentucky, 2nd: A Guide to Kentucky's Greatest Hiking Adventures (State Hiking Series) by: Michael H. Brown From old country roads to dense forest paths, Kentucky boasts more than 1,500 miles of marked and maintained trails. Author Michael Brown describes seventy-nine of his favorite hikes, from 1-mile nature trails to multiday backpacks. [reviews] |
![]() | Moon Kentucky (Moon Handbooks) by: Theresa Dowell Blackinton Native Kentuckian Theresa Dowell Blackinton gives readers an insider's look at the Bluegrass State, from the revelry of the Kentucky Derby Festival to quiet, cool Mammoth Cave. Blackinton provides suggestions for unique trip itineraries, including Horsin’ Around, Traveling the Bourbon Trail, and The Best of the Bluegrass State. Complete with tips on where to find the best bluegrass tunes ... [reviews] |
![]() | Kentucky Horse Country: Images of the Bluegrass by: James Archambeault On any given day, more than forty thousand horses roam the fields of the Bluegrass, and there are more than five hundred horse farms in the region known for its rich soil and rolling hills. Kentucky Horse Country: Images of the Bluegrass is renowned photographer James Archambeault's pictorial portrait of the natural beauty of Kentucky's Bluegrass region and the thriving thoroughbred industry ... [reviews] |
![]() | A Guide to the Gardens of Kyoto by: Marc Treib Designed for the layman as well as the professional, this concise yet comprehensive guide provides both practical information and theoretical insights into the design of the Japanese garden. Kyoto, the capital of Japan for over one thousand years, possesses a richness of garden art without equal as a living chronicle of Japanese cultural history and environmental design. Following the ... [reviews] |
![]() | Hamptons Havens: The Best of Hamptons Cottages and Gardens (Hamptons Cottages & Gardens) by: Hamptons Cottages and Gardens Magazine A lavish look at the private homes of the storied Hamptons, with gorgeous photographs and engaging text that discusses the history, decor and architecture from an insider's perspective. [reviews] |
![]() | A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region by: Adam Levine Philadelphia and its surrounding towns--the horticultural epicenter of the U.S.--has more public gardens than almost any other region in the world. This indispensable, pocket-sized guide helps residents and visitors locate and enjoy nearly 100 gardens. [reviews] |