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Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, wealthy young aristocrats in Europe would embark on a “grand tour” where they’d sample the art, history, culture – and the alcohol – of multiple countries.
I couldn’t get the idea of a “grand tour” out of my mind as we toured Eastern Kentucky. Every stop was so rich with heritage, history, butter-filled recipes and bourbon.
So much bourbon.
So where should you stop on your “grand tour” of Southern Appalachia? Which “museum” was the opposite of what you’d expect, and where can you find a mind-blowing natural phenomenon that only occurs in Kentucky and Zimbabwe?
Let’s explore four essential stops on your Eastern Kentucky road trip.
– Chris Butsch, contributor