When is the last time you visited Frankfort Kentucky. Frankfort is the capital city of Kentucky and boasts some amazing views, historic locations and destinations for the whole family. Since we are only 2 hours from Frankfort, we have visited this city many times so we are well able to share some of our favorite…
Whether we are traveling across the country or in our own home state, we love exploring and experiencing unique pieces of history and art. We enjoy finding unique things that make us chuckle, smile or think. When we turned on to Frankfort Avenue in downtown Louisville, the Heigold House Façade was a mix of everything…
Ever since I was a little kid I have always loved tree houses. The first time I watched Swiss Family Robinson I decided that it was the ultimate house to live in. After all, who wouldn’t want an amazing mansion high in the treetops? This past week my family and I had the opportunity to…
Some days just beg for an adventure, but not all days have enough time to really hit the road and go exploring. This weekend, we took a quick road trip over to the city to go shopping and decided to swing by High Bridge Park on our way home. It took us less than an…
If you have been around Hobbies on a Budget very long, you know that I love quilts. For the past 6 years, I have hosted an online quilt show each February featuring some of the favorite quilts in my home and from my friends and family members. What is it about quilts that just makes…
If you love Kentucky Fried Chicken, and you are traveling on I75 between Lexington and Knoxville, you need to stop for your next meal at the Sanders Cafe, the birthplace of KFC! We have stopped at the Colonel Sanders Cafe and Museum several times while out exploring Kentucky. The food has always been hot and…
Have you heard of the Ark Encounter in northern Kentucky? Whether you go because you love to explore unusual places or want to learn about Noah’s Ark and the global flood that took place thousands of years ago, a trip to the Ark Encounter is worth the trip and definitely bigger than you imagine! This…
Are you looking for some easy road trips in Kentucky that don’t require a full week vacation? Have you thought about how many places are within an easy day trip of your hometown? Sometimes we get so focused on the major vacation destinations that we forget or overlook the amazing local destinations that can be…