We found accommodations in the Rocking Horse Manor, a Richardsonian Romanesque style home (i.e. mansion) built in 1888 that is now a bed and breakfast. It was a fascinating building with amazing restoration details. The courtyard is an escape itself. The owners, John and Ricardo were gallant hosts. For the cost of a downtown boring hotel, we enjoyed a pampered experience. We definitely recommend it.
We also took a guided tour of the Conrad Caldwell house in Old Louisville. It took 2 fact filled and story sharing hours to complete the tour. We liked it so much that we took a 2+ hour walking tour of the Old Louisville district. I threw some of the pictures together in a quick slide show. Again, we'd recommend both of these. If you ever find yourself in Louisville, go to the Visitors Center and take them up on these opportunities.
Lexington was my must-see city when in Kentucky, but now I'll have to add Louisville. Thanks, Chris! I love a good roadtrip tip!
ReplyDeleteI have got to get back to my roots...yeah my grew is starting to show :O) I love history, and just saw a cool piece on how buildings break down if they are not taken care of...wild, just wild!
ReplyDeleteAwesome old homes! I absolutely love the Victorian period homes, there is so much elegance and scroll woodwork. (Hugs)Indigo
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a very nice time :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like a perfect getaway spot to me! Love the look of the Rocking Horse Manor.
ReplyDeleteLove the stairway composition.
ReplyDeleteAmazing woodwork in some of those slide show images. You know how i feel about historic homes... I LOVE them. I'm so glad these homes are well preserved and you were very blessed to be there. Great find.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is beautiful. Very elegant. Our home is old, but nothing like that..just an old Sea Captain home 1832.
ReplyDeleteLouisville is a fun place to visit, and I'm jotting down your bed and breakfast recommendation.
ReplyDeletetilda and i have whizzed past louieville on our way to other parts of kentucky and tennesee...but i believe, now, we will need to hop off the interstate to check out the sites we have been missing...thanks for the eye opener-love the pictures.
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