Before or after the convention: Bourbon, barbecue and Bluegrass.Before the conference starts, or after the meeting is over, plan to spend extra time in the region exploring the many places, people and things that make Kentucky the truly amazing place that it is. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] America's native whiskey, bourbon is almost exclusively distilled, aged and bottled in Kentucky. The combination of a bountiful Bountiful, city (1990 pop. 36,659), Davis co., N central Utah; inc. 1892. It is a residential suburb N of Salt Lake City with some farming and floral nurseries; machinery and motor vehicles are produced. Bountiful was settled by Mormons in 1847. corn crop, sweet limestone water, white oaks for barrel making and hot summers for aging the whiskey are all combined for the creation of bourbon. Before Prohibition, Kentucky had hundreds of distilleries. There are now about a dozen; seven offer tours. Each distillery has its own distinctive character, as do the bourbons. Seven of the state's distilleries have banded together to develop a Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Tour through rolling green hills and woods to destinations where master distillers still craft the amber bourbon as they have for more than 200 years. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The true bluebloods of the Bluegrass bluegrass, any species of the large and widely distributed genus Poa, chiefly range and pasture grasses of economic importance in temperate and cool regions. In general, bluegrasses are perennial with fine-leaved foliage that is bluish green in some species. have four legs--not two. While Louisville is home to the world's most famous horse race, the Kentucky Derby Kentucky Derby One of the classic U.S. Thoroughbred horse races. It was established in 1875 and run annually on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs track in Louisville, Ky. With the Preakness and the Belmont Stakes, it makes up U.S. racing's coveted Triple Crown. , it is surrounded by a large concentration of horse farms. You can soak up a lot of equine atmosphere by driving along the highways and byways of the region. You'll spot grazing grazing, n See irregular feeding. grazing 1. actions of herbivorous animals eating growing pasture or cereal crop. 2. area of pasture or cereal crop to be used as standing feed. See also pasture. Thoroughbreds (the racing royalty), American Saddlebreds (the show ring elite) and quarter horses (the working horses of choice for trail riding and farm overseeing). Horse farms in the Bluegrass Region Bluegrass region Area of central Kentucky, U.S. The region contains Kentucky's best agricultural land and thus became the first area to be settled. It became known for its abundant bluegrass and became famous for breeding fine horses; the calcium-rich soil imparts its , along with the various other horse-themed attractions, provide many visitor opportunities to enjoy what is the hallmark of Kentucky. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Along with bourbon and beautiful horses, Kentucky is known for its music and food. Bluegrass music bluegrass music: see country and western music. was born in Kentucky; barbecue perfected. Visit the International Bluegrass Music Museum in Owensboro, Kentucky Owensboro is the third largest city in Kentucky and the county seat of Daviess County.GR6 It is located on U.S. Highway 60 about 32 miles southeast of Evansville, Indiana and is the principal city of the Owensboro, Kentucky Metropolitan Statistical Area. and take in a headliner's concert from one of today's most popular performers. Visit Western Kentucky and learn about the region's barbecue prowess. The region boasts three different barbecue styles, and they'll invite you to try all three and be your own judge. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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