Take The Scenic Route Along Old Frankfort & Pisgah Pikes, The Most Idyllic Backroads In Kentucky
By Andrea Limke|Published April 28, 2020
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Andrea Limke
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A Cincinnati native who has lived in Kentucky for over 10 years, Andrea's heart belongs both in the Queen City and the Bluegrass State. After earning an education degree and working in that field for a number of years, Andrea began to pursue her passion for writing over 6 years ago. Since then she has written for a number of print and online publications, as well as published a children's book.
If you enjoy taking the backroads, Kentucky is such a wonderful place to spend your time. You can hop in your car, on a motorcycle or bike, and head out for a scenic ride through rolling hills, farmland, mountains, rocky tunnels, and more. And of course some of the most beautiful backroads in Kentucky can be found throughout horse country. Just outside of Lexington, the scenic route along Old Frankfort Pike and Pisgah Pike is a drive every Kentuckian should take. These beautiful backroads in Kentucky may just be the most idyllic in the state.
West of Lexington and Georgetown, amongst towns like Midway and Versailles, you'll find the rolling hills of horse country.
Along sections of Old Frankfort Pike and the shorter Pisgah Pike, you'll find grazing horses, wide-open spaces, beautiful barns, and some extravagant properties, hidden by fencing and lush trees.
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The farms throughout this area are well-known by those familiar with racing and make up Kentucky's version of Hollywood Boulevard.
As you drive along these beautiful backroads in Kentucky, keep in mind that these are homes and locals are trying to get somewhere if they are driving through here.
This legendary eatery is located near Midway and has plenty of outdoor dining, as well as a cozy interior. If you need to, pick up carryout while taking in the scenic backroads of horse country. For more information on Wallace Station, check out our previous article.
The beautiful backroads of Kentucky are a great way to spend your time and there’s bound to be a scenic route near your area of the state. If you live anywhere near Lexington, spend an afternoon winding along Old Frankfort Pike and Pisgah Pike and enjoy the idyllic scenery of horse country. Have you taken these iconic scenic drives in Kentucky? What do you think are the most beautiful backroads in Kentucky? Let us know in the comments!
And for more scenic routes, check out another historic drive in Kentucky that every local should enjoy at least once.
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