Kentucky is known above all else for its rolling hillsides and towns filled to the brim with history, and there is no better example of this truth than the stops along Route 8. While the road itself runs clean through Tennessee and beyond, it’s the Kentucky stops that make it a drive worth taking. From farm stands to historical Italian cuisine, a trip down Route Eight is one of the greatest drives the state has to offer. Specifically, taking the road from Boone County to Maysville, Kentucky makes for a day trip that is guaranteed to be one for the books!

McGlasson's Fresh Produce is the definition of a fall-time favorite. Not only are you able to pick your own pumpkins and apples, but you can also find delicious fresh produce all year round!
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Another unique stop along the way is the chance to make your way across the Mighty Ohio on the historic Anderson Ferry.
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As you make your way down Mary Ingles, be sure to stop by the Saint Anne's Convent. On top of the beautiful scenic view, this is also the location where Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise came together to create the movie Rainman.
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Speaking of Rainman, Route Eight in Newport offers one of the greatest Italian spots in the Bluegrass State. Pompilio's has served the Northern Kentucky era since before prohibition.
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Maysville is a town with plenty to offer, and the most fun stop in the city might just be the Kentucky Gateway Museum Center.
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In addition to their incredible collection of weaponry from wars past, you can also visit their exhibit of tiny homes created to give you an idea of the interior of bygone homes.
The Augusta Distilling Company is the perfect way to complete your Route 8 day trip. Picking up a bottle of their new "Old Route Eight" bourbon will be the best way to commemorate a day well spent!
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As you can see, Maysville is a breathtaking town, and the drive to get there is nothing short of enchanting!
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Have you ever been on Route 8? As someone who has spent many hours traveling along the northernmost part of the road, I can tell you from personal experience this will quickly become one of your all-time favorite road trip destinations. If you want to see the true wise-ranging diversity found within the Bluegrass State, make this guided trip the next one on your list.

And don’t forget to check out these charming places to stay in Maysville, KY while planning your trip!

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