Go For A Socially Distant Ride Through Kentucky's Horse Country With The Bluegrass Railroad Museum
By Andrea Limke|Published July 02, 2020
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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.
A scenic train ride through Kentucky is a unique and fun way to experience our state. There are a few places throughout Kentucky to hop aboard a train car and one that recently reopened is the Bluegrass Railroad Museum. Located in Versailles, you can now go for a socially distant ride through Kentucky’s horse country thanks to the excursions offered through the Bluegrass Railroad Museum.
The Bluegrass Railroad Museum is a must-visit destination in Versailles for any train lover in Kentucky.
Most children are fascinated by the magic of a train and everything that comes along with it, but it's also true that this fascination tends to stick around through adulthood. Luckily, there are many places throughout Kentucky that take you back in time with locomotive-themed museums and train rides.
These attractions had to shut down for awhile due to the pandemic, but they are now reopening, while implementing social distancing and safe environments for visitors.
The Bluegrass Railroad Museum is now open for its weekend train rides again every Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. They've taken the time to make it easy for guests to execute safety precautions, but still enjoy a scenic train ride through Kentucky.
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The interior of the train cars have been adjusted a bit to keep families at a safe distance, according to new regulations.
They will board the train car from the back and everything is sanitized in between rides. While you're on the 90-minute ride, enjoy the scenery and the breeze through the open windows of the nostalgic train car.
Your family can have an incredible view of the countryside as you relax on a bench with nothing to obstruct what's in front of you. These ticket prices are the same as the First Class interior seats and you can find all of that information on the website, linked below.
The relaxing nature of a train ride is especially apparent on an outing with the Bluegrass Railroad Museum.
There are a few things to keep in mind when planning a train ride. There are no restrooms on board, the First Class seats offer air conditioning and heat, and the coach service is handicapped accessible.
The train will stop halfway through its run at Young's High Bridge, which was built in 1889.
You'll be able to disembark and take photos while enjoying the view. The Wild Turkey Distillery is also nearby for more classic Kentucky scenery that just adds to the overall experience.
A scenic train ride through Kentucky is a favorite outing for all ages and you can now do so safely aboard a socially distant ride with the Bluegrass Railroad Museum. Have you taken a ride through horse country? Have you always wanted to try it? Let us know in the comments!
And for more things to do in horse country to turn this train ride into a full day or weekend getaway, take a look at our previous articles on the area.
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