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    Beck's Mill Gristmill

    4.3 (3 reviews)
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    Great history in beautiful Washington County. It's a working mill and the cornmeal makes the most delicious cornbread.

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    Door To Nowhere

    Door To Nowhere

    4.6(50 reviews)
    29.9 miWaterfront

    TikTok really has opened my eyes to hidden treasures everywhere. I'm sure that I'm not the only one…read morethat feels this way. When you doom scroll, you come across many different places that are true hidden gems. Door To Nowhere, or Heigold House, is definitely an oddity and salute to the past. Some housekeeping, you know, things to know about this place. BE CAREFUL. This sits on a roundabout island with steady traffic. Be mindful to the traffic flow and businesses nearby (I parked at a nearby business off the road and walked over here). Be kind to the natural beauty that surrounds this. And most of all, be respectful. As I said, this sits on a roundabout with flowerbeds surrounding it. Whether you are facing front, as in looking at the front of the façade, or looking from the rear, please stay on the sidewalks provided. Take in the informational plaques as well. Built by Christian H Heigold, a successful stonecutter. Majority of the house was completed in 1853. Heigold was a master at stonecutting and completed the home with busts of Presidents George Washington and James Buchanan. Heigold was also a staunch opponent of the 'Know Nothing Party,' and anti-immigration political party and I would like to think that he built his house with all the busts was a big middle finger to those that were anti-immigration. This façade sat in what was known as the The Point neighborhood, which was favored by those that moved to the city from the New Orleans area. Once Louisville diverted the Beargrass Creek away from downtown, this place started to flood annually. Shifting people away from the neighborhood and then the Great Flood of 1937 happened. Slowly the city started buying houses and demolishing them. Ultimately using the land as a dump site. Then this façade was listed on the National Registry of Historical Places. Remained in that area which became Thruston Park. That is until a developer bought the land adjacent to this and build condos. They moved this massive beast, 70,000-pounds, across River Road to where it sits today.

    Such amazing history, a must see spot ! Right off a main road but there is parking nearby !read more

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    Door To Nowhere - Makes a good photo spot!

    Makes a good photo spot!

    Door To Nowhere - Door to nowhere with some ominous clouds in the background

    Door to nowhere with some ominous clouds in the background

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    Nine Penny Branch Nature Perserve

    Nine Penny Branch Nature Perserve

    4.8(4 reviews)
    28.5 mi

    I had a great time walking at Nine Penny Branch Nature Preserve. It's one of those hidden gems that…read morefeels peaceful the moment you step onto the trail. The hike is about a mile round trip and winds through beautiful woods filled with tall beech and tulip poplar trees. The best part of the walk was reaching the small waterfall and limestone creek bed. The sound of the water and the quiet forest made it a perfect spot to stop for a few minutes and just enjoy nature. The trail is easy to follow and even has an accessible section at the beginning with a scenic overlook. Overall, it's a peaceful, scenic place for a quick hike or family walk. If you're in the Charlestown area and want a quiet nature escape, this place is definitely worth visiting.

    This trail is located just outside of Louisville. The parking lot is small, with space for about…read more6-7 cars. I came here because I heard there was a small waterfall, but since it hadn't rained for a while, there was no water flowing when I visited (9/13/2025). There weren't many bugs that day, which was nice. The trail starts immediately in the woods, so you can enjoy walking in the shade. I also noticed that many people brought their dogs along. If you're a beginner hiker, you might want to get more practice before coming here, as several slightly challenging uphill areas exist. Overall, I'd recommend this trail for a relaxing day when you want to enjoy some time in nature.

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    Big Four Bridge - Plenty of parking on both sides

    Big Four Bridge

    4.7(182 reviews)
    29.3 mi

    When I go out of town I always make it a point to take in local culture. Yeah, I hit the main spots…read morethat are the heavy hitters in that area, but I always seek out something that a visitor like me wouldn't go to on a visit. I was confused by the naming of the bridge until I looked it up afterwards. I was wondering why they gave it the Big Four name. If you have no knowledge of the area and are just looking at the bridge, you might end up scratching your head. There are six tresses, not four. So yeah, by looks, you know it didn't get that name, unless someone thought why not confuse people. The name comes from when this was a railroad bridge. Gaining its name from the defunct Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago, and St. Louis Railway, which was nicknamed as the Big Four Railroad.. Lord, that's a mouthful, hence Big Four. It served as a railway bridge when it was first built in 1895 and continued as such after the 1929 rebuild. Served as this type of bridge up until 1968. Then it sat for a while, with the approach spans were removed around 1975 earning it the name "Bridge That Goes Nowhere." Big Four definitely has a better ring to it. Then in 2013 they converted this to bicycle and pedestrian crossing that connects Louisville to Jeffersonville. Want to hear something funny/stupid? When I first visited here I thought I could walk from my hotel to downtown using this bridge. I know better now. The spanning of the Ohio River is nearly a half mile, so yeah, glad I decided against that. I want to say that I saw a sign on the Louisville side that said the approach span was a quarter of a mile since you need to get to elevation of the span. Crazy to think I thought I'd be able to walk nearly a mile across the river each day when I visited last time. I'm going to be honest. I ascended and descended just the Louisville side. I didn't want to cross at any point and waste daylight while I was here. I did my touristy thing here and got back in my vehicle to head back out. With all the parks and walking trails nearby, this is definitely a busy area and you need to pay attention while driving through here.

    The Big Four Bridge continues to be such a special part of downtown Louisville…read more We brought my kids across it recently -- this was the first time they were both big enough to walk it themselves -- and it was a joy to get to experience walking across the Ohio River through them. There is so much to see along the waterfront! We looked at boats, birds, barges, buildings, the Belle -- promise not everything started with the letter "B." The benches along the way provided a great respite when we needed a second, and the breeze was perfect on the warm day. The bridge itself is also just pretty to look at, whether it's the way the beams come together at the top (OK, there are a lot of "B" words in this) or how it lights up at night. The Big Four is also prime people watching. We passed a couple taking engagement portraits, other kiddos, sketch artists and more. And once in Indiana, we found a restaurant to eat at for dinner less than a block away. The Big Four is a gem that I'm proud to have in Louisville.

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    Big Four Bridge - 08.28.25 links Louisville Waterfront Park to Jeffersonville, Indiana over the Ohio River

    08.28.25 links Louisville Waterfront Park to Jeffersonville, Indiana over the Ohio River

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    Robert N. Stewart Bridge

    Robert N. Stewart Bridge

    5.0(4 reviews)
    47.5 mi

    Driving across the Robert N. Stewart Bridge is like driving across a work of art. The bridge is…read moregorgeous during the day and spectacular at night. The bridge was built as part of a project to attract and welcome drivers off the highway into the city of Columbus. Jean Muller, a renowned Chicago architect, designed the cable-stayed bridge, which was completed in 1999. I drove and walked across the bridge today. Driving into Columbus, the bridge frames the lovely courthouse. To walk across, there is a narrow sidewalk on the west side of the bridge. I had to cross several busy streets to get there, but it was worth the challenge. The bridge is breathtaking and view of Flatrock River from the bridge is tranquil. The colors of the lights that illuminate the bridge change on certain holidays and for special events. I recommend a stop in Columbus to experience this amazing work of art. There is street parking near the courthouse.

    There are entirely too many boring and uninspired bridges in the world so it's pretty awesome to…read morefind something inspired and beautiful. And the Stewart bridge in Columbus is that. Formerly called the Second Street Bridge, it is a cable-stayed suspension bridge that carries SR-46 over the Flatrock River. The bridge was completed in 1999 with the colored lighting added in 2012 and the name change in 2013 in recognition of the former three term mayor of Columbus. There isn't much parking immediately near the bridge and there is no stopping on it. But it's worth a bit of a walk to check it out. [Review 20524 overall - 70 in Indiana - 1505 of 2023.]

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    Robert N. Stewart Bridge - Robert N. Stewart Bridge, Columbus

    Robert N. Stewart Bridge, Columbus

    Robert N. Stewart Bridge - Driving into Columbus, the bridge frames the courthouse.

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    Driving into Columbus, the bridge frames the courthouse.

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