The review is for Weisenberger Mills, the mill adjacent to the bridge…read more Weisenberger Mills is a sixth‑generation family mill built in 1865, tucked beside the bridge in Midway. It's one of the few remaining small mills in the United States still doing everything the old‑fashioned way. They source grains directly from local farmers, and every step--cleaning, grinding, and even packaging--happens right there at the mill. No step of the process is outsourced. The result is a high‑quality product made by people who genuinely believe in what they produce. For a small operation, the variety is impressive: flours, cornmeal, grits, and an entire lineup of mixes. Chefs hundreds of miles away ship their products into professional kitchens, especially the grits and bulk mixes. While you can find some items at Kroger or specialty stores, many people don't realize you can buy directly from the mill. As sourdough bakers, we make the trip to Midway and purchase their high‑gluten flour in bulk. And true to the family‑run spirit of the place, it's not unusual for Mac Weisenberger or his son, Phil, to load the bags into your car themselves.

It's easy to forget about the Mill. It's a bit off the grid, but I took advantage of being nearby…read more I purchased a bag of their pancake mix Yes, you can make pancakes from scratch, but this mix is excellent and easy to satisfy a pancake craving. The Mill's other products are just as good. The office is no longer open. Just pull up to the bay and make your purchase. While there, don't miss the view from the bridge 7

This property was designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe, the architect largely responsible for…read moredesigning the White House and the congressional/senate chambers in DC. It was designed for Senator John Pope of Kentucky. We toured this property by making an appointment with the Bluegrass Trust. They were great about working with us so we could see this unique piece of history. The home changed hands through the years until it eventually got cut up into multiple apartments for student housing. It eventually experienced a fire, which led to the Bluegrass Trust being able to purchase it. This is a way to see preservation and restoration in action. The trust has very slowly and painfully, over time, first worked to ensure the property was safe and at least stable. And now they are slowly working to restore it a little bit at a time. This is truly a labor of love, with members of the trust taking turns mowing the lawn, cleaning up plaster, doing small projects. And budgets are tight, so every contribution helps. Tours are a steal at 10 dollars, so pay more if you can. Great way to learn about history, architecture, previous lifestyles, restoration. Gorgeous photo ops. If you Google "Latrobe's Pope Villa Lexington" the website will come up and show you the info on how to arrange a tour.

With all of the controversy of the proposed renaming of US military bases, it was timely to run…read moreacross this marker that denotes the brithplace of General Hood. The marker reads, "John Bell Hood, 1831-79, graduate of West Point, 1853. Eight years Indian campaigns. Resigned, 1861, and joined CSA as colonel, heading Texas Brigade. He gained distinction at Sharpsburg, Fredericksburg, 1862, and at Gettysburg, Chickamauga, 1863. Appointed to command Army of Tenn. Met defeat: Atlanta in August, 1864; Franklin, Nashville in December. Lived in New Orleans after war." According to the wikipedia, "Hood had a reputation for bravery and aggressiveness that sometimes bordered on recklessness. Arguably one of the best brigade and division commanders in the CSA, Hood gradually became increasingly ineffective as he was promoted to lead larger, independent commands late in the war; his career and reputation were marred by his decisive defeats leading an army in the Atlanta Campaign and the Franklin-Nashville Campaign." Today, Fort Hood is a US Army base in Killeen Texas. That's midway between Austin and Waco. It is home to the 1st Cavalry Division and 3rd Cavalry Regiment, among others. It is the most populous US military installation in the world. I suspect the name change for the base is coming soon and for now, this marker remains. [Review 13481 overall, 800 of 2020.]

The Clay's Ferry Bridge is a combination of three former bridges combined into one bridge. It…read morecarries Interstate 75 along with US 25 and US 421 across the Kentucky River between Madison and Fayette counties. Considering I have cousins that live in Fayette County and my daughter was born in Madison County you can take my word for it that I've gone over this bridge many times. I'm sorry I was busy driving the last time I went over this bridge or I would have taken a photo. You really need to be a distance away to capture the bridge as it is today. If you're in the area and pass over the bridge take notice of this historic landmark. Thanks to Bruce for reviewing. Thanks to Corey Larue for the photos taken September 2022.

While rather boring to cross, the Clays Ferry Bridge carries I-75 and US-25 over the Kentucky…read moreRiver. At highway level, there isn't much to see other than three lanes of in each direction with a low wall that overlooks the river. There are clear signs prohibiting stopping or pedestrian traffic on the bridge. I'd have to guess they had traffic problems and maybe BASE jumpers here as it is some 200 feet over the river. The bridge is actually three bridges, with the original piers from the 1946 and 1963 bridges being used as part of the construction of the new bridge. Completed in in 1998 there are three lanes in each direction and full-width shoulders. Each northbound/southbound roadway is 60 feet wide and it was most recently resurfaced in 2021. There is no toll to cross the bridge. [Review 20173 overall - 213 in Kentucky - 1149 of 2023.]

Sometimes the old things are better and sometimes the new things are better. The new Clay's Ferry…read moreInterstate Bridge carries high speed traffic over the Kentucky River so efficiently that if you're not paying attention, you wouldn't know that you're nearly 300 feet up. Bing, bang, zoom and you're across. The Old Clay's Ferry Bridge is still here. A bit to the north and down at river level, it carries local traffic. It is actually two Warren truss bridges and it was built in 1869. It is a single lane bridge and you should yield to traffic coming in the opposite direction. I took the "old" bridge today as I drove north to Lexington. I enjoyed the detour. There's a great view of the high bridge from here and a BBQ place. As I drove across, I thought about all those people up there zipping by at 80 miles an hour and they're missing out. [Review 558 of 2024 - 252 in Kentucky - 21589 overall]

A very corroded marker (on both sides) points out the history of the Native Americans who lived…read morehere well before the settlers arrived. There is a space to pull over to read the marker but again, very corroded. The marker says, "Indian Mound attributed to Adena people who inhabited Ohio Valley ca. 800 B.C. to 700 A.D. They began cultivating simple crops, bringing about a mixed hunting and farming economy. Central to Adena life were rituals involving cremation and mound building. Engraved stone tablets found here indicate mound to be Adena. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, 1975." This is marker number 1655 and it was erected in 1979 by the Kentucky Historical Society and the Kentucky Department of Highways. [Review 19642 overall - 171 in Kentucky - 614 of 2023.]

Welcome to Lexington boys and girls. LEXLEX is the Lexington sign. I saw it from my hotel. Had to…read moretake some photos. Put it on the Yelp.

County Clerks offices are a place you need to go to yearly to pay tags for your vehicles. Everyone…read morenormally hates to go there and stand in the big long lines...Not here in Winchester. I went here Tue to pay my partners tags and get the car he just purchased from our neighbor transferred. They informed me that I didn't get the seller to sign and notarized in another spot. She signed the thing in 3 places, but I needed another one. So forward in time the next day. Today I went down here to transfer the car and low and behold, my partner needed to sign in another spot...WTF? Why didn't they tell me I needed this yesterday? Thank goodness I am Power of Attorney with my partner and they had it on file. I signed on his behalf and BOOM. Got it registered. They also gave me tools to get the plates off the car etc. The great ladies that work here do a great job and are very kind. They are super helpful. I never have to wait here more than 2 minutes when I go here. I am giving them 5 stars even though the issue about another needed signature without them telling me the first time I came in because they always help me out and tell me exactly what i need. I also bought a charity mailbox made from recycled license plates that goes to help local vets. Impressive. Thank you ladies for all your great work. You are very much appreciated.