this is the other bridgeless river crossing in the mid-hinterlands of Kentucky that I can't quite…read morefigure out despite applying mass quantities of cookies and milk. an abundance of paved roads and proper bridges provide easy access to any place that Reed's and the Rochester Ferries will get you so why? "now it ain't a bad thing, just different..." is how a townie tells it. these ferries make an odd pairing for the back or forth across the Green River for any purpose other than taking the car on a boat ride or otherwise idling away an afternoon as a person would be hard pressed to find a less convenient route from one to the other but seeing it's Kentucky there's probably a good reason for it all after all, like living right nearby to one or the other landings or maybe the fishing is good, or could be because, well, you know... Kentucky word of caution: the roads north of the Green River hereabouts aren't very roady. plenty of side-by-sides and other non-highway vehicles around being operated by people anywhere from eight to eighty so there's plenty of opportunities to meet folks by accident... so just drive nice... alright?

nice drive through the countryside to get here but the last bit gets tricky with the serious and…read morepersistent downhill to the landing. not exactly sure what's going on north of town but there's several large yards full of pumpjacks and tanks and what looks like miles of pipe so maybe it used to was oil fields underneath the row crops? upon arriving down by the Ohio River the pavement gets big and wide and open with abundant parking and the occasional riverside lunch and/or boat launching. if you're going across queue up and follow directions when the boat arrives. once on board turn off the engine, put it in park and if the water is calm get out and stretch your legs and talk to whoever else is around. this is a fair sized ferry so it mostly rides nice and smooth but sometimes nature happens so pay attention! another free river crossing! while this is an excursion for some it's a fact of life for others; about 500 vehicles cross here daily between southern illinois and far western kentucky doing commerce and tourism but mostly just everyday life. oddly, kentucky helps foot the bill here even though the commonwealth starts a fair way south of the landing. guess that's how they do things around here, neighborly - bless their crazy little selves :-)

The ferry provides a great connection between the Amish Country in Kentucky and the Shawnee…read moreNational Forest in Southern Illinois. Plus, it's free. You can't get any better than that.

Awesome things to see here, you'll need a few days. The Rangers/tour guides I've met are all great,…read moreand the tours show you a lot. As an aside--I find it funny that they put a pair of restrooms down there, partway through one of the tours. I was not expecting that! (Not all tours have that, though, so be prepared.)

Who doesn't love a national park cave!? It's crazy as you wander thru here and they state they have…read moremapped out 400+ miles of pathways. I thought it was closer to freeway but you soon realize it's a bit of a trek. Plenty of parking. You can purchase the tour tickets on site or online. Facilities are nice but a good majority(if not all of them?) of the interactive museum features were 'not functioning' so just wander and read all the details and stories posted along the walls. It's crazy that the place was a tourist attraction way back in the day. You'd have to plan for being on the roads for probably days to get here. Tour was cool. Very pretty. Out ranger was super personable and seemed to love his job so that's nice. Glad we decided to drop by and check it out on our way back from Chattanooga.

We booked a private tour for 5 with Mint Julep for my 50th birthday, and had an absolute blast…read more Cindy was our guide for an all day excursion to 3 distilleries and lunch. She was fantastic and full of knowledge about the area, the distilleries, and the history of bourbon. She even managed to squeeze in a quick trip to a fantastic little candy store to grab some bourbon balls (which were delicious). I highly recommend Mint Julep Tours if you're thinking of taking a trip through the bourbon trail!

Mint Julep tours coordinated a day of bourbon tasting for twelve of us in a van. Cindy was our…read moredriver and guide. The day/distillery tours couldn't have been better. Cindy went above and beyond to guarantee a great experience. I would strongly encourage you to book your Louisville tours with them.

Customer service on the phone was friendly and helpful. Driver was amazing and conscientious about…read moresome of our group easily getting car sick. Request Melissa!

Gold Shield provided the transportation from the Churchill Downs backside to the front side of the…read moretrack. Early mornings until 11:00 AM, they were available at different stopping points with dropoff at the back of the Kentucky Derby Museum. The cars were very clean. We always seemed to catch the friendly Mark, a 5-Star driver. Great perk! 47

5 stars isn't enough for Kentucky Bourbon Boys…read more We packed an unbelievable amount into two days without ever feeling rushed or stressed. Day one included Whiskey Thief, Woodford Reserve, and Buffalo Trace. Day two took us through Bardstown Bourbon Company, Maker's Mark, and Heaven Hill. Every stop offered something completely different, and the lunches planned in advance were outstanding. The weather was perfect, but the real difference-maker was our driver and guide, Jeff Ramsey. Jeff was knowledgeable, funny, professional, always on time, and genuinely made the trip memorable. We do a lot of tours and experiences like this, and Jeff was simply the best guide we've had anywhere. Everything was seamless from start to finish. I won't book with any other group for future Bourbon Trail trips.

Kentucky Bourbon Boys are the bomb. They are very professional and made the process easy. Ed was…read moreour tour guide and he provided us with the best tour. He was knowledgeable and friendly took very good care of us. We would book this tour again. Thanks

Just south of where Dixie Highway (US 31 West) crosses the Salt River, along the riverbanks of the…read moreOhio River, this historical marker is at the intersection with Main Street of West Point, KY. It is opposite a gas station (in July 2020, Valero). The marker is on two sides. On the one side, "During the Civil War, Louisville was an important supply depot for the Union army. The Louisville & Nashville Railroad (L&N), which ran east of West Point, was vulnerable to Confederate attacks. Needing to protect supplies at Louisville and the Union line of supply via the L&N Turnpike, in late 1861, Gen. W. T. Sherman built fortifications on the hill above West Point. Over." And on the other side, "In Nov. 1861, the 9th Michigan Inf., led by Col. W. W. Duffield, built Fort Duffield, a 1,000 foot long earthen wall with 10 angles of fire. A number of men who died from disease or accident were buried on the hill south of the fort. In Feb. 1862, the 9th Mich. built a bridge across Salt River that became an important transportation route for Union operations in the area." The fort was a serpentine wall of earth with ten fields of fire. Originally, there was a one-mile clearing between the fort and any trees, but since the fort's abandonment the forest has grown back around the fort. A fresh water spring was inside the fort. It saw use in 1862, and was abandoned when it appeared that the war would never come near. [Review 13598 overall, 917 of 2020.]

This earthen hilltop fortification is presently accessed by an abandoned road. The section of still…read morein-use road leading up to the park doesn't look a whole lot better, and the park doesn't seem that well-maintained. However, it is an interesting site with a nice view. While there was some signage, I was surprised by how hard to tell what the history of the place was; perhaps if there are guided events at the large amphitheater you get more. The main use of the place was to hike, and for that it wasn't bad at all.

The bus line that services evansville is not a corporate greyhound line. It hits dale, Corydon and…read moreowensboro. So no direct service to louisville. The WiFi on the bus works. The bathroom is actually clean on the bus. They occasionally play terrible movies like tyler perry. Now to the terminal. It's crap. Bad service, nasty bathrooms, lots of bums and criminals.

What a fantastic experience and thank you to our Driver Jenniffer. On time, with an immaculate…read moresprinter van customized for comfort. If I could give more than five stars, I certainly would.

I'm sorry to share a negative review of Signature Transportation. We booked them for our 200-guest…read morewedding based on our venue's recommendation, and it turned into a disaster. The booking process was frustrating; it was hard to reach Molly Griggs, and after several conversations, we reserved one mini XL (50 people) and one super coach (57 people). We confirmed a detailed schedule multiple times well in advance, including specific pick-up and drop-off times. On the wedding day, while I was getting ready for our 5 PM ceremony, I learned that our guests from Harpeth were on the wrong bus and at the wrong venue. This was incredibly stressful, as these guests were key family members, including the groom's uncle who was reading during the ceremony. Our ceremony was delayed as they rushed to arrive. After an investigation, it became clear that Signature Transportation had forgotten to pick up our Harpeth guests. The guests were in the lobby at 3:50 ready for a 4:00 pick up. Signature was no where to be found, but a grayline super coach was there. Our guests got on that bus, as they figured it was for our wedding. Signature arrived at Harpeth hotel at 4:17 pm (cameras at Harpeth have evidence) and only picked up 1 person, as 25 of our guests were on the other wrong bus. Dana tried to say there wasn't a specific time in the contract to pick up the Harpeth guests, but the trip manifest clearly states the bus arrival was earlier at Hilton to allow enough time to grab Harpeth guests for a drop off at the venue by 4:30pm. The stops are clearly stated and shown in the trip manifest. I spoke with both Molly Griggs and Dana Taft, the manager. We received a partial refund, but it didn't reflect the stress caused on our wedding day. Dana stated that "feelings" weren't part of the contract, which felt dismissive. The service was not fulfilled per our contract, but Dana disagreed with that statement. I hope no one else has to experience this. Despite our clear communication with Signature, they failed us. I recommend looking for a more reliable transportation company, as planning a big 200 out-of-state wedding is stressful enough.