Recently Reviewed Hotels around Harrodsburg

• Old Fort Harrod State Park
  "Restored Fort is worth a look"
  "Although it's not exactly on the same spot it's only about 100 yards away and very well done. There are people in side in period costume and although only a few pieces ot artefacts are from the actual fort a lot are from the same period. It's very well done and you get a thorough feeling for how har..."sh life would have been back in those early days of the 1700's. " More >
• Dixie Belle Riverboat Rides
  "Rollin' on the River"
  "I visited the Dixie Belle with my mom on a sunny Saturday afternoon. We happened to be driving by and noticed the sign "Riverboat" on the side of the road. We turned down the drive to find a sign indicating rides at 2:00 and 4:00. A quick google search led me to the Shaker Village website, where ..."I learned that we could purchase tickets at the dock. The boat docks on the Kentucky River. Dixie Belle is a two story vessel with a paddle wheel and fluted smoke stacks. The captains navigating quarters are located on the top deck and a concession stand on the entry-level floor immediately below. The lower deck is arranged with tables and chairs. The upper deck is uncovered and has bench seating. The ride begins near the High Bridge and is narrated throughout. Keep your eyes peeled for passing trains and vast wildlife. We saw many types of birds (from cranes to vultures and beyond), turtles and fish. The boat travels several miles down the river before returning. A calm breeze h... " More >
• Old Fort Harrod State Park
  "Saturday Visit"
  "My mother and I visited this park on a sunny Saturday afternoon. We were able to roam the grave markers of the original settlers of Kentucky prior to entering the park. Admission to the Fort is $5. This fee also includes access to the museum. The fort is a replica of the original Fort Harrod, ..."which stood on a nearby hill. Although not exact, the fort provides a realistic look at how life was arranged within the fort. You can tour the fort at your own pace and are provided with written information regarding each structure. Typically, staff would be available at each facility to demonstrate how life would have been in each section of the fort. We believe that we visited during a lunch break, as we found most of the areas vacant. Near the front gate is a cabin that is enclosed in a church-like brick structure. This is said to be the cabin that Abraham Lincoln's parents, Thomas and Nancy, were married in. A great deal of detailed information is available. On the opposite cor... " More >