Added: 04/10/2006 |
Winchester - Central Kentucky's Antique GemKnown as the Bluegrass State, Kentucky borders West Virginia and Virginia o the east; Tennessee to the south; Missouri to the west; and Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio to the north. The largest city in Kentucky is Louisville Metro. The second largest city is Lexington-Fayette with 260,512 people. The metropolitan areas of Louisville, Lexington, and the cities of Northern Kentucky make up about 45% of the state population.
In the heart of Daniel Boone Country, located 20 miles East of Lexington in Central Kentucky is the city of Winchester. The legendary pioneer founded Fort Boonesborough in 1775, and the city of Winchester commemorates the occasion annually during its Daniel Boone Pioneer Festival held during Labor Day weekend. Winchester is a city located in Clark County, Kentucky. The city of Winchester features a Victorian downtown (one of the last remaining in the United States), complete with antique shops and restaurants.
Downtown Winchester has a splendid blend of richly designed Victorian commercial buildings and pretty modern structures. Main Street, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is one of the few intact late Nineteenth Century commercial districts in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Discover the beauty of Winchester and Clark County by exploring the local pioneer's heritage and the abundance of turn-of-the-century architecture.
Winchester is one of the most beautiful and historical places in the state. It is also the home of the soft drink Ale-8-One. Travel just beyond the center of downtown, and find adventures awaiting you at various parks, attractions and recreational areas like Fort Boonesborough, the Bluegrass Heritage Museum, and the Leeds Center for the Arts. The area boasts many beautiful, fun and educational tourism spots all within a day of travel. Winchester has produced notable historical figures including Homer Ledford and Daniel Boone; Yeremiah Bell, a Winchester native and former football player for George Rogers Clark, currently plays Safety for the Miami Dolphins in the NFL.
Winchester is the location of several industrial plants. Nearby coal and gas fields and fertile farmland also contribute to the economy. Henry Clay made his first and last Kentucky speeches in the town. The Forest Supervisor's office of the Daniel Boone National Forest is located in Winchester. Boat, fish, hike and hunt to your heart's content in this scenic national forest.
Red River Gorge Geological Area of Winchester has solitude in the wilderness that's hard to beat. Spend the day hiking the miles of trails or backpack thought the cliffy wilderness. Enjoy the perfect scenery, camping, fishing, boating, hiking, and all around the perfect retreat from the hustle of the daily grind.
There are many special places that make Winchester a place worth a visit. You'll find the citizens of the town are warm and friendly and are every bit as beautiful through and through as the city's own scenic landscapes.
A warm welcome is guaranteed.
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