Kentucky
The Bluegrass State
Welcome to Kentucky: More than just their fried chicken, where the bourbon is smooth, and the bluegrass is as beautiful as the state’s hospitality
Bridging the Gap
Roebling Suspension Bridge
Built in 1956, this suspension bridge serves as one of the most memorable symbols between the connection of the two states of Kentucky and Ohio.
My friend and I took a lot of photos here! We just had fun exploring the other side of the Ohio River.
Before Covington
Our Walk Down
We started our walk in Cincinnati in front of our hotel…
Trying to navigate and find directions in a new city was tricky (even with Google Maps). We wanted to see the best way to arrive in Kentucky and we saw some firefighters and police officers talking on the sidewalk. We asked them what the best way was to get there and they pointed to which bridge to cross. They were super friendly and also gave some recommendations on places to check out while we were in Kentucky. A testament of how amazing the people we met here were.
We got to the bridge, and the view was absolutely stunning (as seen by the photo on the side). The bridge was bustling with drivers and the breeze was crisp. Before we knew it, we stepped foot in Kentucky.
Covington
The City of Covington and Their Bourbon
Right across from Ohio, we went to the city of Covington. Full of restaurants, shops, and pubs (with their famous bourbon), it is a nice place to escape bustling downtown Cincinnati if you need it.
Our story in Covington started when we crossed the Ohio/Kentucky border. We did a little bit of walking, but we saw an older man in a wheelchair coming out of a nursing home. We made eye contact and he started talking to us about who we are and his time in the military. Again, it was truly just a small glimpse into the southern hospitality we encountered, and it was a really cool story about how people from many parts of the US can have great conversations about who they are. I told him about growing up Asian American, and he had some questions about Florida!
We did not drink any, but check out Kentucky’s bourbon! It was a big part of their culture and economy. People kept recommending it and there was a ton of souvenirs and places dedicated to it. Even though I did not get any to try, I did buy a magnet to serve as a symbol of the importance of bourbon.
