Tag: Horseback Riding
Georgetown, Kentucky
Picture-perfect charm in Bluegrass Country.
Our guide to Georgetown KY Things To Do.
By Hope S. Philbrick
Georgetown may be the fastest-growing community in Kentucky, thanks in part to its close proximity to Lexington, but the pace feels as relaxed as you’d expect to find in any...
Hockensmith Fine Art Editions Gallery & Press
Visit famed photographer John Stephen Hockensmith’s studio in Historic Downtown Georgetown, Kentucky.
Plus, while in Georgetown, check out more art stops.
By Hope S. Philbrick
“I think we are a burgeoning art destination,” says photographer John Stephen Hockensmith. We’re enjoying lunch at Galvin’s on Main in Historic...
Adults-Only Experiences in Colorado
21 Plus Salute!
Colorado bursts with experiences for grownups.
Leave the kids (if you've got any) at home and head to Colorado.
Seize the chance to reconnect, enjoy some peace and quiet, and indulge in adults-only experiences at ranches, B&Bs, hot springs, 18-and-older events and more.
Colorado is...
4+ Adults-Oriented Must-Dos in Winchester, Virginia
Discover Winchester-Frederick County in the Shenandoah Valley.
By Hope S. Philbrick
My first impression of Winchester, Virginia: Don’t wait for a conference as an excuse to visit.
You can’t really get to know a place while sitting in a meeting room.
Fortunately, when I visited Winchester, Virginia for...
Roping and Ranch Skills
Red Reflet Ranch offers new “Roping and Ranch Skills” luxury retreat.
Red Reflet Ranch in Ten Sleep, Wyoming is offering its inaugural “Roping and Ranch Skills” retreat September 23-28, 2016. Guests will spend five days learning roping fundamentals, cattle work techniques, and western horsemanship from expert...
Southern Cross Guest Ranch
Haven for horses and humans near Madison, Georgia.
By Hope S. Philbrick
Owned and operated by Inge Hartley Wendling and her family since 1991, Southern Cross Ranch in Madison, Ga., is a horse breeding and sales farm combined with a 16-room bed and breakfast.
Horse Encounters
Home to nearly...
Door County, Wisconsin
Adventure for the unadventurous.
By Sherri Telenko
There are few activities more decadent than decompressing in a hot tub after a day of outdoor activity. I'm not really an outdoorsy person—unless my dog is with me, but he's not here this trip. Yet somehow I ended...
Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction
It’s the North Pole versus the South Pole during Christmas season performances.
By Hope S. Philbrick
As the lights dim throughout the 35,000 square foot arena, signaling the show is about to begin, my host dining companion leans over and whispers into my ear: “Some people...
Quick Stop: Shelbyville, Kentucky
Make the most of a brief visit to “The American Saddlebred Capital of the World.”
By Hope S. Philbrick
We spent less than 24 hours in Shelbyville, Kentucky—eight of them asleep. Though a longer visit is in order to “The American Saddlebred capital of the world,”...
Hop-On Hop-Off London Bus Tour
Tour the United Kingdom's capital riding atop a double-decker bus.
By Carrie Whitney
The image of a double-decker bus is synonymous with London, England, but in...
Bed & Breakfast Accommodations in South Carolina’s Old 96 District
Story by Hope S. Philbrick
Photos courtesy Old 96 District
Sponsored by Old 96 District
Located in the western part of South Carolina bordering Georgia, South Carolina’s...
Come Find Bourbon
There’s a fresh, new answer to the common question of where to stay when exploring Kentucky Bourbon Country, thanks to the tourism commissions of...
Private Tours of the San Diego Zoo
By Sherri Telenko
I grew up hearing about the San Diego Zoo on television and watching zoo experts parade interesting species across talk show stages....
Outdoors in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
By Sherri Telenko
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario is not exactly a tourist town. It’s one of those places I had little desire to visit until...
King of Kentucky 3rd Edition
King of Kentucky is returning this year with the release of its third edition. Hitting shelves in September, this will be the third release...
Play & Stay The Ballantyne
Change your view by spending a day on the golf course at Ballantyne in Charlotte, North Carolina.
By Bill Bauer
Recognized with a 4½-star rating by...
Mixed Case: Sheltering Sips (3 of ?)
Our Mixed Case series serves up an eclectic mix of recent ‘adult beverage’ discoveries by the dozen.
Whether you’re perusing a bar menu while traveling...
Bourbon Country [2019 Update]
Savor America’s Native Spirit
Loop through Kentucky on a road trip that promises adult fun, picturesque views, learning opportunities, tasty treats, and freebies
By Hope S....
Inn to Inn to Inn: Hiking in Shenandoah National Park
One luxurious way to hike part of the Appalachian Trail in Virginia.
By Hope S. Philbrick
Recently, I hiked 30 miles in three days.
It ranks as...
Houseboat Rentals in the U.S.A. [Exclusive]
By Hope S. Philbrick with additional reporting by Katie DeTar
Two years ago, in the course of researching this story for Simply Buckhead magazine, I...
“Dirty Dancing” Weekend at Mountain Lake Lodge
Carry a watermelon. Hold the frame. Shake your maracas. Never let anybody put you in the corner. Most of all, smile and have the...
Mall of America [UPDATE]
Bloomington, Minnesota is home to the No. 1 tourism attraction in the United States.
The shopping mecca offers plenty of grownup fun even if you...