Jimels555

Benton is a small town, but it's still known for a few things that make it a lot of fun to visit, and if you really like the feel I'd suggest staying as this is a nice, welcoming town. The first time I visited Benton was for Tater Day, and I'm not the only person whose first, and possibly only experience, with Benton is Tater Day. It's a trade day, and maybe the oldest such day in the US. Basically, people come together to trade/sell all sorts of stuff, like guns and sweet potato slips. As this has become a tourist attraction, there are also rides and such in Benton for Tater Day, so it's a lot of fun for the whole family.

I'd say that's true of the town in general, as it seems very welcoming to families. The schools are also very nice, and while they're not the world's best or anything, they're above average and provide a quality education.

The other that brings in some folks to Benton is on the Fourth Sunday of May each year, as shape note singers come together to sing from the Southern Harmony, which is a song book. I've never actually enjoyed this event, but I've been meaning to and hope to make the trek over to Benton next May for it.

Benton has a fair bit going for it, and the average income is pretty decent, so homes are fairly nice, the town if overall quite clean, and it's very safe. There aren't a lot of restaurants or other activities of that sort of enjoy on a consistent basis, but the yearly events make Benton a good place to live and I recommend at least stopping by for a look!

Bardwell is a tiny little town of around 800 people that has very little going on overall. It's a ways South of me in Independence, and I can't say I'm a big fan.

There really aren't many reasons to visit Bardwell, and though I do consider the town friendly and safe, there's nothing to do, no restaurants to enjoy, no bars to hit up to meet someone, and few recreational activities to partake in. Bardwell is, quite simply, a tiny little town with nothing going on. I've been in some really small towns that have at least one or two places to eat, and Bardwell doesn't even have that. This town is just too small. Sorry.

It's safe, clean and friendly enough, but there just aren't enough things to do in Bardwell to tempt me to visit very often.

Vanceburg is a fairly small town a ways away from almost anything else going on in Kentucky. I live in Independence, which is pretty close to Cincinnati, and that feels somewhat out of the way at times. Vanceburg is WAY out there. It's about a 2 hour drive from me, and roughly the same distance from Lexington. So if you're hoping to get a little 'big city fun' on occasion, it's going to be a long drive.

On the plus side, Vanceburg has very little crime. I don't mean 'kinda little crime,' I mean VERY little crime. I had to look it up, and there are hardly ever any crimes here. It's also super cheap to live here. The cost of living is miniscule, and you can actually rent some places for around $380 a month. That's huge, and no doubt helps a lot, as there isn't a whole lot of economic opportunity here.

You also don't have much in the way of eating or getting a drink. I can't say I've ever had a meal in Vanceburg, but based on a quick Google search I did come up with Chigger's, but I can't really tell you anything about it. I really couldn't find anything as far as nightlife goes either, so there are some pretty slim pickings here. I don't recommend it for singles.

I actually don't really recommend Vanceburg for almost anyone. The schools are small, and while probably nice enough, they're nothing to write home about. There aren't really any tourist attractions that I can find either, so you're really a lot better off trying your luck somewhere else. I hate to be so down on a place, especially one as safe as Vanceburg, but it's too small and there's too little to do to bring very many people here. Try your luck somewhere else.

Taylorsville is a fairly small town about 30 minutes away from Louisville. It's nice enough, and you can certainly find a few things to do here, though for the most part I think you'll be heading over to Louisville for fun.

As far as those things to do go, I think you'll have the most luck with something like a local fun farmers market or outdoor activities. There aren't a ton of restaurants or other active life places like that in the area. That said, this is part of the charm of Taylorsville. It's a cool Southern-feeling town with a quality golf course and plenty of outdoor beauty to take in.

The golf course is Tanglewood, and as I've said in many reviews I'm not the biggest golfer, but I do think it's a nice enough course, and I read that it's USGA-rated. Not sure if that's a huge deal, but I do know it's a very pretty course that is quite the sight on a nice fall day.

There are a few places to eat, though not enough for me. This is a big downside to Taylorsville, and definitely lowers its rank in my eyes. The Tea Cup is okay I suppose, though nothing amazing, but Lynda's Grill is actually pretty good. It's a great looking place and has excellent breakfast and lunch. I've never had dinner here, but based on the breakfast and lunch I'd bet it's pretty darn good.

There's a B&B, a resort on Taylorsville Lake and a few other nice little places to check out, though I think if you live here you'll run out of places to see pretty quick. That said, you can never take in too much nature, and the natural beauty of Taylorsville is pretty good.

I recommend Taylorsville to those who want it quiet and beautiful. They're somewhat rare things these days, but I definitely like them.

I almost never get over to Maysville, and that's a shame because it's not a bad town. Oddly, it's not far from where I live, Independence, and yet I don't get here often. I suppose that says something about the quality of the town, as it's nice and all, but not terribly exciting to me. This is strange because there are actually a fair number of establishments to enjoy. For whatever reason I just don't get here often to enjoy them.

Tumbleweed is actually pretty good, but I prefer Gold Star Chili, and I'm not much of a chili fan personally. There's also Capronis if you want something more upscale, though I've never been even remotely impressed by it. Too expensive and the food isn't worth it.

I will say I agree with the other reviewer on the prettiness of Maysville. It really is quite picturesque, but I think that's true for so much of Kentucky, as it's a beautiful state. The setting might be a bit nicer than some towns, but for me the overall atmosphere is slow enough and without enough energy to make it worthwhile.

Maysville is safe, and the schools are said to be good, though I had to ask a few friends before writing this review to make sure that was true. You don't hear much about Maysville's schools, so I think they're quality but not exceptional.

Maybe that's what it is about Maysville in general. Quality but unexceptional. I'd rather try out something with a bit more exceptional in it. But perhaps that's just me. Perhaps.

Springfield is a small town a little ways south and west of Lexington that I don't get to very often. It's a boring little down. I'm not saying it's a bad place to live or visit, but outside of a few bed & breakfasts and a festival there's not much to bring you here. That's not to say there aren't a few charms in Springfield, but so much of Kentucky can be beautiful. The scenery alone doesn't bring in very many people.

I mentioned B&Bs. There are a few really cool looking ones in Springfield that I like. Maple Hill Manor is lovely, and somewhat historic. It's been around for over 160 years, and it's been kept up very well over the years. I read a review that claimed it's been very highly ranked as a B&B. I don't hit up many of these type of establishments, but this is a very nice one.

The other B&B I know of in Springfield is The Cinnamon House. I've never actually stayed here, but I've been by and it looks really nice. Very quaint and simple, and while I don't know the amenities very well, it certainly looks friendly, and that's pretty cool.

The festival I've been to in Springfield is the Kentucky Crossroads Harvest Fest. I went a while back (that's why I stayed at the B&B) and it was a lot of fun. It's very small town and friendly, and while you may not get a ton of excitement, you will get to have some fun, and that helps a lot.

The big problem with Springfield is there are few bars or restaurants to have a night out on the town in. I'm not saying you'll be super bored, but if you want to shop or get a bite to eat you'll run out of options quickly. You're better off trying somewhere else. The schools are also somewhat lacking if you're a parent. I don't have kids yet, but hopefully I will in a few years, and I would rather have more options for giving them an education.

I'm not the biggest fan of Springfield, and while I think it's a nice, safe town, you can do better somewhere else, with many of the same types of charms but a lot more to do!

Radcliff is a pretty big town considering it's a ways South of Louisville and pretty far from much the "action." Very interestingly it's right near Fort Knox. That's probably one of the main things people talk about when they come to this area. Yep, the Fort Knox is located right nearby. This adds a lot to the area and certainly brings in quite a bit of tourism.

One thing to note is that Fort Knox isn't just a place where they have a lot of gold. Yeah, they have much of the Treasury's reserves of gold bullion, but it's actually a very different place. It's a training camp for the US Armed Forces, and is therefore not nearly as open to the public as you might think. That doesn't mean there aren't things to do or people to see if you're a tourist, far from it, but it's not just some place you can head over to and grab a couple bars of gold on your way out. They actively train people here (at least, so far as I know.)

Because of the military ties to Fort Knox, Radcliff is a fairly hopping town. There are plenty of bars and restaurants to hit up on occasion. The fort also makes it certain that there will be a good chunk of sustained employment in the area, so long as you work for the Government. This leads to more chances to open your own business to serve these men and women, and this again serves to help make the town successful. That's a big thing if you're moving to Radcliff. It's pretty much guaranteed to either grow or stay about the same size.

For food, you should check out My Rosita for Mexican food, Jerry's for old fashioned diner-style food, and Autumn Gardens for Asian food. There are plenty of options to check out, so even if you don't love those you'll likely find something you do like!

The schools in and around Radcliff are also pretty good. The Government does a decent job of taking care of her soldiers, and Hardin County Schools are above average for Kentucky. There are a few private schools nearby as well, though I think the public options are the way to go.

All in all I'm a big fan of Radcliff. There are jobs, a pretty safe environment and a fair bit of stability to enjoy. All of those things add up to a good place to live.

Owenton is a nice but remote little town roughly halfway between Cincinnati and Louisville. The population is small, crime is nearly non-existent, and you can get a decent place for a bargain. There are some nice things about the quiet, but at the same time what gives Owenton a degree of charm also makes it difficult for me to recommend.

There are two big negatives about Owenton. First, with the small population you get less to do. You won't find many good restaurants or bars, or much else fun to do. Not that there's nothing, but your chances are limited.

This limitation is also very prevalent in the job opportunities. You will likely struggle to get a decent job in Owenton. Yeah, your rent might be super low (so insanely low that I looked it up: the median rent asked is $250!!!), but you could still struggle to pay your bills because you can't find a decent job. That's really too bad, but that's also how it goes. The good job markets are more popular and therefore the rent is higher.

I don't really get to Owenton very often, and that's because I never find much to do. I don't really have any friends in the area, so visiting seems pointless. The only restaurant I know of is Huddle House, which is a decent breakfast joint, but it's hardly a reason to drive out of my way. There are some nice small town things, like a good farmers market and a quality trail to go hiking on, but it just doesn't feel like enough in general. I'd prefer to have a bit more to do. I love the great outdoors, and I like peace and quiet most days, so if I had a good job in Owenton I'd probably be content with the occasional excursion to Cincinnati for nightlife, but that's still a struggle to me. I'm not the type to need crazy excitement, so when I say Owenton is too slow, know that it comes from someone who doesn't go out every night. Or even every week.

Newport is a Cincinnati suburb with quite a bit going on. Of course, with its super close location to Cincinnati, there are plenty of places to eat, good recreational opportunities and tons of people, so you'll never be bored. I'm a huge fan.

Let's start with the places to eat. Newport has quite a few good restaurants, and you're only a stone's throw away from more places in Cincinnati, so you're never go hungry! Dixie Chili and York Street Cafe are favorites of mine, but Mitchell's Fish Market is also really really cool. You can have some great seafood while looking out over the Ohio River. Very cool indeed.

There are also quite a few good schools in Newport, so that makes it great for families. You can find plenty of good private schools, and the public schools are, as a whole, pretty good. Being so close to Cincinnati allows you to put your kids in a number of different schools (as long as you're willing to pay for it of course). Not bad.

One of the cooler things about Newport is all the tourist attractions. Newport Aquarium is a very cool place to visit, it's right nearby (it actually might technically be in Cincinnati, but it's still close. You can actually pet a shark there, and there's a ton to learn and see. Very cool. I think for kids it's a real wonderland, but even adults can find a lot to do and see at the Newport Aquarium.

Newport on the Levee is also a favorite place of mine to visit in Newport, as I've had quite a few good days at the Newport on the Levee, watching movies and taking in an art gallery or showcase. It definitely adds to the town.

I could easily go on all day about how awesome Newport is, but I'll just end by saying I really like visiting here and would highly recommend you at least visit, if not choose to live here yourself!

New Castle is a tiny little town roughly equidistant from Louisville, Lexington and Cincinnati. There are less than a thousand residents, and you can feel this when you visit. New Castle is really small, and that's too bad because it's very pretty here.

That's probably the best thing about New Castle. It's a lovely looking place, and you can definitely enjoy the scenery. You may not enjoy the rest of the town, but you can certainly enjoy a very beautiful location. The two best reasons to visit New Castle both play into this pretty natural setting. Henry County Country Club has a nice golf course, and you can get in an above average game of golf here. It's not the best course in the state, but it's nicer than many of the other courses I've been to. I may not be the most enthusiastic golfer in the world, but I do like to play on occasion, and Henry County Country Club gives you a good opportunity.

The other fun thing to see in New Castle is the Smith-Berry Winery. It's somewhat small, but has a different winery feel than the others I've seen (full disclosure: I don't visit very many wineries, but I've been to a few and this one felt more Kentucky than the others somehow). You get more of a farm look and feel, and while the wine isn't the best in the world, it's a welcome change from visiting bourbon distilleries. I've always been happy with my visits.

Other than that you're not going to find much in New Castle. There are few restaurants, fewer bars, and not a ton of activities to partake in. You'll have to find a lot of your own fun in New Castle, and that's okay. I recommend the town for those looking for a very quiet life. There's only a little bit of crime, but nothing horrible, and you'll have plenty of time to think.

Well, oddly enough it's sorta tough to write a review about Louisville. It's a great city. The biggest in Kentucky I believe, and there's just so much to do and see here.

Of course, the first thing most people mention, and the first I'll mention, is the Kentucky Derby. Kentucky is known for our horses and bourbon, and the Kentucky Derby is pretty much as famous a horse race as there is in the world. I'm not a big horse racing fan, but I went to the derby once and it was insanely fun. I can honestly say my trip over to Louisville was one of the most fun I've ever had, and I will always recommend Louisville because of it.

Of course, with the large population in Louisville you get a ton of restaurants of pretty much all sorts to check out, and there are varying quality levels from awesome to mediocre, but you can certainly find something worth eating in Louisville. There are too many options to just make a few suggestions, but needless to say it's a great place for food.

The large population also makes for a lot of schools, which also vary in quality, but if your kid's education is a priority (which I hope it is) you can find the right area and the right school. If need be you can always find a good private school, of which there are many.

The large size also means there are good and bad areas of Louisville. For the most part I consider it a safe city, but there are certainly some rougher areas that are far more dangerous than the small towns across Kentucky.

There's just too much to say about Louisville for me to get it down to a few hundred words easily. Visit for sure. You'll be very happy you did, and you'd be wise to live here as well. There are bars, restaurants, job opportunities and plenty of chances for fun!

Shepherdsville is a unique town in Kentucky. It's about 20 miles south of Louisville, and while that helps the town quite a bit in terms of giving you plenty to do and see, and gives residents extra options for having fun, it's not just this close proximity that makes the town cool. While not actually in the town, the nearby Jim Beam Distillery brings a lot of visitors and makes Shepherdsville a place to see!

Jim Beam may be the most recognizable bourbon in the world, and as Kentucky is all about our bourbon, this is a big deal. The tour of the distillery is one of the better tours of a distillery, and you'll get to see the whole process they use to make the bourbon. I loved taking the tour a few years back, and how open Jim Beam is about telling you how they make their bourbon. It showed a lot of confidence, and I wish I could distill my own bourbon. I'm not into home distilling, but I think you'd have a lot of fun checking out how they do it!

But while Jim Beam gives Shepherdsville a cool attraction and no doubt employs many residents and brings money into the area, there's more going on here than simply bourbon. There are quite a few restaurants here. I've only visited a few times, as Shepherdsville is a bit of a drive from Independence, but I've always been impressed by the number of options. China 8 has some excellent Chinese food, and El Nopal is pretty good for Mexican food. I can't say I've eaten in any of the other local restaurants, but I think you'll be happy with the amount of options you have!

If you want to get outside, there are a few options for having some fun in Shepherdsville. Kart Kountry is a cool go-cart track, and the carts are faster than I'm used to. Loads of fun! There's also a golf course, but I've never actually golfed there so I can't attest to its quality, but there seems to be enough for everyone to have some fun!

I read that you can watch glass blowing here at a restaurant, but I've never tried this out. It's on my list of things to do the next time I visit.

Other than that, I'd say Shepherdsville is fairly safe, and while Louisville is a little bigger and cooler in some ways, it also has a bit more crime. You're just far enough away to enjoy all the fun without having too much of the negatives from a big city. I highly recommend the town for SURE!

Shelbyville is a cool town with a decent amount going on. It's about halfway between Lexington and Louisville, so it's not really close to either location. While Shelbyville is somewhat isolated because of this, the population is large enough and there's enough going on that Shelbyville doesn't feel boring or too small town. Sure, it's a bit quaint, and it bills itself as very "Southern Charm" which it does have I suppose, but Shelbyville is a great place nonetheless.

First, like I mentioned, there's a fair bit to do in Shelbyville. For food, you can choose from quality BBQ at Ken-Tex, which I've visited a few times over the last year and a half and I've always been happy with the results. For Mexican food you can try out Marimba or Fiesta Mexicana. I'm more of a Marimba fan. You'll find plenty of dining options in Shelbyville, and while there are any super fine dining type places here, you'll probably be pretty satisfied.

I'm separating this restaurant because of how cool it is, but you should also check out Claudia Sanders Dinner House. This is where Colonel Sanders had Kentucky Friend Chicken for years and years. When he sold the company it didn't become part of the new company. Claudia was the name of the Colonel's wife and they still have some incredible home cooking here. It's definitely a place to check out in the area.

Of course, there's more to Shelbyville than a few restaurants. As this is Kentucky, you can find a good bourbon distillery or two. I suggest the tour of Buffalo Trace Distillery in nearby Frankfort. You could do Heaven Hill in Bardstown too if you're a fan, but Buffalo Trace was more fun in my opinion. The Talon Winery has tours also, though I've never taken one there.

Shelbyville is a fun place with some cool history, but it's also a reasonably safe town with enough people to keep things interesting for a while. You're not really close to any bigger cities, but you're not far away if you want to make a short drive for a day trip to the city. Shelbyville is definitely worth a look for visiting or living!

I'm not the biggest fan of Leitchfield. It's a nice enough town, and there are a few restaurants, but I hear far too much about crime in the area for such a small town.

Geographically, it's located out in the sticks. There are a fair number of residents, but it still feels super isolated. Because of this I feel like it should be incredibly safe, but there's a fair bit of crime statistically. It's not horrible, and there are worse parts of Cincinnati and other big cities to be sure, so I don't want to scare people off by making them think this is a truly unsafe town. It's just that there's more crime than I'd like. And that's a shame.

As far as things to do in Leitchfield, you have a handful of restaurants that are decent enough, but outside of B&B Brothers for Italian food you don't have any really good restaurants. There are a few halfway good places like China King, but that's nothing really special, and the Subways and Pizza Huts are really nothing special.

The one thing that's actually pretty cool about Leitchfield is that there are two golf courses. If you're a golfer you'll be very happy to be able to hit the links on occasion at two above average courses. There's at least some chances for having fun in the sun in Leitchfield, and I appreciate that.

Lebanon is a quaint little small town that's fairly isolated from the rest of Kentucky. It's pretty safe, very cheap to live in, and while it's not exciting it's fun enough on occasion. There are a handful of decent restaurants, but not a ton, and while you won't find much nightlife, it's not as sleepy or boring as some areas.

The main reason I just though to write a review of Lebanon is because of Ham Days, which are starting next weekend. This festival is held at the end of every September, and it's a lot of fun. Not a ton of outsiders visit for it, but it definitely brings people together and adds a great community feeling to Lebanon. There's a ton of fun stuff to do, and the people put a lot of themselves into it! There's a antique tractor show, Country Ham Breakfast, Children's parade and live music to enjoy. It's a ton of fun, and I'd say it's my favorite part about visiting the town. I don't get here very often, but when I do I really like it.

If you want a good drink, check out Chasers. It's not the most exciting place ever, but you can get a good drink for a good price. It's definitely worth a look! You can get some food here as well, but I've almost always just stopped in for a few drinks. If you're looking for a good meal, check out Stillhouse. It's not only nice, but also super tasty, with some fantastic BBQ.

For schools, you can check out St. Augustine's or just the Marion County Schools, which are good but not great. I don't think you'll be particularly happy or unhappy. If you're super concerned with the highest quality of education for your kids you should try other towns.

I'm a fan of Lebanon, and though I'll probably never live here, I will continue to visit most years for the Ham Days and wonderful feel I get from the town!

Hodgenville is a very cool little town a ways south of Elizabethtown. I've a fan for sure. I don't get here very often, but when I do I always have fun.

First, there's a fair bit of history in Hodgenville. Yep, it's the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln. The other reviewer mentioned this, but he didn't say how cool this is. The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Park is really beautiful. It's very beautiful, and there's a ton to learn if you're interested. One of my favorite parts about visiting the park is the wonderful hiking trails. It's hard to beat how beautiful they are! You can spend hours and hours wandering here and never get bored! I really love this park. I'd say it's my favorite in Kentucky. I don't care as much for the sporting activity-stuff (which I get is important to a lot of people) so it might not be as good if you're looking to play baseball, but if you're looking to be surrounded by lovely forestry, this is a great park for it!

Once you've walked your tail off you'll be hungry. I suggest eating at Paula's. It's actually sorta half-famous, having been on TV a few times, and it's quite cool. You get a phenomenal breakfast here! It's almost all made from local farm-grown products too! Such a good place to get something to eat. There are some other great options, like Laha's Red Castle Burgers and Ruthie's Lincoln Freese (they like talking about Lincoln!), but Paula's is my favorite!

Hodgenville is a very safe place too. I think all the tourism makes the police extra diligent to ensure people feel comfortable visiting. The town is so nice you should never have to worry about any crime.

Clearly, I like Hodgenville very much. I definitely suggest checking it out for a visit, and if you're into hiking and can find a job here, you might just find it to be the perfect place to live!

Stanford is a nice little town without a lot of amenities but a pleasant enough vibe. It's a ways south of Lexington, and that's probably one of the bigger downfalls. I looked into Stanford once upon a time, to see if I could live there, and there was too little for me to do. I don't mind a quieter town, but I like to be closer to some other towns, especially a bigger town when I start to get tired of the quiet I only need excitement on occasion, and you'll have a hard time finding it in Stanford. It's fairly isolated.

So what's good about Stanford? Well, it's super safe and very cheap. You can find a place here for a reasonable price. You won't be paying through the nose for a place here. That's a huge plus. I looked up the rental rate, and the median was $449. That's lower than the Kentucky average by a bit, and it's very nice to see. Most houses cost somewhere in the vicinity of $100,000, which is also not half bad.

On the negative side, the homes are cheap because people don't make a ton of money here. There aren't a ton of job opportunities, and that's tough. In addition to the lack of restaurants (I'm not a chef, so I'd either live on frozen dinners or starve here), the lack of employment opportunities was a challenge.

You're definitely safe though, and I believe most residents like that quite a bit. The schools may be a bit below average, but at least your kids will be safe. Definitely a huge plus.

I don't like being so negative about Stanford. It's a nice place and you can certainly make a good home here, but I think you'll need to have already found your significant other, and you'll have to be a homebody to really make the most of it here.

I'm only writing a review of Mount Olivet because I recently drove through the town and have a few things to say. I should say "very few" things because it is a tiny little town with almost nothing to see. I don't mean to be too down on the place, but wowza.

It's not a ghost town, as I did see a few people walking around (it was a nice day), but I couldn't hardly find a restaurant. It's just so small and there's next to nothing to do. I see another reviewer looked up the population. I'm surprised to see there are almost 300 people here. I'd have guessed closer to 30 than 300.

The things I saw are very limited. There was a photography studio, which seems like an odd place for a photo place, but maybe they get a fair amount of business from out of town. Perhaps they travel a lot.

There was also The Old Barn. This is the only place I remember where you could eat. I asked around a bit amongst some friends, and a buddy said he remembered there being good ice cream, but I can't verify.

Sorry. That's about it. Mount Olivet is a truly tiny town. I don't think there are many kids around, and I'm sure the schools are suffering because of this. Unless you're retired and want a crazy quiet place to sit and watch the paint dry, I'd suggest going elsewhere.

To be perfectly honest, I haven't been to Midway a whole lot in the last couple years. It's a very nice town a little North of Lexington, and I have overall very good things to say about it, but I don't visit all that often, since when I'm in this area I tend to gravitate to Lexington. I think this is because I'm a younger guy and Lexington has more for me to do. Midway doesn't have a lot of bars or restaurants that I'm fond of, so while it's nice enough, I don't see a lot of younger people really enjoying it.

That said, there are some fun things to do in Midway. One of them is actually going on right now! The Midway Fall Festival is a really cool yearly festival that brings in a fair number of people and has a lot of entertainment, shopping and more activities to keep you busy. This year it's on September 15 and 16th, so today and tomorrow. I won't be going this year, which stinks, but I've gone before and it's quite a bit of fun!

The best things about Midway are the safety and cost of living, both of which are very good. You never hear about crime here, and you can get a very nice place for a real bargain. Tie this in with the friendly nature of the town and you have a fantastic place for young families to raise their kids. Younger couples might not like it as much, but with kids it gets pushed up a couple notches.

There are also some very good schools in Midway, such as Northside Elementary. It's not a terribly old school, but it's supposed to be pretty good.

I'm a fan of Midway, though I don't presently visit very often and I don't see myself living here any time soon. It's a nice place, and it's quiet is good for a lot of things, but if you're after excitement you should look elsewhere.

Lancaster is a nice little town that I think I've only been to a couple of times over the years. It's not particularly small, with around 4000 people living here, but at the same time it's not exciting. One thing I do remember about Lancaster is Camp Dick Robinson, which was a Civil War training base and then was later memorialized with an elementary school. It's not the best school in the state by any means, but Camp Dick Robinson is decent enough and will give your kids an education.

Governor William Owsley House is located in Lancaster as well, and it's one of the few things that really brings people to Lancaster. Aka Pleasant Retreat, the house is now a museum and it's kinda cool. I'm not the biggest fan of stiff museums, but the fact that this is a historic site in its own right is pretty cool. The museum was renovated a few years back and is quite nice now. I'm a fan.

You're not going to find a lot of restaurants in Lancaster and hardly any shopping, but it is a safe town that's quiet and friendly. You'd be hard pressed to find a place this quiet and safe anywhere else in the United States. That's a big deal for residents I think. I don't think you even need to lock your doors. It's just that safe.

I recommend Lancaster for those looking for a quiet, serene life. Maybe not so much for those looking for a lot to keep them occupied.